Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product.
Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development,
and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service.
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
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.
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. This may lead to the potential for serious damage.
7. Remove batteries during long periods between usage, as
deteriorated batteries may affect the functionality of the
camera.
8.Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion.
9.Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
10.Keep the camera out of the reach of children.
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Table of Contents |
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Welcome |
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Safety Notice |
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Table of Contents |
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Camera Parts |
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Getting Started |
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Loading the batteries |
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Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) |
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Attaching the wrist strap (optional) |
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How to hold your camera |
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How to open the connector cover |
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Using the tripod (optional) |
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Basic Operations |
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Turning on your camera |
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Turning off your camera |
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Setting the language |
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Recording a video clip |
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- How to record a video clip |
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- Setting the focus |
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- Zooming |
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- Selecting metering modes |
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Taking a still picture |
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- How to take a still picture |
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- Using flash strobe |
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- Zooming |
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- Selecting metering mode |
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Recording a voice clip |
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Playing back your recordings |
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- Full-screen view |
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- Thumbnail view |
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- Reviewing a still picture |
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- Playing back a video or audio clip |
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Switching on/off the OSD display |
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Connecting the camera to your TV |
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Advanced Operations |
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Menu access and operations |
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Digital Video Camcorder menu |
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- Changing the video resolution |
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- Adjusting exposure compensation |
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- Applying special effects to video clips |
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Digital Still Camera menu |
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- Changing picture resolution |
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- Using the self-timer |
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- Adjusting the white balance |
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- Adjusting exposure compensation |
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- Applying special effects to still pictures |
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- Using the date stamp |
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Playback menu |
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- Deleting files |
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- Viewing file information |
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- Locking files |
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- Sorting files |
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Playing MP3 music |
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- Copying MP3 files to the camera |
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- Playing MP3 files |
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MP3 menu |
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- Repeat playing |
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- Setting 3D enhancement |
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- Setting bass effect |
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- Viewing MP3 info |
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- Deleting MP3 files |
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- Holding button settings |
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Camera Settings |
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Switching to Settings mode |
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Setting the date and time |
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Setting the beep sound |
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Setting the flicker |
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Setting the language |
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Setting auto-off |
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Formatting media |
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Restoring default settings |
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Copying Files to Your PC |
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Installing the DV 3500 Driver on your PC |
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Connecting the camera to your PC |
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Copying files to the PC |
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Viewing/Playing files on your PC |
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File location |
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Using PC Camera |
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Installing DV 3500 software |
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Starting the application |
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Using the DV 3500 PC Camera |
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- Recording an AVI movie |
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- Taking a snapshot |
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- Configuring Format options |
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- Configuring Properties options |
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- Configuring Flicker options |
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Addenda |
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Flicker Settings Table |
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LED Event Table |
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Storage Capacity Table |
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Battery Life Table |
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System Message Table |
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Specificatoins |
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Troubleshooting |
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Troubleshooting on USB |
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Aiptek Service |
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RELEASE PUSH |
SD/MMC |
Power button
Mode Dial
Record/Shutter/Play/Pause button ( )
Direction buttons ()
Menu/OK button ()
INDEX button ()
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment
Memory card slot
Strap hook (1)
Status LED
LCD panel
LCD display switch ()
Microphone
Flash strobe
Focus switch
Lens
Self-timer LED
Connector cover
A/V out connector
Earphone connector
USB connector
Strap hook (2)
Speaker
Mode Dial pointer Tripod socket
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batteries the Loading - Started Getting
1.Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction as indicated.
2.Place the batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed.
3.After the batteries are properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover.
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Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time.
Alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for high performance.
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In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) of built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB.
To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. To remove the card, first gently push the card. After the card pops up, pull the card out of the slot.
The SD card comes with a write-protect switch. When the write-protect switch is set to the Lock position, the card will become non-writable. To ensure that the camera can operate normally, you should set the write-protect switch to the
Unlock position before inserting the SD card.
Unlock
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(optional) card SD/MMC the Inserting - Started Getting
Do not remove the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing data (when the LED indicates red light).
When a SD/MMC card is inserted, the camera will use the card as the main storage media. Files stored in the camera's built-in memory will become inaccessible until the SD/MMC card is removed.
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(optional) strap wrist the Attaching - Started Getting
1. Unfasten and separate the strap into two parts.
2. Thread one part of the strap into the hook (1) on the back side of the camera.
3. Thread the other part of the strap into the hook (2) on the front side of the camera.
4. Fasten the wrist strap as indicated. Moving the ring on the strap to the right will tighten the strap, and vice versa. Then use the leather wrap to hold the strap.
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Please put your hand through the wrist strap and firmly hold the camera as illustrated. While taking still pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens to retain the best result.
Avoid blocking the lens.
How to open the connector cover
When you want to connect the camera to your PC, TV or earphone, you need to open the connector cover. Please open the cover gently in the direction as illustrated below.
