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the camera; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
Avoid all contact with water and dry
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hands before using.
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Do not expose the camera to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
Doing so may damage the camera.
Use the camera with care. Avoid
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pressing hard on the camera body.
For your own safety, avoid using the
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camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
Avoid using batteries of different brands
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or types at the same time.
Remove batteries during long periods
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between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of
the camera.
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Remove batteries if they show signs of
leaking or distortion.
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We suggest using only the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
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Contents
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
2. Loading the battery
3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional)
Inserting the card
Removing the card
4. How to hold your camera
5. Attaching the strap
6. Using the tripod
Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
2. Setting the language
3. The LCD display information
4. Recording movies
5. Taking still pictures
6. Recording audio clips
7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips
Playback mode
Viewing your pictures
Playing your movies and audio clips
Deleting your files
8. Using the self-timer
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9. Real-time display on TV
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Advanced Settings
1. Settings menu access
2. Settings menu events
Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips
on the Computer
1. Installing DV 5100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer
4. Playing on your computer
Using the PC Camera Function
1. Installing DV 5100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Capturing immediate images to your computer
4. Advanced settings
Troubleshooting
Other Information
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1. Storage capacity
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2. Battery indicator
3. Conserving battery power
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications
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Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
Knowing your camera parts well before using it will assist you
greatly in camera operation.
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CF card eject switch
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Viewfinder
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LCD display
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Focus switch
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Lens
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Microphone
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Self-portrait mirror
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Battery cover
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Tripod port
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Speaker
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Strap hook
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Shutter button
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Record button
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Up button (Zoom in)
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Down button (Zoom out)
MENU/OK button
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(Power button)
USB port
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Card slot (with cover)
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A/V out connector
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LED indicator
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LCD on/off switch
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2. Loading the battery
Please use two AA batteries.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of indication to open it.
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Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
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with + and - ends correctly
installed.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of indication to lock it.
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1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2V Ni-MH batteries to
increase the time of usage.
2. 1.5V alkaline batteries are also recommended for high performance.
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Get tin g Started
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3. Inserting and removing the CF card
Label side
Back side
(optional)
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Inserting the card
First lift and slide the cover open. Then
insert the card in the direction of
indication and push it in till the end of the
card slot.
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Removing the card
Lift and slide the cover open. Then push
the Eject switch in the direction of
indication to remove the card.
To confirm if the card is inserted firmly:
If successfully inserting a memory card while the camera is powered
on, a beep will emit and the icon will appear at the top right section
of the LCD display.
The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not
insert a CF card, the data will be automatically saved in the built-in flash
memory.
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4. How to hold your camera
Please hold the camera as the following illustration indicates.
Avoid blocking the lens or the microphone to retain better
image/sound recordings.
Get tin g Started
Avoid blocking the
lens.
5. Attaching the strap
For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the
carrying strap.
Thread the strap loop through the
hook in the direction of indication.
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Fasten the strap loop as indicated.
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Avoid hindering the
microphone.
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6. Using the tripod
Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits or
having a video conference.
Attach the tripod to the port on the
bottom of the camera and rotate
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the serrated wheel to lock it.
Unfold the legs to set up. Pull
upward the handle and adjust the
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alignment to the desired position.
Then pull downward the handle to
lock.
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Handle
Serrated
wheel
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Basic Operation
USB
MENU
OK
1. Switching on and off
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Switching on
Open the LCD panel as indicated or
press and hold down the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the
camera on.
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Switching off
Close the LCD panel as indicated or
press and hold down the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the
camera off.
If the camera stays idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be
turned off to conserve battery power. Pressing any key will awake the
camera. If you do not operate the camera for over 3 minutes, it will shut
down automatically.
If the LCD panel is closed during recording or video/audio playback, the camera
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will not stop working unless you manually terminate the recording or playback.
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2. Setting the language
Press : Exit
Menu
Exit
Playback
Record Audi o
Self Tim er
English
Settings
Language
Flicker
Display
Default
Settings
Exit
Vid eo
Picture
Beep
Exit
When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD
display may not show messages in your local language. You can
set the LCD display language by using the method below.
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Menu mode
Press the MENU/OK button to
enter the MENU.
Settings mode
Use the Up or Down button to
highlight the Settings_ item.
Then press the MENU/OK button
to confirm.
Select language
Use the Up or Down button to
highlight the Language_ item.
Then press the MENU/OK button
to confirm.
Use the Up or Down button to
highlight the desired language.
Then press the MENU/OK button
to confirm.
Press the Record button to exit.
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3. The LCD display information
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Still picture/ video mode
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Zoom ratio
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Self-timer mode
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Video resolution
Storage media
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Internal memory:
CF card:
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Number of pictures, video clips and audio clips
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Picture resolution
Battery life
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Basic Operation
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USB
MENU
OK
VIDEO
Zoom out
Zoom in
4. Recording movies
Switch on
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Open the LCD panel to switch the
camera on.
Focus
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Adjust the Focus switch to set the
focus as appropriate.
12"~16" (30cm~40cm)
Macro
16"~ (40cm~ )
Micro
Start recording
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Press the Record button to start
recording. The counter on the
screen will start counting.
Zoom in or zoom out
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Press the Up button to zoom in or
the Down button to zoom out.
Stop recording
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Press the Record button again to
stop recording.
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5. Taking still pictures
USB
MENU
OK
VIDEO
Zoom out
Zoom in
Switch on
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Open the LCD panel to switch the
camera on.
Focus
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Push the Focus switch to set the
mode best for your picture.
12"~16" (30cm~40cm)
Macro
16"~ (40cm~ )
Micro
Zoom in or zoom out
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Press the Up button to zoom in or
the Down button to zoom out.
Take a still
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Press the Shutter button to take a
still picture.
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