Umax AstraPix 490 Digital Camera
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1. Brightness DI Dark RE Zoom X 1 mn Zoom X 2 48 Playback Mode Menu DISPLAY FORMAT 1 In playback mode press MENU STOP to access to the menu e Press it again to exit 2 Press UP DN to access to the sub menu and select the item desired e The default setting is Single e To switch to other items press UP DN AEA L 3 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection Playback Mode Menu If you aren t satisfied with any image captured it allows you to delete it to save storage room 1 Turn the Function dial top 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to highlight the image you want to delete elt is available in both playback modes single amp thumbnail 3 Press MENU STOP to access the delete menu v 4 Highlight the single icon f Dene Select CURRENT to delete the current CURRENT photo or ALL to delete all photos including ALL the memo Select REFORMAT to delete REFORMAT all photis and mp3 files EXIT 50 Playback Mode Menu 5 Press the DISP ENTER REP button again e confirmation screen will appear 6 Press the UP DN to select YES and enter it The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it 51 Playback Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM X 2 1 In playback mode images can be displayed on full screen 2 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu 3 Press LT RT to select he i 4 Press UP DN to sel2. Press the Shutter Play Pause button to playback the audio memo meanwhile you may use earphone to listen to it The words THUMBNAIL DESPLAY shows on the LCD monitor till it is over 45 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP When you view images by pressing the UP DN button if an image is attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor that indicates it is a video clip 1 Press the Shutter Play Pause but ton The video clip starts to play mean while you may use earphone to listen to it 2 Press the Shuttle Play Pause but ton again The clip will pause and resume to continue by pressing it again 3 During the video clip playback use the direction buttons to switch to the previous or next photo while the clip playback is stopped VK lt 46 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP 1 Turn the Function dial toL 2 Press MENU STOP to access the display menu 3 Use the UP DN button to highlight the icon H CIO 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection 47 Playback Mode The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each setting menu such as display format delete images digital zoom print and so on e Oo I _ M I Display format L Single Ey Delete images KR Digital zoom 3 DPOF print Si Screen C Ns brightness urren E Informati og nrormatlon Reformat Exit Thumbnail Normal
3. NO 02 04 TITLE NUNCAT MP3 REPEAT NO 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to select a song 3 Press DISP ENTER REP to select one repeat mode yA yA 58 MP3 Playback 4 Press Shutter Play Pause to start playing back songs selected e TFT LCD switches off automatically e The volume can be adjusted by pressing LT RTor UP DN e Press Shutter Play Pause to pause playback 5 Press MENU STOP to stop play back e TFT LCD switches on and MP3 menu appears e When you do not want to listen any longer turn function dial to G power off 59 System Requirements BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e Intel pentium processor or higher and the corresponding AMD compatible computers e window 98 2000 ME XP CD ROM drive audio drive speakers e 32MB SDRAM e 140MB hard disk space e USB interface e 16 bit color display adapter e monitor record mode 800x600 24 bit color display adapter true color display recommended CD ROM SOFTWARE ATTACHED 1 Umax AstraPix 490 DSC USB driver This is an image downloading drive program to download still images such as that of Microsoft windows Adobe photoshop series as well as image processing software of CD ROM attached photo manager 2 Umax AstraPix 490 DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter Connect this camera to PC by USB cable With this drive program and the external CF card images can be transmitted to PC 3 Thalia photo manager This is a softwar
4. Power source Power AA sized alkaline battery X4 AA sized Ni Cd or AA sized Ni MH Battery are also available External power optional a 6V 1A DC adapter DC terminal provided on the camera body 3 5 4 0mm Operating ambient temperature and humidity ranges 0 C to 40 C 32 to 104F 85 maximum noncondensing Dimension W X H X D 114X65X40mm 4 48X2 56X1 57inches Weight without batteries or recording media Approx 210g Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of print and are subject to change without notice 74 dae l _DaODa ad __ For technical support please contact http www umax com index jsp worldwide usa Support umaxcare com Hotline 214 739 1915 or just visit http www umax com index jsp worldwide usa 75
