Genius D1211 User Manual

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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
z For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user's manual.
5. For driver updates and revisions to this manual, please refer to our website
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
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If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask retailer where you purchased it.
Use the specified batteries.
Use with any other type of batteries might cause explosion or influence the camera’s performance.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.
CAUTION
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
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A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of
continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery. Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten
the battery life and reduce camera performance. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the batteries life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence alkaline batteries performance, therefore Ni- MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
When you are using the new rechargeable batteries or a rechargeable battery that has
not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the expiry date are exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
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The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power
left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Never use manganese batteries.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTING THE CAMERA____________________________________ 8
System requirements __________________________________________ 8 Features ____________________________________________________ 8 Package Contents_____________________________________________ 9 About the camera ____________________________________________ 10
Front view _______________________________________________________ 10 Back View _______________________________________________________ 11
GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________ 12
Installing the wrist strap _______________________________________ 12 Loading the batteries _________________________________________ 12 Inserting the memory card _____________________________________ 13 Turning on for the first time _____________________________________ 14 Changing modes_____________________________________________ 15 Before you start______________________________________________ 15
Setting the date and time ___________________________________________ 15 Setting the language _______________________________________________ 16
Taking your first still picture_____________________________________ 16 Taking your first video _________________________________________ 17 Connecting to a PC___________________________________________ 17 Connecting to a TV ___________________________________________ 17
USING THE CAMERA ___________________________________________ 18
Using the Shutter button _______________________________________ 18
Back View _______________________________________________________ 18 Front view _______________________________________________________ 18
About the indicators __________________________________________ 20 Using the camera LCD display __________________________________20 Photo mode_________________________________________________ 21
Icons in Photo mode _______________________________________________ 21 Setting the flash___________________________________________________ 22 Using the Macro feature ____________________________________________ 22 Using the zoom function ____________________________________________ 22
Video Mode_________________________________________________ 23
Icons in Video mode _______________________________________________ 23
Playback mode ______________________________________________ 24
Icons in Playback mode ____________________________________________ 24 Viewing pictures and videos _________________________________________ 24 Using thumbnails mode_____________________________________________ 25 Auto play ________________________________________________________ 25
PC Mode ___________________________________________________ 25
Storage option mode_______________________________________________ 25 Video camera mode _______________________________________________ 26
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Game Mode ________________________________________________ 27
Boxboy _________________________________________________________ 27 Te tr i s ___________________________________________________________ 28 Memory _________________________________________________________ 28 GoBang _________________________________________________________ 28
Using the setup menus _________________________________________ 30
Camera menu _______________________________________________ 30
Photo resolution __________________________________________________ 30 Photo quality _____________________________________________________ 30 Possible number of shots (still image)__________________________________ 31 White Balance ____________________________________________________ 31 Self-timer________________________________________________________ 32 EV _____________________________________________________________ 32 Icon Display______________________________________________________ 32 Date Display _____________________________________________________ 33
Movie menu ________________________________________________ 33
Video size _______________________________________________________ 33 Video quality _____________________________________________________ 34 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) _______________________________ 34 White balance ____________________________________________________ 35 EV _____________________________________________________________ 35 Icon display ______________________________________________________ 35
Playback menu ______________________________________________ 36
Delete one_______________________________________________________ 36 Delete all ________________________________________________________ 36 DPOF __________________________________________________________ 37 DPS Direct Print __________________________________________________ 37
Setup menu_________________________________________________ 38
File duplication ___________________________________________________ 38 Time/ Date_______________________________________________________ 38 Formatting _______________________________________________________ 38 Auto-power off____________________________________________________ 39 OSD Language ___________________________________________________ 40 TV system _______________________________________________________ 40 Frequency _______________________________________________________ 40 Default__________________________________________________________ 41
Installing software and drivers ___________________________________ 42
Drivers_____________________________________________________ 42
Mass storage_____________________________________________________ 42 Computer-based video camera_______________________________________ 42 Installing the driver ________________________________________________ 43
Presto! Video Works 6 ________________________________________ 44 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ___________________________________________ 44
Appendix A: Specifications______________________________________ 45 Appendix B: Troubleshooting____________________________________ 46
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INTRODUCTING THE CAMERA
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and front and rear views.
System requirements
The camera requires a PC with the following specifications:
Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system Intel Pentium Ⅲ500 MHz CPU or higher At least 256 MB of RAM or higher Standard USB 1.1 port or higher 4 X CD-ROM drive or higher At least 200MB of available disk space
NoteUSB 1.1 supports file transfer between the PC and the camera, however a USB 2.0
port supports a much faster connection as compared to a USB 1.1 port.
Features
The camera’s features and functions include:
Digital still camera Digital camcorder Mass storage PC camera Card reader Video games
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Package Contents
All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Digital camera
Wrist strap USB/ AV-out cable Batteries
User manual
Digital Camera CD-ROM (containing the driver) Camera pouch Wrist strap USB/ AV-out cable AAA-size alkaline batteries (2) User manual
CD-ROM (containing
the driver)
Camera pouch
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About the camera
Front view
(1) Shutter button (6) Microphone
(2) Sliding power (ON/ OFF) cover (7) Tripod socket
(3) Self-timer lamp (8) Memory card slot
(4) Flash (9) Battery cover
(5) Lens
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Back View
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(1) Macro indicator (7) Set/ function button
(2) Status indicator (8) Browse button
(3) LCD display (9) Mode selector button
(4) Up shift selector button (10) Macro catch
(5) Down shift selector button (11) USB port cover
(6) Wrist strap mount (12) USB socket
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GETTING STARTED
Installing the wrist strap
Put one end of the wrist strap
through the mount.
