EasyPix DV-5008 User Manual

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Preface

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Contents

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Accessories ................................................................................................................4

Components and Names ............................................................................................. 5

1.2

2 Get Video Camera Ready .................................................................................................... 7

How to Turn ON/OFF the Power of Video Camera ..................................................... 7

2.1

2.1.1 Installing Battery ................................................................................................ 7

Turning ON/OFF Video Camera......................................................................... 7

2.1.2

2.1.3 Charging Battery................................................................................................. 7

2.1.4 Removing Battery ............................................................................................... 8

Installing and Removing SD Card................................................................................9

2.2

2.3 Using LCD Display .....................................................................................................10

2.4 Selecting Operation Mode.......................................................................................... 10

2.4.1 Definition of Display Icons ................................................................................10

3 Use the Video Camera .......................................................................................................12

Working Modes .......................................................................................................... 12

3.1

Video Capture...................................................................................................12

3.1.1

Shooting............................................................................................................14

3.1.2

3.1.3 Voice Recording ...............................................................................................18

3.1.4 Playback Mode .................................................................................................18

3.1.5 Setting Mode.....................................................................................................21

3.1.6 MP3 Play .......................................................................................................... 25

3.1.7 Browser Mode...................................................................................................26

4 Functions Related to Computer .......................................................................................27

Installing Video Camera Software.............................................................................. 27

4.1

Connecting to Computer ............................................................................................27

4.2

5 Precautions on Use ............................................................................................................

About Safety...............................................................................................................28

5.1

Care and Storage ......................................................................................................

5.2

About Battery and Charging......................................................................................

5.3

About Memory Card ...................................................................................................

5.4

6 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................30

7 Product Specifications ...................................................................................................... 32

8 Security and disposal advise ...........................................................................................33

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1 Introduction

The video camera you select and purchase is a digital video device integrating high-quality digital video camera, digital camera, super MP3, digital pen recorder and PC-Cam. It will

you endless new experiences in digital video.

bring

1.1 Accessories

AC Adaptor Cradle

A/V Cable Headphones

Pouch Strap

USB Cable

1.2 Components and Names

1 LCD Display 2 Microspur Switch 3 Strap Attaching Hole 4 Indicator 5 Menu Button 6 5-Direction Button 7 Shutter Button 8 Flash Button 9 Shooting/Playback Mode Switch 10 Mode Button 11 Power Button

12 Microphone 13 Lens 14 Flash 15 Shooting Indicator 16 Earphone Port

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17 Cradle Connection Hole 18 External MemoryCard

/Battery Cover

19 Battery 20 Battery Lock 21 Storage Card Slot

22 Cradle Connector 23 DC Input Port 24 USB Port 25 Audio/Video Output Port

Note:

The bundled AC Adaptor output voltage is 5V, 1.0A. Please only use the bundled AC Adaptor.

2 Get Video Camera Ready

2.1 How to Turn ON/OFF the Power of Video Camera

2.1.1 Installing Battery

video camera uses rechargeable lithium ion battery.

This

refer to following procedures for correct

Please

tallation of the battery:

ins

1) Move the battery lock along direction to open the ca

rd/battery cover.

2) Install the battery into the battery cell as directed and ensure the inserted. Before installation, confirm the polarity is correct.

3) Slide

2.1.2 Turning ON/OFF Video Camera

1) Turning ON: Press down the power button for 1~2 seconds and release it to start up the

sys

2) Turning OFF: Press down the power button for 1 second or longer to turn off the system normally

Note:

From LCD display, you can see the battery status as shown below:

battery lock is fastened after the battery is

and close the card/battery cover.

tem. If the system is not started normally, please check the battery power and polarity.

Battery power is full and you can use the video camera normally. Battery power is sufficient and you can use the video camera normally. Battery power is half consumed. Please prepare for charging. Battery is low power. Please charge it. Battery power is completely consumed. The video camera will be turned off

tomatically.

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2.1.3 Charging Battery

1) Place the battery contained video camera onto the USB cradle.

2) Connect the DC input line to (DC IN 5.0V) port on the USB cradle.

3) Connect the power line to the charging adaptor and power socket. The charging

indicator will become red and the charging is started.

4) Wait until the charging indicator turns into green, indicating that the battery is fully Usually, this process will take 3 hours around.

charged.

Note:

The bundled battery is 850 mAh, 3.7V. Please only use the bundled battery.

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Note:

This camera also supports USB charging.

1) Insert the video camera into the base

2) Use the bundled USB cable to connect between the base and computer. Switch on the

ter.

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3) The charging indicator will become red when it starts charging.

4) Wait until the charging indicator turns into green, indicating that the battery is fully

charged

2.1.4 Removing Battery

1) Move the battery lock along direction to open

the card/battery cover.

2) Push the battery lock and incline the video

mera to remove the battery.

3) Slide and close the card/battery cover.

2.2 Installing and Removing SD Card

It is suggested to use SD card if you need an external memory card to expand the storage capacity of your video camera.

Installing SD Card

1) Turn the video camera off and open the

card/battery cover.

2) Insert the memory card into the slot as

shown below, until you hear a click.

