Genius DV1112 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.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
z This product is designated for separate collection at 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 in structions, may ca use harmful interf erence 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 c an 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 out let on a circuit differ ent from that to which t he

receiver is connected

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,

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you could be required to stop operat ion of the equipment.

Product Information

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 t his 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, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/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 i nc l uded accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and m ay differ

from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

5. For driver updates, you c a n check the “Download” section of our website,

www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

 If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the

power OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in
the store of purchase.

 If the camera has fallen or its case ha s been dama ged, tur n 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.

 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.

this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult

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 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batt eries m ight caus e poisoning. I f the batt ery is acc identally
swallowed, imm ediately consult a physician.

 Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall ov er or result in a traffic accident.

Cautions

 Insert the batter ies paying carefu l attention to the polarity (+ or –) of

the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury,
or damage to the surrou nding areas due to the battery rupturin g or leaking.

 Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to t he person’s eyesight.

 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or ca use the internal fluid to
leak. If the inter nal fluid enters your ey es or comes into contac t with your
body or clothes, rinse with fres h water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, cons ult a physician to receive
treatment.

 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 adve rsely affect the case or the parts inside, result ing 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:

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 Use only the specified battery
 Avoi d using the battery in ext remely cold envi ronments as low temperat ures can

shorten the batte ry life and reduce c am era performanc e.

 When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that

has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the
expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be
captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend
that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle
before use.

 The battery may feel warm after long period of conti nuous use of the c amera or

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

 If the battery i s not to be used fo r a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 If the battery i s 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.

 Always keep th e battery terminals in a clean s tate.
 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used bat teries according t o the instructions .
 We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

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CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA _______________________ 8

VERVIEW _____________________________________________ 8

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TANDARD ACCESSORIES __________________________________ 8

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RONT VIEW____________________________________________ 9

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EYPAD ILLUSTRATION_____________________________________ 9

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IDE VIEW ____________________________________________ 10

GETTING UP AND RUNNING _____________________________ 11

OADING THE BATTERY ___________________________________ 11

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NSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _______________________ 11

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ROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD __________________________ 11

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URNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ________________ 12

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URNING THE CAMERA OFF ________________________________ 12

RECORD MODE _______________________________________ 13

UTTON FUNCTION ______________________________________ 13

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LCD

MONITOR INFORMATION _______________________________ 14

MPEG4

ICTURE RECORDING ____________________________________ 15

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OICE RECORDING ______________________________________ 16

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AKING CLOSE UP PICTURES _______________________________ 16

SING DIGITAL ZOOM ____________________________________ 16

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PTIONS FOR RECORD MODE ______________________________ 17

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PERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE____________________________ 17

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EFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION___________________________ 18

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OVIE MODE SETTING____________________________________ 18

MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 15

Movie Resolution _____________________________________ 18
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________________ 19
Exposure __________________ _________________________ 19
Sharpness __________________________________________ 20
White Balance _______________________________________ 20
Motion Stabilization ___________________________________ 21
Motion Detection _____________________________________ 22

AMERA MODE SETTING __________________________________ 22

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Picture Resolution ____________________________________ 22
Possible number of shot s ( st i l l i m age) _____________________ 23

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Exposure __________________ _________________________ 23
Two in One (Camera Mode Only)_________________________ 24
Photo Frame (Camera Mod e Only) _______________________ 25
Flash (Camera Mode Only) _____________________________ 25
Self-timer (Camera Mo de Only)__________________________ 26
Sharpness __________________________________________ 26
White Balance _______________________________________ 27
Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) _________________________ 27
Backlight (Camera Mode Only) __________________________ 28
Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) _______________________ 28

OICE MODE___________________________________________ 29

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FFECT SETTING________________________________________ 29

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Wide Screen (16: 9 v s 4:3) ______________________________ 30

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ETTING MENU_________________________________________ 30

Sound______________________________________________ 31
Start-up Screen ______________________________________ 31
Time Setting_________________________________________ 31
Format Card_________________________________________ 32
TV System __________________________________________ 32
Selecting Interface Language ___________________________ 33
Default Setting _______________________________________ 33

PLAYBACK MODE _____________________________________ 34

UTTON FUNCTIONS _____________________________________ 34

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LCD Monitor Information _______________________________ 35

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OVIE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 36

Delete Movies _______________________________________ 37
Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 38
Lock Movies_________________________________________ 38
Repeat Movies_______________________________________ 39