5. DIGITAL CAMERA AstraPix 490 Umax Technologies Inc 10460 Brockwood Dallas TX 75238 OPERATING MAN UAL http www umax com index jsp worldwide usa Introduction Thanks for purchasing this high quality Digital Still Camera This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album Please read this manual carefully so as to enjoy all its fea tures Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product For information on installing and operating the included appli cation software please read the software instructions Do not hesitate to contact our service facility for upgraded information for your future use Introduction Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package as below Digital Camera a SE ams LER Driver disc USB cable Earphone Optional fittings CF card Adapter Safety Precautions CAUTION To prevent fire or risk of electrical shock do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture WARNING To prevent electrical shock do not attempt to modify this unit in any way No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When using the flash do not use this unit too close to your subject as this can cause damage to the eyes FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d
6. menu Stop button e The menu will appear 2 Press the LT RT button to select 6 6 NG 3 Press the UP DN button to dis play the submenu and select the item 0 ON AR Ie mk 4 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to confirm it e The LCD monitor returns to the live view with digital Zoom selected 36 Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE You can select flash mode according to the environment and requirement the default setting is Auto Flash 1 In Record Mode press the menu Stop button e The menu will appear l 6 2 Press the LT RT button to select mu 3 Press the UP DN button to dis J D play the submenu and select the o o 0 Hh 4 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to confirm The flash mode selected displays on Status LCD 37 Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE This setup is recommended for photographers who have some pro fessional knowledge 1 In Record Mode press the menu Stop button e The menu will appear 2 Press the LT RT button to select 00 3 Press the UP DN button for access to the submenu and also use it to make a selection QUICK VIEW a 1 In the advanced menu select Quick Review e A sub menu appears D ADVANCED ICK VIEW QUICK REVIEW aae EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE SOUND gt SHARPNESS IMAGE QUALITY EXIT 38 Record Mode Menu 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to select the item desired e A
7. tings for image capturing such as digital zoom white balance sound and so on a Capture Mode li Snapshot Video Clip Sequence fx Digital Zoom 6 Flash Lamp PE Advanced Q Screen Brightness 6 Auto Flash G No Flash Forced Flash IMAGE QUALITY ET Normal Brightness Dark Record Mode Menu HOW TO DISPLAY RECORD MENU 1 Turn the function dial to KO Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the TFT LCD Press it again to switch off If TFT LCD is off when connected to TV it can be displayed by TV 4 Press the MENU STOP button Press it again to switch off The menu can be displayed on TV or TFT LCD 34 Record Mode Menu SELECTING CAPTURE MODE On the menu there are three capture modes available snap shot video clip and sequence 1 In Record Mode press the MENU STOP button The menu will appear 2 Press the UP DN button to select the other modes 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to confirm it and return to the live view The capture mode selected displays on TFT LCD and Status LCD 35 Record Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM X 2 Zoomx2 selected makes the subject closer and makes the number of recordable images increase 1 In Record Mode press the
8. NTER REP to con firm and return to the upper menu Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY 1 In the advanced menu select Image Quality 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired SUPER HIGH HIGH NORMAL 00 si Exit B m 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm it and return to the upper menu Status LCD displays the corresponding image quality and recordable image no under it 42 Record Mode Menu ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light 1 Press MENU STOP to access the menu 2 Press LT RT to select 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired Q Brightness DI Dark 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it and return to the live view 43 Playback Mode SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered then stored into the built in memory or CF card You can view the stored images one by one just as reading the album 1 Turn the Function dial toL The last image shows on TFT LCD 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to scroll up 0 6 or down the images stored 44 Playback Mode PLAYBACK AN IMAGE WITH AUDIO MEMO When you view images by pressing the UP DN button if an image is attached with the icon J on top left corner of the LCD monitor that indicates it is an image with audio memo
