Welcome:
Dear user, thank you 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 specications. 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.
11. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
12. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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 modications to the equipment not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.
If the time arises to throw away your product, please
recycle all the components possible.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be
disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle
them at your local recycling point.
Together we can help to protect the environment.
Getting Started
Knowing your camcorder parts
Shutter button ( )
Speaker
Focus switch
Lens
Battery compartment /
SD/MMC card slot
Indicator light
LCD display
Power button ( )
Strap holder
Flash Strobe
Bottom view
Tripod socket
Microphone
External Microphone Jack
Record button ( )
Zoom button ( )-
T: Zoom in / Volume up
W: Zoom out / Volume down
Menu/OK button
Mode/Return ( ) button
HD OUT
USB connector
AV OUT connector
/Earphone
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Installing the battery
1. Slide the battery cover open.
2. Place the included 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 8 hours prior to its rst 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.
OR
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 is interrupted or the battery pack is fully charged, the charging LED
will turn green.
When using a PC to charge the battery, do not power on the camcorder, or
the charge will stop.
Inserting a memory card (optional)
To insert a memory card, do the following:
(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 it down 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 stays inactive for a long period of time, it may automatically
shut down due to the Auto-Off setting.
Setting language
1. Power on the camcorder.
2. Press the MODE key to enter the MODE menu.
3. Use the Zoom button to select the Setting mode and press OK to enter the menu
screen.
4. Use the Zoom button to select the Language item, and then Press OK to conrm.
5. Move the Zoom button up/down to select a language.
6. When done, press OK to conrm the setting.
Reading LCD indicators
Mode icon White Balance mode
Video resolution Remaining recordable time
Picture resolution External Microphone
Macro mode Selftimer mode
SD card inserted NightShot mode
Battery life Recording time
Zoom ratio indicator
Flash mode
The LCD will display 4:3 ratio while QVGA video resolution is set. (Please
refer to page 4 for more detailed instructions.)
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