3) Slide and close the card/battery cover.

Removing SD Card

1) Turn the video camera off.

2) Slide and open the card/battery cover. Press the SD card inward.

The card will eject out.

3) Pull out the card and close the card/battery cover.

Note:

To use a new SD card, you have to format it firstly.

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2.3 Using LCD Display

When recording the images, you can view the pictures from LCD display. From this display, you can also view the contents recorded before.

1) Open the LCD display.

2) Adjust the angle of LCD display according to the recording/play angle required. To its

maximum, the display can be rotated to following angle: 90 in open/close, 180 in forward direction and 90 in reverse direction.

3) When in video and shot preview, you can press RIGHT direction button to overturn the images on the display. Then you can align the lens toward yourself for self shot. To return to normal status, just press RIGHT direction button again.

2.4 Selecting Operation Mode

1) Set to

2) Press down (MODE) button to select the operation mode.

Each press of (MODE) button will change the operation mode sequentially as below.

(Video) B (Shooting) B (Voice) B (Video)

(Movie) B (Photo) B (Voice) B (Recording) B (MP3 Browser) B (Movie)

to select the shoot mode. Set to to select the playback mode.

Shoot mode

Playback Mode

2.4.1 Definition of Display Icons

Video Capture

1) Video Capture Status

2) Recorded/Recordable Time

3) Battery Power Indication

4) Movie Size

5) Memory Card

6) Digital Zoom

7) Microspur Status

8) White Balance Mode

9) Video Voice

Shooting

1) Shooting Status

2) Scenery Indication

3) Battery Power

4) Exposure Compensation

5) Memory Card

6) Date Stamp

7) Digital Zoom

8) Photo counting [Recorded/Recordable]

9) Microspur Status

10) Photo Size

11) Self-shot Indication

12) Photo Quality

13) White Balance Mode

14) Flash Mode

Voice Recording

1) Voice Recording Status

2) Battery Power

3) Memory Card

4) Recorded/Recordable Time

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3 Use the Video Camera

The main functions of this digital video camera include six modes, i.e. video capture, photo taking, voice recording, playback, MP3 play and browser. In this chapter, we will introduce the functions and use of video camera based on these modes.

3.1 Working Modes

3.1.1 Video Capture

The system will automatically enter into video capture mode after the video camera is started. If under other modes, you can press (MODE) button to have the video capture mode selected when the icon is indicated on upper left of the display. The upper left of the display will show the expected time length of movie recordable in the memory card. Press shutter button to start video capture, in which case the capture indicator in the front of video camera will be bright and the lower right of the screen will turn into display of the time recorded. Press the shutter button again to stop video capture. The maximum length of movie depends on the capacity of your memory card. This mode dose not supports flash function.

1) Setting Digital Zoom (The preset status is No Digital Zoom) This video camera is provided with digital zoom function. To activate the digital zoom, please press UP button under video preview mode, in which case the icon You can adjust the digital zoom status by using UP/DOWN button. To cancel the digital zoom function, please adjust until this icon disappears.

Note: (T): Zoom in the view (W) : Zoom out the view.

2) Setting Video Resolution (Preset at 640 x 480)

Set the working mode to video mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Resolution) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. The new setting will be shown on the display. If there is no display of new setting, please repeat the procedures above. This camera provides two resolutions for your selection:

640 x 480 320 x 240

3) Setting Frame Rate (Preset at 30 frames/second) Set the working mode to video mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Frame Rate) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. This camera provides two frame rates, i.e. 30 frames/s and 15 frames/s, for your selection.

, then press (MENU) button to enter into video

will be displayed.

4) Setting Audio (Default setting is ON)

Set the working mode to video mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select

confirm. The icon

Note:

There will be no voice output from your file if the voice is turned off.

5) White Balance (Preset as auto white balance)

Set the working mode to video mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select White Balance for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm.

Five white balance modes are provided for your selection:

(AUTO): The video camera will adjust the white balance automatically. The

(Daylight): Suitable for outdoor environment where the sunshine is very

(Tungsten): Suitable for indoor environment where tungsten lamp illuminates. (Fluoresce): Suitable for indoor environment where fluorescence lamp

(Cloudy): Suitable for cloudy environment.

6) Setting Stabilizer

Set the working mode to video mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Stabilizer) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. (On): When anti-shake function is activated, the icon function is used to reduce the shiver caused to the picture due to shaking of your hands during shooting. It is suggested to activate this function when shooting a quick-moving object (Off): To deactivate the anti-shake function.

will appear on the display when the voice is turned off.

users are recommended to adopt this mode, except that the lighting is of great difference from the normal conditions.

strong.

illuminates.

