Octonauts - Camera EASYPIX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Waterproof and shockproof digital camera
Brand	Easypix
Model	Octonauts
Image resolution	5 Megapixels by interpolation (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1920x1080 HD), VGA (640x480)
LCD screen	1.8 inch TFT color
Digital zoom	8x
Internal memory	4 MB SDRAM (for testing only)
External memory	Micro SD card up to 8 GB (not included)
Flash	Auto / Forced / Red-eye reduction / Off
Power supply	2 AAA batteries (not included)
Waterproof	Up to 3 meters depth (SGS certified)
Shockproof	Up to 1 meter (SGS certified)
Image sensor	CMOS 3 Megapixels
Aperture	f=7.23 mm, F2.8
Focus range	Normal: 1.5 m to infinity; Macro: 20-50 cm
Video resolution	640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
Image stabilizer	Yes (anti-blur)
Face detection	Yes
Self-timer	2, 5 or 10 seconds
Auto power-off	1, 2 or 3 minutes or off
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.2.6 or higher
Included accessories	Camera, PhotoTags Express software CD-ROM, user manual, wrist strap
Maintenance after underwater use	Rinse with fresh water, wipe with a clean cloth, air dry
Safety	Do not disassemble, avoid strong shocks, do not expose to extreme heat

Frequently Asked Questions - Octonauts EASYPIX

What type of batteries does the Easypix Octonauts camera use?

The camera uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). Do not mix old and new batteries, nor alkaline with rechargeable.

How to insert a Micro SD memory card?

Open the battery compartment cover, insert the Micro SD card into its slot in the correct direction until you hear a click. The card should be flush with the surface of the camera. The card icon appears on the LCD screen.

Is the camera waterproof?

Yes, the Easypix Octonauts is waterproof up to 3 meters depth and shockproof up to 1 meter, certified by SGS. Make sure all covers are tightly closed before any underwater use.

How to maintain the camera after underwater use?

After underwater use, rinse the camera with fresh water, wipe it with a clean cloth, then remove the batteries and memory card. Let the camera soak in a bowl of fresh water for an additional 30 minutes, wipe it, and store it in a dry place. Do not use soap or alcohol.

What is the maximum resolution of the camera?

The maximum resolution is 5 Megapixels by interpolation (2592x1944 pixels). Native resolutions are 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1920x1080 HD) and VGA (640x480).

Can I use the camera without a memory card?

The camera has 4 MB of internal memory reserved for testing. You can take only one test photo before the camera turns off. For normal use, insert a Micro SD card up to 8 GB.

How to transfer photos to a computer?

The camera does not have a USB port. Use a Micro SD card reader to copy photos from the memory card to the computer. You can also use PhotoTags Express software (Windows only) to import and edit your images.

What to do if fog appears on the lens?

If fog appears, it may indicate a sealing defect. Turn off the camera immediately, remove the batteries and memory card, and send the camera for repair to the dealer.

How to activate video mode?

Press the Menu button, select AVI mode. The video icon appears on the screen. Before recording, insert a memory card to increase capacity. You can choose VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) resolution.

What are the important safety instructions?

Never disassemble the camera (risk of electric shock). Do not open the battery compartment underwater. Avoid extreme temperatures. If the camera heats up or emits smoke, remove the batteries and stop using it. Keep memory cards out of reach of children.

USER MANUAL Octonauts EASYPIX

What your camera includes. 1

Computer System Requirements for Windows 2000/XP ....... 1

Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista/Win7 .... 1

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh 1

Handling Notice 1

Waterproof and Dustproof function 3

A Quick Look at Your Camera 4

Battery Installation 4

Installing Memory Card 5

JPG(Camera mode) 6

AVI(Video Mode) 7

Playback 8

Installing PhotoTags Express Software 9

Everything you need to get the most from your photos .... 10

Transferring photos to your PC 11

PhotoTags Express software owner manual 12

Appendix : Specifications 14

Introduction

Thanks for purchasing this Digital Camera. For more quality and function setting, please read this manual carefully before using.

