1. 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.
Contents Getting Started 4 1. Your camera parts 4 2. Loading the battery 5 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card 6 Inserting the card Removing the card 6 6 4. Attaching the strap 7 5. Using the tripod 8 Basic Operation 9 1. Switching on and off 9 2. Setting the Mode switch 10 3. Taking still pictures 11 The LCD display information 11 Snapshot 12 4. Recording movies The LCD display information Making a movie 5.
6. Recording an audio clip Advanced Settings 1. Menu access 20 20 Setting the language 21 Setting the date and time 22 Using the flash strobe 23 Setting the resolution 24 Setting the date stamp 25 Setting the flicker 26 Delete all and format 27 2. Using the self-timer 28 3. Using the Smart key 29 Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 30 1. Installing MD 42361 Manager 30 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 33 3.
Picture enhancement 42 Viewing your images 43 Copying your images to "My Album" 44 Designating the album path 45 Creating an AVI file 5. Using PC Camera via MD 42361 Manager 46 47 Live mode panel 47 Capturing immediate images to your computer 48 Advanced settings 49 Troubleshooting 51 Other Information 53 1. Battery life 53 2. LED indicator events 53 3. Storage capacity 54 4. More on flicker 54 5.
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 batteries. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. 1 2 Follow the indication to load batteries into the battery section with the correct + and - ends. 2 3 Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it. 3 Getting Started 1 1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this will increase time of usage. 2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.
3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card 1 2 Inserting the card 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. 3 Close the battery/card cover. Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. Removing the card Push in and release the card to remove it. 1. The camera comes with 16MB flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not insert a SD/MMC card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory automatically. 2.
4. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Press the buttons as indicated to separate the strap into two parts. 2 Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction indicated. 3 Fasten the strap loop as indicated. 4 Combine the strap as indicated. 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 4 5 Wear the strap around your neck.
5. Using the tripod Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode. 1 Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the serrated wheel to lock it. 2 Unfold the legs to set up. Then adjust the alignment to the desired position.
Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to switch the camera on or off. Basic Operation ON OFF If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera. If you do not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically.
2. Setting the Mode switch This camera provides two modes of use - DSC (Digital Still Camera) and Audio modes. Push the Mode switch to select the mode that you wish to use. 1 DSC mode: Taking still pictures, recording movies and setting the camera. AVI: recording a movie. SELFTIMER: taking a self-portrait picture. SETTING: fine tuning the camera settings. 2 1 Mode switch DSC AVI SELFTIMER SETTING OK Audio mode: Recording audio clips.
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2 Snapshot 1 2 1 mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Focus Push the Focus switch to set the mode best for your picture. Macro 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) Micro 16"~ (40cm~ ) Zoom out 12 3 Zoom in or zoom out 4 Take a still Press the Control + button to zoom in or the Control - button to zoom out. Press the Shutter button to take a shot.
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2 Making a movie 1 2 3 14 1 mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Select the AVI item Press the MENU/ button. Use the Control buttons to highlight the AVI item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Focus Push the Focus switch to set the focus as appropriate. Macro 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) Micro 16"~ 4 Start recording 5 Stop recording (40cm~ ) Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
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2 Viewing pictures 1 2 3 4 1 mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last image taken will be highlighted. Select images effect menu View the file Press the Control - button to select the previous image or the Control + button to select the next one. Once you select the target file, press the PLAYBACK button to view the file.
3 Viewing movies 1 3 4 1 Basic Operation 2 mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last image taken will be highlighted. Select images Press the Control - button to select the previous image or the Control + button to select the next one. Once you select the target file, press the PLAYBACK button to view the file.
4 Deleting pictures and movies 1 2 3 4 mode 1 Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last image taken will be highlighted. Select images Press the Control - button to select the previous image or the Control + button to select the next one. Delete the image Once you select the target file, press the MENU/ button to bring up a confirmation screen of deletion.
6. Recording an audio clip 1 3 1 Basic Operation 2 mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Start recording Press the Shutter button to start recording an audio clip. While starting to record, the count indicator at the bottom of the LCD display will run. 00:00 Stop recording Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. To play your audio clip, please copy the file to your computer first. For details on playing an audio clip, please see page 30.
Advanced Settings 1. Menu access The SETTING Menu provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access the Menu. 1 2 3 mode Select the SETTING item Press the MENU/ button. Use the Control buttons to highlight the SETTING item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Adjust the settings Use the Control buttons to highlight the desired item, then fine tune the setting of your camera. Press the MENU/ 20 1 Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on.