9. battery cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks Getting Started TRIPOD MOUNTING 1 Align and tighten Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket then tighten the screw NOTICE When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camera 22 Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION SNAPSHOT 1 Turn the function dial to fy Status LCD is lit up The default capture mode is A snap shot L a 2 Move the lens cover slide to open og the lens cover The live view will appear on the LCD e monitor R 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn off the LCD monitor Press it again to switch on If connected to TV both preview and capture can be operated by TV The LCD monitor will switch off auto matically if no used for a period of 1 minute or more NOTICE Before recording you may reset each parameter such as flash light page 15 16 image quality page 43 digital zoom page 32 from the Record Mode Menu 23 Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION SNAPSHOT 4 Center the subject in the LCD moni tor or place the viewfinder s focus frame on the subject When holding the camera make sure your fingers do not cover the lens Adjust the distance between camera and the subject Make sure the image in TFT LCD is clear 5 Press the shutt
10. e for image downloading and processing which is suitable for Windows98 2000 ME operation system 60 Software Installation OPERATION SYSTEM To download still images it is necessary to install DSC USB driver If you want to download video clip or audio memo drive program of DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter is needed Refer to the soft ware instruction for details of image processing DSC USB DRIVER 1 Turn function dial to amp e Drive Type menu appears 2 Press UP DN to select drive type WDM 3 Connect USB cable to USB port of PC 4 Connect the other end of USB cable to that of the unit Software Installation 5 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm it On PC monitor the message Add New Hardware appears press Next 6 Select Search the latest drive program press Next 7 Insert the disc select Search CD ROM drive press Next 8 It will copy the contents of the disc automatically 9 Press OK when the instal lation is over 62 This wizard searches for new drivers for AstraPix 490 DSC e al A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work What do you want Windows to do AC Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver pou want cek ei conca Source l NDriver WDM 922 msdW98 CoachWdm sys Destination C WINDOWS SYSTEM32 DRIVERS CoachWdm
11. ear on the LCD moni tor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn on off the LCD monitor Quick Start Guide 4 Frame your subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Compose the image and make sure it is clear 5 Press the shutter release button to take the pictures The red lamp flashes slowly while the image Is being stored into the memory IMAGE PLAYBACK refer to page 46 56 1 Turn the function dial to CJ 2 Use the LT RT or UP DN buttons to scroll through the images Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES refer to page 52 53 1 Turn the Function dial to gt 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to highlight the image you want to delete 3 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu 4 Highlight the delete icon and enter it e Select CURRENT to delete the current rie photo or ALL to delete all photoes includ REFORMAT ing the memo Select REFORMAT to delete all photos and MP3 files Exit DELETE Quick Start Guide 5 Press the DISP ENTER REP button again confirmation screen will appear DELETE YES NO Exit 6 Press the UP DN to select YES and enter it e The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it NOTICE When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons a descrip tion of the icon highlighted will appear in the bottom left of TFT LCD 10 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1 Function dial 2 Shutter P
