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Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Content
Content.................................................................................... 1
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera.............................. 2
Section 2 Getting Up and Running ....................................... 5
Section 3 Record Mode.......................................................... 8
Section 4 Playback Mode ....................................................37
Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music ......................................49
Section 6 Reading eBook .................................................... 52
Section 7 Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC.............................54
Section 8 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV ............... 55
Section 9 Video File Converter............................................56
Section 10 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD............... 64
Section 11 Transferring Data to a Computer......................66
Section 12 Specifications and System Requirements...... 68
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By way of using
MPEG-4 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality
images with up to 11 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor,
users can compose images and examine them easily.
Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed
manually. An 8x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take.
The camera is also ideally suited for using as a PC camera hooked up to your home computer
via high speed USB 2.0 port
Biuld-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without memory card. The
memory card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity up to 4GB.
Note
Partial memory of the built-in 64MB memory is used
for Firmware code
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
z Camera
z USB Cable
z AV Cable
z Adaptor
z Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
z Quick Guide
z CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)
z Earphone
z Remote Control (Optional)
z Strap
z Pouch
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Front View
KeyPad illustration
MICROPHONE
POWER BUTTON
LENS
LED
SPEAKER
DISPLAY LCD
Picture Shutter
Movie Shutter
Wide Button (UP)
OK Button
Right Button
Left Button
RECORD/PLAY Button
Wide Button（Down
）
TV OUT
Mini USB 2.0
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Side View
Marco Switch
Battery Cover
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Section 2
Getting Up and Running
Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, end users must load NP 60
Battery.
1. Follow the arrow direction and slide to eject the
battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity
marks ( + or -)
3. Close the battery cover firmly.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card（Optional）
The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, voice
recordings and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC
memory card up to 4GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure as below:
1. Insert the memory card into the right position.
2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards
to release it.
3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.
Note
When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are
saved on card rather than on the built-in memory.
Eject
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Protecting Data on an SD Card
SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded
when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on writeable position before recording any
media.
Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
(1) Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.
(2) Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.
Ö To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button (
).
Ö To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button (
).
Ö To record the voice, press OK Button (
) to enter Record Menu. Use Direction Buttons
to choose Voice Pen Option. Press Movie Shutter Button (
) to start voice recording.
Ö To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings, or read eBook,
press RECORD/PLAY Button (
) once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second
time to return to Record Mode.
Writeable position
Write-Protected
Position
Writeable position
Write-Protected
Position
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Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the Camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can
place the LCD panel back to its original position.
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Section 3
Record Mode
Button Function
Right Button : Flash Auto/ ON/ Off /Red Eye
Reduction/Light ON
Left Button : MP3 Mode
Tele Button (Up Button) : Digital Zoom
Wide Button (Down Button): Digital Zoom out.
OK Button : Menu ON
Power Button: Press down for one second to
turn on or turn off the camera.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
1. Switch between Record /Playback Mode
2. Return to the previous page.
Movie Shutter Button:
1. Start to take movie, or record voice.
2. To stop recording, press it again.
Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture
Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode and
Normal Mode.
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LCD Monitor Information
The indicator shows below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded：
(1)
Record Mode
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Motion Stabilization
Two in One Mode
Photo Frame
Multi-Snap Mode
Night Mode
Backlight Mode
(2) Resolution
Movie :
High / Standard/ Low
Picture:
High / Standard/ Low
(3)
Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current
resolution.
(4)
SD card inserted
(5)
Macro Position Focusing
(6)
White Balance
(7)
Battery indicator：
full power / medium power / low power /
power empty
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(8)
Auto Flash
Flash On
Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction
Light on
(9)
Self-timer enabled
(10)
8X digital zoom
(11)
Date/Time : YYYY/MM/DD HH: MM
(12)
Motion Detection
MPEG4 Movie Recording
Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time
indicator will display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button (
)
again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.
Four resolution settings are available:
Quality
D1
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
Three resolution settings are available:
Image Quality
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
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Voice Recording
1. Press OK Button to Enter Record Menu while in
Record Mode. Use Right/Left Buttons(
) to choose
Voice Pen Option.