1 Setting the language When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language by using the method below. Select the LANGUAGE item 2 Select a language Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the LANGUAGE item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Use the Control buttons to highlight the desired language, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Press the MENU/ button to exit.
2 Setting the date and time When you switch the camera on for the first time, please set up the date and time. 22 1 Select the DATE item 2 Set date and time Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the DATE item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Use the Control +/- buttons to adjust the value, then press the Shutter button to shift between items. Press the Smart key to confirm or the MENU/ button to exit.
3 Using the flash strobe When the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment, the flash can provide the extra light you need. Select the STROBE item 2 Select the AUTO item Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the STROBE item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. SETTING STROBE QUALITY DELETE ALL DATE DATESTAMP LANGUAGE OK SHUTTER STROBE Use the Control buttons to highlight the AUTO item and press the Shutter button to confirm.
4 Setting the resolution Changing the resolution affects the number of pictures that can be taken. The higher the resolution is, the more memorydemanding the images will be. 1 Select the QUALITY item 2 Select a desired item Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the QUALITY item, then press the Shutter button to confirm.
5 Setting the date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the picture. Select the DATESTAMP item 2 Select the YES item Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the DATESTAMP item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. SETTING STROBE QUALITY DELETE ALL DATE DATESTAMP LANGUAGE OK SHUTTER DATE STAMP Use the Control buttons to highlight the YES item and press the Shutter button to confirm. Then press the MENU/ button to exit.
6 Setting the flicker If you travel to another country, the flicker setting may not suit the country you are staying. To prevent nosie on the LCD display, please set the flicker matching the place you are staying. 1 Select the FLICKER item 2 Select a desired item Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the FLICKER item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. Use the Control buttons to highlight the flicker you want to choose, and press the Shutter button to confirm.
Delete all and format 7 You can use "delete all" or "format" function to quick erase obsolete files. "Delete all" will only delete files, while "format" will format the storage and thus erase all files. Select the DELETE ALL or FORMAT item Under the SETTING Menu, use the Control buttons to highlight the DELETE ALL or FORMAT item, then press the Shutter button to confirm.
2. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture. 1 2 3 28 mode 1 Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to . Select the SELFTIMER item Press the MENU/ button. Use the Control buttons to highlight the SELFTIMER item, then press the Shutter button to confirm. You will see a icon on the top left section of the LCD display.
3. Using the Smart key The Smart key allows you to immediately apply the functions in common use - Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (white balance [WB]) and B & W (photo effect) - of this camera, as well as view the real-time change on the LCD display. 2 mode Advanced Settings 1 1 Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then set the Mode switch to .
Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1. Installing MD 42361 Manager Install MD 42361 Manager before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. ! Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage. ! Turn off other applications running on your computer. Place the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. Move the cursor to the icon (MD 42361 Manager) and click it.
4 The "Install Shield Wizard" dialogue box is occurring and the automatic installation begins. When a window as Fig 1 appears, click "Next". Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Notice for Windows 2000 users 1. The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might show twice. Please simply click "Yes". The camera works well for Windows 2000. Enjoying your Images on the Computer Fig 1 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish". ! Do not restart your computer at this step.
5 When a window as Fig 2 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 have already installed DirectX 8.0 or above, click "No". Fig 2 6 When a window as Fig 3 or Fig 4 appears, please click "OK" or "Finish" to complete the installation. Fig 3 Fig 4 7 32 The driver will be available after restarting your computer.
2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. 4 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. Set the Mode switch on your camera to or . Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer 1 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 then click "OK". 1 2 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. Drag the file to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your image or audio clip to the computer. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Enjoying your Images on the Computer 2 3 4 The storage position of the files You can find the files of your pictures, movies and audio clips as Fig 6.
4. Playing on your computer 1 Double-click "My Documents". 2 Select the desired file and double-click it to view. 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. 1. Double-click 2. Click on the task bar. (USB Disk), then click "Stop". 3. Select the camera (MD 42361) on the confirmation screen and click "OK". 4.
Using MD 42361 Manager 1. Installing MD 42361 Manager You need to install MD 42361 Manager to take advantage of the provided functions - images enhancement, images management and PC Camera. Using MD 42361 Manager If you never install MD 42361 Manager, please finish the installation first. For details, please see step 1. "Installing MD 42361 Manager" on page 30. If you have already installed MD 42361 Manager, please go to step 2. "Connecting your camera to your computer" on the next page.
