AIPTEK POCKET DV T200 User Manual
English
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.
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Welcome
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.
Safety Notice
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. 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 camera.
8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking
or distortion.
9. Use only the accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.
10. Keep the camera out of the reach of infants.
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Table of Contents
Welcome .......................................................................... 1
Safety Notice ................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ...........................................................
2
Getting Started ................................................................4
Knowing your camera parts ..................................................................4
Installing the battery ............................................................................. 5
Charging the battery ............................................................................. 6
Inserting a memory card (optional) .......................................................8
Attaching the carrying strap ..................................................................9
Basic Operations ............................................................ 10
Turning on your camera ........................................................................ 10
Turning off your camera ........................................................................
10
Using the LCD monitor .........................................................................11
Reading LCD indicators ........................................................................ 12
Setting time and language ....................................................................13
Recording a video clip ..........................................................................14
Tak
ing a still picture ..............................................................................16
Recording a voice clip .......................................................................... 17
Playing back your recordings ............................................................... 18
Playing MP3 music ............................................................................... 19
Connecting the camera to a TV ............................................................
21
Advanced Operations ....................................................22
Menu operation ..................................................................................... 22
Menu illustration ................................................................................... 22
Menu items in Camera mode ............................................................... 23
Menu items in Playback mode .............................................................. 27
Menu items in MP3 mode .....................................................................28
Menu items in Voice mode ...................................................................28
Menu items in Setting mode ................................................................. 29
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Table of Contents
Copying Files to Your PC ............................................... 32
Installing the driver to your PC ............................................................. 32
Connecting the camera to your PC ...................................................... 34
Copying files to the PC .........................................................................
35
Viewing/Playing files on your PC ..........................................................
37
File location .......................................................................................... 38
Using PC Camera ...........................................................39
Installing the software ...........................................................................39
Starting the application ......................................................................... 39
Using DV Cam PC Camera .................................................................. 41
Appendix: A ..................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................44
Flicker Settings ..................................................................................... 47
System Message .................................................................................. 47
Storage Capacity .................................................................................. 48
Battery Life Indicator ............................................................................. 49
Battery Life ........................................................................................... 49
Appendix: B ....................................................................50
Instruction for ArcSoft MediaConverter™ .............................................50
Appendix: C ....................................................................58
Specifications ....................................................................................... 58
System Requirements ..........................................................................59
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getting started
getting started
MODE
MENU
Getting Started
Knowing your camera parts
Next/Forward
button ( )
Earphone connector/
TV-out connector
Play/Pause button ( )
Previous/Backward
button ( )
LCD display
USB connector
Record button ( )
Direction buttons ( )
Menu button
Mode button
SD/MMC card slot
Power button (
)
Shutter button ( )
Front LED indicator
Battery compartment
Focus switch
Flash strobe
Lens
Microphone
Speaker
Strap hook
Tripod socket
Bottom view
Zoom button
OK key
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Installing the battery
1 Open the battery
compartment cover.
Slide the battery compartment
cover open as indicated.
2 Install the battery.
Place the accessory Li-Ion battery
into the compartment. Note that
the metallic contacts must be
aligned with the contacts in the
compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
After the battery is properly
installed, replace the battery
compartment cover.
Treat the Li-Ion battery with care:
• Keep the battery away from fire or high-temperature environment
(over 140ºF or 60ºC).
• Do not drop the battery or try to disassemble it.
• If the battery is not used for long periods, fully discharge and
charge the battery at least once a year to maintain its lifecycle.
Upon using the battery for the first time, you are recommended to
fully discharge and then charge the battery to ensure its lifecycle.
Purchasing additional batteries:
This camera uses one NP-60 Li-Ion battery as power source. You
can purchase the NP-60 Li-Ion Rechargeable battery (3.7 volt;
850mAh ~ 1000mAh) at your local shop.
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getting started
getting started
Charging the battery
The battery attached is not fully charged. You can use either the USB
cable or the USB AC adapter to recharge the battery.
► Using the USB cable
Please charge the battery at least 8 hours for first time use.
1 Connect the camera to your
computer by the USB cable.
2 The front LED indicator turns red and the charge starts.
3 When the front LED indicator turns green, the battery
pack is fully charged.
MODE
M
E
N
U
When the camera is connected to a working computer, it will be
automatically charged no matter the camera is power on or not.