, then press (MENU) button to enter into video

(Audio) for setting its property and press (OK) to

, then press (MENU) button to enter into video

will appear on the display. This

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3.1.2 Shooting

The photo you shot will be saved in JPEG format. Turn on the video camera and press (MODE) button. Shoot mode is selected when the display.

view from LCD display under shooting preview status. Hold your camera and fully

Find the

down the shutter button to complete the shooting. The green indicator starts to blink

press after the shutter button is released. You can proceed to next shot after the green indicator stops blinking. Under shoot mode, you can press (MENU) button to set the menu. Select (Shoot mode) and

direction button to enter the submenu. Press (OK) to set its property according to your

press

needs

1) Setting the Digital Zoom (Preset as No Digital Zoom)

video camera is provided with digital zoom function. To activate the digital zoom, please

This

UP button under video preview mode, in which case the

press

can adjust the digital zoom status by using UP/DOWN button. To cancel the digital

You zoom func

Note: (T): Zoom in the view (W): Zoom out the view

2) Instant Playback Function

To press

3) Set

Near the 30~40cm, dis

tion, please adjust until this icon disappears.

view the photo immediately after shooting, please press OK button. In this case, you can

FLASH button to delete this photo. Press (OK) to return to preview status.

ting the Microspur Shooting

lens there is a shooting distance selection switch. To shoot an object within

please dial this switch to (

tance, please dial this switch back to( ) position.

) position. To shoot in normal

icon appears on upper left of the

icon will be displayed.

Setting the Resolution (The preset value is 5,000,000 pixel)

working mode to shoot mode then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

Set the menu. Use con Exit the there is no display of new setting, please repeat the procedures above.

Five resolutions are provided for your selection:

(10 mega Pixels) 3648×2736 / (8 mega Pixels) 3264×2448 (5 mega Pixels) 2560×1920 (3 mega Pixels) 2048×1536 (2 mega Pixels) 1600×1200 (0.3 mega Pixels) 640×480

5-direction button to select (Resolution) for setting its property and press (OK) to

firm.

menu and return to preview mode. The new setting will be shown on the display. If

Setting the Photo Quality (Preset as FINE)

Set the working mode to shoot mode then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Quality) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. Exit the menu and return to preview mode. The new setting will be shown on the display. Three quality modes are provided for your selection:

(Super) The image quality is best but the image file is largest. (Fine) The image quality is good but the image file is comparatively large. (Normal) The image quality is average but the image file is small.

6) Setting the White Balance

Set the working mode to shoot mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (White Balance) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. Exit the menu and return to preview mode. The new settings will be shown on the display.

Five white balance modes are provided for your selection:

(AUTO): The video camera will adjust the white balance automatically. The

(Daylight): Suitable for outdoor environment where the sunshine is very

(Tungsten): Suitable for indoor environment where tungsten lamp illuminates. (Fluoresce): Suitable for indoor environment where fluorescence lamp

(Cloudy): Suitable for cloudy environment.

7) Setting the Capture Mode (Preset as Single Shot)

Switch the working mode to shoot mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Capture Mode) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. Exit the menu and return to preview mode. The new setting will be shown on the display.

Four modes are provided for your selection:

(Single): Each full press of shutter button will shoot one photo. (Sequence): Each full press of shutter button will shoot three Photos.

(10S Timer): After full press of shutter button, the system will shot automatically after 10-

second delay and the self-shot indicator in front will prompt you that the system is waiting.

(20S Timer): After full press of shutter button, the system will shot automatically after 20-

second delay and the self-shot indicator in front will prompt you that the system is waiting.

users are recommended to adopt this mode, except that the lighting is of great difference from the normal conditions.

strong.

illuminates.

then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

, then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

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8) Setting the Date Stamp (The preset value is OFF)

tch the working mode to shoot mode

Swi menu. Use to confirm. (ON): If this function is turned on, the date will be stamped on the lower right of the photo after each shot. (OFF): If this function is turned off, there will be no date stamp on the photo you shot.

Note:

Before using this function, please set the time of the video camera from the menu.

9) Quick Setting the Flash Mode (The preset mode is auto flash)

Swi flash mode. There are three flash modes available: a.) Auto The camera will judge if it is necessary to use the flash. If the environmental light b.) Red-Eye Reduction This mode is mainly used for taking a portrait picture. The camera camera

c.) OFF

Note:

The flash unit will be recharged after each flash. When the flash unit is being charged, the

green

shoot the

10)

Swi menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Color Mode) for setting its property and press (OK) to shown

(Standard): Normal shoot effect. (Sepia): Special effect of brown mode, i.e. old photo. (B & W): The photo you shot is black and white.

5-direction button to select (Date Stamp) for setting its property and press (OK)

tch the working mode to shoot mode . Press FLASH button for quick selection of

is too dark, the camera will use the flash automatically.

will judge if it is necessary to use the flash. If the environmental light is too dark, the will use the flash automatically.

There will be no flash under any lighting conditions.

indicator will blink. Please wait until the green indicator stops blinking before you can

next photo; otherwise, the brightness of the flash might be insufficient.

Setting the Color Mode (Preset as Standard)

tch the working mode to shoot mode , then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

confirm. Exit the menu and return to preview mode. The current selected effect will be

on the display.

ree modes are provided for your selection:

, then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

) Setting the Scenery (Preset as Auto)

tch the working mode to shoot mode

Swi menu. Use con display. This Nigh

5-direction button to select (Scenery) for setting its property and press (OK) to

firm. Exit the menu and return to preview mode. The new setting will be shown on the

video camera provides four modes for your selection, i.e. Auto, landscape, Flower and

t Scene.

