User manual MEDION DIGITAL CAMERA MD 85365

[. . . ] MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 1 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 CONTENTS Safety instructions . Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card . 10 10 11 12 15 16 17 19 21 21 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 Advanced functions . [. . . ] The flash only works in single shot and self-timer mode. It can not be used in burst mode or video mode. Using the flash increases battery usage. Using the direct access buttons Direct selection of photo mode In photo mode you can activate the "Single shot ", "Self-timer " and "Burst " by pressing the left button repeatedly. The appropriate symbol is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD monitor. Direct selection of the resolution While in photo mode you can select various resolutions using the "OK" button. The current resolution is displayed in the low left-hand corner of the LCD monitor. The display in the upper right-hand corner shows the amount of photos that you can make at the current resolution. Please note also the table in the appendix: "Memory requirements" 21 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 22 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 Changing the menu options The camera has picture, playback and configuration menus. Press the menu button to select these menus when in photo or playback mode. To open the configuration menu press the button. Press the and buttons to select the option you require. Confirm your selection with "OK". . The selected option is highlighted in colour. 22 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 23 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 List of menu options The content of the menus changes depending on the operating mode. The menus can contain various function according to the model of camera. More details on this can be found in "Technical data" on Seite 38. Photo mode Menu Setting Single Capture Mode Self-timer Sequence AUTO Strobe Force Forbidden 8 mega 5 mega 4 mega Resolution 3 mega 2 mega 0. 5 mega Superfine Photo Quality Fine Economy 8 million pixels 5 million pixels 4 million pixels 3 million pixels (standard setting for this camera) 2 million pixels 0. 5 million pixels Best picture quality Medium picture quality Normal picture quality Further details on this setting can be found on page Description For taking a single photo 10 second self-timer For taking a series of three photos 23 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 24 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 Normal Photo Effect B/W Sepia Auto Daylight WB Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy EV -2, 0 EV to +2, 0 EV Normal photo mode Black and white Photos with a nostalgic sepia effect Automatic white balance White balance for daylight White balance for artificial (tungsten) light White balance for flourescent light White balance for "Cloudy" mode Exposure correction in nine steps 24 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 25 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 Playback mode Menu Setting Lock Current Unlock Current Protect Lock All Unlock All Current All 2x2 3x3 4x4 Set Logo Description Protect current photo to prevent accidental deletion Remove protection for current photo Protect all photos to prevent accidental deletion Remove protection for all photos Delete current photo Delete all photos Show 4 thumbnails simultaneously Show 9 thumbnails simultaneously Show 16 thumbnails simultaneously Delete Thumbnail Use current photo as start-up picture Enable Use current photo as start-up picture Use standard picture as start-up picture Play Logo Disable 25 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 26 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 Configuration mode Menu Date/Time Status Icon Setting Description Set the date and time for the current photo On: OFF NTSC PAL Yes No Yes No TWAIN Show symbol for current status Hide symbol for current status Set video output to NTSC Set video output to PAL Format internal/external memory Cancel formatting Reset to factory settings Cancel reset to factory settings Set camera to TWAIN mode, use as a webcam Setting camera to MASS mode In this mode you can use functions like download, copy and cut. NTSC/PAL Format Factory Reset Driver Type MASS Language Choose menu language (menu content can vary depending on model) 26 MD85365_Digicam_manual_UK. fm Seite 27 Samstag, 14. Januar 2006 9:07 09 Exposure correction By correcting the exposure values (EV, exposure value) you can adjust pictures that are too dark or too light. Select picture mode · Press the menu button while in photo mode Selecting EV (exposure value) · Choose the option "EV" in the menu and press the "OK" to open the exposure options. Selecting an EV · Press or to select an appropriate exposure correction and confirm your choice with "OK". The value can be set in nine steps between -2. 0 EV and +2. 0 EV. [. . . ] Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor and do not use hard objects for cleaning. Photo tips Please note the following tips for taking excellent quality photos: Move the camera slowly so that the photos do not become fuzzy. The camera should not move when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera directly after pressing the shutter release. Wait until you hear the sound signal before you move the camera. [. . . ]