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Gently pull up the cover. |
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(optional) tripod the Using - Started Getting
Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, especially while shooting selfportraits or video conferencing.
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Basic Operations
camera your off Turning / camera your on Turning - Operations Basic
Press and hold down the power button
for 1 second to turn on the camera.
The LED will light up.
If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power button, please check:
1.There are two AA batteries installed in the camera.
2.The batteries have enough power left.
3.The polar(+ -) directions of the installed batteries are correct.
Press and hold down the power button
for 1 second to turn off the camera.
The LED will go out.
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When you power on the camera for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language using the method below:
1.Set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, and the Settings menu will display as illustrated.
2. Use the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the |
Settings |
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Beep
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Language
3.When the Language item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK () button to enter the sub-
menu. In the sub-menu, use the Up or Down ( )
button to select a suitable language, and then press the Menu/OK () button to adopt.
Language
Exit
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German
4.After all settings are done, you are ready to use the camera. Set the Mode Dial to other modes according to your purpose.
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clip video a Recording - Operations Basic
How to record a video clip
1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Video Camcorder
mode. The LCD display will show the screen below:
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Record / Stop
3. Press the Record/Shutter ( )
button to start recording.
4.Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording.
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Recording a video clip (continued)
Setting the focus
You can adjust the focus by setting the Focus Switch. Normally, you should set the focus to ( ) for most shooting conditions. Select () only for close-ups. The focus is adjustable during recording.
Zooming
While recording, you can press the Up or
Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture.
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Recording a video clip (continued)
Selecting metering modes
Under normal condition, the light is automatically measured based on overall lighting. If the subject of shooting appears too dark and the background too bright, you can manually select a proper metering mode according to the subject's position.
Pressing the Right ( ) button repeatedly will switch the metering mode in the following order:
Auto g Average g Center g Center-low
g Auto.
Auto mode (no indicator): When the camera is in Auto mode, the camera will automatically select the best metering method for the overall conditions.
Average mode: When in Average mode, the camera will measure the lighting condition within the bracketed area.
Center mode: When under Center mode, the camera will measure the lighting condition within the central area.
Center-low mode: The camera will focus the metering on the center-low area.
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How to take a still picture
1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode.
The LCD display will show the screen below:
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2. Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate.
3. Press the Record/Shutter () button to take a still picture.
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Taking a still picture (continued)
Using the flash strobe
Before taking a still picture, you can set to use the flash strobe if the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment.
Pressing the Left ( ) button repeatedly will switch the flash mode in the following order: Off g Auto g Off.
Off (): The flash is disabled.
Auto (): The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient.
1.If the battery life icon indicates , the flash strobe may be disabled due to insufficient voltage. Please change batteries immediately.
2.You cannot take pictures when the flash strobe is recharging.
Zooming
Before taking a still picture, you can press the Up or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture.
Selecting metering modes
Before taking a still, you can press the Right () button to select a metering mode. The metering mode changes in the following order:
Auto g Average g Center g Center-low g Auto.
For a detailed description of each metering mode, please see page 16.
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1. Set the Mode Dial to Voice Recording mode.
The LCD display will show the screen below:
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3.Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording.
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Full-screen view
The Playback mode allows you to review the files stored in the SD/MMC card or internal memory.
1. Set the Mode Dial to Playback mode.
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2.When you set the Mode Dial to Playback mode, the last recorded file will be automatically played.
3. If you want to view other files stored in the camera, you can use the
Right and Left buttons ( ) to shift between files.
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Playing back your recordings (continued)
Thumbnail view
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There are three file types that you can identify by the icons on the thumbnails:
: JPG format pictures
: ASF format video clips : WAV format audio clips
For detailed operations on viewing a still picture, please see page 22. For detailed operations on playing a video or audio clip, please see page 23.
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Playing back your recordings (continued)
Reviewing a still picture
While viewing the picture in full-screen mode, you can use theUp or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture.
If you zoom in the picture and then press the Record/Shutter ( ) button, the zoom ratio will be locked. You can then browse the picture using the direction () buttons. To unlock the zoom ratio, press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again.
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Playing back your recordings (continued)
Playing back a video or audio clip
When playing back the video or audio clip, pressing the Record/Shutter ( ) button can pause the playing. To resume playing, press the same button again.
While playing the file, pressing the Up or Down ( ) button can adjust the sound volume. If you press the Right or Left () button during playing, you can fast wind or rewind the video or audio clip.
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display OSD the on/off Switching - Operations Basic
When playing back a video clip or reviewing a still picture, you can press the LCD display switch () to disable the OSD display, thus gaining a clearer view for your display. Press the same button again will switch on the display.
LCD display switch ()
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Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, audio recordings, as well as the MP3 files you uploaded, directly on your TV screen to share them with friends and family members.
Video Audio
Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode.
Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV.
Open the connector cover of your camera. (page 9)
Connect the other end of the video cable to your camera.
Turn on the camera.
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