ICTURE PLAYBACK______________________________________ 40

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Delete Picture _______________________________________ 40
Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 41
Lock Pictures ________________________________________ 41
Make Slide Show_____________________________________ 42

OICE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 43

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Direction Buttons Function______________________________ 43

LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ______________________________ 45

MUSIC ___________________________________________ 45

MP3

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TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA _______________________ 45
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ISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC ___________________________________ 45

Listen to MP3 Music wit h earp hone_______________________ 46

READING EBOOK______________________________________ 47

EBOOK_______________________________________________ 47

RANSFER EBOOKS TO THE CAMERA __________________________ 47

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EAD EBOOKS _________________________________________ 47

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VIEWING MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC __________________________ 49

MPEG4
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IEW MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC_______________________________ 49
HARE MPEG4 MOVIE ___________________________________ 49

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MOVIE ________________________________________ 49

VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ________________ 50
RECORD MOVIE CLIP FROM AV DEVICE ___________________ 51
VIDEO FILE CONVERTER _______________________________ 52
BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ________________ 56
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER __________________ 58

NST ALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER ______________________ 58

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ONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ___________________ 58

Mass Storage Device Mode_____________________________ 58
Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 58

NST ALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE ____________________________ 59

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SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________ 60

PECIFICATION _________________________________________ 60

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YSTEM REQUIREMENT ___________________________________ 61

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TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________ 61

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

The camera with a 5.0 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By
way of using MPEG-4 te chnology, more videos can be taken within a certain amount
of memory. High quality images up to 11 mega-pixels can taken smoothly. With a
color LCD moni tor, users can compose images and examine them easily.

Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or 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 Web camera hooked up to your
home computer via high speed USB 2.0 port

Biult-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without a memory card.
But you can us e a memory card to increase the s torage capacity up to 2GB.

NOTE

z 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:

 Digital Video Came r a
 USB Cable
 AV Cable
 CD-ROM (Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)
 AC Power Adapter (110V~240V)
 One Lithium ion rechargeable battery
 AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US
 Quick Guide
 Remote controller
 Earphone
 Pouch
 Strap
 Tripod

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Front View

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Macro Switch

Self-T imer LED

Power Button Microphone

LCD Panel

Lens

Flash

IR Receiver

SD card slot

KeyPad illustration

Picture Shutter Button

Mini USB 2.0 port

TV Out Port

Direction Butt ons
Enter Button

Movie Shutter Butt on

Tele-Wide Button

RECORD/PLAY Button

V In Port

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Side View

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Backward Button

Play/Pause Button

Forward Button

Speaker

Battery cover

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Getting Up and Running

Loading the Battery

Before using the camera, you must load the NP 60
battery.

Follow the arrow di rection and slide to ej ect the
battery cover.
Insert the battery according to the correct polarity
marks (+ or -)
Close the battery cover firmly.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Card

The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies,
voice recordings and music. You can expand the memory capacit y by using an
optional SD or MMC memory card up to 2GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the
image above:

Insert the memory card into the right position.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to release it.
When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.

NOTE

z 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 posit ion
before recordin g a ny medi a.

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.

 To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ).
 To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).
 To record the voice, press the Upper Button of Direction Buttons and pres s

the Movie Shutter Button ( ) to start voice recording.

 To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings,

or read eBook, press RECORD/PLAY Button once to s witch 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 pa nel back to its original position.

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Record Mode

Button Function

Right Button : Flash AUTO/OFF
Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF
Up Button : Voice Recording Mode
Down Button: LCD Information ON/OFF
Enter Button : Menu ON

Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn
off the camera.

RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record /Playback M ode.

2. Return to the previous page.

Tele-Wide Butt on: Di gi t al Zoom i n a n d o ut.

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Movie Shutte r Button:

1. Start to take movie, or record voice.

2. To stop recording, press it again.
Picture Shutte r Button: Start to take picture

Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode, Portrait Mode,
and Normal Mode.

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LCD Monitor Information

The indicators below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:

(1) Record Mode

(2) Resolution

Movie Record Mode

Picture Record Mode

Voice Record Mode

Motion Stabilization

Two in One Mode

Photo Frame

Multi-Snap Mode

Backlight Mode

Movie : High / Standard/ Low

Picture: High / Standard/ Low

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(3)

(4)

(5)
(6)
(7)

(8)

(9)
(10) 8X digital zoom

Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at
current resolution.

SD card inserted

Macro Position Focusing
White Balance

Battery indicator：

Auto Flash

Flash Off

Self-timer enabled

full power, medium power

low power, power empty

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(12) Motion Detection

Date: YYYY/MM/DD

Time: HH:MM:SEC

MPEG4 Movie Recording

Press Movie Sh u tte r b u tton ( ) 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.