Key Features

Digital Image Resolution- 5M by the interpolation (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1920x1080 HD), VGA (640x480)
SDRAM 4MB, support Micro SD memory card (not included) up to 8GB.
1.8 inch TFT Color LCD
Waterproof and shockproof design

What your camera includes

Digital Camera
PhotoTags Express software Installation disc (can't be used in Macintosh)
User's manual
Strap

Computer System Requirements for Windows 2000/XP

To be able to download photos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

Pentium process or above with windows 2000, XP
64 MB RAM, more than 250MB free disk space
CD-ROM Drive
Recommended screen resolution 24 bit or higher
256 color or higher display adaptor
Micro SD card with adaptor and USB reader

Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista/Win7

To be able to download photos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration:

Windows Vista/Win7
800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20GB hard driver with at least 15GB of available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
CD-ROM drive
Micro SD card with adaptor and USB reader

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh

Power Macintosh G3 500 MHz or higher
Mac OS X version 10.2.6 or later
128 MB or more available system RAM (256 MB recommended), 150 MB free disk space
800× 600 or higher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors
Micro SD card with adaptor and USB reader

Note: This hardware is plug and play compatible when used on a Mac, however, the included software can be used on Windows operating systems only.

Handling Notice

Please read this manual carefully before using the camera, and pay attention to the following notice.

Warning

This symbol indicates that violating this item can cause the serious personal Injury, or material loss.

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item can cause the minor or medium personal injury, or material loss.

Operation:

Warning

• Please don't attempt to take apart the camera. The high voltage parts are present within the camera. If you take apart the camera, there will be dangerous electric shocks.
• If the internal camera parts are exposed as a result of being dropped, please don't touch any exposed portion by hands. Otherwise, there is a danger of receiving and electric shock.
• Please don't expose the camera under the sunshine or the places of high temperature. It may cause any damage on the internal parts or battery, even result in the explosion.
• Keep the memory card out of the reach of children in order to avoid any risk of it being swallowed by the mistake.
• If there is smoke or strange sounds emitting from the camera, please stop using it, and also remove the battery immediately. Please send back the camera to the retailer for repair.
• Please don't place your camera at high temperature and humidity environment.

Caution

• Before using the camera underwater, please install the battery and memory card first, and make sure all covers are securely locked. Please also test this camera in water in advance, and make sure there is no water getting inside.
• If you find the water gets inside the camera, please turn off the power, and stop using it underwater.
• If the moisture appears on the lens during the use, it may be leaking. Please remove the battery and memory card, and then send back this camera to the retailer for repair immediately.
• Please don't open the battery door when using underwater. This is to avoid the water getting inside the camera, and an electric shock occurring.
• If it becomes hot during the use, please turn off the power and remove the

battery immediately.

• This camera is waterproof and dustproof. Please don't take apart this camera by yourself. This action may cause any damage on the camera. If this damage is caused, the user needs to take the responsibility for repair.
• Please don't use the camera at the environment of higher or lower temperature for a long time.
• Should the LCD panel be damaged, please don't use it underwater. To avoid any personal injury, please send back this camera to the retailer for repair immediately.
• This camera is 3 meters waterproof, and please do not use this camera over the depth.
• After using this camera underwater, please clean it with fresh water, and wipe it with clean cloth. Then, you can open the battery cover to remove the battery or memory card, and have the camera body dry automatically.
• If you don't use the camera, please remove the memory card and battery.

Waterproof and Dustproof function

• The camera has been approved by SGS laboratory to comply with waterproof (3 meters depth) and shockproof (1 meter) performance
• Please attach the strap and slip it over your wrist before use underwater; otherwise, the camera will sink if dropped in water.
• Please don't subject this camera to a strong shock or pressure. It can cause a loss in waterproof and dustproof performance.
• Before using the camera underwater, please be sure to close battery door completely.
• When using the camera underwater, please don't open the battery door. It will cause leaking.
• When replacing the battery or memory card, please wipe off any dirt or sand, and rinse the camera with fresh water, or leave it in a bowl of fresh water for 2 or 3 minutes. Then, wipe the camera with a clear cloth. Please make sure the camera is clear and dry. This is to avoid any substance or water getting inside the camera when you replace the battery or memory card.

