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Genius DV5131 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.
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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 interferenc e, 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, ma y cause harmful interference to ra dio 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
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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 m anual. If suc h changes or modifi cations shoul d be made, y ou could be required to stop operation 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 this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessori es 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, 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 included accessories.
3. The illustrati ons in this ma nual are for the pu rpose of explan ation and may di ffer
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 updat e s, you can check the “Downl oad” section of our websi te,
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have enter ed the camera, tur n the power
OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this st ate might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this st ate might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
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store of purchase
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camer a.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.
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 s u r faces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt ov er, causing injury.
Keep the batterie s out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batt eries might cause poi soning. If the bat tery is accidentally swallowed, i m m e diately consul t a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause y o u to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Cautions
Insert the batter ies paying careful attention to t he pol ar i t y (+ or –) of
the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
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 inte rnal fluid enters your eyes o r 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.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might caus e damage to t he 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 c ause 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 insi de a car.
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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
Ao utilizar as baterias, leia cuidadosamente e observe atentamente as Instruções de segurança e as notas descritas aba ixo:
Use somente as baterias es pecificadas (AA).  Evite usar as baterias em ambientes extremamente frios, pois as baixas
temperaturas po dem diminuir a vida das baterias e reduzir a performance da câmera.
As baterias pode rão esquentar dura nte a utilização da câmera por um lo ngo
período ou do flash de forma contínua. Isso é normal e não caract eriza mau funcionamento.
A câmera poderá esquentar durante a utilização contínua ou por um longo
período. Iss o é normal e não caracteriza mau funcionamento.
Se não for utilizar as baterias por um longo período, retire-as da câmera para
evitar vazamento ou corrosão.
Se a bateria não for utilizada por um longo período, guarde-a após estar
descarregada. Se a bateria for guardada com carga por um longo período, sua performance pode ser comprometida.
Mantenha os terminais sempre limpos.  Jamais utilize baterias de manganês.  Haverá risco de explosão caso as baterias sejam substituídas por um tipo
incorreto.
Descarte as baterias de acordo com as instruções.
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CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CA MERA_______________________________7
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VERVIEW ____________________________________________________7
TANDARD ACCESSORIES _________________________________________7
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RONT VIEW ___________________________________________________8
EYPAD ILLUSTRATION____________________________________________8
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IDE VIEW_____________________________________________________ 9
GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________10
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OADING THE BATTERY __________________________________________10
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NSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _____________________________10
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ROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD _________________________________10
URNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ______________________ 11
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URNING THE CAMERA OFF _______________________________________ 11
RECORD MODE _______________________________________________12
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UTTON FUNCTION _____________________________________________12
LCD
MONITOR INFORMATION______________________________________12
OVIE RECORDING _____________________________________________14
M P
ICTURE RECORDING ___________________________________________14
SING DIGITAL ZOOM____________________________________________14
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PTIONS FOR RECORD MODE _____________________________________15 PERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE __________________________________15
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EFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION _________________________________16
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OVIE MODE SETTING___________________________________________16
Movie Resolution ____________________________________________16 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) __________________________17 Exposure ___________________________________________________ 17 Light ______________________________________________________18 Sharpness__________________________________________________19 White Balance_______________________________________________19 Motion Detection_____________________________________________20 Night Mode _________________________________________________21
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AMERA MODE SETTING _________________________________________21
Picture Resolution____________________________________________ 21 Possible number of shots (still image) ____________________________22 Exposure ___________________________________________________ 22 Two in One (Camera Mode Only)________________________________22 Photo Frame (Camera Mode Only) ______________________________23 Flash______________________________________________________24 Self-timer (Camera Mode Only) _________________________________25 Sharpness__________________________________________________25 White Balance_______________________________________________26 Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) ________________________________26 Backlight (Camera Mode Only)__________________________________27 Date Printing (Camera Mode Only ) ______________________________27 Night Mode _________________________________________________28
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OICE MODE __________________________________________________29
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EFFECT SETTING_______________________________________________29
ETTING MENU ________________________________________________30