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Press REC ORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
Three resolution settings are available:

Quality
High Quality

Standard Quality
Low Quality

Voice Recording

Press Upper Button ( ) of Direction Buttons to switch
to Voice Record Mode.
Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) to record voice.
Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) again to s top.

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Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded
voice.

Taking Close up Pictures

The camera has t wo close-up picture modes to allow you to take pictures at close
range. The Macro Mode ( ) sh ould be used for objec t located at about 20 cm, while
the Portrait Mode ( ) should be used for ob ject located from 70 cm to 130 cm.
To take close-up pi c tures:

1. Rotate the lens ring to switch to Macro ( ) or Portrait ( ) positions. In Macro
Mode, the macro icon (

2. Press Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take the picture.

NOTE

Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking
close-up pictures .

) will appear on the LCD monitor.

Using Digital Zoom

The digital zoom magnifi es images, when recording movies or taking pictures .
To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.
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 Wide Screen Set

z Resolution
z Exposure
z Sharpness
z White

Balance

z Stabilization
z Motion

Detect

z Exit

z Resolution
z Exposure
z Two in One
z Photo

Frame

z Flash
z Self-timer
z Sharpness
z White

Balance

z Multi-snap
z Backlight
z Date printing
z Exit

z Enter
z Exit

z Normal
z B/W
z Classic
z Negative
z Exit

z 16:9
z 4:3
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

Press Enter Button when in
Movie/Picture Record Mode.

Use Right/Left Buttons to move
between main menu options, which are
Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice
Mode, Effect, and Set. Submenu wi ll
pop out while move to each main
option.
Press Enter Button to validate sub
option you select.
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.
Always: The setting always keeps valid.
One Time: The setting is only valid either once or till camera power is off.

Validation Default Factory Setting
Resolution Always High for Movie

Standard for Picture

Exposure One Time 0EV
Sharpness One Time Level 5
White Balance One Time Auto
Motion Stabilization Always Off
Motion Detect One Time Off
Two in One One Time Off
Photo Frame One Time Off
Flash Always Off
Self-Timer One Time Off
Multi-Snap One Time Off
Backlight Mode One Time Off
Date Printing Always Off
Effect One Time Normal
Wide Screen Setting One Time 16:9
Sound Always On
Format Card One Time Off
TV System Always Depends on shipping area
Language Always Depends on shipping area
Volume Always Level 6

Movie Mode Setting

Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You c an use
Right/Left Buttons to move between options and press Enter 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.

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3. Use Up/Down Bu t tons to select Resolution then press Enter Bu tton to switch to
Resolution submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move betw een three settings.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Video Resolution Option

Enter Button

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Mode Resolution Quality

640*480

4:3

16:9

(1.8Mbps)

/ 30 fps

640*480
(1Mbps)

/ 30 fps

320x240

(500 Kbps)

/ 30 fps
640*480

(1.8Mbps)

/ 30 fps

640*480
(1Mbps)

/ 30 fps

320x240

(500 Kbps)

/ 30 fps

High

Standard

Low

High

Standard

Low

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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.

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2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop
out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and
then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose pref erred EV val ue. The change can be
previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Exposure Option

Enter Button

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 M ovie Mode will pop
out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to
Sharpness submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move betw een nine levels. The change can be
previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Sharpness Option

Enter Button

White Balance

The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual whi te
balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera aut omatically adj usts white balance.

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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 M ovie Mode will pop
out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Whi te B alance, then press Enter Button to
switch to White Balance submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be
previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen W/B Option

Enter Button

Motion Stabilization

To enable Motion 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 M ovie Mode will pop
out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Bu ttons to select Motion Stabilization then press Enter Button to
switch to Motion Stabilization submenu.

4. Use Up/Down But tons to choose ON or O FF.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen Motion Stabilization Option

Enter Button

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NOTE

z The captured screen will be smaller when motion stabilization is enabled
z Digital Zoom is disabled when motion stabilization is activated.

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 M ovie Mode will pop
out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down But tons to select Mot i on Detect then pr ess Enter Buttons t o
switch to Motion Detect submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Bu t tons 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.

Display screen Motion Detect Option

Enter Button

Camera Mode Setting

Picture Resolution

To change Pictur e 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 Up/Down Bu t tons to select Resolution then press Enter Bu tton to switch to
Resolution submenu.