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Put the other end of the wrist strap
through the first end.
Tighten.
Loading the batteries
Please switch the camera off. Before using, please insert two AAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
correctly according to the indicated polarity. Please check the charge of the batteries. Replace the batteries if their charge is insufficient, so as to ensure that the camera functions normally.
Ú When using your digital camera, if the battery charge is weaker than 2.3V(one
mark on the battery level icon), you will not be able to operate the flash; if the battery charge is weaker than 2.2V (red on the battery level icon), the camera will turn off automatically.
Open the battery cover in the direction as indicated. Please load the batteries correctly according to the polarity icons as indicated on the
inside of the battery cover.
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Closing the battery cover
Note: Do not apply excessive force on the battery cover as it may cause damage. When using your digital camera, if the battery charge is one mark on the battery level icon, you will not be able to continue operating the flash.
Ú When the battery charge turns red, you will not be able to continue to operate
Photo mode” and “Movie mode”.
Ú When replacing the batteries, the camera retains the date/ time settings for
approximately three minutes. Please check your date/ time settings after the batteries are replaced.
Battery status
The battery level icon has four types of indications: Full , Half-full , Low , Empty
Inserting the memory card
Please switch the camera off.
1. Inserting the memory card
This is what the memory card slot
looks like.
Insert the memory card into the slot in
the way shown.
2. Removing the memory card
Gently press on the memory card
Note:
Before using, please insert your SD memory card into the memory card slot on the bottom of the camera. If the card is full or contains other data, you can access
mode”
using the
Mode Selector
The memory card will automatically
eject. Pull the card out in the direction indicated.
button to format your memory card.
Format
in “
Setup
The digital camera has a built-in memory of 32MB. When a memory card is inserted into
the camera, the camera will take it to be the primary storage media.
Ú The camera accepts only SD or MMC memory cards. Ú When using SD memory card, please switch the camera off before inserting or
removing the SD memory card.
Built-in memory and memory card in use display on the camera.
Ú When the camera’s built-in memory is in use,
will be displayed. When the
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built-in memory is full, will flash; will be displayed if the built-in memory is empty.
Ú When the camera’s SD or MMC memory card is in use,
When the memory card is full, card is empty.
will flash; will be displayed if the memory
Removing the SD card while taking or viewing your images can damage the SD card
and cause the camera to malfunction.
This product accepts SD memory cards of sizes between 32MB to 1GB. The memory card will not slide fully into its slot if it is incorrectly inserted. Do not apply
excessive force when inserting the memory card to prevent causing damage.
If the camera is unable to read the memory card, please use a soft and dry cloth to
gently wipe the gold contacts on the card, before re-inserting.
If the SD is new, please use the camera’s Format feature to format it before using.
will be displayed.
Turning on for the first time
Slide the power cover sideways as shown in the picture to switch the camera on.
Slide the power cover sideways as shown to switch the camera off.
Slide the power cover on the top of the camera sideways to start-up, Switch the power
on and off. When the camera is switched on, the red indicator light will flash, an image will appear on the LCD display.
Ú This camera comes with three power saving options: Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes. If the
camera remains on and inactive throughout the preset power saving period, the camera will automatically switch off. To switch it on again, slide the power cover in the “off” and “on” directions successively.
Ú The following functions, irregardless of whether they are switched off manually or
automatically, will retain the last settings before the camera was turned off, unless reset to factory settings at “Setup mode”:
1. Resolution, 2. Image quality, 3. Language setting, 4. White balance, 5.EV,
6.Frequency, 7. PC connection mode.
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Changing modes
The camera can be switched to the following operating modes: ”Playback mode”, “Photo
mode”, “Movie mode”, “Setup mode”, ”PC mode”, “Games mode” and other features. Press
and hold on to the Mode selector button for two seconds to access the modes Main menu.
Use the Up/ Down selection buttons to highlight the options then press the Set/ Function
button to confirm.
PC mode
Setup mode
Mode selector button
Photo mode Playback mode Games mode Video mode
Before you start
Before you use your camera, there are some basic settings to configure. These settings will
be illustrated in the chapters that follow.
Setting the date and time
1. Please switch on the camera as shown in “Turning on for the first time”.
2. Press and hold on to the Mode selector button for two seconds to access the modes
Main menu. Use the Up/ Down selection buttons to highlight the options then press
the Set/ Function button to confirm.
3. Use the Down selection button to select the Date/ Time option then press the Set/
Function button to confirm.
4. The selection will be highlighted, use the Up/ Down selection buttons to adjust the
date and time, press the Browse button to change between Year , Month, Day, Hours
and Minutes.
5. Press the Set/ Function button to save the new settings. Press Mode selector button
to exit the Menu. The new settings will also be saved.
Setup mode
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