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Sound _____________________________________________________30 Start-up Screen______________________________________________30 Time Setting ________________________________________________31 Format Memory______________________________________________32 TV System _________________________________________________32 Selecting Interface Language___________________________________32 Default Setting ______________________________________________33
PLAYBACK MODE _____________________________________________34
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UTTON FUNCTIONS ____________________________________________34
LCD Monitor Information_______________________________________35
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OVIE PLAYBACK ______________________________________________36
Delete Movies_______________________________________________37 Thumbnail Function __________________________________________37 Lock Movies ________________________________________________38 Repeat Movies ______________________________________________39
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ICTURE PLAYBACK_____________________________________________40
Delete Picture _______________________________________________40 Thumbnail Function __________________________________________41 Lock Pictures _______________________________________________42 Slide Show _________________________________________________42
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OICE PLAYBACK_______________________________________________43
Tele/Wide and Right/Left Buttons Function_________________________43
LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC______________________________________45
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RANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA______________________________45
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ISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC __________________________________________45
Listen to MP3 Music with earphone ______________________________45
VIEWING MOVIE ON PC_________________________________________ 46
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OTION JPEG MOVIE ___________________________________________46
IEW MOTION JPEG MOVIE ON PC _________________________________46
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HARE MOTION JPEG MOVIE _____________________________________46
VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ________________________46 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT________________________________________47 TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER __________________________47
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NST AL LING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER_____________________________47
ONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER _________________________ 47
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Mass Storage Device Mode ____________________________________48 Web Camera Mode___________________________________________48
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NSTALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE___________________________________48
BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ________________________49 SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________51 TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________ 52
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Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
Thank you for pur chasing the new digital video came ra! This multi-function digital v ideo camera with a 5.2 Mega Pixel CMOS sensor can t ake up to 11 mega pixel still images by interpolation. It also can take video in Motion JPEG format in VG A and QVGA resolution. Other f e at ures provided by this camera include the following:
True 5.0 Mega pixels CMOS sensor Motion JPEG Digital Video Camera Voice Recorder Music Player Security Motion Detect Web Camera 8X Digital Zoom 2.4” TFT LCD Supports up to 2GB SD Card Night Mode, LED light and backlight Photo frame
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Digital Video Came r a USB Cable AV out Cable CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual) Quick Guide 2 x “AA” Alkaline batteries Earphone Pouch Strap Warranty card
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Front View
Lens
LED light
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Power Button
KeyPad illustration
LCD Panel
TV Out /ear Phone Port
Mini USB 2.0 port
Strap hole
Green /Red LED
Movie Shutter Button
Picture Shutter Button
Enter Button
Tele/Wide Button
Right Button
Left Button Record/Play Button
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Side View
Speaker
Battery cover
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Focus setting
Microphone
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Getting Started
Loading the Battery
Before using th e camera, you must load two AA (Alkaline) batteries.
1. Fol low the arrow direction to slide open the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the corr ect polarity marks ( + or -)
3. Clos e the battery cover firmly.
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Inserting and Removing an SD Card
The camera comes with internal memory (64MB) which allows you to store pictures, movies, record ed voice and music . You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card up to 2GB. To insert a memory card:
1. Insert the memory card into the correct position.
2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to releas e it.
3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.
NOTE
z When a memory card is being used, movies and pictures are saved on the 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 in wri teable position before recording any media.
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Writeable position
Writeable position
Write-Protected
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 and the camera will turn on automatically.
2. Or you can press the Power Button for one second to turn it on.
To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ). To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).
To record voice, press the Enter Button and Right/Left Button for voice
recording.
To view stored movies, pictures or listen to Voice recordings and Music,
press the RECORD/ PLAY button once to switch to Playback Mode. Press it a second time to return to Record Mode.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the Camera, you can either press the Power But ton for one second, or you can place the LCD pa nel back to its original position.
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Record Mode
Button Function
Power Button: Press down for one seco nd to tu rn on or turn
off the camera.
Movie Shutter Button:
1. Start to take a movie, or record voice.
2. To stop recording, press it again. Picture Shutter Button:
Take a picture
Tele/Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out. OK Button: Menu ON
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Right Button : Flash ON / OFF/Red-Eye Reduction/Light ON/Auto Left Button: Self-Timer ON/OFF
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
1. Switch between Record/Playback Mode.
2. Return to the previous page.
LCD Monitor Information
The indicators below will display on the LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:
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(1) Record Mode
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(2) Resolution Movie : High / Standard/ Low
Picture: High / Standard/ Low
Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at
(3)
current resolution.