12. ect the item desired To switch to other items press LT RT 5 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection 52 Playback Mode Menu The image is displayed full screen with a selected portion of the image You can use UP DN or LT RT to scroll around the zoomed in image 6 If ma is selected press DISP ENTER REP the portion will zoom into full screen e Press it again to return 53 Playback Mode Menu DPOF PRINT 1 In playback mode press the MENU STOP button 2 Press the Lt Rt button to highlight the Print icon 3 Press the UP DN button to select the item desired DPOF PRINT PRINT IMAGE CANCEL PRINT PRINT ALL CANCEL ALL Exit 4 Press the Display Enter Rep but ton to confirm your selection 54 Playback Mode Menu SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light 1 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu 2 Press LT RT to select 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired Q Brightness Dark menen 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it and return to the preview status 6 p D 55 MP3 Playback This camera allows you to enjoy MP3 stereo it reads MP3 files which is downloaded from PC from CF card It is needed to use drive software Mass Storage 1 Turn the function dial to IB e TFT LCD will be lit automati caly and MP3 menu appears MP3 PLAYER
13. er release button to take the pictures In snapshot mode no flash auto expo sure and auto white balance are default settings The number of remaining images to be taken decreases 1 automatically If the lens cover isn t open the buzzer will alarm 3 times or PLEASE UNCOV ER LENS will appear on TFT LCD 6 Move the lens cover slide to close the lens 7 Turn the function dial to gt to turn off the camera 24 Taking Pictures SELF TIMER The self timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 sec onds after you press the shutter release button 1 Turn the function dial to E Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the LCD monitor Press it again to switch off 4 You can use a tripod to support the camera 25 Taking Pictures 5 Press the Mode button till the timer icon is displayed on the status LCD 6 Arrange the camera and subject position and compose your picture 7 Press the shutter release but ton down to start timer The camera will take pictures automatically in about 10 seconds 26 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE This digital camera will continuously take 5 pictures while the shutter release button is pressed once There is no flash 1 Turn the function dial to K Capture m
14. igh 1 8 normal 1 16 Memory media Built in storage media 7MB Number of images can be stored Approx 10 for Super High Quality Approx 20 for High Quality Approx 41 for Normal Quality Compact flash type optional Function Record mode snapshot self timer sequence video clip audio memo The stereo MP3 playback Preview mode the LCD monitor TV the optics viewfinder Playback mode the LCD monitor TV The way of playback single frame image thumbnails Delete function single all format Number Shuttle speed 1 10 1 1000 Time of self timer 10 sec The length of sequence 5 images The length of video clip infinity enough memory Audio memo record time 7sec Auto close the LCD monitor 1 minute 72 Appendix White balance Automatic manual setting available daylight cloudy fluorescent tungsten Exposure control Programmed AE Exposure compensation up to 1 3 EV in 1 2 EV increments ISO sensitivity approx 100 equivalent Built in flash Guide number 4 8 The effective distance 1m 2m Restore time sec Flash mode auto no forced Viewfinder Ratio of view 80 Magnification X0 5 Eye relief 10mm LCD monitor Type 1 6 inch low temperature poly silicon color D TFD module Pixels approx 110 000 Digital zoom Record mode 12 levels Playback mode X2 73 Appendix Interface USB universal serial bus for windows 98 2000 Me Video audio output composite video signal
15. igital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule Operation is subject to the following two conditions A This device may not caus harmful interference B This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Safety Precautions OPERATING CONDITIONS This camera is neither waterproof nor splash proof Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera Switch the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC Power Adapter If you are using the AC Power Adapter unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have disconnected the camera Then con tact your dealer Do not continue to use it as this may cause a fire or electrical shock Do not leave the unit where it may be extremely hot or humid direct sunlight CARRYING YOUR CAMERA When carrying be sure to always attach and use the hand strap provided Hold the camera firmly in your hand with the strap securely around your wrist Never point the lens at direct sunlight CMOS damage may OCCUT Table of Contents igigele es RE 1 Safety PVC CAUMOINGS cena ceatensncdeccaaditwnadnrusceatoeranieucobsgune sissuenedealahsakesutcenewsee 3 Table f CONS 5 QUICIE Slant SUE ee 6 identification AE 11 mage ST EEE 14 FAN 15 MAT EOE ea 17 Getting Sarl sneinen i it 18 TAKING PIUS ieri ina 23 Basic Recording OP SlallOM veisiscinudmeessenusavensedadubwaeeuusunnsuniielidunauae
