Digital Video Camera
User Manual
Contents
Content.................................................................................... 1
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera.............................. 2
Section 2 Getting Up and Running ....................................... 5
Section 3 Record Mode.......................................................... 7
Section 4 Playback Mode ....................................................35
Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music ......................................49
Section 6 Reading eBook .................................................... 51
Section 7 Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC.............................53
Section 8 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV ............... 54
Section 9 Video File Converter............................................55
Section 10 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD............... 63
Section 11 Transferring Data to a Computer...................... 65
Section 12 Specifications and System Requirements ...... 67
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 5.2 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 AA Battery
z Quick Guide
z CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)
z Earphone
z Strap
z Pouch
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Front View
Lens
LED
Power Button
KeyPad illustration
LCD Panel
TV Out /ear Phone Port
Green /Red Led
Movie Shutter Button
Picture Shutter Button
Enter Button
Tele-Wide Button
Right Button
Left Button
RECORD/PLAY Button
Mini USB 2.0 port
Strap Hole
3
Side View
Speaker
Marco
Battery Cover
Microphone
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Loading the Battery
Section 2
Getting Up and Running
Before using the camera, end users must load
NP60 rechargeable Li-ion 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.
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.
Write-Protected
Writeable position
Writeable position
Write-Protected
Position
Position
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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 the enter key and press Right/Left Button to voice pen for voice
recording.
Ö To view stored movies, pictures, listen to voice recordings, press RECORD/PLAY Button
once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.
).
).
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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Button Function
Section 3
Record Mode
Power Button: Press down for one second to turn
on or turn off the camera.
Movie Shutter Button:
1. Start to take movie, or record voice.
2. To stop recording, press it again.
Picture Shutter Button:
Take the picture
Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.
OK Button : Menu ON
Right Button : Flash ON/OFF/Red-Eye
Reduction/Light ON/Auto
Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF
RECORD/PLAY Button:
1. Switch between Record /Playback Mode.
2. Return to the previous page.
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LCD Monitor Information
The indicator shows below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded
Record Mode
(1)
(2) Resolution
(3) Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.
(4)
(5)
(6)
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Motion Stabilization
Photo Frame
Multi-Snap Mode
Night Mode
Backlight Mode
Movie
Picture:
High / Standard / Low
High / Standard / Low
SD card inserted
Macro Position Focusing
Manual White Balance
(7)
Battery indicator：
(8)
(9)
(10)
8X digital zoom
full power / medium power / low power / power empty
Flash On
Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction
Light on
Auto
Self-timer enabled
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Date/Time : YYYY/MM/DD
(11)
(12)
Motion Detection (Enable)
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.
Three resolution settings are available:
)
Quality
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
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 Mode
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 Night mode
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 Enter 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.
Resolution
Exposure
Sharpness
White Balance
Motion Stabilization
Motion Detect
Two in One
Photo Frame
Flash
Self-Timer
Multi-Snap
Backlight Mode
Date Printing
Effect
Validation Default Factory Setting
Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
One Time 0EV
One Time Level 5
One Time Auto
Always Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
Always Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
Always Off
One Time Normal
Sound
Format Card
TV System
Language
Volume
Always On
One Time Off
Always Depends on shipping area
Always Depends on shipping area
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 Enter Button to validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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 T/W key to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution submenu.
4. Use T/W key Buttons to move between three settings.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
Enter 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 Enter 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 T/W key Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and then
Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use T/W key Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed
immediately.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Exposure Option
Enter Button
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Light
There are 2 flash settings under Movie Mode. To change flash settings, press the hot key
(Right Button) or select from the option menu.
On: The LED will be turned on and keeps providing light in the low light environment
Off: The LED is turned off
To change Flash setting:
1. When in Movie Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Flash Option, then press Enter Button
to switch to Flash submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between 2 settings.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Note
z The flash will be disabled automatically
when battery power is low (
)
Display Screen Flash Options
Enter 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 Enter 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 T/W key to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness
submenu.