2. Press Up/Down Buttons (
) to choose “Enter”
Option and press OK button to enter Voice Record
Mode.
3. Press Movie Shutter Button (
) to record voice.
4. Press Movie Shutter Button (
) again to stop.
5. Press RECORD/PLAY Button (
) to view the
recorded voice.
Taking Close up Pictures
The Macro Mode ( ) should be used for object located at about 20 cm.
To take close-up pictures:
1. Rotate the lens ring to switch to Macro (
). In Macro Mode, the macro icon ( ) will
appear on the LCD monitor.
2. Press Picture Shutter Button (
) to take the picture.
Note
Remember to turn the macro switch back to
Normal (
) when you are not taking
close-up pictures.
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Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnifies images, when recording movies or taking pictures.
1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.
2. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on the
LCD monitor.
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Options for Record Menu
Movie Mode Picture Mode Voice Pen Effect Set
z Resolution
z Exposure
z Light
z Sharpness
z White Balance
z Stabilization
z Motion Detect
z Exit
z Resolution
z Exposure
z Two in One
z Photo Frame
z Flash
z Self-timer
z Sharpness
z White Balance
z Multi-snap
z Backlight
z Date printing
z Night Mode
z Exit
z Enter
z Exit
z Normal
z B/W
z Classic
z Negative
z Exit
z Sound
z Start-up Screen
z Time Setting
z Format Memory
z TV System
z Language
z Default Setting
z Exit
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Screen
1. Press OK Button when in Movie/Picture Record Mode.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu
options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode,
Voice Mode, Effect, and Set. Submenu will pop out
while move to each main option.
3. Press OK Button to validate sub option you select.
4. Select Exit option to exit submenu.
Enter Button
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Default Setting and Validation
The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.
1. Always: The setting always keeps valid.
2. One Time: The setting is only valid either once or till camera power off.
Validation Default Factory Setting
Resolution
Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
Exposure
One Time 0EV
Light
One Time OFF
Sharpness
One Time Level 5
White Balance
One Time Auto
Motion Stabilization
Always Off
Motion Detect
One Time Off
Two in One
One Time Off
Photo Frame
One Time Off
Flash
Always Off
Self-Timer
One Time Off
Multi-Snap
One Time Off
Backlight Mode
One Time Off
Date Printing
Always Off
Night Mode
One Time Off
Effect
One Time Normal
Sound
Always On
Format Card
One Time Off
TV System
Always Depends on shipping area
Language
Always Depends on shipping area
Volume
Always Level 6
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Movie Mode submenu Setting
Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You can use
Right/Left Buttons to move between options and press OK Button to validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Resolution then press OK Button
to switch to Resolution submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to
adjust the exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press OK Button and then Exposure
Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Exposure Option
OK Button
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Light
The camera provides the light-on function which can add more light when shooting in low light
conditions.
Light On: LED keeps on to add light during the low light environment
Light Off: Disable Light-On function
To change Light setting:
6. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
7. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
8. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Light Option. Press OK Button and then Light Submenu
will pop out on the screen.
9. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
10. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Light Option
OK Button
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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Sharpness then press OK
Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
OK Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance
settings are available:
1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: Under outdoors
3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.
4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select White Balance, then press
OK Button to switch to White Balance submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen W/B Option
OK Button
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Motion Stabilization
To enable Motion Stabilization:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Motion Stabilization then
press OK Button to switch to Motion Stabilization submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Motion Stabiization Motion Stabilization Option
Note
1. The captured screen will be smaller when
motion stabilization is enabled.
2. Digital Zoom is disabled when motion
stabilization is activated.
OK Button
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Motion Detection
To enable Motion Detection:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on
the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Motion Detect then press
OK Button to switch to Motion Detect submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
6. Camera will start to record video once if there is a movement for 3 consecutive seconds.
Stop recording if there is no movement for 3 seconds.
