AIPTEK POCKET DV4100M User Manual

Pocket DV 4100M

Do not drop, puncture or disassemble

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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

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brands or types at the same time.
There is potential of explosion from
using incorrect batteries.

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.

We suggest using only the accessories

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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 4100M 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 4100M 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. Battery life

Available shots and time when using batteries
Battery indicator

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2. Conversing battery power

3. Storage capacity

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 help you
operate it more easily.

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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

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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 the indication to open it.

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Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section

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with the correct + and - ends.

Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the indication to lock it.

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1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this
will increase time of usage.

2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.

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Getting Started

For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 42.

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3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional)

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Inserting the card

Insert the card in the direction of the
indication and push it in till the end of the
card plot.

Label side

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Removing the card

Push the Eject switch in the direction of
the indication to remove the card.

To confirm if the card is inserted firmly:

If inserting the card under the camera power-on status, when the card
is inserted successfully, a beep will emit and a icon will appear at
the top right section on the LCD display.

Back side

The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not
insert a CF card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory
automatically.

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4. How to hold your camera

Please hold the camera as illustrated. While taking pictures or
recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens; and while
recording audio or video clips, avoid hindering the microphone.

Getting 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 indicated.

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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,
longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode.

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. Then
adjust the alignment to the desired

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position.

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Serrated
wheel

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Basic Operation

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USB

MENU
OK

VIDEO

1. Switching on and off

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Switching on

Open the LCD panel in the direction
indicated or press the MENU/OK button
for 3 seconds to switch the camera on.

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Switching off

Close the LCD panel in the direction
indicated or press the MENU/OK button
for 3 seconds to switch the camera off.

If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned
off to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera. If
you do not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut
down automatically.

If the LCD panel is closed during recording and playing video or audio clips, the

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camera will not stop working unless you finish the recording or playback
manually.

Basic Operation

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2. Setting the language

Press : Exit

Menu
Exit
Playback
Record Audio
Self Timer

English

Settings
Language
Flicker
Display
Default

Settings
Exit
Video
Picture
Beep

Exit

When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD
display may not be shown 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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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. While recording in
progress, the count indicator will
start.

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

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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
shot.

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