4. Use T/W key to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
Enter 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 Enter 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 T/W key to select White Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White Balance
submenu.
4. Use T/W key to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen W/B Option
Enter Button
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Stabilization
To enable Stabilization:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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 select Motion Stabilization then press Enter Button to switch to
Motion Stabilization submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Motion Stabiization Motion Stabilization Option
Enter Button
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Motion Detection
To enable Motion Detection:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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 T/W key to select Motion Detect then press Enter Buttons to switch to Motion Detect
submenu.
4. Use T/W key to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter 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
Enter Button
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Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more
detail of background subjects.
Display Screen Night Mode Option
OK Button
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat,
steady surface, or use a tripod.
Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Picture Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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 T/W key to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution
submenu.
4. Use T/W key to move between three settings.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
Enter 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 Enter 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 T/W key to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and then Exposure
Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use T/W key to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Exposure Option
Enter 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 Enter 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 to select Two in One then press Enter Button to switch to Two in One
submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Two in One Option
Enter Button
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.
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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 T/W key to select Photo Frame option, then press Enter Button
to switch to Photo Frame submenu.
2. Use T/W key to locate preferred photo frame. Then select Set option and press Enter Button
to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Photo Frame Option
Enter Button
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Flash
There are four flash settings under Camera Mode. To change flash settings, press the hot key
(Right Button) or select from the option menu.
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 before the picture is taken
To change Flash setting:
1. When in Camera Mode, use T/W key to select Flash Option, then press Enter Button to
switch to Flash submenu.
2. Use T/W key to select setting.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Note
z The flash will be disabled automatically
when battery power is low (
)
Display Screen Flash Options
Enter 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. To activate Self-timer
by either hot key (Left Button) or Option Setting. 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 T/W key to select Self-timer, then press Enter Button to switch
to Self-timer submenu.
2. Use T/W key to choose On or Off.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Self-timer Options
Enter Button
Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
1. When in Camera Mode, use T/W key to select Sharpness Option, then press Enter Button
to switch to Sharpness submenu.
2. Use T/W key to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness
submenu.
3. Use T/W key to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.
4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
Enter 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 Enter 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 T/W key to select White Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White Balance
submenu.
4. Use T/W key to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen W/B Option
Enter Button
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Multi-Snap
With the camera set to Multi-Snap Mode, you can take five continuous pictures.
To enable Multi-Snap:
1. When in Camera Mode, use T/W key to select Multi-Snap, then press Enter Button to switch
to Multi-Snap submenu.
2. Use T/W key to choose On or Off.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Multi-Snap Option
Enter Button
Backlight
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 T/W key to select Backlight, then press Enter Buttons to switch
to Backlight submenu.
2. Use T/W key to choose On or Off.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Backlight Option
Enter Button
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Date Printing
To enable Date Printing:
1. When in Camera Mode, use T/W key to select Date Printing, then press Enter Buttons to
switch to Date Printing submenu.
2. Use T/W key to choose On or Off.
3. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Date Printing Option
Enter Button
Note
Date would be shown on the printed picture
once date printing is enabled.
Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more
detail of background subjects.
Display Screen Night Mode Option
OK Button
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat,
steady surface, or use a tripod.
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Voice Mode
To enable voice recording:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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. Use Up/Down Button to move between Enter and Exit Option.
4. Choose Enter option to enable voice recording and press Enter Button to validate the setting
and exit.
Display Screen Voice Mode Option
Enter Button
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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 Enter 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 T/W key to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.
4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen
Setting Menu
The Setting submenu contains options for configuring your camera set up.
To change advanced setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter 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 T/W key 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
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z Sound Setting
Enable or disable operation sound by using T/W key, the press Enter 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 Enter 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
Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using Left/Right Buttons.
Adjust date and time by using T/W key, then select Set to validate each change.
