5. Using the camera
5.1 Installing the batteries
1. Fix LCD panel in closed position.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Insert 2x AA alkaline batteries into the camera.
4. Close the battery door.
5. Press the Power button or open the LCD panel to turn on it.
5.2 Inserting a memory card (not included)
This DV (camera) has built-in internal memory. This memory can be extended with a SD memory
card (not included).
Follow the instructions given below to insert the optional SD memory card into the camera.
1. Turn off the camera first.
2. Insert the SD card into the camera.
Note: There is only one right direction to insert the SD memory card into the slot. Do not force the
card into the slot, or else it may damage both the camera and the SD memory card.
Note: The SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs. See the following
sections for more information.
5.3 Formatting the memory or SD card
1. Press MENU button.
2. Select Setup icon by or buttons.
3. Select Format icon by T or W button, press the PHOTO mode button to confirm..
4. Press the T or W button, PHOTO mode button to format the card or memory.
5.4 Setting the resolution
The DV (camera) can be set to different resolutions.
1. Press MENU button and select Image size icon to set proper resolution.
Resolution: VGA (640 x 480), 3.0M (2048 x 1536), 5M (2560 x 1920),
8M (3264x2448) , 12M (4032x3024)
2. Different resolutions will be displayed. Select the desired resolution by using the
T or W button and then press the PHOTO mode button to confirm the selection.
5.5 Taking Video or photographs
1. Turn on the DV (camera) by flip over the LCD panel.
2. Press the / buttons to select recording mode.
3. Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use Macro switch to adjust
the distance. Select the flower symbol ( ) if you wish to take a close-up photograph
(11cm –18cm).
If you wish to take video or photograph of surroundings or people (0.5m - infinity),set the
macro switch to Normal mode ( ).
4. If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn the automatic flash on ( ) by pressing
6. Press the PHOTO mode button once for photo taking.
7. Press the VIDEO mode button to start / stop video recording.
Caution: 1) Taking picture for fast-moving object is not recommended.
2) Image may be distorted when taking picture in a moving vehicle.
5.6 Zoom in and out
The camera can zoom in up to 8 times.
Zoom in or out by pushing the zoom button, a number will appear on the display, 8.0 is the
maximum zoom.
5.7 Taking photographs using self-timer function
You can use the self-timer function when you wish to take a photograph for yourself or when you
wish to take a photograph for an object which the camera must be as still as possible.
1. Set the camera to photo mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select self-timer by T or W button and press the PHOTO mode button to confirm, press
T or W button to set the delay time: 2seconds / 10 seconds / 10+2 seconds / off.
4. Press the PHOTO mode button to confirm. The self-timer function is now ready for use.
5. Aim at the object you wish to photograph.
6. Press the PHOTO mode button to take a photograph.
7. The photograph will be taken after the timer reaches the delay time that you pre-set, and
the camera will beep all the time.
5.8 Playback photographs
1. Press button to playback mode, and press or to select the video clip or photo.
2. When photo is displayed, pushing the T or W button to zoom the image..
5.9 Playback Vides clips
1. When video clips are displayed, press the button to play, and press button
again to pause.
2. Press or for fast backward or forward.
3. Pushing the zoom button for volume control.
4. Press playback to exit.
5.10 Delete photographs and video clips
Follow the instructions given below to delete photograph or video.
1. Press PLAYBACK to enter Playback mode.
2. Press the MENU button and select Delete One/Delete All, press the PHOTO mode button
to confirm.
3. Press MENU to exit.
NOTE: Select 'Deleting All' and Press the PHOTO mode button to confirm, all the pictures will be
deleted.
6. Connecting the DV (camera)
The camera can be connected to the computer as Mass Storage Device,
NOTE:Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the sample may malfunction and
memory lost. It requires user re-install the battery to reset the sample.
7. Specifications