4. Use Up/Down But tons to move betwee n three settings.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

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Display screen Picture Resolution Op ti on

Enter Button

Possible number of sho ts (still image)

Mode Resolution Quality

3856 x 2892 High 12 11 22 44 88 170 340 680

4:3

2592 x 1944 Standard 23 19 38 76 156 312 624 1240
1600 x 1200 Low 60 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200

64 MB

internal

memory

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128

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MB

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512
MB

1GB 2GB

3856 x 2892 High 16 14 28 57 115 230 460 920

16:9

2592 x 1944 Standard 30 26 52 104 210 421 843 1686
1600 x 1200 Low 83 72 144 289 578 1156 2312 4624

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 Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and
then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose pref erred EV val ue. The change can be
previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen Exposure Option

Enter Button

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Two in One (Camera Mod e Only)

With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one
picture. To enabl e Tw o 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 Bu t tons 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.

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3. Press the RECORD/PLAY

Button to view the Two in One
picture.

Photo Frame (Camer a Mod e O nly)

Your camera features a popular el ectronic photo fram e. You can take your picture
with preferred electronic photo frame. To enable Photo Frame:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Photo Frame option,
then press Enter Button to switch to Photo Frame submenu.

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to locate preferred photo frame. Then select Set option
and press Enter B utton to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Photo Frame Option

Enter Button

Flash (Camera Mode Only)

This camera has t wo flash settings. To change flash setting by either hot key (Right
Button) or Option Setting.

1. Auto-flash(

mode for general photography.

2. Flash Off(

taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject
is distant (bey ond the range of the flash).

To change Flash setting:

1. When in Camera 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.

)：the flash fi res automatically according to light conditions. Use t his

)：the flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when

NOTE

z The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( )

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Display screen Flash Option

Enter Button

Self-timer (Camera Mode Only)

The self-timer allows you to t ake pictures with a ten-second time delay. 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 pictur e is taken.

To enable Self-timer:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Self-timer, then press
Enter Button to switch to Self-timer submenu.

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.

3. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen Self-timer Option

Enter Button

Sharpness

You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.

To change Sharpness setting:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness Option, then
press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to
Sharpness submenu.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move betw een nine levels. The change can be
previewed immediately.

4. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

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Display screen Sharpness Option

Enter Button

White Balance

The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual whi te
balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera aut omatically adj usts 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 Mod e wi l l
pop out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Whi te Balance, then press Enter Button to
switch to White Balance submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be
previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen W/B Option

Enter Button

Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only)

With the camera set to Multi-Snap Mode, you can take five continuous pictures.

To enable Multi-Snap:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Multi-Snap, then press
Enter Butt on to switch to Multi-Snap s ubmenu.

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2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.

3.

Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Multi-Snap Option

Enter Button

Backlight (Camera Mode Only)

With the camera set to backlight Mode, you can take shots when bright light is behind
the subject.

To enable Backlight:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Backlight, then press
Enter Buttons to switch to Backlight submenu.

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.

3. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen Backlight Option

Enter Button

Date Printing (Camera Mode Only)

To enable Date Printing:

1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Date Printing, then
press Enter Buttons to switch to Date Printing submenu.

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off.

3. Press Enter Button to validate the set ting and exit.

Display screen Date Printing Option

Enter Button

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NOTE

Date will be shown on the printed picture once date printing is enabled.

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 s etting and exit.

Display screen Voice Option

Enter Button

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 Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be
previewed immediately.

4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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Wide Screen (16:9 vs 4:3)

Your camera supports 16:9 and 4:3 display ratios. The default recording mode is 16:9.

To switch between 16:9 and 4:3 display ratio:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu
screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Wide Screen Option. Then Wide Screen
Submenu will pop out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Bu t ton to move betwee n 16:9 and 4:3 Option.

4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen

Setting Menu

The Setting submenu contains opt i ons 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 Up/Down But tons to move betwee n settings.

Display screen Setting Opti on

z Sound (operat io n s oun d)
z Start-Up Screen
z Time Setting
z Format Card
z TV Sys tem
z Language
z Default Setting

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Sound

Enable or disabl e KeyPad tone and operation soun d by using Up/Down B uttons, then
press Enter Button to validate the setting.

Display screen Sound Option

Enter Button

Start-up Scre en

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 settin g and exit.

Display screen Start-up

Enter Button

If you do not want to customize the start up screen, press Left/Right B ut tons and
select No Start-Up Screen.

No Start-up screen

Time Setting

1. Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using Left/Right But tons.

