UMAX Technologies 540 user manual Taking Pictures, Turn the function dial to

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Taking Pictures

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT)

1.Turn the function dial to .

.Status LCD is lit up.

.The default capture mode is(snap- shot).

2.Move the lens cover slide to open the lens cover.

.The live view will appear on the LCD

monitor.

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.

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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 HookupQuick Start Guide Preparation refer to Recording refer toTurn the function dial 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 BodyOrange LED indicator Green LED indicator Up/DN Viewfinder LCD monitorMIC Strap eyeletTV/Phones Indications of Function Dial & Status LCDImage Quality Image QualityFlash BUILT-IN Flash LampChanging the Flash Mode Record mode, press the Flash buttonIndicator Light Green lightOrange light Red lightOpen the battery cover Getting StartedInsert the batteries 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 MountingTaking Pictures Turn the function dial toMove the lens cover slide to open the lens cover Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn off the LCD monitorPress the shutter-release button to take the pictures SELF-TIMER Move the lens cover slide to open the lensYou can use a tripod to support the camera 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 SetupHOW to Display Record Menu Press the DISP/ENTER/REP but- ton to turn on the TFT LCDPress the MENU/STOP button Selecting Capture Mode Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP buttonMenu will appear Flash Mode Record Mode, press the menu/Stop button Quick ViewAdvanced menu, select Quick Review ExitPress the DISP/ENTER/REP button to select the item desired ExposureWhite Balance Sound Image Quality Super High Normal Adjusting Screen Brightness Playback Mode SINGLE-FRAME PlaybackPress LT/RT or UP/DN to scroll up or down the images stored Playback AN Image with Audio Memo Playback a Video Clip Press the Shutter/Play/Pause but- tonPlayback Mode Playback Mode Setup Playback Mode Menu Playback mode, press MENU/STOP to access to the menuDisplay Format 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 System Requirements Basic System RequirementsCD-ROM Software Attached AstraPix 490 / 540 USB driverSoftware Installation Operation SystemDSC USB Driver 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 AppendixMemory media FunctionNumber White balance Exposure controlBuilt-in flash Digital zoomPower source Operating ambient temperature and humidity rangesDimension W X H X D Weight without batteries or recording mediaSupport Support@umax.co.uk Hotline 0870 906