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Night Mode
Multi-Snap Mode
Backlight Mode
(4) (5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
SD card inserted Macro Position Focusing
White Balance
Battery indi cator:
Flash on Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction LED On Self-timer enabled
full power, medium power
low power, no power
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(10) 8X digital zoom
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(11)
(12)
Date: YYYY/MM/DD
Time: HH:MM:SEC
Motion Detection
Movie Recording
Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter
Button ( Three resolution settings are available:
High Quality Standard Quality Low Quality
) again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded mov ie.
Quality
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture. Press REC ORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
Three resolution settings are available:
Quality
High Quality Standard Quality Low Quality
Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnifies the images when recording movies or taking pictures.
1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.
2. The digital zoom can b e 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 Camera Mode Voice Effect Set
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z Resolution z Exposure z Light z Sharpness z White Balance z Motion Detect z Night Mode z Exit
z Resolution z Exposure z Two in One z Photo Frame z Flash z Self-timer z Sharpness z White Balance z Multi-snap z Backlight z Date printing z Night Mode z Exit
z Enter z Exit
z Normal z B/W z Classic z Negative z Exit
z Sound z St art-up Screen z Time Setting z Format memory z TV System z Language z Default Setting z Exit
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Screen
1. Press Enter when in Movie/Picture Record Mode.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice Mode, Ef fect, and Settin g Mode. The submenu will appear when you mo ve to each main option.
3. Pres s Enter to validate the sub option you select.
4. Se l ec t Exit option to exit su bm e n u.
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 settings always stay valid. One Time: The setting is only valid once or till camera power is off.
Validation Default Factory Setting Resolution Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
Exposure One Time 0EV Light One Time Off Sharpness One Time Level 5 White Balance One Time Auto Motion Detect One Time Off Night Mode 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 Sound Always On Format memory One Time Off Language Always English Volume Always Level 6
Movie Mode Setting
Record main menu includes camera s et ting and other advanc ed settings. Y ou can use Right/Left Buttons to move between the options and press E nte r t o validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will appear on the scr e en.
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3. Use Tele/Wide Button to se lect R esolu tion then press Ente r to switch to Re solu tion submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide B utton to move between three settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Video Resolution Option
Enter Button
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Quality
High 50 sec. 25 min. 50 min. Standard 1 min. 33 min. 66 min. Low 1 min. 30 sec. 48 min. 96 min.
64 MB internal
memory
SD memory Card capacity
1GB 2GB
Exposure
The camera adjusts image expos ure automati cally. In certain circums tances you m ay wish to adjust the exposure compe nsation setti ng.
To change Exposure setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Exposure Option. Press Enter and then the Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
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Display screen Exposure Option
Enter Button
Light
There are two flash settings under Movie. To change flash s ettings, pres s the hot key (Right Button) or select from the option menu.
On ( Off: The LED is turned off.
To change the Light setting from the option menu:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Light Option. Press Enter and the Exposure
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the two settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
): The LED will be turned on and provides light in a low light environment.
appear on the scr e en.
submenu will ap pear on the sc reen.
NOTE
z The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( )
Display screen Light Option
Enter Button
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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Sharpness then press Enter to switch to the Sharpness submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move betw een the nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Sharpness Option
Enter Button
White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatic ally. Three manual white balance settings are available:
1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: 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 to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select White Balance, then press Enter to switch to the White Balance submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move betw een the four sett ings. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
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Display screen W/B Option
Enter Button
Motion Detection
To enable Motion Detection:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left B uttons to select Mo vie Mode. The submenu of M ovie Mode will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Motion Detect then press Enter to switch to the Motion Detect submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
6. The camera will start to record video at once if there is movement for three consecutive seconds. It will stop recording if t here is no movement for three seconds.
Display screen Motion Detect Option
Enter Button
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Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects.
Display screen Night Mode Option
Enter Button
NOTE
z To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod.
Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Pictur e Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Resolution then press Enter to switch to the Resolution submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the three settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Picture Resolution Op ti on
Enter Button
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Possible number of sho ts (still image)
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64 MB
Quality Resolution
High 3856 x 2892 10 360 720
Standard 2592 x 1944 20 560 1120
Low 1600 x 1200 50 1520 3040
internal
memory
SD memory Card capacity
1GB 2GB
Exposure
The camera adjusts image expos ure automati cally. In certain circums tances you m ay wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting by yourself.