16. lash The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes 4 AUTO AUTOFLASH NO FLASH FORCED FLASH In autoflash the flash will fire automatically when the light level is low or your subject is backlit Use flash cancel when photo graphing subjects that are beyond the flash range or when flash photography is prohibited The flash will fire every time a picture is taken regardless of lighting Use forced flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject s face CHANGING THE FLASH MODE 1 In Record mode press the Flash button The currently set flash mode appears on the status LCD 2 Repeatedly press the button The flash mode on the status 4 LCD changes in cycle AU TO po 35 Select the mode you desired NOTICE The default setting is No flash Under the capture mode of the sequence or video clip the flash cannot be set up 16 Indicator Light There are three indicator lights on this unit 1 Green light When it flashes this indicates the camera is being charged When it glows this indicates the next operation can be done 2 Orange light When the system is busy it will flash it is suggested that the next operation should not be done 3 Red light When Self timer is selected it will flash 17 Getting Started INSERTING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery cover S
17. lay Pause 3 NQ Normal Quality 4 Flash 5 Mode 6 Status LCD 7 Flash lamp 8 Self timer lamp Red 9 Viewfinder window 10 Lens 11 Lens cover slide 11 12 CAMERA BODY Identification of Controls 1 Orange LED indicator 2 Green LED indicator 3 Viewfinder 4 MENU STOP 5 DISP ENTER REP 6 Strap eyelet 7 LT RT 8 Up DN 9 LCD monitor 10 USB interface 11 MIC Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1 TV Phones 2 DC in 6v dARON es dal sol S Power Record Playback MP3 playback Software Download TV output Snapshot Self timer Sequence Video clip Audio memo Battery Power Level Image quality Flash lamp Recordable image no 13 Image Quality IMAGE QUALITY When the camera is turned on the default image quality settings will be used This default settings can be changed manually The number of images stored depends on the image quality level used High Quality HQ Normal Quality NQ or Super Quality SQ COMPRESSION RATE Super Quality High Quality Normal Quality In the Capture mode each time you press the NQ button the quality mode changes which is shown on the status LCD ir T gt so fo This function is not available in Audio 1 Memo and Video Clip 14 eee Fr BUILT IN FLASH LAMP When the camera is turned on the default setting of flash mode is No F
18. lide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Insert the batteries Match the batteries to the polarity indicated on the back of the cover 3 Close the cassette cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks NOTICE Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the batteries 18 Getting Started INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD You may use a compact flash card for image storage before capturing images 1 Open the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Insert the compact flash card into the card slot pushing it until the card release lever pops out Push the card in straight not at an angle If the card stops mid way confirm the direction of the card never apply force 3 Fold the card release lever down 19 Getting Started 4 Close the battery cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks NOTICE Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the compact flash card 20 Getting Started REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 1 Open the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Lift the card release lever until it is straight out 3 Press the card release lever to eject the card When the card is ejected pull it straight out 4 Close the
19. n record voice simulta neously 30 Taking Pictures AUDIO MEMO The Audio Memo recorded is attached and referenced to the last image taken It is possible to record a 7 second audio memo of the picture taken except for video clip 1 Turn the function dial to KE Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Repeatedly press the Mode button till the audio memo icon Q appears on the LCD monitor The captured image displays on TFT LCD The icon Q appears on the up left cor ner of TFT LCD 3 Press the shutter release button to start recording The orange light blinks till the recording iS over Audio Recording shows on TFT LCD till the recording is over When recording again the last record ing will be recovered 31 Taking Pictures DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom will increase the magnification of the live image on the LCD monitor In order to record a far object more vividly use the digital zoom to preview before capturing image or recording a clip The digital Zoom has 12 levels When you press the direction buttons the live view will move glossily on the LCD monitor Press the UP button the zoom is in and press the DN the zoom is out The zoom magnification change is visible on the LCD but invisible in the viewfinder You should use the LCD monitor to compose your picture 32 Record Mode Menu RECORD MENU SETUP The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default set