**Please don't open the battery door at the beach or by the sea, and also avoid replacing the battery or memory card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure your hands are dry.

• After using the camera underwater, please make sure it is power off, and the battery cover is firmly closed. Please wipe off any dirty or sand, and rinse the camera with fresh water, or leave it in a bowl of fresh water for 2 or

3 minutes. Then, wipe the camera with a clear cloth. After cleaning this camera, please remove the battery and memory card. Afterward, please leave the camera in a bowl of fresh water for 30 minutes again. Finally, please dry this camera with a clean cloth, and store it in a safe place.

• Avoiding using any soap water, mild detergents, or alcohol to clear the camera, it may affect the waterproof and dustproof performance

A Quick Look at Your Camera

Battery Installation

Your camera requires 2 AAA batteries. Insert the battery into the camera as following description:

1. Open the Lock and slide the
2. Pull inside battery cover

3. Install batteries according to

Note:

1. If you don't intend to use your camera for an extended period, please remove the batteries to avoid battery leakage and corrosion.
2. Please don't remove the battery away or power off your camera at will, otherwise the test photo in your Digital Camera will be lost if without SD memory card, so please download your test photo to PC as soon as possible.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries.
4. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium metal hydride) batteries.

Installing Memory Card

Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any "Micro SD" compatible memory card. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera before you have to transfer photos to PC. Installing the SD memory card as below:

1. Locate the Memory Card slot.
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot as correct direction. (look on the photos as below)

1. Push the card in until you feel it "click" into position. The top of the card should be flushed with the surface of the camera. An icon will appear on the LCD screen after you power on your camera.
2. Once an external memory card is inserted in the camera, all the images taken will be stored on the external memory card.

Note:

1. Limited internal memory is provided for testing. The image will be lost when the power is off. Please insert the memory card to save the photo first before power off.
2. An external memory card is required for normal use; your camera supports any compatible Micro SD memory card.
3. "Card inserted, change to SD card" will be shown on the screen when you insert the card, indicating that photos will be stored in the memory card.
4. When you take out the memory card, "Card removed, change to Internal RAM" will be appeared on the LCD screen, now you can only take 1 photo.

Starting Your Camera

Press and hold the Power button to turn on your camera, the LCD screen will be light up; this will confirm that your camera is on and ready for use.

Press and hold the Power button about 3 seconds to power off your camera.

There are JPG (Camera Mode), AVI (Video Mode), and Play back for selection.

JPG(Camera Mode):

Taking photos

Power on your camera, the default mode is JPG (camera mode).

Hold the camera steady and compose your object with LCD screen. Press Shutter button, a moment later, one photo is taken.

Note: When the internal memory is full, the LCD screen will display"Memory Full - Insert a SD card to transfer and take more photos!". So, please insert a SD when you use the camera.

Flash

Your camera has a flash function enables you to take photos when the light condition is not good.

Press Left button, until the icon SA will appear on the LCD, the auto flash is turned on, press Left button until the icon ⑤ will show on the LCD, the red eye reduction function is on. Press Left button until you see icon ④ appear on the LCD screen the flash is forced on. Press Left button until the ⑤ icon display on the LCD, it means the flash function is off.

Note: "Low Power" will show on the LCD, if you change flash function when the battery power is insufficient. Now please reinstall new batteries for flash function.

Digital Zoom function

You can magnify your subject by using the digital zoom. Use the T and W buttons to adjust the zoom up to 8X. Press the T button to zoom in on your

subject. Push the W button to zoom back out.

Change Image Resolution

The built-in memory allows you to take one 3.1 Mega-Pixel testing photo without SD memory card, inserted a SD memory card to get more image size selections.

