. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 1 7 2. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera. 2 8 4. Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body. 5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning. 6. Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time.
User Manual
Contents Getting Started 3 1. Your camera parts 3 2. Loading the battery 4 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (optional) 5 Inserting the card 5 Removing the card 5 4. Attaching the strap (optional) 6 5. Using the tripod (optional) 6 7 Basic operation 7 1. Powering on and off Using the Lens cover 7 Using the Power button 7 2. Setting the Mode switch 7 3.
Advanced Operation and Settings 13 1. Using the MENU button 13 MENU under mode 13 MENU under mode 14 MENU under mode 15 16 2. Configuring settings Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC 17 1. Installing the MD 40820 Driver 17 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 20 3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer 21 4. Viewing on your computer 23 Using the PC Camera Function for Fun 24 1. Installing the MD 40820 Driver 24 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 24 3.
Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily.
2. Loading the battery Please use two AAA 1.5V batteries. ! We recommend you to use alkaline batteries. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. Follow the indication to load two AAA batteries. Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it. For details of the battery life, see the "Life of battery" section on page 32.
3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (Optional) ! Never eject the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing data. (The LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing data. For more information on the LED messages, please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32) Inserting the card Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card in the direction of the indicatior and push it in till the end of the card plot. Close the battery/card cover.
4. Attaching the strap (Optional) For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Thread the strap loop through the holder in the direction indicated. Fasten the strap as indicated. 5. Using the tripod (Optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies or in a macro mode.
Basic Operation 1. Powering on and off Slide the Lens cover or press the Power button to power on or off the camera. Using the Lens cover Using the Power button Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on or off. Press the Power button to turn the power on or off. ON OFF While the Lens cover is open, you can also press the Power button to deactivate your camera.
3. Taking still pictures Follow the steps to snap stills. Also use the Focus switch to set the focus and the Control buttons to adjust zoom in or zoom out so that you can get best result. Snapshot Set the Mode switch to . Press the Shutter button to take pictures. While the LED indicator is flashing red, the image is being captured; while the LED turns green, the picture processing is done. (For more information of the LED message, please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32.
Flash strobe and self-timer The strobe and self-timer are provided to offer more convenient utilities when taking pictures. You can use the strobe if the light is not adequate. The self-timer function is useful in certain situations (ex. taking self-portait photo). There are other settings in the MENU under mode to affect the result of image, including size, exposure, white balance, and effect. For details on operation and information, please see page 13-14. The LCD display under Zoom mode 1.
4. Recording movies Set the Mode switch to . Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop the recording. You can also adjust the Focus switch under section on page 8.) mode. (Please refer to the "Focus" The resolution of movie is 320*240 pixels.
Playing Your Images on the LCD at Once 1. Viewing pictures and movies Set the Mode switch to . The last image taken will be highlighted first on the LCD display. Press the Control buttons to select the previous or the next image, then view it on the LCD display. While playing a movie on the camera, sound playback is not available. Please copy the movie to your computer (for details, see page 17) to view it with sound playback.
2. Deleting the picture and movie Follow the steps if you want to delete one picture or movie. Control buttons MENU/OK button Push the Mode switch to , then press the Control buttons the image you want to delete. to pick Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Press the Control buttons MENU/OK button. to choose "Delete One", then press the Pick "Yes" with the Control buttons to complete the action of deletion.
Advanced Operation and Settings 1. Using the MENU button The MENU provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. Use the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Press the Control buttons to highlight the item. Use the MENU/OK button to confirm. Then use the Shutter/Quick Exit button to exit immediately. MENU under mode The MENU/OK button is for either entering the MENU or executing an action. Select the icon to exit; or press the Shutter/Quik Exit button to quick exit.
Exposure Auto N/A Back Light White Balance [WB] N/A Auto Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Effect Normal B&W N/A Classic This item allows you to set the exposuremetering mode. When you are not sure the source of light or when the object faces the light, select the "Auto" mode. When the object is against the light, select the "Back Light" mode. This item allows you to set the color temperature with the light in the certain environment.
MENU under Item mode Option Icon Description MENU LCD display Delete One Yes Delete All Yes Format Yes No No No Setting N/A This item allows a picture or a movie stored in your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted. N/A This item allows all files stored in your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted. N/A This item allows all files stored in your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card will be deleted and formatted.
2. Configuring settings Highlight the icon with the Control buttons in the MENU for configuration. The following figures are the Setting displays under the three modes. The table is the description of all items in the Setting . Setting under mode Setting under mode Setting under mode The description of the Setting items Item Time Option Icon Year This item allows you to set the time of the camera. Use the Control buttons to change Month Day Hour Function N/A the number of settings.
Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC 1. Installing the MD 40820 Driver Install the MD 40820 Driver before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. ! For Windows XP users: Skip step 1. (Installing the MD 40820 Driver) and go to step 2. (Connecting your camera to your computer) if you do not use the PC Camera function. Turn on your computer. ! Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage.