Motion Detect Motion Detect Option
OK Button
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Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Picture Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Resolution then press OK
Button to switch to Resolution submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to
adjust the exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to move to Exposure Option. Press the
OK Button and then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Exposure Option
OK Button
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Two in One ( Picture Record Mode Only)
With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one picture. To
enable Two in One:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Two in One then press OK
Button to switch to Two in One submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Two in One Option
1. Press Picture Shutter Button to take first
picture.
2. Press Picture Shutter Button to take
second picture.
3. Press the RECORD/PLAY
Button to view the Two in One picture.
OK Button
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Photo Frame (Picture Record Mode Only)
Your camera features popular electronic photo frame. You can take your picture with preferred
electronic photo frame. To enable Photo Frame:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Photo
Frame option, then press OK Button to switch to Photo Frame submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to locate preferred photo frame. Then select Set option and press OK
Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Photo Frame Option
OK Button
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Flash (Picture Record Mode Only)
This camera has four flash settings. To change flash setting by either hot key (Right Button) or
Option Setting.
Auto-flash( )：the flash fires automatically according to light conditions. Use this mode for
general photography.
Flash On ( ): the flash will fire in every shot.
Flash Off( )：the flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking
images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant
(beyond the range of the flash).
Red-Eye Reduction( ): The flash fires twice right before the picture is taken
To change Flash setting:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Flash
Option, then press OK Button to switch to Flash submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to move between 4 settings.
3. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Note
z The flash will be disabled automatically
when battery power is low (
)
Display Screen Flash Options
OK Button
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Self-timer (Picture Record Mode Only)
The self-timer allows you to take pictures with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer LED on
the front of the camera beneath the flash light will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase
just before the picture is taken.
To enable Self-timer:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select
Self-timer, then press OK Button to switch to Self-timer submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.
3. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Self-timer Options
OK Button
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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select
Sharpness Option, then press OK Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press OK Button to switch to Sharpness
submenu.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed
immediately.
4. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
OK Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance
settings are available:
1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: Under outdoors
3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.
4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Ok Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Camera Mode. Submenu of
Camera Mode will pop out on the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select White Balance, then press OK Button to switch to White
Balance submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen W/B Option
OK Button
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Multi-Snap (Picture Record Mode Only)
With the camera set to Multi-Snap Mode, you can take five continuous pictures.
To enable Multi-Snap:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select
Multi-Snap, then press OK Button to switch to Multi-Snap submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.
3. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Multi-Snap Option
Backlight (Picture Record Mode Only)
With the camera set to backlight Mode, you can take shots when bright light is behind the
subject.
To enable Backlight:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select
Backlight, then press OK Buttons to switch to Backlight submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.
3. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Backlight Option
OK Button
OK Button
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Date Printing (Picture Record Mode Only)
To enable Date Printing:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to select Date
Printing, then press OK Button to switch to Date Printing submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.
3. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Date Printing Option
Note
Date would be shown on the printed picture
once date printing is enabled.
Night Mode (Picture Record Mode Only)
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more
detail of background subjects.
Display Screen Night Mode Option
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat,
steady surface, or use a tripod.
OK Button
OK Button
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Voice Mode
To enable voice recording:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Voice Option. Then Voice Submenu will pop out on the
screen.
3. Choose Enter option to enable voice recording and press OK Button to enter Voice Record
Mode.
4. Press Movie Shutter Button(
) to record voice and press it again to stop.
Display Screen Voice Mode Option
Effect Setting
There are four modes which are Normal, Black/White, Classic and Negative.
To change Effect setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Effect Option. Then Effect Submenu will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to move between four settings. The
change can be previewed immediately.
4. Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen
OK Button
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Setting Menu
The Setting submenu contains options for configuring your camera set up.
To change advanced setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Setting option, then Setting Submenu will pop out on the
screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (
) to move between settings.
Display Screen Setting Option
z Sound (operation sound)
z Start-Up Screen
z Time Setting
z Format Card
z TV System
z Language
z Default Setting
z Sound Setting
Enable or disable KeyPad tone and operation sound by using Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide
Buttons) (
), the press OK Button to validate the setting.