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► Using the USB AC adapter
1 Connect one end of the USB AC adapter to your
camera, and connect the other end to a wall outlet.
2 The front LED indicator turns red and the charge
starts.
3 When the front LED indicator turns green, the
battery pack is fully charged.
This adapter can only be used to charge the camera and the
accessory battery pack. Do not use it to charge other devices and
different types of batteries.
When in use, do not place the adapter near fire or in an enclosed
area that retains heat.
MODE
M
E
N
U
To a wall outlet
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getting started
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 LCD panel.
(2) Push the SD/MMC card slot, and it
will pop up.
(3) 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.
Inserting a memory card (optional)
Do not remove the memory card while the camera is processing
data (when the LED is blinking).
When a memory card is inserted, the camera will use the card
as the main storage medium. Files stored in the camera’s built-in
memory will become inaccessible until the card is removed.
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.
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1
3
Label
side
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Attaching the carrying strap
1 Thread one end of the strap into
the strap hook.
2 Thread the strap as illustrated
on the right.
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basic operations
basic operations
Turning on your camera
Open the LCD monitor and the camera
will be automatically powered on.
OR
When the camera is powered off with
the LCD monitor open, press and hold
down the Power button for 1 second to
turn on the camera.
Turning off your camera
Close the LCD monitor and the camera will be automatically
powered on.
OR
Press and hold down the Power button for 1 ~ 3 seconds to turn
off the camera.
If the camera is not turned on after pressing the Power button,
please check:
1. The battery pack is well installed in the camera.
2. The battery pack has enough power left.
Basic Operations
MODE
MENU
If the camera stays inactive for a long period of time, it may
automatically shut down due to the Auto-Off setting. See page 30
for more information.
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The LCD monitor can be used to compose image settings for
shooting, to review recorded files, or to change menu options.
The LCD panel can be rotated to the following positions:
1 Open the LCD panel.
2 Rotate the LCD panel.
The LCD panel can be rotated up to 270 degrees
as indicated. You can position the panel at any
angle to serve your filming purpose.
Using the LCD monitor
When the LCD panel is flipped over, the previewed image on the
LCD will be automatically adjusted.
90°
MODE
MENU
180°
MODE
MENU
MODE
MENU
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basic operations
basic operations
2.0
Digital Camcorder mode:
Battery Life
White balance
Photo resolution
Selftimer
Zoom ratio
Storage medium*
1
Video resolution
Mode icon
Flash mode
*1 This icon will change according to the storage medium you are using:
: internal memory.
: memory card.
Playback mode:
0001/0009
MPEG
Battery Life
Storage medium
Current / Total recordings
Image thumbnail
Highlight box
Mode icon
File type
Reading LCD indicators
Remaining recordable time
Number of pictures remaining
The actual number of pictures remaining may vary (up to 1~3
pictures) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your
subject and surroundings.
The remaining recordable time may vary depending on the shooting
conditions. If you are recording the slow-moving or still subjects,
the actual remaining recordable time may be longer (up to 3X).
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Setting time and language
When you power on the camera for the first time, you are
recommended to adjust the time and language settings.
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Mode button and use the Direction buttons
to select the Setting ( ) mode. Then press the OK
key to enter.
3 Use the Direction buttons to select the Date & Time
(
30
) item.
4 Press the OK key or move the Direction buttons
toward right to enter the sub-menu.
5 Move the Direction buttons left or right to shift
between items. Move the Direction buttons up or
down to adjust the value. Press the OK key or right
key of the Direction buttons to confirm the setting.
6 Press the Menu button or Mode button to return to
the menu, and then use the Direction buttons to
select the Language (
ABC
) item.
7 Press the OK key or move the Direction buttons
toward right to enter the sub-menu.
8 Use the Direction buttons to select a suitable
language and press the OK key to confirm.
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basic operations
Recording a video clip
1 Adjust the focus.
Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally, you should
set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) for scenery
photos. Select ( ) only for close-ups. The focus is adjustable during
recording.
1.5m ~ (*)
80cm ~ 1.5m (*)
30cm ~ 40cm
2 Zooming
Use the Zoom button to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
10X Zoom in 3Mega Resolution
4X
Zoom in 5Mega Resolution
No
Zoom in 12Mega Resolution
The zoom function, up to 4X, is also available during recording.