2. Connecting your camera to your computer 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Press and hold the Shutter button as you insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. Set the Mode switch on your camera to or . Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. ! Please slide the Lens cover on if you want to use PC Camera function. Press and hold the Shutter button ! 38 As the step.
Notice for Windows 2000/ME/98SE users During the installation process for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users Using MD 42361 Manager The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box 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. For Windows 98SE users Click "Next" when a window as Fig 8 appears.
3. Starting MD 42361 Manager After the installation of software and hardware, you can access MD 42361 Manager. 1 2 Launch the software Double-click the MD 42361 Manager icon on the desktop to execute the program; or click the "Start" menu and go up to "Programs", then go to the folder named "MD 42361 Manager" and click it to launch the program. "Album" and "Live" mode The windows below are interface of MD 42361 Manager Album mode (Fig 10) and Live mode (Fig 11).
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2 Picture enhancement The enhancement function enhances your images form 4 Mega to 5 Mega, 3 Mega to 4 Mega and 2 Mega to 3 Mega. The enhanced format offers higher quality, but also requires more disk space. 1 When launching MD 42361 Manager, a dialogue box as Fig 12 will automatically pop up to ask if you want to download photos from your camera. Fig 12 2 Select the "Enhanced" check box if you want to enhance your images; or skip this step if you do not need to enhance images.
3 Viewing your images Double-click the desired picture or movie thumbnail in the Work area to view it. Then a viewer window as Fig 13 (when viewing a picture) or a default media player window as Fig 14 (when viewing a movie) will appear.
4 Copying your images to "My Album" 1 Click the Work area. 2 Click the desired image in the Work area. 3 Click the Album.
5 Designating the album path 1 Click Album manager to create a new photo album. 2 Key in a new album name, then click to designate a path where the album will be stored. Click "Update" to confirm. (Fig 15) 3 Double-click the new album item to open the newly created album.
6 Creating an AVI file 1 2 Select one or more images from the Work area. Click the icon, then a "Make AVI file" window will appear. Work area My Album 3 Arrange the sequence of the images and adjust the frame rate. Select the "Compression" check box if you want to reduce the file size. Then press "OK" to complete the AVI file creation.
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Capturing immediate images to your computer 2 Under the Live mode, you can use PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only). 1 Click the 2 Click to designate a path where the file will be stored. Set the speed and time of the recording. Then press the "Start Record" button to begin recording. icon. 3 4 3 ! 48 Click the icon to stop recording. Continued from the step.
3 Advanced settings Click the (Video Format) and (Setting) icons on the Live mode panel to bring up advanced settings. Format settings Color Space/Compression Set one of the following functions according to your needs. RGB 24: Better image quality. I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for faster-speed transformation. Using MD 42361 Manager 1 1 2 Output Size Set output size to change the size of the preview window. The default size is 320x240.
Properties settings 1 1 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 "60Hz" until the screen stops flickering. If you want to restore the default setting, select "Normal AE". 1 1 2 2 Bandwidth If the controller has no enough bandwidth available for the camera, set 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 batteries are installed correctly. Cannot take pictures and movies when pressing the Shutter button. Make sure that the Lens cover is open. If it is idle over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically, please slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on.
The image is too blurred. Adjust the focus. Keep the camera steady with pressing the Shutter button while taking pictures. The image 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.
Other Information 1. Battery life Number Condition Battery life (minutes) 360 30 *Data above is for using rechargeable 750 mAH batteries and in 25 C, with pictures taken every five seconds. Other Information Taking Still Pictures 2048x1536 (without flash strobe) Number of images Notes: 1. The table above is for reference only. 2. Life of battery will be shorten in the following conditions. (1) Taking snapshot at low temperature. (2) Switching on/off power repeatedly.
3. Storage capacity Still picture Memory Movie 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 Maximum recording time Flash memory (16MB) 15 20 30 2 mins SD/MMC card (32MB) 30 40 60 4 mins SD/MMC card (64MB) 60 80 120 8 mins SD/MMC card (128MB) 120 160 240 16 mins SD/MMC card (256MB) 240 320 480 32 mins SD/MMC card (512MB) 480 640 960 64 mins Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + - 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2.
5. Specifications Hardware resolution 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels) Sensor effective resolution 2048x1536 (3.1 Mega pixels) Internal memory Built-in 16 MB SDRAM (buffer) 16 MB flash memory (storage) Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital still camera JPEG Format 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels); 2048x1536 (3.
MEDION LIMITED WARRANTY Medion warrants that the product accompanied by this limited warranty is free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the product. The limited warranty period also applies to any implied warranties that may exist under applicable law. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.