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AstraPix 490 / AstraPix 540
User Manual
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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 fo
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Introduction Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package, as below: Digital Camera Camera case USB cable Driver disc Battery Earphone Optional fittings Adapter CF card 4
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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 digit
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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 un
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Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................3 Safety Precautions......................................................................................5 Table of Contents.......................................................................................7 Quick Start Guide.......................................................................................8 Identification of Controls...........................
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Quick Start Guide HOOKUP Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable Use DC adapter (optional) to power the unit Connect to a TV or an earphone 8
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Quick Start Guide PREPARATION (refer to page 18-22) 1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). RECORDING (refer to page 23-45) 1. Turn the function dial to . .The camera will turn on and be set to record mode. 2. Open the lens cover. .The live view will appear on the LCD moni- tor. 3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on/off the LCD monitor. 9
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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 . 2. Use the LT/RT or UP/DN buttons to scroll through the images. 10
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Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 52-53)) 1.Turn the Function dial to . 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 DELETE and enter it. CURRENT • Select CURRENT to delete the current ALL photo or ALL to delete all photoes includ- REFORMAT ing the memo. Select REFORMAT to Exit delete all photos and MP3 files. 11
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Quick Start Guide 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? YES NO Exit 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. • 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. 12
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Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1 4 6 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 7. Flash lamp 1. Function dial 8. Self-timer lamp (Red) 2. Shutter/Play/Pause 9. Viewfinder window 3. NQ (Normal Quality) 10. Lens 4. Flash 11. Lens cover slide 5. Mode 6. Status LCD 13
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Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 8 11 9 10 1. Orange LED indicator 7. LT/RT 2. Green LED indicator 8. Up/DN 3. Viewfinder 9. LCD monitor 4. MENU/STOP 10. USB interface 5. DISP/ENTER/REP 11. MIC 6. Strap eyelet 14
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Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1. TV/Phones 2. DC in 6v 1 2 Indications of Function Dial & Status LCD 1. Power 2. Record 3. Playback 6 1 4. MP3 playback 2 5. Software/Download 5 6. TV output 3 4 1. Snapshot 2. Self-timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Sequence 4. Video clip 5. Audio memo NQ 6. Battery Power Level 47 HQ AUTO 7. Image quality SQ 8. Flash lamp 9. Recordable 9 8 7 image no. 15
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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). MODE COMPRESSION RATE Super Quality 1:4 High Quality 1:8 Normal Quality 1:16 In the Capture mode, each time you pr
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Flash BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP When the camera is turned on, the default setting of flash mode is 'No Flash'. The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button. Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes. In autoflash ,the flash will fire automatically when the light level is low or your subject is AUTOFLASH AUTO backlit. Use flash cancel when photo- graphing subjects that are NO FLASH beyond the flash range or when flash photography is prohibited. The flash will fire every ti
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Flash 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 AUTO LCD changes in cycle. .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. 18
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Indicator Light There are three indicator lights on this unit: 1 1. Green light 2 . 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 3 flash, it is suggested that the next operation should not be done. 3. Red light .When Self-timer is selected, it will flash. 19
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Getting Started INSERTING THE BATTERIES 1. Open the battery cover. .Slide 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. 20
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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. 21