2. Adjust date and time by using Up/Down Buttons, then select Set to validate each
change.

3. Select Exit to leave Time Setting witho ut any change.

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Display screen Time Setting

Enter Button

Format Card

Display screen Format Card option

Enter Button

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Yes: Format the SD Card / built-in memory
No (Default): Do not format SD Card / built in memory

NOTE

z All the data will be erased if the SD ca rd is forma tted. Ma ke sure all the da ta is dupl icated

to PC before formatting SD card.

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.

Display screen TV System option

Enter Button

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Selecting Interface Language

Display screen

Default Setting

To restore the default factory setting, select this option.

Display screen Default setting option

Enter Button

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Playback Mode

Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode.
The Playback Mode is for viewing and managin g m ovies and pictures as well as
listening to voi ce and music, or reading an eBoo k 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.

 There are five opt ions in the

Playback Mode, movie, pict ure,
voice, music, and eBook.

 Direction Buttons can be used to

select the specific option.
Press Enter Button to view movies/
pictures, listen to voice/m usic, or read
eBook.

Button Functions

The Direction Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback
Modes.

Right Button : Go to the next movie/ picture.
Left Button : Go to the previous movie/ picture.
Up Button : Invalid
Down Button : Information ON/OFF
Enter Button : Enter to movie, picture, voice, or music option
menu
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record and Playback modes.

2. Return to the previous page.
Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.

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Movie Shutter Button：
Start playing the recorded movie or voice

LCD Monitor Information

Indicators on the LCD screen whi le in Playbac k Mode:

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(1) Mode Indicator

Movie Playback Mod e

Picture Playback Mode

Voice Playback Mode

Music Playback Mode

eBook Playback Mode

(2) Resolution Indicator

High Resolution

Standard Resolution

Low Resolution

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(3) Indicates the selected movie/picture is locked.

Indicates the single movie/voice/MP3 is being repeated.

Indicates all of the movies/voices/MP3 are being repeated.

Indicates the slide show is pl aying.

(4) Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice, or MP3.

(5) Magnification Indicator.

Movie Playback

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Movie option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Movie

Playback Mode.

3. Use Right/L eft Buttons to go to th e next

or last movie.

4. Press Movie Shutter Button to play and

press it again to pause.

5. While playing movie, press Right/Left

Buttons to fast forward/backward, then
release the button to stop.

6. Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.

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7. Press Enter Button to go to the movie

option menu.

8. Use Direction Buttons to select six

options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock,
Repeat One or All and Exit.

Delete Movies

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons 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.

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7. Press Enter Button to go to the movie

option menu.

8. Use Direction Buttons to select six

options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock,
Repeat One or All and Exit.

NOTE

z If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only those movies stored on the card.
z Movies on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.
z The delete function will only erase unlocked movies. Locked movies must be unlocked

before being deleted.

Thumbnail Functio n

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Thumbnail option (

2. Press Enter Button to v iew nine

thumbnail movies.

3. To play a movie, use Direction Buttons

to select the movie and press Enter
Button to view.

).

Lock Movies

Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being
deleted accidentally.

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Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction 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 lock ed/ unlocked, a

confirmation screen will appear;
choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” wi ll cancel the ope ration.

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

).

Repeat Movies

This function automatically repeats playing single movie or all m ovies in order.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Repeat One option (
option (

2. Press Enter Button to start repeating.

).

) or Repeat All

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Picture Playback

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Picture option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Picture

Playback Mode.

3. Use Right/L eft Buttons to go to th e next

or last picture.

4. While the picture is selected, use

Tele/Wide Buttons to magnify.

5. Use Direction Buttons to navigate the

magnified picture.

6. Press Enter Button to go to the picture

option menu.

7. Use Direction Buttons to select five

options, Delete, Thumbnail, Lock,
Slideshow, or Exit.

Delete Picture

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Delete option (

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2. Press Enter Button to go to the Delete

menu.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the

picture.

4. Use Up Button to del ete all pictures and

Down Button to delete single picture.

5. Before a picture i s deleted, a

confirmation screen will appear;
choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” wi ll cancel the ope ration.

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

NOTE

z If you are using a memory card, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card.
z Pictures on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.
z The delete function will only erase unlocked pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked

before being deleted.

Thumbnail Functio n

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons 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 B u t tons

to select the picture.

4. Press Enter Button to view the selected

picture.

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Lock Pictures

Single or all pic t ures can be locked. This function can pr event the pictures from being
deleted accidentally.

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Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction 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 al l 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” wi ll cancel the ope ration.