To change Exposure setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Exposure. Press Enter and the Exposure submenu will appear on the screen.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose the pr eferred EV v a lue.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Exposure Option
Enter Button
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 to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Two in One then press Enter to switch to the Two in One submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
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Display screen Two in One Option
Enter Button
1. Press Picture Shut ter Button to take first picture
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2. Press Picture Sh utter Button to take second picture.
3. Press the RECORD/PLAY Button to view the Two in One pi cture.
Photo Frame (Camer a Mod e O nly)
Your camera features a popular el ectronic photo frame. You can take your picture with a preferred electronic photo frame. To enable Photo Frame:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Photo Frame option, then press Enter to switch to the Photo Frame subm enu.
4. Use Tele/Wide But t on to locate the prefe rr e d photo frame. Then select the Set option and press Ent e r to validate the se t ting and exit.
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Display screen Photo Frame Option
Enter Button
Flash
This camera has two flash settings under Ca mera Mode. To change the flash setting, use either the hot key (Right Button) or Option Setting.
1. Auto-flash ( mode for general photography.
2. Flash On (
3. Flash Off ( ): the flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of the flash).
4. Red-Eye Reduction (
To change Flash setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Flash Option, then press Enter to switch to the Flash submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to select settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
): the flash fires automati cally according to light conditions. Use this
): The flash will fire for every shot taken.
): The flash fires twice before the picture is taken.
NOTE
z The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( ). z The LED light is available when you use the hot key to change the Flash setting.
Display screen Flash Option
Enter Button
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Self-timer (Camera Mode Only)
The self-timer allows you to take pictures wi th a ten-sec o nd time delay. Y ou can activate the Self-timer using either the hot key (Left Button) or Option Setting. The self-timer LED on the front of the camera beneat h t h e f lash light will also blink. The speed of the blinking will increase just before the picture is taken.
To enable the Self-timer:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Self-timer, then press Enter to switch to the Self-timer su bmenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting 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. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Butt on to select Sharpness Option, then press Enter to switch to the Sharpness submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the nine levels.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen
Sharpness Option
Enter Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatic ally. Three manual white balance settings are available:
1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: 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 to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select White Balance, then press Enter to switch to the White Balance submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move betw een the four sett ings. The change can be previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter 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. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Th e submenu o f Camera Mode will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Multi-Snap, then press Enter to switch to the Multi-Snap submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
6. Press Picture shutter Button to take five continuous pictures.
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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. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Backlight, then press Enter to switch to the Backlight submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Backlight Option
Enter Button
Date Printing (Camera Mode Only)
To enable Date Printing:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The su bmenu of Camera Mod e will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Date Printing, then press Enter to switch to the Date Printing submenu.
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4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Date Printing Option
Enter Button
NOTE
z Date will be shown on the printed picture once date printing is enabled.
Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects.
Display screen Night Mode Option
Enter Button
NOTE
z To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod.
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Voice mode
To enable voice recording:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Voice Option. Then the Voice Submenu will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the Enter and Exit Option.
4. Choose Enter option to enable voice recording and press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
5. Press Movie shutter Button to start/stop voice recording.
Display screen Voice Option
Enter Button
Effect Setting
There are four modes: Normal, Black/White, Classic and Negative.
To change Effect setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Effect Option. Then the Effect Submenu will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move betw een the four sett ings. The change can be previewed immediately.
4. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
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Setting Menu
The Setting submenu contains options for conf iguring your cam e ra set up.
To change to advanced settings:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Setting option, then the Setting Submenu will appear on the scr e en.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between settings.
Display screen Setting Opti on
z Sound (ope rati o n s ound) z Start-Up Screen z Time Setting z Format Memory z TV System z Language z Default Setting
Sound
Enable or disable the Keypad tone and operation sound by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press Enter 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 pres s Enter to validate the setting and e xit.
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Display screen Start-up
Enter Button
If you do not want to customize the start up screen, pres s Lef t/Right Buttons and select No Start-Up Screen.
No Start-up screen
Time Setting
1. Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using the Left/Right Buttons.
2. Adjust date and time by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press Enter to validate each change.
3. Select Exit to leave Time Setting without any change.
Display screen Time Setting
Enter Button
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Format Memory
Display screen Format Card option
Enter Button
Yes: Format the SD Card / built-in memo ry. 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. Make sure all the da ta is duplica ted
to the PC before formatting a SD card.