, then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

12) Setting the EV (The preset value is 0)

You may use this function to adjust the brightness of the photo you shot. Please switch the working mode to shoot mode (EV) and press (OK) to enter into preview mode for exposure compensation setting.

Use (LEFT) or (RIGHT) direction button to select your desired setting and press (OK) to confirm. Corresponding exposure compensation effect will be shown on the display. A range from +2.0 to -2.0 (with 0.5EV as the unit) is provided for selection of the exposure compensation value.

13) Setting the Quick View (The preset value is ON)

Switch the working mode to shoot mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Quick View) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. (ON): If this function is turned on, the photo will be quickly shown on the display after you finish one shot. (OFF): If this function is turned off, the photo will not be quickly shown on the display after you finish one shot.

14) Setting the Photo Frame

Switch the working mode to shoot mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (Photo Frame) for selecting from five types of photo frame. Press (OK) to confirm and return to preview mode. The picture frame currently selected will appear on the display and the photo you shot will automatically inlaid into the frame.

15) Setting 2 in 1

Switch the working mode to shoot mode menu. Use 5-direction button to select (2 in 1) for setting its property and press (OK) to confirm. The icon will appear on the display. This function is used to combine two different images into one complete picture.

, then press (MENU) button to enter into the menu. Select

, then press(MENU) button to enter into shoot

, then press (MENU) button to enter into shoot

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3.1.3 Voice Recording

Please

set the shoot/playback mode switch to shoot mode . Twice pressing (MODE)

button,

the camera will enter into preparing status for voice recording. Press the shutter

o start voice recording. The voice-recording indicator in the front of the camera will be

button t

and the time recorded will be shown on the display. Press the shutter again to stop

bright

recording. The length of voice recording depends on the storage of memory card.

voice

3.1.4 Playback Mode

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode

LCD display will show respectively e latest movie, photo or voice. Use 5-direction button

The

select the movie, photo or voice you have recorded. The serial number of the file will be

on the upper left of the display. The mode is switched in a sequence as below:

shown (Video, Photo, Voice) (MP3) (Browse)

1) Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode

(MODE) button until the playback file is movie or voice. Select the movie or voice you want to

and then press (OK) to switch to large-screen display.

play

a.) Under large-screen display, press shutter button to play movie or voice. b.) During play, use UP/DOWN button to adjust the voice, press (OK) to pause the play and

shutter button to exit the play.

press c.) During playing of movie, press LEFT/RIGHT button to fast backward or fast forward.

ast forward, you can press LEFT button to stop fast forward. During fast backward,

During f

can press RIGHT button to stop fast backward.

you d.) During playing of movie, you can also press flash button to switch the prompts on screen

or OFF.

2) Deleting the File

thod 1:

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode

photo, movie or voice you want to delete. Then press (MENU) to enter into

select the

menu. Use 5-direction to select (Delete) menu.

playback a.) Delete One: From (Delete) menu, select (Delete one) and press (OK) to confirm. Select

or NO to execute the deletion.

YES b.) Delete All: This is used to delete all files. The operating method is the same as that for

tion of a single photo. The protected file will not be deleted.

dele

thod 2:

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode select the

photo, movie or voice you want to delete. Press FLASH button. CONFIRM TO

window will appear. Press 5-direction button to confirm if to delete the selected

DELETE

to, movie or voice.

pho

, and then press (MODE) button.

, and then keep pressing down

, and use 5-direction button to

and use 5-direction button to

3) Setting the Lock

prevent the user from deleting the file by error, the video camera provides file lock

To function. a.) Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode , then press 5-direction button to select the photo, movie or voice you want to lock. Press (MENU) to enter into playback

and then use 5-direction button to select (LOCK) menu.

menu b.) In the property list, it is provided with four operations, i.e. (Lock one), (Unlock one), (Lock All) and (Unlock All). The User may execute relevant function according to needs. c.) Lock (Activate Protection): The file on display is protected and the LOCK icon will appear

upper right of the file. Unlock

on the

disappears.

The file

Note:

The locked file cannot be deleted but can be formatted.

4) Viewing the Thumbnail Image (Each page can display 9 thumbnail images)

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode ,

a.) Press (OK) to enter thumbnail display. b.) Use 5-direction button to select the photo, movie and voice you want to edit. c.) Press (OK) to display the selected photo, movie or voice in full screen. d.) To return to the file list of thumbnail images, please press (OK) again.

Viewing the Enlarged Image

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode

to playback mode. Use 5-direction button to select a photo you want to view in

pho enlargement. Only t a.) To display a picture in large screen, you can press UP button to enlarge the image, in which case the icon will appear. To adjust the picture zoom status, please use UP and DOWN button. b.) After pressing (OK) under enlargement status, you can use 5-direction button to move the icon for viewing the picture by part. c.) To return to normal view status, please press OK again.

he photo can be viewed in enlargement.

(Cancel Protection): The LOCK icon on upper right of

, then press (MODE) to switch to

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6) Setting Logo

video camera allows you to set any picture you shot into personalized welcome banner.