Submenu Display Screen Sound Setting
Sound
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z Start-up Screen
Customize the Start-Up Screen with your favorite pictures. Press Right/Left Buttons to select
the picture you want and press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Submenu Display Screen Start-Up Screen
Start-Up Screen
)
If you do not want to customize the start up screen, press Left/Right Buttons and select No
Start-Up Screen.
No Start-Up Screen
z Time Setting
z Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using Left/Right Buttons.
z Adjust date and time by using Up/Down Buttons, then select Set to validate each change.
z Select Exit to leave Time Setting without any change.
Submenu Display Screen Time Setting
Time Setting
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z Format Card
Submenu Display Screen Format Card Options
Format Card
Yes：Format the SD Card / built-in memory
No (Default)：Do not format SD Card / built in memory
Note
z All the data will be erased if the SD card is
formatted. Make sure all the data are
duplicated to PC before formatting SD
card.
z TV System
Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.
Wrong TV system setting may cause image flicker.
NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan etc.
PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc.
Submenu Display Screen TV System Option
TV System
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z Selecting Interface Language
Submenu Display Screen
Language
z Default Setting
To restore the default factory setting, select this option.
Submenu Display Screen Default Setting Options
Default Setting
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Section 4
Playback Mode
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode.
The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures as well as listening to
voice and music, or read eBook on the built-in memory or on an optional memory card.
Operation Display Screen
Press RECORD/PLAY Button ( )to switch from
Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu.
z There are five options in the Playback Mode, movie,
picture, voice, music, and eBook.
z Direction Buttons can be used to select the specific
option.
z Press OK Button to view movies/pictures, listen to
voice/music, or read eBook.
Button Functions
The Direction Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes.
Right Button : Go to the next movie/ picture.
Left Button : Go to the previous movie/ picture.
Tele Button (Up Button): Digital Zoom in
Wide Button (Down Button) : Digital Zoom out
OK Button: Enter to movie, picture, voice or
music option menu
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
1. Switch between Record and Playback modes.
2. Return to the previous page.
Movie Shutter Button：
Start playing the recorded movie or voice
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LCD Monitor Information
Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode：
(1)
Mode Indicator
Movie Playback Mode
Picture Playback Mode
Voice Playback Mode
Music Playback Mode
eBook Playback Mode
(2)
Resolution Indicator
High Resolution
Standard Resolution
Low Resolution
(3)
Indicate the selected movie/picture is locked.
Indicate the single movie/voice/MP3 is being repeated.
Indicate all of the movies/voices/MP3 are being repeated.
Indicate the slide show is playing.
(4)
Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice, or MP3.
(5)
Magnification Indicator.
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Movie Playback
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Movie option.
2. Press OK Button to go to Movie Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last movie.
4. Press Movie Shutter Button to play and press it again to
pause.
5. While playing movie, press Right/Left Buttons to fast
forward/backward, then release the button to stop.
6. Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.
7. Press OK Button to go to the movie option menu.
8. Use Right/Left Buttons to select six options, Delete,
Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One, Repeat All, or Exit.
Delete Movies
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option ( ).
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2. Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.
4. Use Up Button to delete all movies and Down Button to
delete single movie.
5. Before a movie is deleted, a confirmation screen will
appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation and
“No” to cancel the operation.
6. Press OK Button to exit.
Note
If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only
those movies stored on the card.
Note
Movies on a written-protected memory card
cannot be deleted.
Note
The delete function will only erase unlocked
movies. Locked movies must be unlocked
before being deleted.
Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail option
(
).
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2. Press OK Button to view nine thumbnail movies.
3. To play a movie, use Right/Left Buttons to select the
movie and press OK Button to view.
Lock Movies
Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option ( ).
2. Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.
4. Use Up Button to lock/unlock all movies and Down Button to
lock/unlock single movie.
5. Before a movie is locked/unlocked, a confirmation screen
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No”
will cancel the operation.
6. Press OK Button to exit.
Repeat Movies
This function automatically repeats playing single movie or all movies in order.
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Repeat One option
(
) or Repeat All option ( ).
2. Press OK Button to start repeating.
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Picture Playback
Operation
Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Picture option.
