Copyright information
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Reminders
Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazard to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with your household waste. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CAUTION
Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F), or incinerate.
Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.
Keep the unit away from children. Do not disassemble or dispose the product in a fire.
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Table of contents |
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Copyright information |
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Reminders |
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Table of contents |
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Getting to know your device |
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Loading/removing battery |
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Inserting/removing memory card |
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Charging the device |
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Charging the device via USB cable |
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Charging the device via AC adapter |
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Attaching the strap |
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Basic operations |
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How to use the mode dial |
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How to use the control button |
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How to adjust volume |
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Setting the date and time |
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Customizing startup screen |
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Recording video/taking picture |
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Convenient features |
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Zoom feature |
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Power save |
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Using stabilizer |
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Using self-timer |
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Using fl ash |
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Recording audio |
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Changing audio recording quality |
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Playing back recorded fi les |
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Viewing on a computer |
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Installing CD |
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Mass storage |
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File storage destination |
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Playing music |
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While playing |
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During pause |
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Setup menu |
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Clock set |
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Date format |
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TV system |
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Frequency |
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Beeper |
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Startup screen |
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LCD brightness |
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Storage |
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Auto power off |
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Silence |
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Reset |
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Format |
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Advanced options |
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Adjusting the white balance |
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Adding effect |
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Backlight compensation |
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Various video options |
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Setting video resolution |
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Setting video quality |
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Applying fader to video |
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Motion detect recording |
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Interval recording |
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Various photo options |
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Setting photo resolution |
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Setting photo quality |
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Applying scene to photo |
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Attaching audio to photo |
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Superimposing date on photo |
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Quick review |
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Interval shutter |
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Using automatic exposure lock |
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Various playback options |
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Displaying single or multiple images |
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Enlarging or reducing photo viewing size |
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Turning off information icons |
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Searching video or audio fi les |
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Playing back photos (slide show) |
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Playing back all fi les |
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Playing back fi les on TV screen |
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Editing |
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Applying a theme to photo (memory mix) |
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Rotating photo |
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Attaching audio to photo |
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Marking photo for print |
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Marking photo for E-mail |
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Protecting fi le from accidental delete |
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Deleting fi le |
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Direct print |
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Photo Set |
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Paper Set |
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Various music options |
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Repeating music |
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Searching music |
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Protecting music from accidental delete |
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Deleting music |
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Understanding screen indicators |
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Indicators for video recording and photo taking |
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Indicators for playback |
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Indicators for audio recording |
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Indicators for music playing |
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Specifi cations |
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USER GUIDE 7
Getting started
Getting to know your device
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1 Power button
2 Mode dial
Record Voice
Record Video / Take Photo
Playback
Music
Setup
3Power/charge indicator
4Battery compartment cover
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5Lens
6Flash
7MMC/SD slot cover
8Hook for strap
9Built-in speaker 10 Status indicator
11 Microphone
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USER GUIDE 9
Getting started
Loading/removing battery
ASlide down the battery cover.
BRemove the battery cover.
CInsert the battery into the battery compartment.
DClose the battery cover
To remove battery:
APull the string to release the battery from the battery compartment.
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Inserting/removing memory card
AFlip open the memory card slot cover.
BInsert and press the MMC/SD card into the memory slot.
Tilted-edge side up and towards the memory slot.
CPress down to secure the card into the slot.
DClose the memory card slot cover.
Important: Make sure to select Memory Card as the saving location from the setup menu.
Notes
•When the MMC/SD card is correctly inserted a “click” sound will be heard.
•This device has a 32 MB built-in memory, inserting an external memory card is not mandatory for basic operations. However, we strongly recommend users to use a higher capacity memory card when making extensive recordings.
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Getting started
To remove memory card:
AFlip open the memory card slot cover.
BPress and release the MMC/SD card.
CWithdraw the MMC/SD card from the slot.
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Getting started
Charging the device
There are two ways to charge this device. Via the USB cable or an AC adapter. For first time users, be sure to charge the device for about 3 to 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
Charging the device via USB cable
1.Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable.
2.The charge indicator blinks in red and starts charging. When the battery is fully charged, the charge indicator will turn off automatically.
