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Setting

Explanation

Night scene

Optimises the settings for shooting night 
scenes.

Portrait

Reduces background focus and focuses on the 
centre.

Sports

Suitable for creating images with fast 
movements.

ISO (light sensitivity)

This setting changes the sensor’s sensitivity to light. A higher value 
increases light sensitivity but generates more noise which can have 
a negative impact on the image quality. It is therefore important to 
select the lowest possible ISO value for the conditions.

Setting

Explanation

Auto

Automatic ISO value

50

Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50.

100

Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100.

200

Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200.

Summary of Contents for Life MD 86459

Page 1: ...Waterproof digital camera MEDION LIFE S41002 MD 86459 Instruction manual...

Page 2: ...d ability to operate machinery 6 Never carry out repairs yourself 11 Water resistance 11 Overview of the device 13 Start up 15 Package contents 15 Inserting batteries 16 Inserting and removing SD card...

Page 3: ...deos 29 The Photo menu 30 The Video menu 36 The settings menu 37 Shooting and playback mode 42 Video playback 42 Zooming photos 43 Deleting photos 43 PC Connection 45 Transferring data to a computer 4...

Page 4: ...3 Troubleshooting 50 Maintenance and care 53 Disposal 54 Technical data 55...

Page 5: ...ll the unit or give it away make sure you also hand over these instructions and the guarantee card Symbols and key words used in these instructions DANGER Warning immediate mortal danger WARNING Warni...

Page 6: ...ARNING Warning danger of electric shock Bulleted item information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed Proper use The unit is suitable for recording images in digital format Do not ope...

Page 7: ...experience and or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play wi...

Page 8: ...e ash Do not open or dismantle the camera If you are not going to use the camera for a period of time remove the batteries to prevent leakage Battery information Batteries may contain combustible mate...

Page 9: ...an damage the battery Therefore keep the unit away from strong heat sources Avoid contact with skin eyes and mucous membranes If any of these areas come into contact with battery acid rinse them immed...

Page 10: ...c motors Strong electromagnetic elds may result in camera malfunctions or corrupt data recordings Avoid excessive heat Do not use or store the camera in sunlight or at high temperatures Stress of this...

Page 11: ...the lens or the lens barrel Take care when handling the memory card and the batteries These parts are not designed for high levels of stress Batteries At low temperatures there can be a sharp drop in...

Page 12: ...risk of electric shock If there is a fault contact the MEDION Service Centre or other suitable specialist workshop Water resistance The camera is water resistant to a depth of 3 metres The camera sho...

Page 13: ...dry cloth Ensure that the battery compartment is not scratched or cracked Ensure there are no cracks in the camera Check that the battery compartment cover is rmly closed Do not throw the camera into...

Page 14: ...13 Overview of the device 1 Shutter release 2 On off button 3 Loop for carry strap 4 Flash 5 Lens 6 Operating LED 7 Macro controller 8 LC display 9 T button Zoom in Menu selection up...

Page 15: ...down 11 Flash button Set ash mode Menu selection left 12 Play button Set play mode Menu selection right 13 Mode button 14 Menu button 15 Tripod socket under compartment cover 16 Micro SD card slot 17...

Page 16: ...all items are included Contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete The following items are supplied with your product Camera 2 x 1 5 V AAA type batteries USB cable Carrying st...

Page 17: ...ent catch in the direction shown by the arrow Slide the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow the cover pops open Insert the batteries as shown Note the polarity as shown Close the battery...

Page 18: ...he internal memory PLEASE NOTE Please note that the capacity of the internal memory is limited Use a micro SD memory card to increase the memory capacity If a memory card is inserted your photos will...

Page 19: ...18 Insert the card as shown into the card slot Close the cover of the battery compartment To remove the card press it down brie y to release it The card will then protrude slightly and can be removed...

Page 20: ...through the eye Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the thin loop of the strap and pull tight CAUTION If you carry the camera by the carrying strap ensure that the camera does not bang in...

Page 21: ...ndicator lights up red and the display switches on The camera is in recording mode PLEASE NOTE If the camera does not switch on check whether the batteries are inserted properly and whether or not the...

Page 22: ...ches off You can also set the automatic switch off period to 3 minutes or to switch off completely The energy saving function is not enabled while recording video clips while viewing images or video c...

Page 23: ...ngl Language entry and press the shutter release The language selection menu opens Select the desired language using the T or W buttons and save the setting by pressing the shutter release Now in the...

Page 24: ...lowing displays are possible in shooting mode Number Symbol Explanation 1 Photo mode 2 Flash mode 3 Self timer 4 ISO Displays the current ISO value set 5 Shows the number of shots taken and remaining...

Page 25: ...tes that a SD card is being used 9 Image stabilisation 10 Macro mode 11 Battery status 12 Indicates the current exposure com pensation 13 AWB White balance 14 Shooting mode 15 Smile capture 16 x 2 3 Z...

Page 26: ...ove when pressing the shutter release Do not move the camera directly after pressing the shutter release Wait for the shutter release signal View the subject on the display before pressing the shutter...

Page 27: ...ight for the photo the on board ash can provide the additional light required Press the ash button repeatedly to select the following ash settings AUTO The ash is activated automatically when the shoo...