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

).

Make Slide Show

This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction 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

Direction Buttons Function

In Voice Playback Mode, the Direction Buttons have the followi ng functions:

Right/ Left Buttons: Select the last or next voice.
Up/Down Buttons: Adjust the voice playback

volume.

Enter Button: Switch to voice option menu.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Butt ons to select the

Voice option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Voice

Playback Mode.

3. Use Right/L eft Buttons to go to th e next

or last voice recording.

4. Press Movie Shutter Butt on to start

playing back the selected voice. Press it
again to stop.

5. Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust the

volume.

6. Press Enter Button to go to the voice

playback optio n menu.

7. Use Up Button to select Delete option

and Down Button to select Repeat
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Operation Display screen

8. Press Up Button once to repeat single

voice; press twice to repeat all voice
recording.

9. Press it again to disable the re peat

function.

10. The repeat icons will be different while

selecting Repeat O ne opti o n 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 confirmat ion

screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will
execute the operation, “No” will cancel
the operation.

14. Press Enter Button to exit.

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Listening to MP3 Music

MP3 Music

MP3 is a compressed audio file format. MP3 music can be downloaded from some
MP3 web sites. This DV includes MP3 play features with lyrics display. To enable this
function, make sure both .mp3 and .lrc files with the same file name are copied to t he
memory.

Transfer MP3 Music to the camera

1. Install the camera driver on your computer.

2. Connect your camera to the com puter USB port.

3. The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in
Mass Storage Mo de.

4. Transfer MP3 music to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3.

5. Transfer .lrc file to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3 if yo u hav e .lrc file

6. Once all the music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

NOTE

z The file names of MP3 and lrc must be the same for the correct lyrics display while MP3

is playing.

Listen to MP3 Music

Operation Display screen

1. In Playback Mode, use Direction Buttons
to select the Music option

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to locate MP3
you want to play, or press Right/Left
Buttons to jump to the next/previous
page. There is an icon
for those MP3 with Lyrics display.

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3. Press Movie Shutter or Enter Button to
play MP3.

4. Press Movie Shutter Butt on again to
stop playing.

5. Press Up/ Down Buttons to adjust
volume.

6. Press Enter Button to go to repeat
menu.

7. Press Down B utton once to repeat
current MP3(

8. Press Down Button twice to repeat all
MP3(

9. Press Enter Button to exit.

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Listen to MP3 Music with earphone

MP3 stored in th e camera can be played either by the built-in speaker, 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 Enter Button to
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Reading eBook

eBook

An eBook is an elec t ronic 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, yo ur own bookmarks, and you can carry
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 com puter USB port.

3. The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in
Mass Storage Mo de.

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 Direction Buttons
to select the eBook option

2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select an
eBook you want to read, or press
Right/Left Buttons to jump to the
next/previous page. There is an icon
in the front for those eBooks with a
bookmark added.

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Operation Display screen

3. Press Enter Button to read the eBook.

4. Press Up/Down Buttons to scrol l
up/down the text

5. Select to jump to the first page

6. Select

7. Select
and background.

8. Select

9. Select

to jump to the last page

to change the col or of text

to auto scroll down the text.

to add a bookmark.

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Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC

MPEG4 Movie

MPEG4, the multimedia format and compression standards, is a cutting-edge
compression technology developed by MPEG (Mot i o n Picture Expert Group). It not
only enhances t he image quality but also improves the efficiency of recording
capacity.

MPEG4 is feat ured in this c amera to take DVD-quality MPEG 4 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 “Device Driver”

( Install MPEG4 Video Codec Xivd) and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.

(2) Start video player such as Wi dows Media Player to view MPEG4 AVI Movies.

Share MPEG4 Movie

You can share the recorded MPEG4 movies to your friends via the Internet or CD.
Make sure MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid is instal led in your friends’ PC. MPEG4 Video
Codec Xvid is available in the provid ed CD or can be downloaded from Internet.

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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 c able to your camer a’s AV Out port.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to a television.

3. The option menu of Earp ho ne/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

z The LCD monitor does not work when the camera is connected to a television.

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Record movie clip from AV device

Your camera features a newly-designed AV recorder function that can recor d m ovie,
TV program or TV news from any AV device such as a TV.

To record a movie, TV program or TV news from video device:

1. Connect AV in cable between video device and c amera’s AV-In Port.

2. Turn on the camera by flipping out the panel or pressing the Power Button f or
one second.

3. Stereo/Mono AV-in menu will pop out on the screen. Use Up/Down Button to
select Stereo or Mono and press Ent e r Button to validate the setting.