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the right button to select the Resolution option.
3. Press the T/W button to select the following.

(5M) 2592x1944 pixels; (3M) 2048x1536 pixels;

(2M) 1920x1080 HD pixels; (VGA) 640x480 pixels

1. Press the Menu button to confirm your selection.

Note:

Different image resolutions will affect the photo quality. High resolution photos will be of better picture quality and therefore will take up more memory capacity than lower resolution.

Anti-Shake

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the Right button to select the Anti-Shake.
3. Press the T/W button to select "on or off".
4. Press the Menu button to confirm.

Face Detect

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the Right button to select the Face Detect.
3. Press the T/W button to select "on or off".
4. Press the Menu button to confirm.

AVI(Video Mode):

You can shoot movies in this mode. Before shooting, you need to insert a SD card to expand camera capacity for shooting movies, and Press Menu button to select AVI. A icon will show on the left top corner of the LCD.

Resolution

1. Press the Menu button, and press Right button to select the Resolution.
2. Press the T/W button to select VAG & QVGA.
3. Press Menu button to confirm.

Playback:

Delete

1. Press the Menu button, and press Right button to select Delete.
2. Press T/W to select "This Image/All/Cancel" you request.
3. Press the Menu to confirm.

Pictbridge

1. Press the Menu button, and press Right button to select Pictbridge.
2. Press T/W to select "Pictbridge/Cancel"
3. Press the Menu to confirm.

Setup:

Please press Menu button, and press Right button to select "Setup".

Self-Timer

1. Press T/W to select the Self-Timer and press Menu to confirm.
2. Press T/W button to select the following. Off / 2 Seconds / 5 Seconds / 10 Seconds
3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Image Quality

1. Press T/W button to select the Image Quality and press Menu to confirm.
2. Press T/W button to select the following. Super Fine / Fine / Normal
3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Auto Power Off

1. Press T/W button to select the Auto Power Off and press Menu to confirm.
2. Press the T/W button to select the following. Off / 1 Minute / 2 Minutes / 3 Minutes
3. Press Menu button again to confirm.

Language

1. Press T/W button to select the Language and press the Menu to confirm.

2. Press the T/W button to select the following. English, Espanol, Portugues, Frangois, Deutsch, Italiano, Netherlands, Pyccknn, Turkce, Polski, 日本語

3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Frequency

1. Press T/W button to select the Frequency and press the Menu to confirm.
2. Press the T/W button to select "50Hz/60Hz".
3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Sound Effect

1. Press T/W button to select the Sound Effect and press the Menu to confirm.
2. Press the T/W button to select "Off/On".
3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Format

1. Press T/W button to select the Format and press the Menu to confirm.

2. Press the T/W button to select "OK/Cancel".

3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Default Setting

1. Press T/W button to select the Default Setting and press the Menu to confirm.
2. Press the T/W button to select "OK/Cancel".
3. Press the Menu button again to confirm.

Cancel

Select "Cancel" would stop all setting.

Installing PhotoTags Express Software

Insert software CD to your computer. After a few seconds, it will show an installing main window on the screen. (can't be used in Macintosh)

1. Install PhotoTags Express

Click on the "Install AP" to start installing process. The language window will be shown on the screen and you can choose the language you want to use.

And then, the installer window will be shown as below.

After you click "Install PhotoTags Express" button, there will be showing some windows that help you to finish the installing. You are only required to follow

the description and click the buttons that it's defaulted by the software.

Register online

Click "Register online" button to have a registration. Or you can directly click "Continue" for registration next time.

After this step, the main window will appear on the screen.

Everything you need to get the most from your photos

1. Select photos

Select the photos that you download from the memory card. And edit it in the software.

2. Edit photos

Click the "Enhance photos", "Add captions" from the main window to edit your ideal photos.

3. Share photos

Share your photos via "E-mail", "Printing", and "Create HTML web" to uploading online.