2. Press OK Button to go to Picture Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last picture.
4. While the picture is selected, use Up/Down Buttons
(Tele/Wide Buttons)(
) to magnify.
5. To navigate the magnified picture, press OK Button to enter
navigation mode. Use Direction Buttons to navigate the
magnified picture. Press OK Button again to exit navigation
mode.
6. Press OK Button to go to the picture option menu.
7. Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options, Delete,
Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.
Delete Picture
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option ( ).
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2. Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.
4. Use Up Button to delete all pictures and Down Button to
delete single picture.
5. Before a picture is deleted, a confirmation screen will
appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No”
will cancel the operation.
6. Press OK Button to exit.
Note
If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only
those pictures stored on the card.
Note
Pictures on a written-protected memory card
cannot be deleted.
Note
The delete function will only erase unlocked
pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked
before being deleted.
Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Thumbnail option ( ).
2. While selecting Thumbnail option, press OK Button to view
nine thumbnail pictures.
3. To view a picture, use Direction Buttons to select the picture.
4. Press OK Button to view the selected picture.
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Lock Pictures
Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent the pictures from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option ( ).
2. Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.
4. Use Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures and Down
Button to lock/unlock single picture.
5. Before a picture is locked/unlocked, a confirmation
screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
6. Press OK Button to exit.
Make Slide Show
This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Slide option ( ).
2. Press OK Button to start the slide show; Press it again to
stop.
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Voice Playback
Direction Buttons Function
In Voice Playback Mode, the Direction Buttons have the following functions:
Right/ Left Buttons：Select the last or next voice.
Up/Down Buttons ：
A
djust the voice playback
volume.
OK Button：Switch to voice option menu.
Operation
Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Voice option.
2. Press OK Button to go to Voice Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last voice
recording.
4. Press Movie Shutter Button(
) to start playing
back the selected voice. Press it again to stop.
5. Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust the volume.
6. Press OK Button to go to the voice playback option
menu.
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7. Use Up Button to select Delete option and Down
Button to select Repeat option.
8. Press Down Button once to repeat single voice;
Press twice to repeat all voice recording.
9. Press it again to disable the repeat function.
10. The repeat icons will be different while selecting
Repeat One option and Repeat All option.
11. To delete a voice, use Right/Left Buttons to select
the voice.
12. Press OK Button to go to the voice playback option
menu.
13. Press Up Button to select Delete option.
14. Use Up Button to delete all voice recordings and
Down Button to delete single voice recording.
15. Before a voice is deleted, a confirmation screen
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
16. Press OK Button to exit.
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Section 5
Listening to MP3 Music
MP3 Music
MP3 is a compressed audio file format. The MP3 music can be downloaded from some MP3
web sites. This DV includes the feature of MP3 play with lyrics display. To enable this function,
make sure both .mp3 and .lrc files with the same file name are copied to the memory.
Transfer MP3 Music to the camera
1. Install the camera driver on your computer.
2. Connect your camera to the computer USB port.
3. The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in Mass
Storage Mode.
4. Transfer MP3 music to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3.
5. Transfer .lrc file to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3 if you have .lrc file
6. Once all the music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
Note
The file names of MP3 and lrc must be the same
for the correct lyrics display while MP3 is
playing.
Listen to MP3 Music
Operation Display Screen
1. In Playback Mode, use Right/Left Buttons to select the
Music option
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2. Use Up/Down Buttons to locate MP3 you want to play,
or press Right/Left Buttons to jump to the next/previous
page. There is an icon
in the front for those MP3
with Lyrics display.
3. Press Movie Shutter or OK Button to play MP3
4. Press Movie Shutter Button again to stop playing.
5. Press Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.
6. Press OK Button to go to repeat menu.
7. Press Down Button once to repeat current MP3(
).
8. Press Down Button twice to repeat all MP3(
).
9. Press OK Button to exit.
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Listen to MP3 Music with earphone
MP3 stored in the camera can be played either by built-in speaker, or Earphone, or TV.
When the earphone cable is plugged in the camera, the option menu of Earphone/TV pops out
on the LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press OK Button to validate the setting.