4. The movie or TV program from your video source will show up on the screen.

5. Press Movie Shutter Button to start recording and press again to stop.

6. To change recording resolution, enter the Movie Mode menu and select the
desired Resolution in the recording mo d e.

7. Files are saved in MPEG4 Xvid format in your camera. To watch the video
recorded from video device, press Rec/Play Button.

Display screen Video resolution option

Enter Button

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Video File Converter

Bundled software CD contains Acrsoft Media Conv erter that feat ures a video file
converter to convert multiple video formats into MPEG4 Xvid compatible format with
your camera. In this way, you can convert any format of video files and playback your
favorite movies on your camera.

To convert a video file:

1. Install Arcsoft Media Converter

2. Click StartÆ Sele ct Pr ogr a msÆ Acrsoft Media ConverterÆ Media Converter

3. Media Conve rt er main Screen wi l l appear on your desk t o p.

4. Follow Step 1 and c lick “Select Media”

5. Select the video file you want to c onvert.

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6. Follow Step 2 and c lick “Select Destination” to choose the location you want to
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8. Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.

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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 t ransfer the converted video to “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\200Movie” i n your camera.

11. Transferring Data to a Computer
After transferring the converted video to t he camera, press RECORD/Play
Button to enjoy your favorite movie.

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Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD

The bundled software CD contains ArcSoft Showbiz DVD for burning the mo vie clip
into a DVD. You can preserve your precious movies on a DVD to share with family
and friends. To create a DVD:

1. Install Arcsoft Showbiz DVD

2. Click StartÆ Sele ct Pr ogr a msÆ 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 ”

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6. Click “ Start “ to start DVD burning

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Transferring Data to a Computer

Installing the Digital Camera Driver

Before connecting this camera to a computer for the first tim e , 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 “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 suppl ied 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 comput er at “My
Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\”. Under this m ode, 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.

Web Camera Mode

When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to Web
Camera Mode and the GREEN LED wi ll ligh t 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 video cam era contains:

 Multi-language manuals
 Device driver

• USB/Web Cam driver

• MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid, this decode software has to be installed

for correctly viewing the movies you record.

 Acrsoft Photo Impression is a user-friendly application that helps yo u

read, edit and organize images.

 Acrsoft ShowBiz allows you to edit movies and is equally easy to use.
 Arcsoft Media C onverter can convert multiple video formats into MPEG4

Xvid compatible format with your camera.

To install the bundled software:

1. Insert the CD-R OM into your computer’s CD-ROM d rive. The autorun screen
appears.

2. Select the software you want to install from the list, then clic k it. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Specifications and System Requirements

Specification

Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor

Video Camera, Digital Camera, TV-in Recording, Voice

Operation Modes

Lens F3.0 (f = 6.0mm)

Focus Range

Digital Zoom 8X
Shutter Speed 1/8000~1/15 second, Electronic
LCD monitor 2.7" 16:9 Wide Screen (LTPS TFT LCD)

Recording, e-Book, MP3 Player, Web Camera, Mass
Storage Device

130cm~infinite (Normal Mode)
70cm ~ 130cm (Port rait Mode)
Center: 20 cm (Macro Mode)

Storage Media

Image Resolution

Movie Resolution
White Balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten)

Exposure Auto/Manual
Self-Timer 10 second delay
Flash Auto/Off

File Format

Image play Single Image/Thumbnails/Slideshow
PC Interface Mini USB 2.0 Port
TV out NTSC/PAL Selectable

Built-in 64MB Memory
SD/MMC Card Slot support (up to 2GB)

High: Still image 3840 x 2880 (11.0 Mega Pixels)
Standard: 2592 x 1944 (5.0 Mega Pixels)
Low: 1600 x 1200 (2.0 Mega Pixels)

VGA 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps

Picture: JPEG
Movie: AVI (Xvid)
Voice: WAV
Music: MP3

Battery Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Dimension 117.5mm×65.5mm×29.5mm
Weight 162g（with out battery）

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System Requirement

Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Pentium MMX、Celeron or AMD Athlon® CPU
64MB RAM
CD ROM
500MB free HDD space
Available USB port
16-bit Color Display

Troubleshooting

Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the digital video
camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service
center.

Power Supply

Symptom

The power does not
come on.

Symptom
The power cuts out

during use.

The power does not
go off.

Cause Measure

The battery is not loaded.

The battery is exhausted.
The AC power adaptor is

not connected correctly.