This a.) Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode, then press 5-direction button to

photo you want to set as welcome banner. Press (OK) to switch to enlarged

select the

and then press (MENU) to enter into playback menu.

playback b.) From playback mode menu, use 5-direction button to select Set Logo. Select “YES” and

(OK) to complete the setting of your welcome banner. The system will convert your

press

ted photo into welcome banner mode for saving.

selec c.) To cancel the personalized welcome banner you have set, you may follow above procedures

and select “NO” to cancel.

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7) Setting the Rotation

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode select the

photo you want to rotate. Press OK to switch to enlarged playback and then press

o enter into playback menu. Only the photo can be set for rotation.

MENU t a.) Select Rotate from playback menu and press (OK). The system will automatically jump to

playback mode and the icon

enlarged

b.) Press LEFT/RIGHT button to rotate the picture counter clockwise and clockwise. c.) Press OK again to confirm the rotation angle of your picture.

Note: a.) After executing Default Setting, the welcome banner will be changed back to factory

fault image.

de b.) The welcome banner will remain even though the system has been subjected to

storage processing and the preset photo has been deleted or formatted.

relevant

8) Setting the Print

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode , then press 5-direction button to select the

photo you want to print. Press (OK) to switch to enlarged playback. Only the photo

be set for print.

can

Note:

The printing function only works when the USB Mode is set to Mass storage.

a.) First, set the USB mode to Mass storage in SETUP menu, then connect USB to the

ter until the icon appears on the upper of the display. Then, press (MENU) to enter

prin

to playback menu.

in b.) From playback mode menu, use 5-direction button to select (Print). The video camera

enter into print setting menu.

will c.) Press UP/DOWN button to set the print. Press RIGHT button to print immediately and press

LEFT button to cancel the print.

d.) After completing the print, press LEFT button to exit the print. To continue the print,

procedures above.

repeat the

will appear on lower left of the display.

, then press 5-direction button to

Note:

This video camera supports PicBridge print. When the camera displays the image in full

it won’t work as Mass-storage or PC-camera by connecting the camera to the

mode,

ter with USB cable.

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9) Setting the Crop

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode , then press (MODE) to switch to

to playback mode. Use 5-direction button to select a photo you want to cut and copy.

pho

photo can be set for cut.

Only the a.) From thumbnail images, select a photo you want to cut. Press (OK) to confirm and return to large-screen display mode. b.) Under large-screen display mode, press (MENU) to enter into playback menu and press

tion button to select (Crop). The system will automatically switch to the selected

5-direc

photo. An icon will appear on upper left of the display, in which there is a blue-colored rec

tangular frame prompting the cut area. Press 5-direction button to select an area and

(OK). The area in rectangular frame will be cut to form a separate photo and show on

press the display.

) Setting Slide Show

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode

to playback mode. Only the photo and movie are allowed for continuous play.

pho a.) Press (OK) to switch to enlarged playback of any photo and press (MENU) to enter into

menu. Use 5-direction button to select Slide Show. An icon will appear on upper

playback right of the b.) Press SHUTTER button to start slide show of photo. Press (OK) to pause and press SHUTTER

3.1.5 Setting Mode

Set the in to select the function you want to set. Press (OK) to confirm the setting and exit the menu.

a.) Select (Time Setting) and press (OK) to enter into SET CLOCK window. b.) Use (UP/DOWN) button to change the time. c.) Use (LEFT/RIGHT) button to confirm and move to next digit. d.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

2) Formatting Memory Card

A new SD card shall be firstly formatted before use.

a.) Select (Format) to enter into property list. b.) Select “NO” to cancel the formatting. Select “YES” and press (OK) to execute the

formatting. c.) All the contents in the memory will be cleared after formatting.

display, in which case you enter into continuous playback.

again to exit the continuous playback mode.

shoot/playback mode switch to shoot mode

to the menu. Press RIGHT button to enter into (SETUP) menu list. Use 5-direction button

Set Time

, then press (MODE) to switch to

, then press (MENU) button to enter

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Setting Auto Power Off (The preset value is 3 minutes)

ing Auto Power Off function can save unnecessary consumption of battery power.

Sett

a.) Select (Auto Power Off) to enter into property list. b.) To cancel Auto Power Off function, select Auto Power Off time after stop of all operations,

i.e. 1-minute, 3-minute, 5-minute or OFF. c.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

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4) Setting Beep (The preset value is ON) a.) Select (Beep) to enter into property list. b.) Select “ON” to turn on the beep sound upon each press. Select

sound.

c.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

5) Setting USB Mode (The preset value is memory) a.) Select (USB MODE) to enter into property list.

(Mass Storage): The video camera is connected to the computer via USB. You can operate the memory as on the hard disc, for example, copy, cut, delete or download photo, movie or voice from the video camera. (PC-Camera): The video camera is connected to the computer via USB. You can use it as a PC-Cam in video instant communication tools like NETMEETING or OICQ.

b.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

6) Setting Logo Display (The preset value is ON) a.) Select (Logo Display) to enter into property list. b.) Selecting “ON”, the welcome banner will be firstly displayed upon each start of the video

camera. Selecting “OFF”, the video camera will be directly started without displaying the welcome banner.

c.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

7) Setting Language a.) Select (Language) to enter into property list. b.) Select your desired language and press (OK) to confirm the setting.