Adjust other advanced settings if necessary. See the section
“Advanced Operations” on page 22 for more information.
Zoom in
Zoom out
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Recording a video clip (continued)
3 Press the Record button to start recording.
4 Press the Record button again to stop recording.
Then the remaining recordable time on the card
will be displayed on the LCD.
2.0
Recording time
MODE
2.0
Remaining
recordable time
You can press the Shutter button to take a still picture during
recording.
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basic operations
Taking a still picture
1 Adjust the focus.
Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally, you should
set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) for scenery
photos. Select ( ) only for close-ups.
1.5m ~
80cm ~ 1.5m
30cm ~ 40cm
2 Zooming
Use the Zoom button or Up/Down key to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
3 Press the Shutter button to take a still picture.
Adjust other advanced settings if necessary. See the section
“Advanced Operations” on page 22 for more information.
Zoom in
Zoom out
MODE
Flash
mode
White Balance
mode
Zoom in
Zoom out
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Recording a voice clip
1 Press the Mode button and use the Direction buttons
to select the Voice ( ) mode. Then press the OK
key to enter.
2 Press the Record button to start recording.
3 When 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.
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Playing back your recordings
1 Press the Mode button and use the Direction buttons to
select the Playback ( ) mode. Then press the OK key to
enter.
Or press the Play/Pause button below the LCD monitor.
2 Operations in playback mode:
File type How to... Action
Index mode
Full-screen mode
0001/0009
MPEG
Shift between index
mode and full-screen
mode
In index mode, press the OK key to switch to fullscreen mode. In full-screen mode, press the Menu
button to switch to index mode.
Shift between files
1. In index mode: Use the Direction buttons to
move the highlight box.
2. In full-screen mode: Use the Direction buttons to
move left or right.
Picture
Zoom in/out Use the Direction buttons to move up or down.
Lock/Release zoom
ratio
When the zoom ratio is greater than 1.0x, press
the OK key.
Browse the enlarged
picture
When the zoom ratio is locked, use the Direction
buttons to browse the picture.
Video
,
MPEG4
,
&
Audio
Start playing
When selected (in full-screen mode), the file
automatically starts playing.
Pause/Resume
playing
During playing/While paused, press the OK key.
Adjust sound volume
During playing, use the Direction buttons to move
up or down.
Stop playing During playing, press the Menu button.
Return to the Preview
screen
Press the Shutter button.
Backward playing
During playing, press the button. Press the
button to stop backward.
Forward playing
During playing, press the button. Press the
button to stop forward.
Go to Previous file
While paused, press the button.
Go to Next file
While paused, press the button.
0001/0009
MPEG
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Playing MP3 music
Copy MP3 files to the camera
Before you can play MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to
the camera first.
1 Connect the camera to your PC.
Turn on the camera, and connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.
For details on connecting the camera to your PC, see page 34.
2 Copy files to the camera.
After the camera is connected to the PC, double-click on My Computer
and you will find a removable disk. Create a “MP3” folder in the removable
disk, and then you can copy MP3 files into the folder for playing.
MP3 files must be placed in the “MP3” folder for playing.
For MP3 files
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basic operations
Playing MP3 music (continued)
Playing music in MP3 mode
1 Press the Mode button and use
the Direction buttons to select
the MP3 ( ) mode. Then
press the OK key to enter.
2 Operations in MP3 mode:
How to... Action
Shift between tracks
Use the Direction buttons to move up or down.
Or press the Forward ( ) button or Backward
( ) button.
Start playing Press the OK key or the Play/Pause ( ) button.
Pause/Resume
playing
During playing/While paused, press the OK key or the
Play/Pause ( ) button.
Adjust sound volume Use the Direction buttons to move left or right.
Stop playing
During playing, press the Menu button or use the
Direction buttons to move up or down.
MP3 mode
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Connecting the camera to a TV
Connect your camera 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.
1 Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode.
2 Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV.
3 Turn on the camera.
4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camera.
5 Select TV-out item.
Video Audio
AV-Mode
TV
MODE
MENU
Earphone
TV
OUT
The TV system is different across countries. If you need to
adjust the TV-out setting, please refer to
page 29 for more
information. (Taiwan: NTSC; America: NTSC; Europe: PAL;
China: PAL)
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advanced operations
Menu operation
The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your
camera functions. The following table gives details on menu
operations.
