UMAX Technologies 540 user manual Digital Zoom

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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 (AstraPix 490) / 16 (AstraPix 540) 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.

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Contents AstraPix 490 / AstraPix Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still Camera IntroductionOptional fittings UnpackingFCC Safety PrecautionsOperating Conditions Table of Contents Hookup Quick Start GuideRecording refer to Quick Start Guide Preparation refer toTurn the function dial to Open the lens coverPress the shutter-release button to take the pictures Frame your subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinderDeleting Images refer to Press the UP/DN to select YES, and enter it Camera Body Identification of ControlsGreen LED indicator Up/DN Viewfinder LCD monitor Orange LED indicatorMIC Strap eyeletIndications of Function Dial & Status LCD TV/PhonesImage Quality Image QualityBUILT-IN Flash Lamp FlashRecord mode, press the Flash button Changing the Flash ModeGreen light Indicator LightOrange light Red lightGetting Started Open the battery coverInsert the batteries Close the cassette coverInserting the Compact Flash Card Close the battery cover Removing the Compact Flash Card Press the card-release lever to eject the cardTripod Mounting Align and tightenTurn the function dial to Taking PicturesMove 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 Sequence Image Capture Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitorTaking Pictures Video Clip Capture Taking Pictures Audio Memo Press the shutter-release button to start recordingDigital Zoom Record Menu Setup Record Mode MenuHOW to Display Record Menu Press the DISP/ENTER/REP but- ton to turn on the TFT LCDPress the MENU/STOP button Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button Selecting Capture ModeMenu will appear Flash Mode Quick View Record Mode, press the menu/Stop buttonAdvanced menu, select Quick Review ExitExposure Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to select the item desiredWhite 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 Press the Shutter/Play/Pause but- ton Playback a Video ClipPlayback Mode Playback Mode Setup Playback Mode Menu Playback mode, press MENU/STOP to access to the menuDisplay Format Delete Current ALL Reformat Exit DELETE? YES Exit Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button againTo switch to other items, press LT/RT Press it again to return Dpof Print Screen Brightness Information TV Display TV DisplayNo /04 MP3 PlaybackPress MENU/STOP to stop play- back Basic System Requirements System RequirementsCD-ROM Software Attached AstraPix 490 / 540 USB driverOperation System Software InstallationDSC USB Driver Turn function dial toPress DISP/ENTER/REP to con- firm it Select Search the latest drive program, press Next DSC USB Mass Storage AdapterSoftware Installation Application Software WDM Format Image DownloadingImage Downloading Mass Storage Format Indication TroubleshootingSymptoms Correction Appendix SpecificationMemory media FunctionNumber Exposure control White balanceBuilt-in flash Digital zoomOperating ambient temperature and humidity ranges Power sourceDimension W X H X D Weight without batteries or recording mediaSupport@umax.co.uk Hotline 0870 906 Support