8) Setting Video Out a.) Select (Video Out) to enter into property list. b.) Select your desired video output system. The system available for your selection includes

PAL and NTSC.

c.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

9) Default Setting a.) Select (Default Setting) and press (OK). Then, select “YES” to resume all settings to

factory default value, or select “NO” to cancel the operation.

b.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

10) Media Selection a.) Select (Media Select) to enter into property list.

(Internal Flash): The current memory is internal. (External Card): The current memory is an external memory. This video camera supports SD card. b.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

“OFF” to cancel the beep

11) Setting LCD Brightness

a.) Select (LCD Brightness) and press (OK). An indication bar for brightness adjustment will

be shown on the menu interface.

b.) Use (LEFT/RIGHT) button to adjust the screen to your desired brightness. c.) Press (OK) to confirm the setting.

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12) Setting Flicker Frequency

This video camera provides two light frequencies for your selection. There are two different light frequencies 50Hz and 60Hz for different area. This function is designed for avoiding camera LCD display flicker. Please set the option according your area.

60HZ 50HZ

Tahiti China Denmark South Africa Japan Papua New Guinea Belgium Chad North Korea Qatar Ireland Northern Tunisia Taiwan Saba Iceland Ghana Guatemala Abu Dhabi Hungary Uganda South Korea Brunei Spain Mali Philippines Bangladesh Greece Malagassy Rep Trinidad & Tobago Solomon Islands Poland Malawi Ecuador Oman France Cameroon Brazil Afghanistan Gibraltar Ivory Coast Bahamas Cambodia Finland Senegal Canada Kuwait Bulgaria Seychelles Cuba Egypt Yugoslavia Sierra Leone Nicaragua Malaysia United Kingdom Dahomey Guatemala Fiji Islands Norway Morocco Dominican Rep Sri Lanka Malta Rwanda Bermuda Vietnam Czech Republic Lesotho Honduras Cyprus Netherlands Zaire Belize Mauritius Slovakia Rhodesia Venezuela Burma Austria Sudan Puerto Rico Lebanon Ireland of Rep Libya Colombia Barbados Italy Tanzania Costa Rica Paraguay Portugal Nigeria Haiti Jamaica Sri Lanka Zambia Peru Antigua Germany Botswana Virgin Islands Anguilla Monaco Kenya Monteserrat French Guiana Luxembourg Algeria Mexico Argentina Romania St. Vincent El Salvador Bolivia Australia St. Lucia Guam Guadeloupe New Zealand Falkland Islands Surinam Grenada Swaziland Guyana Cayman Island Uruguay Niger Saba Liberia Martinique Togo Bolivia

Neth. Antilles Angola Russia Chile Ethiopia

3.1.6 MP3 Play

This video camera is provided with MP3 play function. You can listen to music by earphone (recommended to use earphone) or directly by the loudspeaker output from the camera.

Note:

The MP3 files must be put under MP3 directory of the memory; otherwise they cannot be played.

a.) Turn on your video camera after copying MP3 files. Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode and then press (MODE) to switch to MP3 list. b.) Press UP/DOWN button to select the music you want to listen and then press SHUTTER button to play. The camera will automatically play the next piece after completing the play of current one. You can also press (MENU) select among repeat play mode.

Four repeat modes are provided for your selection:

Single Repeat; All Repeat; Random Play; Normal Play c.) During play, you may use LEFT/RIGHT button to switch between next and previous piece, and press UP/DOWN button to adjust the volume. You can press (OK) to pause the play and press SHUTTER to exit the play. d.) To delete an MP3 file, you may press FLASH button for quick deletion from MP3 list, or switch to browser mode to execute the deletion from menu. e.) This video camera supports synchronization of MP3 text. The MP3 text file must be put under the same directory and given the same name as MP3 file. The extended name is .LRC. For example, the MP3 file is “mylove.mp3”, its lyric file must named as “mylove.lrc”. The LRC file can be edited by Notepad or other text edit tools. When you open a LRC file, it will be like this:

[ti:YESTERDAY ONCE MORE] [ar:Carpenter] [al:YESTERDAY ONCE MORE] [by:qk1o_xue] [offset:500] [00:00.00]YESTERDAY ONCE MORE [00:02.68]When I was young I'd listen to the radio [00:08.64]Waiting for my favorite songs [00:14.31]When they played I'd sing along [00:19.24]It made me smile [00:25.82]Those were such happy times Etc.

The row 1 to row 5 are some information about the music like music name, singer, etc, The content from row6 divided into two parts, the content between [ and ] is time stamp, it indicates the text display time from the beginning. The second half is the text will be displayed on the screen. The max length of each line is 50 characters.

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3.1.7 Browser Mode

Set the shoot/playback mode switch to playback mode, then press (MODE) to switch to browser mode, where you can quickly browse the photo, movie, voice and MP3 files you have recorded.

a.) Use 5-direction button to select the file folder or a single file. b.) To edit a file, you can select this file and then press RIGHT button. An icon “√ ” will be

shown on the display to prompt that the file is selected. c.) You can press (MENU) button and 5-direction button to execute following operations toward this file. (DELETE): To delete the file.