TV System
Ensure that the appropriat e TV standard of your area is s elected – either NTSC or PAL. Wrong TV syst em setting may cause the image to fl icker.
NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, etc. PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
Display screen TV System option
Enter Button
Selecting Interface Language
You can select what language you want by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press Enter to validate the setting.
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Display screen
Default Setting
To restore the default factory setting, select this option.
Display screen Default setting option
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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 w el l as listening to voi ce or music on th e built-in memory or on an optional memory card. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu.
There are four options in Playback Mode: Movie, Picture, Voice and Music. The Tele/Wide Button and Right/Left Buttons can be used to select the specific option. Press Enter to view movies/pictures, listen to voice and music.
Button Functions
The Direction Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes.
Right Button: Go to the next movie/ picture. Movie fast forward Left Button: Go to the previous m ovie/ picture. Movie fast backward
RECORD/PLAY Button functions
1. Switch between Record and Playback m odes.
2. Return to the previous page.
Tele/Wide Button
Tele :
1. Zoom in
2. Volume adjustment Wide :
1. Zoom out
2. Volume adjustment
3. LCD information ON/OFF Enter Button: Enter movie, picture, or voice option menu.
Movie Shutter Button
Start playing the r ecorded movie or voi ce.
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LCD Monitor Information
(1)
(4) (3)
Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:
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(1) Mode Indicator
Movie Play bac k Mode
(2)
(5)
Picture Playback Mode
(2) Resolution Indicator
(3) Indicates the selected movie/picture is locked.
Indicates the single movie/voice/MP3 is being repeated.
High Resolution
Standard Resolution
Low Resolution
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Indicates all of the movies/voi ces/MP3 are being repeated.
(4) Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice, or MP3.
(5) Magnification Indicator.
Indicates the slide show is playing.
Movie Playback
Operation Display screen
1. Use Tele/Wide Button or Right/Left Buttons to select the Movie option.
2. Press Enter to go to Mov ie Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last movie.
4. Press Movie Shut ter 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 Tele/Wide Button to adjust volume.
7. Press Enter to go to the movie option menu.
8. Use Right/Left Buttons to select six options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One or All and Exit.
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Delete Movies
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delet e option.
2. Press E nter to go to the Delete menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.
4. Use Wide Button to delete a single mov ie and the Tele Button to delete all movies.
5. Before a movie is deleted, a c o nfirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes ” to execute the operation and “No” to cancel the operation.
6. Press Enter Button to exit.
NOTE
z If a memory card is used, 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 Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail.
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2. P ress Enter to view nine thumbnail movies.
3. To play a movie, use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie and press Enter to view.
Lock Movies
Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted accidentally.
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option.
2. Press Enter to go to the Lock menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.
4. Use Tele Button to lo ck/unlock all movies and Wide Button to lock/unl ock single movie.
5. Before a movie is locked/unlocked, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
6. Press Enter to exit.
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Repeat Movies
This function automatically repeats playing a single movie or all movies in order.
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Repeat One option or Repeat A ll option.
2. Press Enter to start repeating.
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Picture Playback
Operation Display screen
1. Use Tele/Wide Button or Right/Left Buttons to select the Picture option.
2. Press Enter to go to Picture Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last picture.
4. Whil e the picture is selected, use Tele/Wide Button to magnify.
5. For nav igation, press Enter and then use Tele/Wide Button or Right/Left Buttons to navigate the ma gnified pict ure.
6. P ress Enter again to go back to the original size without navigatio n.
7. Then, press Enter to go to the picture option menu.
8. Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.
Delete Picture
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option.
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2. P ress Enter to go to the Delete menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.
4. Use Tel e Butt on to delete all pictures and Wide Button to delete a single picture.
5. Before a picture is del e t e d, a c o nfirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
6. Press Enter 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 Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail option.
2. While selecting Thumbnail option, press Enter to view nine thumbnail pictures.
3. To view a picture, use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.
4. Press Enter to view the selected picture.
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Lock Pictures
Single or all pictures can be locked. This func ti on c a n pr event the pictures f rom being deleted accidentally.
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option.
2. Press Enter to go to the Lock menu.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.
4. Use Tel e Butt on to lock/unlock all pictures and Wide Button to lock/unlock a single picture.
5. Before a picture is l o c ked/unlocked, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
6. P ress Enter Button to exit.
Slide Show
This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.