Select Exit to leave Time Setting without any change.
Submenu Display Screen Time Setting
Time Setting
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z Format Memory
A
Submenu Display Screen Format Card Options
Format Memory
Yes：Format the SD Card / built-in memory
No (Default)：Do not format SD Card / built in memory
Note
z
ll the data will be erased if the SD card is
formatted. Make sure all the data are
duplicated to PC before formatting SD
card.
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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
z Selecting Interface Language
You can select what language you want by using T/W key, the press Enter Button to validate
the setting.
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 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 three options in the Playback Mode,
movie, picture, voice.
z T/W key and Right/Left Buttons can be used to
select the specific option.
z Press Enter Button to view movies/pictures, listen to
voice.
Note
When any recorded movie, picture, voice, is
stored in the camera, a folder will be shown on
the respective playback mode.
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Button Functions
These Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes.
Movie Shutter Button：
Start playing the recorded movie or voice
Tele-Wide Button: Information
T/W : Up/Down
Up Button : Invalid
Down Button : Information ON/OFF
Right Button : Go to the next movie/ picture.
Movie fast forward
Left Button : Go to the previous movie/ picture.
Movie fast backward
Enter Button : Enter to movie, picture, voice
option menu.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
1. Switch between Record and Playback modes.
2. Return to the previous page.
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LCD Monitor Information
Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode：
(1)
(4)
Mode Indicator
Movie Playback Mode
Picture Playback Mode
(3)
(2)
(1)
(5)
(2)
Resolution Indicator
Voice Playback Mode
(3)
(4)
(5)
Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice.
High Resolution
Standard Resolution
Low Resolution
Indicate the selected movie/picture is locked.
Magnification Indicator.
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Movie Playback
Operation Display Screen
1. Use T/W key or Right/Left Buttons to select the Movie
option.
2. Press Enter 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 T/W key to adjust volume.
7. Press Enter 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.
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Delete Movies
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option ( ).
2. Press Enter 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 Enter 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.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail option
(
).
2. Press Enter Button to view nine thumbnail movies.
3. To play a movie, use Right/Left Buttons to select the
movie and press Enter Button and then movie shutter
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 Enter 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 Enter Button to exit.
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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 Enter Button to start repeating.
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Picture Playback
Operation Display Screen
1. Use T/W key or Right/Left Buttons to select the Picture
option.
2. Press Enter 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 Tele/Wide Buttons to
magnify.
5. For navigation, press enter key and then use T/W key and
Right/Left buttons to navigate the magnified picture.
6. Press Enter Button to go to the picture option menu.
7. Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options, Delete,
Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.
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Delete Picture
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option ( ).
2. Press Enter 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 Enter 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.
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Delete Picture
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option ( ).
2. Press Enter 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 Enter 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.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Thumbnail option ( ).
2. While selecting Thumbnail option, press Enter Button to
view nine thumbnail pictures.
3. To view a picture, use Direction Buttons to select the picture.
4. Press Enter Button to view the selected picture.
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 Enter 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 Enter Button to exit.
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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 Enter Button to start the slide show; Press it again
to stop.
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Voice Playback
T/W key and Right/Left Buttons Function
In Voice Playback Mode, the T/W key and Right/Left Buttons have the following functions:
Right/ Left Buttons：Select the last or next voice.
T/W key：Adjust the voice playback volume.
Enter Button：Switch to voice option menu.
Operation
1. Use T/W key or Right/Left Buttons to select the
Voice option.
2. Press Enter 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 T/W key to adjust the volume.
6. Press Enter Button to go to the voice playback
option menu.
Display Screen
7. Use Up Button to select Delete option and Down
Button to select Repeat option.
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8. Press Up 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. Use Up Button to delete all voice recordings and
Down Button to delete single voice recording.