: To lock or unlock the file.

(LOCK) (COPY): To copy and edit the file.

4 Functions Related to Computer

Preparations

use the functions related to computer, you need to install video camera software and

To connect the

Minimum Requirements for computer:

• Computer with MMX Pentium 233MHz or faster CPU

• Operating System: Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP

• Available disk space: at least 100MB.

• USB Port

•

4.1 Installing Video Camera Software

If your operating system is Windows 98, please install the driver first. If you nece

••Please refer to the following instructions for installation of general plug-and-play

4.2 Connecting to Computer

1.) Insert the video camera into the base.

2.) Use the bundled USB cable to connect between the base and computer. The video

camera

prompting you to turn on the camera.

3.) After completing the software installation and connecting the video camera to the computer, file folder which is routed “\ DCIM \ 100 MEDIA”.

4.) If you want to use MP3 function, please copy the MP3 files under MP3 directory before you movie file

5.) If you want to use PC-Cam function, please firstly set the USB mode of video camera into PC button video can

6.) After plugging off the USB cable, the video camera will be shut off automatically. To con

video camera to the computer.

CD-ROM

Drive

800x600

pixel or higher, compatible display with 16-bit colors

(24-bit color

use Windows ME/2000/XP operating system and do not use PC-Cam function, it is not

ssary to install driver first. If you are to use PC CAM function, you have to install driver.

equipment.

Precau comple au

can play normally. If you want to use movie player function, please copy the converted

Cam and then connect USB cable to the video camera. Pressing POWER ON/OFF

, you will hear a sound prompting you to turn on the camera. By setting appropriate

input equipment in other computer program (e.g. NetMeeting) supporting PC Cam, you

use the PC Cam function of the video camera.

tinue to use the video camera, please restart it.

display is recommended)

tion: Please do not connect the video camera to the computer before you te the installation of driver. Generally, a software installation menu will

tomatically appear after the installation CD is inserted into CD-ROM drive.

screen will be shut off. Pressing POWER ON/OFF button, you will hear a sound

a removable disc will appear on the computer. It could be found in “100 MEDIA”

to “\ DCIM \ 100 MEDIA”.

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5 Precautions on Use

5.1 About Safety

Full consideration has been made to the safety of this product. But to ensure correct use,

are still requested to read the following warnings and precautions thoroughly.

you

Warning:

• Please do not tear down, modify or repair the video camera by yourself.

•

Please contact your dealer for repair and internal inspection.

•

Please do not shock or knock the video camera fiercely. Accidental falling might cause

o the components of the video camera and thus result in trouble.

damage t

•

Note:

When using flashlight, please do not look against the light at a short distance; otherwise the light will

5.2 Care and Storage

Do not use the video camera beyond following environmental conditions: Te

• Please clean the camera frame, lens and LCD display according to following

• Frame: Use soft cloth or lens cloth to gently wipe off the dirt from the frame.

• Lens: Firstly, clean off the dust and dirt with lens brush. Then, wipe off the remaining

• It is prohibited to clean the video camera with thinner, benzene contained or artificially

• It is prohibited to use artificially synthesized detergent on the frame or lens.

•

do not spray water onto video camera or let it subject to humidity. Water inside

Please the camera might cause short-circuit or electric leakage, thus resulting in trouble or even

accident.

hurt your eye and cause injury.

mperature: 0-40°C, Relative humidity: 10%-80%.

procedures

dirt with soft cloth.

syn video

It or

To soon

thesized detergent. These substances might cause deformation or damage to the

camera.

is prohibited to rub or squeeze the LCD display with force, as this will cause damage other problems.

avoid loss of important image data, please transfer the data to the computer as

as possible.

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5.3 About Battery and Charging

• Long storage of batteries in the video camera, even not in use, will cause the battery power

to decrease. And long connection of the batteries to the video camera will excessive discharge, in which case the battery cannot be used even it is

cause recharged. There

eries and put them in a cool and dry place with relatively stable temperature.

batt

• Do not use the batteries not bundled with the video camera. Cooled under low temperature (10 or lower), the bundled lithium battery may have shortened operating time according to its characteristics and possibly cannot work normally. Under this occasion, please

• Extreme temperature will shorten the service life of the battery.

• Please confirm the polarity before correct installation of the battery.

fore, if you do not use your video camera, please remove the

warm up the battery appropriately before using the video camera.

• Do not strip off or damage the battery packaging or housing.

5.4 About Memory Card

The external card supported by this camera is SD card.

• To use a new SD card, you have to format it firstly.

• Maloperation may cause damage to or deletion of the data recorded.

The

loss arising from deletion of recorded data will not be the manufacturer's

sponsibility.

• Electrical interference, static electricity and failure of video camera or memory card might damage the

computer timely.

your

• Never take out the memory card or turn off the video camera when reading or writing the data.

data in the card. Therefore, it is suggested to transfer the data to

• Never put the card under high temperature or high humidity.