Cause
The digital video camera

was left unattended and
unused, so the auto powers
off cuts it off.

The battery is exhauste d.

Digital video camera
malfunction.

Load the battery
correctly.

Recharge or use the AC
power adapter.

Reconnect it properly.

Measure
Turn the power back on.

Recharge or use the AC
power adapter.

Reload the batt ery. If
using the AC power
adapter, reconnect it.

The battery runs out
quickly.

It is being use d in extreme
low temperature.

Many images are being

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captured in dark places
inside, requiring flash.

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The battery is not fully
charged.
The battery is not used for
an extended period of time
after charged.

The battery or digi t a l
video camera feels
warm.

Long period of continuous
use of the digital video
camera or the flash.

Shooting

Symptom Cause Measure

Even if I press the
shutter button, the
digital video camera
does not shoot.

The battery is
running low.

The power is not on. Turn the power on.
The digital video

camera is not in
shooting mode.

The shutter button is
not pressed all the
way.

The internal memory
or memory card
does not have any
free space.

End of memory card
life.

The flash is
recharging.

The memory card is
unrecognized by the
digital video ca m era.

The auto power off
function is activated.

Recharge or use the AC power
adapter.

Slide the mode switch to shooting
mode.

Press the shutte r button all the
way.

Load a new memory card, or
delete unwanted files.

Load a new memory card.

Wait until the system LED off.
Format the memory card in this

digital video camera before its
first use or when it was used
other than this digital video
camera.

Turn the power on agai n.

Fully charge the battery
and discharge it for at
least one complete cycle
before use to maximize its
performance and lifetime.

Images do not
appear on the LCD
monitor.

The power is not on. Turn the power on.
The LCD monitor is

dark.

Adjust the bri ghtness of th e LCD
monitor in th e SYSTEM MENU.

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Symptom Cause Measure

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Although it is s et to
Auto Focus, it does
not focus.

The flash does not
fire. The flash cannot
recharge.

The lens or
Self-timer LED is
dirty.

The distance to the
subject is smaller
than the effective
range.

The flash is set to
flash off.

Wipe clean with a s o f t, dry cloth
or lens paper.

Get your subject within the
effective focus range.

Set the flash to something other
than flash off mode.

Symptom Cause Measure

Even though the flash
fired, the image is dark.

The distance to the subject

Get closer to yo ur

is greater than flash

subject and capture.

effective range.

The image is too dark.

The image is too bright. It is over-exposed.

The image lacks natural
color.

The image was captured in
a dark place while set to
flash off.

It is under-exposed.

The image was captured in
conditions that are hard for
Auto White Balance to
adjust to.

Set the flash to
something other than
flash off mode.

Set the exposure
compensation to a
larger value.

Set the exposure
compensation to a
smaller value.

Add a white object to
the compositi on.

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Playback

Symptom Cause Measure

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Cannot playback. It is not set to playback

mode.

The contents of
memory card cannot
be replayed.

Files cannot be
deleted.

Cannot format a
memory card.

The playback image is
dark though I used the
flash.

You played back a memory
card that was not formatted
by this device.

The file is prot ected. Cancel protection.
You played back a memory

card that was not formatted
by this device.

The memory card is write­protected.

End of memory card life. Load a new memory

The LCD monitor is too
dark.

Slide the mode switch
to playback mode.

Loaded a card that was
formatted and stored
on by this device.

Loaded a card that was
formatted and stored
on by this device.

Remove the write­protection.

card.
Adjust the brightness of

LCD monitor in th e
SYSTEM MENU.

Other Problems

Symptom Cause Measure

Cannot load the
memory card.

Even when the digital
video camera’s
buttons are pressed, it
does not operate.

The date and time is
wrong.

The date set has
disappeared.

The card is facing the wrong
way.

The battery is running low.

Digital video camera
malfunction.

The correct date and time is
not set.

The battery is removed with
the power still on.

Load correctly.
Recharge or use the

AC power adapter.
Turn the power off and

remove the battery
once, and try again.

Set the correct date
and time.

Set the date and time
again.

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About connecting to your computer/software

Symptom Cause Measure

English

Cannot download files.

The free space on the
hard disk drive of your
computer may be
insufficient.

No power supply. Recharge the battery or

The USB driver is not
installed (for Windows

Check whether the hard
disk drive has enough
space for runni ng
Windows, and if the
drive for loading files has
a capacity at least that of
the memory card
inserted in the digital
video camera.

use the AC powe r
adapter or turn the
power on.

Install USB driver.

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