Aiptek PowerWalker PW-V1 User guide

English

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 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.

Do not throw the appliance away with
the normal household waste at the end
of its life, but hand it in at an official
collection point for recycling. By doing
this you will help to preserve the
environment.

Getting Started

Parts of the camcorder

Focus switch

Speaker

LED indicator

Power button ( )

Display/Quick-

view button

Battery / SD card

compartment

Record button

Shutter button

Speaker

USB port

AV-in connector

Earphone / AV-out

connector

Zoom in

Zoom out

SD card slot

LCD display
Mode / Return button
Joystick / OK button

Menu button

Joystick 4-way

(Camcorder mode)

Toggle video lightsToggle Flash

Video lights

Lens

Flash strobe

Microphone

Tripod socket

For select model only. Please refer to the package printing for detailed specification.

Strap holder

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Loading/Removing battery

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1

Slide the battery compartment cover open as indicated.

2

Insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment as indicated. Note that the

metallic contacts on the battery must be aligned
with those in the compartment.

3

Make sure the drop prevention lever clicks into

place. Replace the compartment cover.

4

To remove the battery, push the drop prevention

lever downward and take out the battery pack.

Upon using the battery for the first time, you are

recommended to discharge and then fully charge the battery for at least 8 hours.

Treat the Li-ion battery with care:

• Keep the battery away from fire or high-temperature place (over 140º F or 60º C).

• 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 life cycle.

Purchasing additional batteries:

This camcorder uses one 3.7 volt - 700mAh Li-ion battery as power source. You can
purchase compatible batteries at your local shop.

Do not remove the battery with force, or the battery pack may hit and cause damage to

the compartment cover.

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Charging battery - using adapter

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1

Connect the smaller end of the power cable to the USB port of the camcorder.

2

Plug the AC adapter to a wall outlet, and the charge will start to take place. The

LED indicates red light during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the
LED light will go out.

You can power on and use the camcorder when charging with the adapter. An icon on

the LCD indicates charging is in progress. Note that the charging time may extend.

Charging battery - using PC

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1

Power on your computer. Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer.

2

Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camcorder, and the charge will

start to take place. The LED indicates red light during charging. When the battery
is fully charged, the LED light will go out.

DO NOT power on the camcorder when the battery is being charged, or the charging will

be interrupted.

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Using SD/MMC card (optional)

In addition to the internal built-in memory, your
camcorder can store data on a Secure Digital (SD)
card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). To insert a memory
card, gently push the card until the card reaches the
bottom of the slot (make sure the beveled corner
is correctly aligned). When a card is successfully
inserted, you will see the storage icon changes on the
LCD. To remove the memory card, gently push the card
and it will pop up. Then pull the card out of the slot.

There are 2 card slots. Depending on which card slot is

being used, the storage icon will change accordingly:

: using internal memory
: using card slot 1
: using card slot 2

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
camcorder can operate normally, you should set the
write-protect switch to the “Unlock” position before
inserting the SD card.

If you purchase a new memory card, you are

recommended to format the card with the camcorder before storing data into the card.

Do not remove the SD/MMC card while the camcorder is processing data.
When a SD/MMC card is inserted, the camcorder will use the card as the main storage

medium. Files stored in the built-in memory will become inaccessible until the SD/MMC
card is removed.

Use card slot 1

Use card slot 2

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Attaching the strap (optional)

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1

Thread the strap through the strap holder as indicated.

2

Thread the other end of the strap through the loop as indicated, and you are

ready to carry your camcorder with ease.

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Basic Operations

Powering the camcorder on and off

Press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn on or turn
off the camcorder.

If the camcorder is not turned on after pressing the

Power button, please check:

1. A Li-ion battery is installed in the camcorder.

2. The installed battery has enough power left.

3. The metallic contacts of the installed battery are
correctly aligned with those in the compartment.

If the camcorder stays idle for over a period of time, the camcorder may automatically

shut down due to the [Power Off] setting. See “Advanced Operations” section for more
information.

Switching mode

The camcorder provides several modes to use. After
powering on the camcorder, use the Joystick to select
a mode you want to enter. Then press the OK button to
confirm. If you want to switch mode afterwards, press
the Mode button and then repeat the above operation.

: Settings - configure system settings.
: Camcorder - take pictures; record videos.
: My Works - playback files; delete/ copy/ lock files.
: Voice Recorder - record voice clips.
: Game - play games.
: Music Player - play MP3 music.
: Movie Recorder - View/Record AV-in images.

Power button

Mode button

Joystick /

OK button

In any other than the Settings and Camcorder modes, you can press the Shutter button

to switch to Camcorder mode.