13. Before a voice is deleted, a confirmation screen
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
14. Press Enter Button to exit submenu.
15. Press Record / Play Button to exit Voice mode.
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Listening to MP3 Music
MP3 Music
Operation Display Screen
1. Use T/W key or Right/Left Buttons to select the Voice
option.
2. Press Enter Button to go to Voice Playback Mode
2. Use T/W key to locate MP3 you want to play, or press
Right/Left Buttons to jump to the next/previous page.
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There is an icon
Lyrics display.
3. Press T/W key to play MP3
4. Use T/W key to adjust the volume.
5. Press Enter Button to go to the voice playback option
menu.
11. To delete a voice, use Right/Left Buttons to select
the voice.
12. Use Up Button to delete all MP3 and Down Button to
delete single MP3.
13. Before a MP3 is deleted, a confirmation screen will
appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation,
“No” will cancel the operation.
14. Press Enter Button to exit submenu.
15. Press Record / Play 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 are transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
Read eBooks
Operation Display Screen
1. In Playback Mode, use T/W Key to select the eBook
option
2. Use T/W Key select eBook you want to read, or press
Right/Left Buttons to jump to the next/previous page.
There is an icon
bookmark added.
in the front for those eBooks with
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3. Press Enter Button to read the eBook.
4. Press T/W keys to scroll up/down the text
5. Select
6. Select
7. Select
background.
8. Select
9. Select
to jump to the first page
to jump to the last page
to change the color of text and
to auto scroll down the text.
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 Enter 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
1. The LCD monitor does not work when
the camera is connected to a
television.
2. Taking picture with high resolution is
not supported while the camera
connects to a TV.
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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
(2) Click Start Æ Select ProgramsÆArcsoft Media Converter2ÆMedia Converter2
(3) Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop
(4) Select “Zoran Coach Compatible” at “Select Device” column. The “Select Conversion
Parameter” will change to “Coach 7Camera” respectively.
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(5) Click “Add Media”
(6) Select Video file you want to convert
(7) You can preview your media files before converting. To preview media files, use the
following control functions.
* Click
*Click
to start previewing
to stop previewing
Make sure your media files can be previewed before converting
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(8) Click on
to begin converting files
(9) Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.
(10) 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)
(11) Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\200Movie” in your camera.
(12) 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
(2) Click StartÆ Select ProgramsÆ Acrsoft Media ConverterÆ Media Converter
(3) Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop.
(4) Click “Select Media”
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(5) Select the video file you want to convert.
(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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(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.
(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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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
(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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Specification
Image Sensor 5.2 Mega Pixel Sensor
Operation Modes
Lens F3.2 (f=7.2mm)
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Specifications and System Requirements
Movie Record, Picture Record, Voice
Record,MP3 Player, Webcam, Mass Storage
Device
Focus Range
Zoom 8 x Digital Zoom
Shutter Electrical
LCD monitor 2.4" TFT LCD
Storage Media
Image Resolution
Movie Resolution
White Balance
Exposure
Normal: 150cm~infinite
Marco: center 20cm;
Built-in 64MB Memory (partial memory is
used for Firmware code);
SD/MMC Card Slot support (up to 4GB)
3840x2880 (11M Pixels)
2592x1944 (5M Pixels)
1600x1200 (2M Pixels)
640x480 (VGA) 30 fps
320X240 (QVGA) 30 fps
Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent,
Tungsten)
Auto/Manual
Self-Timer
Flash
File Format
Image play
PC Interface
TV out
Battery
Dimension
Weight
10 second delay
Auto/On/Off/Red-Eye Reduction/Light On
Picture： JPEG
Movie ： AVI ( X vid)
Voice ： WAV,MP3
Single Image/Thumbnails/Slideshow
Mini USB 2.0 Port
NTSC/PAL Selectable
AA Battery
90mm×56.6mm×25mm
110g（without battery）
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System Requirement
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
Pentium III 800MHz or higher
256 MB RAM
CD ROM
1GB free HDD space
Available USB port
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