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Section 6
Reading eBook
eBook
An eBook is an electronic edition of a physical book. eBooks in your camera have many
features that traditional paper books do not: you have the freedom to control the look and feel
of your eBook through colors, your own bookmarks, carrying your eBooks anywhere with your
camera.
Transfer eBooks to the camera
1. Install the camera driver on your computer.
2. Connect your camera to the computer USB port.
3. The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in Mass
Storage Mode.
4. Transfer eBooks, .txt file format only, to My Computer\Removable Disk\eBook.
5. Once all the files is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
Read eBooks
Operation Display Screen
1. In Playback Mode, use Direction Buttons to select the
eBook option
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select eBook you want to
read, or press Right/Left Buttons to jump to the
next/previous page. There is an icon
in the front for
those eBooks with bookmark added.
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3. Press OK Button to read the eBook.
4. Press Up/Down Buttons to scroll up/down the text
5. Select
to jump to the first page
6. Select
to jump to the last page
7. Select
to change the color of text and
background.
8. Select
to auto scroll down the text.
9. Select
to add a bookmark.
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Section 7
Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC
MPEG4 Movie
MPEG4, the multimedia format and compression standards, is a cutting-edge compression
technology developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group). It not only enhances the
image quality but also improves the efficiency of recording capacity.
MPEG4 is adopted in this camera to take DVD-quality MPEG4 movies. The MPEG4 movie
format of AVI is used in this camera.
View MPEG4 Movie on PC
When playing an MPEG4 movie for the first time, MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid should be
installed in PC. To do this:
(1) Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click “Install Device Driver” ( Install
MPEG4 Video Codec Xivd) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
(2) Start video player such as Widows Media Player to view MPEG4 AVI Movies.
Share MPEG4 Movie
You can share the recorded MPEG4 movies to your friends via internet or CD. Make sure
MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid is installed in your friends’ PC. MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid is
available in the provided CD or can be downloaded from Internet.
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Section 8
Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV
You can view stored movies and pictures on a television. To connect to a television:
1. Connect one end of the AV cable to your camera’s AV Out port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a television.
3. The option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LCD Screen.
4. Choose TV option and press OK Button to validate the setting.
5. The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for
viewing them on the LCD monitor.
Note
The LCD monitor does not work when the
camera is connected to a television.
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Section 9
Video File Converter
Bundled software CD contains Acrsoft Media Converter that features video file converter to
convert multiple video formats into MPEG4 Xvid compatible format with your camera. In this
way, you can convert various video files formats and playback your favorite movies on your
camera.
For windows XP, 2000 and Vista System users, please refer to 9.1 Media Converter2
For windows 98 and Windows Me Users, please refer to 9.2 Media Converter 1
9.1 Media Converter 2
To convert a video file:
(1) Install Arcsoft Media Converter2 ( Refer to section 11)
(2) Click Start Æ Select ProgramsÆArcsoft Media Converter2ÆMedia Converter2
(3) Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop
(4) Click “Add Media”
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(5) Select Video file you want to convert
(6) You can preview your media files before converting. To preview media files, use the
following control functions.
* Click
to start previewing
*Click
to stop previewing
Make sure your media files can be previewed before converting
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(7) Click on
to begin converting files
(8) Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.
(9) Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to
“ Clip0001.avi”. (Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file
has to be renamed to clip0002.avi)
(10) Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section
12Transferring Data to a Computer)
(11) After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play Æ
REC/PLAY Button to enjoy your favorite movie.
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9.2 Media Converter 1
To convert a video file:
(1) Install Arcsoft Media Converter ( Refer to section 11)
(2) Click StartÆ Select ProgramsÆ Acrsoft Media ConverterÆ Media Converter
(3) Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop.
(4) Click “Select Media”
(5) Select the video file you want to convert.
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(6) Click “Select Destination” to choose the location you want to store the converted video
file.
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(7) Click “ Convert” to start video converting.
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(12) Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.