How to... Action
Bring up the menu
Press the Menu button.
Move the highlight bar Use the Direction buttons to move up or down.
Enter sub-menu/
Confirm an item
Press the OK key.
Exit menu/Go back to
upper menu
Press the Menu button (when in sub-menu).
Advanced Operations
Menu icon
Information bar
Highlight bar
Menu item
Menu illustration
Menu title
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Menu items in Camera mode
Power-on → Press the Menu button.
Item Option Description
Resolution
3M
Set picture resolution to 2048 x 1536.
Print 4x6 in. or 5x7 in. photos.
5M
Set picture resolution to 2560 x 1920.
Print up to 6x8 in. photos.
12M
Set picture resolution to 4032 x 3024.
Print up to 8x12 in. photos.
Date Stamp
On
Print a date mark on each picture.
Off
Disable date mark.
Stabilizer
On
Minimize blur caused by hand shake.
Off
Disable stabilizer.
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Menu items in Camera mode (continued)
Item Option Description
WB
Auto
The camera automatically adjusts white
balance.
Sunny
This setting is suitable for outdoor recording
in sunny weather.
Cloudy
This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy
weather or shady environments.
Fluorescent
This setting is suitable for indoor
recording with fluorescent lamp lighting, or
environments with high color temperature.
Tungsten
This setting is suitable for indoor recording
with incandescent lamp lighting, or
environments with low color temperature.
* Photo-
Frame
1 ~ 10
This setting allows you to add customsized
frames to photos. 10 background frames are
available on the LCD monitor.
0 The Photo-Frame function is disabled.
Histogram
On Image histogram displays on the screen.
Off
Disable histogram.
Flash
Auto
The flash automatically fires when the lighting
is insufficient.
On
The flash is forced to fire in every shot.
Off
The flash is disabled.
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Menu items in Camera mode (continued)
Item Option Description
Effect
Normal
Make recordings in natural color.
B&W
Make recordings in black and white.
Classic
Make recordings in sepia-toned color.
Exposure
-2~+2
Manually adjust the exposure to gain better
effect when the preview image appears too
bright or too dark. A positive value indicates
the image will be brighter than usual; while a
negative value makes the image dimmer.
Selftimer
On
Enable the selftimer. After the selftimer is
turned on, the camera will have ten seconds
delay before recording when the Shutter
button is pressed.
Off
Disable selftimer.
Icon
On
Enable OSD (on screen display) icons to
display on the screen.
Off
Disable OSD icons.
Video
VGA
Set the video resolution to VGA (640x480
pixels).
QVGA
Set the video resolution to QVGA (320x240
pixels).
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Menu items in Camera mode (continued)
Item Option Description
* Two-in-
One
On
This setting allows you to combine two
images taken individually into one photo.
Off Disable the Two-in-One function.
NightShot
On
This setting allows you to take a photograph
with a dark background. Since the
shutter speed will slow down when taking
photographs at a dark place, we recommend
using a tripod to eliminate blurring from hand
shake.
Off
Disable the Night Mode function.
The Photo-frame and Two-in-One function will be disabled when
the resolution is set to 12M.
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Menu items in Playback mode
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Playback ( )
mode → Press the Menu button.
Item Option Description
Delete
One Delete current file.
All
Delete all pictures and video/audio files stored in
the memory.
Slide
Show
-
The camera displays images in sequence. Only
JPEG pictures and the first frames of MPEG files will
be displayed. You can press the Menu button to stop
the slide show.
Print
One
Print current image when connected with a
PictBridge-ready printer.
All
Print all images when connected with a PictBridgeready printer.
Cancel
Cancel action.
* If there is no files in the camera, no items will be seen.
Before using the Print command in the menu, you need to connect
the camera to a PicBridge compatible printer via
the accessory USB cable. See
page 31 for more details on
connecting a printer.
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Menu items in MP3 mode
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the MP3 ( )
mode → Press the Menu button.
Item Description
Delete One Delete current track.
Cancel Cancel action.
Menu items in Voice mode
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Voice ( )
mode → Press the Menu button.
Item Description
Delete One Delete current voice recording.
Delete All
Delete all voice recordings.
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