The "Install Shield Wizard" dialog box is occurring and the automatic installation begins. When a window as Fig1 appears, click "Next". Fig 1 Notice for Windows 2000 users The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog box might show twice. Please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000. Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish". ! Do not restart your computer at this step.
When a window as Fig2 appears, please click "Yes" or "No" according to your circumstance. If you are not a Windows XP user, or never install DirectX 8.0 or above, click "Yes". If you are a Windows XP user, or you already installed DirectX 8.0 or above, click "No". Fig 2 When a window as Fig3 or Fig4 appears, please click "Finish" or "Ok" to complete the installation. Fig 3 Fig4 The driver will be available after restarting your computer. Take the CD out.
2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Set the Mode switch on your camera to or . Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer For Windows XP users After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 5). Select the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and click "Ok". Fig 5 For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users Double-click "My computer", then double-click the new "Removable Disk " icon. Double-click the "DCIM" file folder.
Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users Drag the picture to the "My Documents " file folder to copy your picture or movie to the computer. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users The storage positions of the pictures and movies You can find the files of your pictures and movies as Fig 6.
4. Viewing on your computer Double-click "My Documents ". For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users Select the desired file and double-click it to view your picture or movie. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps: Double-click Click on the task bar. (USB Disk), then click "Stop".
Using the PC Camera Function for Fun 1. Installing the MD 40820 Driver You need to install MD 40820 Driver before using PC Camera or Video Conferencing function. ! Skip step 1. (Installing the MD 40820 Driver) and go to step 2. (Connecting your camera to your computer) if you have already installed MD 40820 driver. ! If you never install MD 40820 Driver, please finish the installation first. For details, please see step 1. in the "Enjoying Viewing Your Image on a PC" section on page 17. 2.
Notice for Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users when using PC camera function for the first time When using PC Camera function (or Video Conferencing) for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users The dialog box "Digital Signature Not Found" might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000. For Windows ME users Please select "Automatic search for a better driver " when a window as Fig 7 appears.
3. Capturing immediate images to your computer After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC Camera function or run other Video Conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC camera function only.) Double-click the "MD 40820 " icon on the desktop to execute the program, then you can begin to capture immediate images on your computer.
Press the icon at the bottom on the PC camera panel to use the functions. Preview Window Record Stop Recordings Snapshot Format Setting Preview or Stop Preview Open Album Video Source Viewing your pictures and movies with PC camera interface Click the "Open Album" icon at the bottom on the PC camera panel, or go to the follow path to find the files.
4. Advanced settings Click the "Format" and "Setting " icon on the PC camera panel to bring up advanced settings. Format settings Color Space / Compression Select one of the following functions according to your needs. RGB 24: Better image quality. I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for fasterspeed transformation. Output Size Set output size to change the size of the preview window. The default size is 320x240. Select larger pixels when you need a larger preview window.
Properties settings Video Setting Banding Filter If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change the "Banding Filter" item on the "Video Setting" tab to avoid noise. Select "50Hz" or "60 Hz" until the screen stops flickering. If you want to restore the default setting, select "Normal AE". Bandwidth If the controller has no enough bandwidth available for the MD 40820 USB camera, select a smaller value in the "Bandwidth" item on the "Video Setting" tab.
Troubleshooting Question Answer When using the camera The camera has no power. The batteries may be out of power, please change the batteries. Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Cannot power on my camera even though batteries is installed. Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. Cannot take pictures and movies when pressing the Shutter button. Make sure that the Lens cover is open.
The image is too blurred. Please adjust the focus (see page 8). The image on is too dark. You may need to take pictures or movies in the place with adequate light or use the flash strobe. Sound playback is not available when viewing the movie on the LCD display. This situation is normal. If you want the movie with sound playback, please copy the movie to your computer and view it on the computer. Noise occurs on my camera when viewing the image on the LCD display or on the computer.
Other Information 1. Life of battery Number Condition Taking Still Pictures 1600x1200 (without flash strobe) Number of images Battery life (minutes) 650 45 * Data above is for using alkaline batteries and in 25 C, with pictures taken every four seconds. ! Notes: 1. Life of battery will be shorten in the following conditions. (1) Taking snapshot at low temperature. (2) Turn on/off power repeatedly. 2. The table above is for reference only. 3.
3. Storage capacity Still picture Memory ! Movie 1280x960 Maximum recording time 2048x1536 1600x1200 Flash memory (16MB) 40 60 96 4 SD/MMC card (32MB) 40 60 96 4 SD/MMC card (64MB) 80 120 192 8 SD/MMC card (128MB) 160 240 384 16 SD/MMC card (256MB) 320 480 768 32 SD/MMC card (512MB) 640 960 1536 64 Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2. The table above is for reference only. 4.
5. Specification Hardware resolution 2048x1536 (3.1Mega pixels) Sensor effective resolution 1600x1200 (2Mega pixels) Internal memory Built-in 16MB SDRAM (buffer) 32 MB flash memory (storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital still camera JPEG Format 2048x1536 (3.1Mega pixels); 1600x1200 (2Mega pixels ); 1280x960 (1.