20. o start installation 4 After the installation is finished Photo Manager icon appears on the desktop 65 Image Downloading Before downloading make sure photo manager DSC USB driver and DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter have been installed WDM FORMAT 1 Turn function dial to G FN e Drive Type menu appears SY 2 Make USB connection 3 Press UP DN to select drive type i WDM 4 Start up photo manager 5 Click on Select source then open its window Select Digital Camera 6 Click on Select to quit 66 Image Downloading 7 Click on Acquire Twain Transfer Images window appears and images captured by the unit as well 8 Click on the image desired and pull it to the window of photo manager When an error occurs check the following 1 Did you turn on Photo Management software 2 Is USB cable connected properly 3 Has the USB interface been used by other application 4 Has USB cable been cut or dam aged 5 Is function dial turned to Go 67 Image Downloading MASS STORAGE FORMAT 1 Turn function dial to G gt e Drive Type menu appears 2 Make USB connection 3 Press UP DN to select drive type Mass Storage 4 Open My Computer select the removable driver icon e Transfer Images window appears and images captured by the unit as well 5 Double click the removable driver icon to access to
21. ode is set Status LCD is lit up ar 2 Move the lens cover slide to open I the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor N 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn on the LCD monitor Press it again to switch off 4 Press the Mode button till the sequence icon l is displayed on the A status LCD D 27 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE 5 Arrange the camera and sub Ject position and compose your picture 6 Press the shutter release but ton The unit starts sequence image capture with the orange light flashing When the flashing light is switched to the green light TFT will return to the preview status the capture is over 28 Taking Pictures VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE 1 Turn the function dial to IC Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up A 2 Move the lens cover slide to A open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the LCD monitor 7 Press it again to switch off 0 0 n 4 Press the Mode button till the Video Clip icon H is displayed on the status LCD Q B 5 29 Taking Pictures 5 Arrange the camera and subject position and compose your pic ture 6 Press the shutter release button to take a continuous video clip and press It again to stop record ing The length of the video clip is deter mined by the memory space This unit ca
22. sub menu appears On It will ask you Continue or delete If Continue is selected it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image vo ES saved If is selected it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image deleted EXPOSURE Besides auto exposure the level also can be adjusted manually by Exposure Compensation Function 1 In the advanced menu select Exposure 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to adjust the level int EXPOSURE 39 Record Mode Menu 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm and return to the upper menu WHITE BALANCE White balance function is to make dif ferent types of lighting more neutral that is like selecting daylight film or tungsten film The default setting is automatic 1 In the advanced menu select White Balance 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN EXIT 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm and return to the upper menu 40 Record Mode Menu Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to process 1 In the advanced menu select Sound 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to select the item ew 7 desired SOUND i 4 Press DISP E