Never modify or tear down it.

•

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6 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause How to Correct

The camera cannot be turned on.

The power is OFF during

The batter power is

ed too fast

consum

The camera does not shoot after the shutter is pressed

do The image is blurred - The lens is dirty.

The flashlight cannot flash The flash of the camera is

Display of incorrect

te/time

The color of the shot image

abnormal.

is The playback photo is

abnormal

Problem Cause How to Correct

Image is too bright or too Exposure compensation Reset the exposure

- If the power is correctly ted.

connec

- If the power is fully

charged

- If setting Auto Power Off.

- If Auto Power Off is set,

the Video camera will be

automatically in case

OFF of no operation after a

of preset time.

period

- Ambient temperature is

too low.

- If the battery is charged

full.

- If the battery is beyond its

rvice life.

The

camera is not set to

cording mode.

- If the shooting distance is

at normal position.

set

- If the compression ratio is

high.

set too

OFF status.

under

- Date/time is not set yet, or

the camera still records its

fault time.

de Setting of white balance is

ct.

incorre The

photo might be

damaged

- Install the battery into the ra in a correct

came

tion.

direc

- Use DC adaptor to charge

the battery full.

- Set Auto Power Off

according t

- Do not use the video

camera temperature.

- Charge with DC adaptor.

If very is nece ne Set the mode

- Clean with dry and soft

clo

- Put the shooting distance

selec lens t

- Set the compression ratio

to Super. Set the “AU Reset the

Reset the

Backup compu

o your needs

under extreme

the battery works for a

short time even after it

charged full, it is

ssary to replace with a

w one.

mode to recording

th.

tion switch beside the o normal position.

flash mode to

TO FLASH”.

date/time.

white balance

with personal

ter.

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dark. value is incorrect. compensation. LCD display is not clear LCD display is dirty. Clean it with dry and soft

The image cannot be downloaded t compu

General Notice:

This product complies with assessment criterion C of EN 55024:1998 + A1 dated 2001 +

dated 2003. In the event of static electricity adversely affecting the quality of playback,

A2 the appliance is to be restarted manually by the user (see page 5).

o the

ter.

- Cable connection is ct.

incorre

- The operating system is

not Windows

/98SE/2000/ME/XP or

98 the computer has no USB port.

- Window 98 is installed

wit

h USB driver.

th.

clo

- Check the cable tion.

connec

- Install Windows

98/98SE/ 2000 /ME /XP

USB port.

and

- Install Window 98USB

driver

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7 Product Specifications

Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 5,000,000 pixel Lens f=8.22mm F=2.8 Image Size

Digital Zoom Max. 8x LCD Display 2.0-inch LTPS color LCD (640X240) Focus Fixed focus Focus Range 1.5m infinite far, micro distance 30 40cm Shutter Mechanical shutter Shutter Speed 1/15~ 1/2000 second Exposure Program AE/Exposure Compensation ±2EV

Image Compression JPEG White Balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Flour/Tungsten Flash GN 5.0 (in-built) Music Mp3 Movie Format MPEG4

Internal Memory 64MB Flash Memory, 32MB available External Memory SD card File Format Still Image: JPEG Interface USB 2.0 Battery 850mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery Dimension (Height x Width x Length) 102 x 52 x 22 mm Weight Approx. 110g (excluding battery and card)

Working Temperature 0 - 40 °C Working Humidity 10% - 80%

3648 x 2736 10 mega pixels / 3264 x 2448 8 mega pixels 2560 x 1

920 5 mega pixels

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200 2 mega pixels

x 480 0.3 mega pixels

640

th 0. 5EV as one step)

(wi

320x240 640x480

Approx. 135g

3 mega pixels

AVI approx. 30 frames/s AVI approx. 30 frames/s

(including battery and card)

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8 Security and disposal advise

Caution:

Danger of explosion at improper exchange of battery/accumulator. Disposal of used

eries/accumulators according to instructions.

batt

Attention:

Remark regarding separation from mains.

separate the device completely from mains plug has to be pulled from the mains socket.

fore the device has to be set up in a way that an unobstructed access to the mains

There

ensured, so that the mains plug can be pulled immediately in case of an

socket is emergency. To disconn

The device should not be subjected to splashing and/or dripping water; also no items filled

th liquids such as vases or open drinks should be placed on or next to the device.

fore a storm and/or thunder storm with the danger of lightning strike please separate the

Be device

Disposal of old appliances

eliminate the danger of fire the mains plug should principally be

ected from mains before a longer absence as for example during the vacation.

from mains.

1. When this symbol of a crossed out waste bin is placed on the product, this

2. All old electric and electronical appliances have to be exposed of separate

3. With the proper disposal of the old appliance you prevent damages to the

4. Further information regarding the disposal of the old appliance you receive

Batteries

batteries do not belong in the domestic waste! They have to be handled in a collection

Used

tion for old batteries.

loca

subjected to the European guideline 2002/96/EC.

product is

from the domestic waste over locations provided for this by the state.

environment and

at the municipal administration, at the disposal office or in the shop, where

acquired the product.

you

a danger of the personal health.

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