Page 28: ...t Zoom function enlarging or reducing The camera has an 8x digital zoom Press the T and W buttons The zoom factor appears in the bottom left hand corner of the display W The image is zoomed out wide a...

Page 29: ...ler to the desired setting Your camera offers various focus modes Normal With normal focus the focus range starts at 40 cm When the camera is in Normal mode no icon is displayed Macro This mode is par...

Page 30: ...tart the recording The display will show the recording time You can change the image section by zooming in and out using the T and W buttons Press the shutter release again to stop recording PLEASE NO...

Page 31: ...s Select the submenu you would like to open using the T or W buttons Press the shutter release to open the desired menu Change the desired setting using the T or W buttons Press the shutter release to...

Page 32: ...generally recommended for large prints larger than A4 Setting Size in pixels VGA 640 x 480 1 3M 1280 x 960 3M 2048 x 1536 5M 2560 x 1920 Quality compression The quality determines how the data recorde...

Page 33: ...This setting is par ticularly suitable for displaying on screen Exposure compensation EV By correcting the exposure value EV you can adjust pictures that would otherwise be too dark or too light You c...

Page 34: ...r shots taken in electric tungsten light Flourescent Suitable for shots in uorescent light Corrects the green cast from uorescent lamp light and can save the ash Scene mode Photo effects can be used i...

Page 35: ...vity This setting changes the sensor s sensitivity to light A higher value increases light sensitivity but generates more noise which can have a negative impact on the image quality It is therefore im...

Page 36: ...pending on whether you wish to use the function or not Stabilisation Greater sensitivity and faster shutter speeds enable you to obtain better and sharper images with very little effort even in handhe...

Page 37: ...ect the submenu you would like to open using the T or W buttons Press the shutter release to open the desired menu Change the desired setting using the T or W buttons Press the shutter release to save...

Page 38: ...s to select the DATE TIME entry and press the shutter release The Settings menu opens Using the or buttons select the entry you wish to change Use the T or W buttons to set the desired value Once the...

Page 39: ...opens Use the T or W buttons to select the period of 3 minutes or 1 minute after which the camera should automatically switch off and con rm your selection by pressing the shutter release Set the valu...

Page 40: ...he T or W buttons to select the DATE STAMP entry and press the shutter release The Settings menu opens Select the desired setting using the T or W buttons and con rm the selection by pressing the shut...

Page 41: ...release ATTENTION If you format the memory all the data saved in it is deleted Make sure that there is no important data left in the memory or on the SD card Default Settings In the SETUP menu use th...

Page 42: ...41 Version In the SETUP menu use the T or W buttons to select the VERSION entry and press the shutter release An information table appears showing the version information for the camera software...

Page 43: ...ode press the play button The play icon appears at the top left of the display The most recently taken image will be displayed To return to shooting mode press the mode button M Video playback Select...

Page 44: ...repeatedly in full size view to enlarge the image section up to 4 times Use the T W and buttons to change the image section within the image Press the shutter release to return to full screen Deletin...

Page 45: ...he button again The next image is shown on the display PLEASE NOTE If a memory card is inserted you can only delete the les on the memory card You cannot restore a le that has been deleted Exercise ca...

Page 46: ...M directory and where applicable to the relevant subdirectories in order to display the les jpg photos avi sound recordings See also the directory structure in the memory Press down the left mouse but...

Page 47: ...s on memory cards from other DCF cameras can also be played back on your camera Card drive If your PC has a card drive or is connected to a card reader and you have saved the shots on the memory card...

Page 48: ...100MEDIA folder and automatically named with PTDC and a four digit number When the highest number has been reached PTDC9999 the next folder 101DICAM is created for the following shots and so on A maxi...

Page 49: ...133 266 533 1041 2083 VGA 611 1223 2466 4778 9557 The table speci es the number of images that you can save at a chosen resolution e g 5 M on a memory card with a speci ed size e g 128 MB The actual...

Page 50: ...omputer Normally the CD is recognised automatically and its contents are displayed on the screen If not select the CD drive in Windows Explorer My Computer and double click on the drive name to start...

Page 51: ...door is not closed properly The camera is not taking any photos The ash is still charging The memory is full The SD card is not correctly formatted or is defective The maximum number of les has been e...

Page 52: ...e between shots is longer when taking pictures in the dark The shutter usually works slower under weak light conditions Change the angle of the camera or improve the light conditions The camera switch...

Page 53: ...ble The camera is not switched on When the camera is connected to the computer for the first time no new hardware is found The USB connection of the computer is deactivated in the BIOS Enable the port...

Page 54: ...in oil This could damage the camera To cleaning the lens and the display rst use a lens brush to remove any dust Then wipe the lens and display with a soft cloth Do not apply any pressure to the displ...

Page 55: ...life the device should not be disposed of with the household rubbish Dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner at a local collection point for old appliances Contact your local authority to...

Page 56: ...Shutter speed 1 4000 1 8 sec Digital zoom 8 times LCD monitor 6 1 cm 2 5 LC display File formats JPEG EXIF 2 2 AVI Max resolution Camera mode 2560 x 1920 pixels Video mode 640 x 480 pixels Memory Inte...

Page 57: ...56 Port Mini USB 2 0 Dimensions 90 x 61 x 20 5 mm W x H x D Weight approx 120 g including batteries Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors...

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