4. Workshop

Create "Calendars", two sides "Greeting cards" and "Postcards" on standard photo paper. You can purchase "Album" and "Video CD". Two additional workshop project online at any time and create Photo Album and slide shows on CD that can be viewed on your PC and VCD for

viewing on your TV using your DVD player.

How to purchase additional "Workshop" projects

In addition to the free Calendars, two-sided Greeting Cards and Postcards Workshop projects you have the ability to purchase two additional Workshop projects: "Albums" and "Video CD" online, at anytime.

1. To purchase the "Workshop Project" simply click the one you wish to purchase and you will be referred to an online website where you can purchase them.
2. Once you purchase the "Workshop projects" they will be automatically activated in the software.

Transferring photos to your PC

This camera has no USB port, so you need to download photos to the PC from the memory card. After connection, please click "My Computer". Your memory card will appear as a "Removable Disk". Click it, and you will find the images are stored in the file folder called "DCIM". You can now copy and paste the images to any directory you choose.

Or we can download photos by using PhotoTags Express

a. Double click the PhotoTags Express icon on the desktop to launch the application.
b. Click the "Get Photos" button on the main window.
c. The "Get Photos" wizard mode will appear on the screen, you can select "Custom copy" to download photos.

Custom copy

This mode is used to manually select the photos you wish to copy to your computer.

The "Device selection" mode will appear. The memory card will appear in the "Active Devices" list. Select "Custom copy", and click "Next" to continue.

Note: At this moment, you also can select "Express" option to copy all photos to your computer without the option of selecting photos. In this mode you will not see a preview of the photos transferred.

Select your photos and click "Next" to continue.

Add active captions to the picture. With this feature, you can add a date, keywords and categories. Click "Next" to continue.

Choose a position where you want to place the photos. Click "Finish" to copy the photos to the location you select.

Note:

All of the pictures you imported will appear in the "Select Photos" main window. And now, you can edit your photos per your idea, and then download it to your computer. For how to edit the photos, you can refer to the Quick Start guide in the PhotoTags Express.

PhotoTags Express software owner manual

You can edit, printing, sharing photos with PhotoTags Express. You can operate it as following step to know how to use PhotoTags Express:

1. Launch the PhotoTags Express.
2. Click "tour" button on the main window to view how to use the PhotoTags Express in detail.

Click here

Attention:

If PhotoTags Express can not promote the DirectX automatically, you can manually install the DirectX in the CD before using the Camera, otherwise, if the edition of DirectX in the windows operation is less than 8.1, then the AVI file can not be played.

Appendix: Specifications

Sensor	3MP CMOS sensor
Image resolution	5M(by interpolation), 3M, 2M, VGA
Video resolution	640x480 / 320x240
Lens	f=7.23mm, F2.8
Focus range	Normal: 1.5m - infinity Macro: 20-50cm
LCD Display	1.8"
Digital zoom	8X
Internal memory	SDRAM 4MB
External memory	Support Micro SD card up to 8GB
Flash	Auto / force on / red eye reduction / off
Image Quality	Normal / fine / super fine
Frequency	50HZ / 60HZ
Anti-shake	Yes
Face detect	Yes
Self-timer	Off / 2s / 5s / 10s
Auto Power off	Off / 1min / 2mins / 3mins
Battery	2*AAA batteries(not included)
Working temperature	0~40℃
Computer system	Window 2000 / XP / Vista / Win7 / Mac OS X (10.2.6 or higher)

Bedienungsanleitung

Inhalt

Einführung 16

Anti-Schütteln (Anti-Shake)

To be able to download photos to your PC your will need the following minimum configuration:

(5M) 2592x1944 pixels; (3M) 2048x1536 pixels;
(2M) 1920x1080 HD pixels; (VGA) 640x480 pixels

(5M) 2592x1944 pixels; (3M) 2048x1536 pixels;
(2M) 1920x1080 HD pixels; (VGA) 640x480 pixels

4. Projeto (workshop)

Bijlage: Specifications