Note: To shorten charging time, charge the DV via an AC adapter. Charging via an USB cable will require more time.
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Getting started
Charging the device via AC adapter
1.Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the device and connect the power adapter to a power
outlet.
2. The charge indicator blinks in red and starts charging. Turning on the device during the charging stage will increase the charge time.
Attention: Use only the power adapter that came with this device. Adapters for other electronic devices may affect its performance or damage it
For your reference:
When the battery is charging, the charge indicator is RED. Turning ON the device while charging, the charge indicator will change to ORANGE.
When the battery is fully charged, the RED LED will turn OFF. When the device is ON, the charge indicator is GREEN.
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Getting started
Attaching the strap
AInsert the thin end of the strap into the strap hook.
BPass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull tight.
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Getting started
Basic operations
How to use the mode dial
The mode dial is a switch between five different modes: Photo taking/video recording, audio recording, playback/editing, music playing, and system setup.
: For audio recording.
: For photo taking and video recording.
: For file playback and file editing.
: For music playing.
: For system and various setup.
How to use the control button
The control button has different functions for each mode. Refer to the corresponding chapters for more details.
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AE Lock (photo only) or backlight compensation (video & photo) |
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Display options (Guideline on |
OSD off |
OSD/LCD on) |
:Self-timer
:Flash options ( Off Auto
Red eye reduction) (photo only)
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Pause/resume |
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How to adjust volume
1.At (Playback) or
(Music) mode press
(Zoom lever).
2.Use (Zoom lever) to adjust volume.
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3.A volume bar will appear on the right side of the screen.
4.Press(Menu button) to exit.
Note: To turn off the speaker, press W repeatedly until the icon appears.
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Getting started
Setting the date and time
Be sure to set the date and time on the initial use of this DV. This information affects the time display on your LCD screen and on photos with superimpose date/time.
1.Turn on the device.
2.Set the mode dial to (setup menu).
3.Select(clock set).
4.Useto navigate to
(set date) then press
to enter.
5.Use to adjust value or
to go to next/previous item.
6.Press to confirm or
(Menu button) to exit.
SET UP
' 0 5 Y/ 0 1 M / 0 1 D
N T S C 6 0 H z
C LO C K S E T DAT E
SE LEC T
E NTE R
' 0 5 Y/ 0 1 M 0 1 D
ADJUST
OK
E X I T
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8.Use to adjust value or
to go to next/previous item.
9.Press to confirm or
(Menu button) to exit.
Getting started
SE TU P
' 0 5 Y/ 0 1 M / 0 1 D
N T S C 6 0 H z
C L O C K S E T T I M E R
S ELE CT
ENT ER
1 3 H: 1 0 M : 1 5S
ADJUST
OK
E X I T
To change the display format of date:
1.Useto scroll and select
(date format).
2.Useto select a format.
3.Pressto confirm.
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Getting started
Customizing startup screen
You may use default startup screen or customize your own startup screen. To customize, follow the procedures below.
1. Turn on the device.
2. Set the mode dial to (setup menu).
3. Useto select
(startup screen).
4.Useto select CUSTOM.
5.Pressto confirm.
6.Use to select NEW and press
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7.Use to select a photo you want for startup screen.
8.Press to confirm.
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Recording video/taking picture
Recording video/taking picture
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Convenient features
Zoom feature
Adjust the ZOOM lever to move your
object closer or farther away.
Wide-angle Telephoto
W side: wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
T side: telephoto (subject appears closer)
Power save
The device provides a power saving mechanism that will turn off your LCD screen automatically after the device has been idle for 60 seconds. The device will also power off automatically according to your setting in Auto Power Off under (setup). The default is 2 minutes, you may also set the timer to 5 minutes or off.
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Recording video
Using stabilizer
This feature will reduce shaking during video recording.
1.Set the Mode dial to .
2.Press (Menu button).
3.Use to select the
VIDEO tab.
4.Use to navigate to
(Stabilizer).
5.Use to toggle to ON.
6.Press to confirm.
NOTE:
This feature may magnify your frame depending on your current magnification level.
Original frame with zoom off
Preview area with stabilizer feature on
Actual frame during video recording
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