23. sys Software Installation DSC USB MASS STORAGE CLASS ADAPTER 1 Turn function dial to G gt e Drive Type menu appears Press UP DN to select drive type Mass Storage 2 Connect USB cable to USB port of PC 3 Connect the other end of USB cable to that of the unit 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it e On PC monitor the message Add New Hardware appears press Next 5 Select Search the latest drive program press Next 63 Software Installation 7 Insert the disc select Search CD ROM drive press Next gt Astrapix 490 Mass Storage Device Windows has finished installing the software that your new 1 hardware device requires 8 It will copy the contents of the disc automatically Windows driver file search for the device Astrapix 490 Mass Storage Device Ed Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a dilferent driver or click Nest to continue Location of diver IINDRIVER MASSST 5 WIN98 COACHMSD 9 Press OK when the installation IS over 10 Click on My Computer a remov able drive icon appears click on it then you can view images captured Pae ssgan n AI TS CI a 16 on the unit Tu oe 64 Software Installation APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1 Insert the CD ROM disc supplied 2 Double click CD ROM driver 3 Click on Enu double click setup t
24. t doesn t take pic Set it to record mode tures after the shutter Initialize the memory media button is pressed e Replace the batteries e Turn on the unit Flash does not work e Change to the correct flash mode Camera is unable to work by e Remove the batteries and insert any button or switch them again Problems with the color or e Remove the batteries and insert OSD on LCD them again Images cannot be displayed e Check connections to the camera on IV and TV e Check the connections Images cant be downloaded Make sure it is turned on by USB e Replace the batteries or use the adapter properly e Install the right driver software 70 Appendix SPECIFICATION General Fixed focal length built in media type digital camera with the LCD monitor built in flash light Image sensor 1 2 inch type progressive scan color CMOS total number of pixels approx 1 360 000 pixels number of effective pixels approx 1 310 000 pixels Lens Focal length 9 2mm 46 7mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales F number 3 2 The depth of field 0 9m to infinity Field of view 50 File format EXIF 2 0 image file format jpg and compliance with the EXIF 2 1 Standard EXIF 2 0 audio file format wav Video format JPEG avi Image Image file size 1280 x 1024 SXGA 640 x 480 VGA 320 x 240 CIF Appendix Image quality mode super high high normal Image compression ratio super high 1 4 h
25. taetedaecnudis 23 SEM ai 25 Sequence Image Capture i 27 NSO Clip PE 29 AUGIO Mr 31 DIA 40 RER ria ii 32 Record Mode MENU rio 33 Record Menu SEP iii ai 35 How to Display Record MENU wiiiccieisnssnceesicuetuaisuiantudiavasaccstuciainaadianvenconinans 34 Selecting Capture Mode 55 DIGITA 32 OOM OE ia EE VEE EST 36 Flash MO 37 Advanced ODUlOIS wrsese csc sste is cnceasusaceeedantesecadosmmaudeeneedadasseniaudenmeeseseseetentaces 38 Adjusting Screen Brightness cccccccccsscccseeeceeesceeeseueeseuseceesseeeesseeens 45 PIAVOOCK MOOS EE Aei 44 Playback Mode MENU Lnsas Siro iii 48 ENE FOT 49 Delete IMAGES orientata rari 50 Bee P GJERE igor 52 DPOF Eli pieno eil i 54 Screen BfghNes i iter ieri ara 55 MT 44444444 56 TV DENN areata Not supported in USA MP3 PA ARE NT 58 System Requlemens uLmeumaamrieseaunnevrsmmubun ussinne 60 Software EAN eee 61 Image DOWAIOATIN Oria licia ri 66 WOU SOOM EE NE air 69 APDO DI ili a iter 71 Quick Start Guide Connect to a TV or an earphone Quick Start Guide PREPARATION refer to page 18 20 1 Insert the batteries or use the DC VOL adapter optional to power the camera pter op to p fre sd Le 2 Insert the Compact Flash card optional RECORDING refer to page 23 45 1 Turn the function dial to W The camera will turn on and be set to record mode 2 Open the lens cover The live view will app
26. the recorded images video clip audio memo or MP3 files 6 If you want to enjoy MP3 songs you can download them from a computer or internet to CF card 7 To open an image you also can pull it into photo manager or into the window of which click on Insert Photos and select your desired image 68 General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection I eg Imaging Device agg AstraPix 490 Digital Camera AstraPix 490 Video Camera Troubleshooting INDICATION If there are some indication on the LCD monitor the unit needs the operation as below INDICATION SOLUTION Replace the Compact Flash card with MEMORY FULL a new one or delete some images from the CF card NO MP3 FILE Copy MP3 files to the CF card PLEASE OPEN THE Move the lens cover slide to open the LENS lens NO PICTURE Take pictures Use playback option view them CARD NOT PROPERLY Turn off the unit and re insert the card INSERTED Please format CF card before first use Please notice The battery life will be effected if the LCD monitor is permanently left on Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS CORRECTION The power is not turned on Turn on the unit e Replace the batteries e Connect to DC power The power is turned off e Replace the batteries during the use e Do not remove the CF card when power on Connect the adapter properly when use it The uni
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