(13) Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to
“ Clip0001.avi”. (Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file
has to be renamed to clip0002.avi)
(14) Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section 12
Transferring Data to a Computer)
(15) After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play Æ
REC/PLAY Button to enjoy your favorite movie.
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(16) Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to
“ Clip0001.avi”. (Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file
has to be renamed to clip0002.avi)
(17) Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section 10
Transferring Data to a Computer)
(18) After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play Button to
enjoy your favorite movie.
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Section 10
Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD
Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft Showbiz DVD also feathers burning the movie clip into
DVD. You can preserve your precious movies on DVD to share with family and friends. To
create a DVD:
(1) Install Arcsoft Showbiz DVD ( Refer to section 11)
(2) Click StartÆ Select ProgramsÆ Acrsoft Showbiz DVDÆ Showbiz DVD
(3) Showbiz DVD main Screen will appear on your desktop.
(4) Drag Video File to “ Drag Video Here”
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(5) Click ” Create ”
(6) Click “ Start “ to start DVD burning
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Section 11
Transferring Data to a Computer
Installing the Digital Camera Driver
Before connecting this camera to a computer for the first time, you should install a driver on the
computer. The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the driver:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will
appear.
2. Click “Install Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation. Depending on your operating system, you may have to restart your
computer after installing the driver.
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer
You can transfer pictures, movies or voice recordings stored on your camera to a computer
and send them in emails to friends or post them on websites. To do this you should:
1. Install the camera driver on your computer.
2. Connect the computer and camera with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable.
3. Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camera connects to PC
4. Transfer pictures or movies or MP3 or voice recordings
Mass Storage Device Mode
The RED LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies,
pictures and voice recordings can be found on your computer at “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\”. Under this mode, you can read, delete, move, or copy
any movie/picture/voice recording you want. Use the bundled Arcsoft application software
to edit the movies or pictures.
PC Camera Mode
When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to PC
Camera Mode and the GREEN LED will light up. Under this mode, you can implement live
video conference meetings or use video email over the Internet.
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Installing Bundled Software
The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 5 pieces of software.
Ö Acrsoft PhotoImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you read,
edit and organize images.
Ö Acrsoft Show Biz allows you to edit movies and is equally easy to use.
Ö Arcsoft Media Converter can convert multiple video formats into MPEG4
Xvid compatible format with your camera
Ö Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read
the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this
software installed on their computer.
Ö MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid, this decode software has to be installed for
correctly viewing the movies you record.
The detail information can be found in online help of all the bundled software.
To install the bundled software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears.
2. Select the piece(s) of software you want to install from the list, then click Install
Application Software. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Section 12
Specifications and System Requirements
Specification
Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor
Operation Modes
Movie Record、Picture Record、Voice
Record、e-Book、MP3 Player、PC Camera、
Mass Storage Device、Game
Lens F3.2 (f = 7.0mm)
Focus Range
200cm~infinite (Normal Mode)
Center: 20 cm (Macro Mode)
Digital Zoom 8X
Shutter Electronic
LCD monitor 3" LTPS LCD
Storage Media
Built-in 64M Memory (partial memory is used
for Firmware code);
SD/MMC Card Slot support (up to 4GB)
Image Resolution
Still image 3840x2880 (11M Pixels)
2592x1944 (5M Pixels)
1600x1200 (2M Pixels)
Movie Resolution
D1 720 x480 pixels 30 fps
VGA 640x480 pixels 30 fps
QVGA 320X240 pixels 30 fps
White Balance
Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent,
Tungsten)
Exposure
Auto/Manual
Self-Timer
10 second delay
Flash
ON/Off/Red Eye Reduction/Light ON
File Format
Picture： JPEG
Movie ： AVI (X vid)
Voice ： WAV
Music ： MP3
Image play
Single Image/Thumbnails/Slideshow
PC Interface
Mini USB 2.0 Port
TV out
NTSC/PAL Selectable
Battery
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Dimension
108(H) * 61(W) * 25(D) mm
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Weight
140g（without battery）
System Requirement
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
Pentium MMX、Celeron or AMD Athlon®
CPU
64MB RAM
CD ROM
500MB free HDD space
Available USB port
16-bit Color Display
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