UMAX Technologies 540 Introduction, Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still Camera

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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 for upgraded information for your future use.

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Contents AstraPix 490 / AstraPix Introduction Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still CameraUnpacking Optional fittingsSafety Precautions FCCOperating Conditions Table of Contents Quick Start Guide HookupTurn the function dial to Quick Start Guide Preparation refer toRecording refer to Open the lens coverFrame your subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Press the shutter-release button to take the picturesDeleting Images refer to Press the UP/DN to select YES, and enter it Identification of Controls Camera BodyMIC Orange LED indicatorGreen LED indicator Up/DN Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap eyeletTV/Phones Indications of Function Dial & Status LCDImage Quality Image QualityFlash BUILT-IN Flash LampChanging the Flash Mode Record mode, press the Flash buttonOrange light Indicator LightGreen light Red lightInsert the batteries Open the battery coverGetting Started Close the cassette coverInserting the Compact Flash Card Close the battery cover Press the card-release lever to eject the card Removing the Compact Flash CardAlign and tighten Tripod MountingMove the lens cover slide to open the lens cover Taking PicturesTurn the function dial to Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn off the LCD monitorPress the shutter-release button to take the pictures You can use a tripod to support the camera SELF-TIMERMove the lens cover slide to open the lens Camera will take pictures automatically in about 10 seconds Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitor Sequence Image CaptureTaking Pictures Video Clip Capture Taking Pictures Press the shutter-release button to start recording Audio MemoDigital Zoom Record Mode Menu Record Menu SetupPress the MENU/STOP button HOW to Display Record MenuPress the DISP/ENTER/REP but- ton to turn on the TFT LCD Selecting Capture Mode Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP buttonMenu will appear Flash Mode Advanced menu, select Quick Review Record Mode, press the menu/Stop buttonQuick View ExitPress the DISP/ENTER/REP button to select the item desired ExposureWhite Balance Sound Image Quality Super High Normal Adjusting Screen Brightness Press LT/RT or UP/DN to scroll up or down the images stored Playback ModeSINGLE-FRAME Playback Playback AN Image with Audio Memo Playback a Video Clip Press the Shutter/Play/Pause but- tonPlayback Mode Playback Mode Setup Display Format Playback Mode MenuPlayback mode, press MENU/STOP to access to the menu Delete Current ALL Reformat Exit Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again DELETE? YES ExitTo switch to other items, press LT/RT Press it again to return Dpof Print Screen Brightness Information TV Display TV DisplayMP3 Playback No /04Press MENU/STOP to stop play- back CD-ROM Software Attached System RequirementsBasic System Requirements AstraPix 490 / 540 USB driverDSC USB Driver Software InstallationOperation System Turn function dial toPress DISP/ENTER/REP to con- firm it DSC USB Mass Storage Adapter Select Search the latest drive program, press NextSoftware Installation Application Software Image Downloading WDM FormatImage Downloading Mass Storage Format Troubleshooting IndicationSymptoms Correction Specification AppendixNumber Memory mediaFunction Built-in flash White balanceExposure control Digital zoomDimension W X H X D Power sourceOperating ambient temperature and humidity ranges Weight without batteries or recording mediaSupport Support@umax.co.uk Hotline 0870 906