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Setting time

1

Power on the camcorder and switch to

Settings mode (

2

Use the Joystick to select the [Clock] item,

and then press OK (or move the Joystick
toward right) to confirm.

3

Move the Joystick up/down to adjust value.

Move the Joystick left/right to shift between
fields.

4

When all are done, press OK to confirm the setting.

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Setting language

1

Power on the camcorder and switch to

Settings mode (

2

Use the Joystick to select the [Language]

item, and then press OK (or move the
Joystick toward right) to confirm.

3

Move the Joystick up/down to select a

language.

).

4

When done, press OK to confirm the setting.

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Recording a video clip

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1

Power on the camcorder and switch to Camcorder mode ( ).

2

Adjust the focus as appropriate:

3

Press the Record button to start recording. While recording, you can move the

Mode button

Joystick/OK

Mode Range

Micro

Normal 39” ~ 79” ( 100cm ~ 200cm )

Macro (

79” ~

12” ~ 20” ( 30cm ~ 50cm )

)

Focus switch

( 200cm ~ )

Record button

Joystick/OK

Joystick up/down to zoom in/out or press OK to pause/resume recording.

4

Press the Record button again to stop recording.

You can press the Display/Quick-view button to review the video just recorded. When

viewing, you can press the Menu button and choose to delete the file if you do not like
the result.

You can move the Joystick toward right to change video lights mode.

OSD display - recording video

Video lights mode

Flashlight mode

Mode icon

Recording timer

Video Size

Picture Size

Nightshot
White balance mode

Battery life
Storage icon

Stabilizer icon

Zoom meter

Button tips

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Taking a still picture

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1

Power on the camcorder and switch to Camcorder mode ( ).

2

Adjust the focus as appropriate:

3

Move the Joystick up/down to zoom in/out the image until a proper picture is set.

4

Press the Shutter button to take a still picture.

Mode button

Joystick/OK

Mode Range

Micro

Normal 39” ~ 79” ( 100cm ~ 200cm )

Macro (

79” ~

12” ~ 20” ( 30cm ~ 50cm )

)

Focus switch

( 200cm ~ )

Shutter button

Joystick

You can press the Display/Quick-view button to review the picture just taken. When

viewing, you can press the Menu button and choose to delete the file if you do not like
the result.

You can move the Joystick toward left to change Flashlight mode.

OSD display - Camcorder mode

Video lights mode

Flashlight mode

Mode icon

Self-timer

Video Size

Picture Size

Nightshot
White balance mode

Battery life
Storage icon

Stabilizer icon

Zoom meter

Number of
recordings

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Recording a voice clip

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1

Power on the camcorder and switch to Voice Recorder mode ( ).

2

Press the Record button to start recording. While recording, you can move

Mode button

Joystick/OK

Record button

Joystick/OK

the Joystick up/down to adjust sound volume or press OK to pause/resume
recording.

3

Press the Record button again to stop recording.

You can press the OK button to playback a recorded clip.
In Voice Recorder mode, you can press the Display/Quick-view button to turn off display

and lock buttons. To unlock, press the Display/Quick-view button again and follow the
on-screen instructions.

OSD display - Voice Recorder mode

Current file/
Total files

Mode icon

Voice clip

Battery life
Storage icon

Highlight box

Button tips

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Playback

Playing files

1

Power on the camcorder and switch to My Works mode ( ).

2

Upon entering My Works mode, you will be prompted to select which type of file

to display:

Image: display pictures and videos.
Video: display only videos.
Picture: display only pictures.
Voice: display voice clips.

3

Operations in My Works mode:

File Type / View Button Function

File index view

All (full screen)

Still picture

Audio & Video OK button Start playing the file.

Audio & Video
(when playing)

In My Works mode, you can press the Display/Quick-view button to toggle the OSD

icons on/off. (In other modes, you need to use the menu to access this function.)

Joystick Move the file highlight box.

OK button

Record button Switch to file Index view.
Joystick Move left/right to shift between files.
Joystick (up) Zoom in the picture

Joystick (down)

OK button
Joystick

Record button Stop playing.

Joystick (left/right)

Joystick (up/down) Turn sound volume up/down.
OK button Pause/Resume playing

Switch to full screen view. If the selected file is a
video or voice clip, it will start playing.

Zoom out the picture (when zoom ratio is greater
than 1.0).

When zoom ratio is greater than 1.0, press OK
and use the Joystick to browse the enlarged
picture. To quit browse mode, press OK again.

Move left or right to fast-backward or fast-forward
playing.

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