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User's Manual
Safety Notice:
1.Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
2.Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.
3.Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.
4.Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body.
5.For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or lightning.
6.Do not use batteries of different specifications. Doing so may lead to the potential for serious damage.
7.Remove the battery during long periods between usage, as a deteriorated battery may affect the functionality of the camcorder.
8.Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion.
9.Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
10.Keep the camcorder out of the reach of infants.
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Move the equipment away from the receiver.
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.
Getting Started
Knowing your camcorder parts
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Mode button
LCD monitor
Previous button/
Fast backward button
Play/Pause button
Next button/
Fast forward button
Macro mode switch 
Flash switch |
White balance switch |
OK key/ |
LED lights switch |
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Status LED (left) /
Charging LED (right)
Menu button
Shutter button
Zoom (in/out) button
Record button 
Earphone connector
USB connector *
AV connector *
* inside the cover
Power button
Installing the battery
1. Slide the battery cover open as indicated.
2. Place the accessory Li-Ion battery into the compartment. Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the contacts in the compartment.
3. After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery cover.
Charging the battery
Please charge the battery at least 4 hours for first time use.
1. Connect the cable.
Connect one end of the supplied AC adapter to the USB port of the camcorder and the other end to a wall outlet.
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Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port of the camcorder and the other end to a powered PC. Make sure the camcorder is powered off.
2. The charging LED turns red and the charge starts.
3. When the charging LED turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
When using a PC to charge the battery, do not power on the camcorder, or the charge will stop.
Inserting a memory card (optional)
In addition to the built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC).
To insert a memory card, do the followings:
(1) Open the battery cover.
(2) Gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the bottom of the slot.
To remove the memory card, gently push the card and it will pop up. Then pull the card out of the slot.
Turning on/off your camcorder
Open the LCD monitor or press and hold down the Power button for 1 second to turn on the camcorder.
To turn off the camcorder, press and hold down the Power button for 1 ~ 3 seconds or close the LCD monitor.
If the camcorder is not turned on after pressing the Power button, please check:
1.The battery pack is well installed in the camcorder.
2.The battery pack has enough power left.
If the camcorder stays inactive for a long period of time, it may automatically shut down due to the Auto-Off setting.
Reading LCD indicators
Digital Camcorder mode:
Flash mode |
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Photo resolution |
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Number of recordings
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Playback mode:
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Setting language and time
Language:
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting mode → Use the
Direction buttons to select the Language item and press the OK button to enter → Use the Direction buttons to select a suitable language and press the
OK button to confirm.
Time:
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting mode → Use the
Direction buttons to select the Date&Time item and press the OK button to enter → Use the Direction buttons to set the correct date and time, and then press the OK button to confirm.
Basic Operations
Recording a video clip
1.Adjust the focus:
Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting focus. If you want to take close-up pictures, you can push the Up button to switch to macro mode (
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2.Zooming:
Move the Zoom button up or down to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The optical magnification is 3X and the digital magnification is 8X.
3.Press the Record button to start recording.
4.Press the Record button again to stop recording.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Timer
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The zoom function is also available during recording (except in macro mode).
If the surroundings are dark, you can switch the LED lights mode to On or Auto to help focus and lighting.
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Taking a still picture
1.Adjust the focus:
Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting
focus. If you want to take close-up pictures, you can push the Up button to switch to macro mode (
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2.Zooming:
Move the Zoom button up or down to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The optical magnification is 3X and the digital magnification is 8X.
Adjust other advanced settings if necessary.
If the surroundings are dark, you can switch the LED lights mode to On or Auto to help focus and lighting.
3.Press the Shutter button half way down and hold for the camcorder to auto focus. When the focus frame turns yellow, press the button fully down to take a still picture.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Recording a voice clip
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2. Press the Record button to start recording.
3When you are done, press the Record button again to stop recording.
Avoid blocking the microphone
Before or during recording, you can move the Direction buttons toward left or right to adjust microphone sensibility, thus setting the sound volume of the recording.
Playing back your recordings
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Connecting the camcorder to a TV
Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family.
AV mode
TV Out
Video 
Audio
1. Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode.
The TV system is different across countries.
2.Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV.
3.Turn on the camcorder.
4.Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camcorder.
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