Operation Display screen
1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Slide option.
2. Press Enter to start the slide show; pre ss it again to stop.
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Voice Playback
Tele/Wide and Right / L eft Buttons Function
In Voice Playback Mode, the Tele/W ide and Right/Left Buttons have the following functions:
Right/ Left Buttons: Select the last or next voice. Tele/Wide Button: Adjust the voice playback
volume.
Enter Button: Switch to voice option menu.
Operation Display screen
1. Use Tele/Wide or Right/Left Buttons to select the Voice option.
2. Press Enter to go to Vo ice Playback Mode.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last voice recording.
4. Press Movie Shutter Button to start playing back the selected voice. Press it again to stop.
5. Use Tele/Wide Button to adjust the volume.
6. Press Enter to go to the v o i ce playback option menu.
7. Use Tele Button to select Delete option and Wide Button to select Repeat op tion.
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Delete option
Operation Display screen
1. In Voice Playback mode, press Enter to go to the voice playback option menu.
2. Use Tele Button to select Delete option.
3. Use Tel e Button to delete all voice recordings and Wi de Button to delete a single voice recording.
4. Bef ore a v oice recording is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
5. Press Enter to exi t the submenu.
6. Press Record/Play Button to exit Voice Playback mode.
Repeat option
Operation Display screen
1. In Voice Playback mode, press Enter to go to the voice playback option menu.
2. Use Wide Button to select Repeat option.
3. Use Tele Button to repeat a single voice file; press twice to repeat all voice recordings.
4. The repeat icons will be different while selecting Repeat Once and Repeat All option.
5. Press Enter to exi t the submenu.
6. Press Record/Play Button to exit Voice Playback mode.
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Listening to MP3 Music
Transfer MP3 Music to the camera
1. C onnect your camera to the comp uter USB port.
2. The red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and is in Mass Storage Mode.
3. Transfer MP3 music to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3.
4. If you can’t find MP3 folder from a SD card, format the SD card first.
5. O n c e all the music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
Listen to MP3 Music
Operation Display screen
1. Use Tele/Wide or Right/Left Buttons to select the Music option.
2. Press Enter to go to Music Playb ack Mode and then play the first song after ward.
3. Press Movie Shutter Button to stop p laying back the selected music . Press it again to start.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to adjust the volume.
5. Press Enter to go to the music option menu.
6. Use Wide Button to select Repeat opti on .
7. Use the Tele Button to repeat single music; press twice to repeat all music files.
8. The repeat icons will be different while selecting Repeat Once and Repeat All option.
7. Press Enter to exi t the submenu.
8. Press Record/Play Button to exit Music Playback mode.
Listen to MP3 Music with earphone
MP3 files stor ed in the camera c a n 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 appears on the LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press Enter Button to validate the setting.
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Viewing Movie on PC
Motion JPEG Movie
Motion JPEG, the multimedia format and compression standards, is a cutting-edge compression technology develo ped by Motion JPEG. Motion JPEG is adopted in this camera to take movies.
View Motion JPEG Movie on PC
When playing a Motion JPEG movie for the first time, Motion JPEG 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” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2. S tart video player s uch as Widows Media Play er to view Movies.
Share Motion JPEG Movie
When playing a Motion JPEG movie for the first time, Motion JPEG Video Codec should be installed in PC. To do this:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click “Device Driver” (Install Motion JPEG Video Co dec) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2. S tart video player s uch as Widows Media Play er to view Movies.
Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV
You can view stored movies and pi ctures on a television. To connect to a television:
1. Connect one end of the AV cable to your camera’s AV Out port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable t o a television.
3. The option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LC D S creen.
4. Cho ose TV option and pres s Enter to validate t he 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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System Requirement
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista Pentium III 800MHz or higher 256MB RAM CD ROM 500MB free HDD space Available USB port
Transferring Data to a Computer
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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. Con nect the computer and c a m era with the supplied mini USB cabl e.
3. Default mode is Mass St orage Mode when the came ra connects to PC
4. Transf er pic t ures or m o v i es or MP3 or voice recordings.
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Mass Storage Device Mode
The red LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies, pictures and voice recordings can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Rem ovable Disk\DCIM\”. Music can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Rem ovable Disk\ M P3\”. Under this mode, you can r ead, delete, mov e, or copy any movie/picture/voice recording/music you want. Use the bundled Arcsoft application soft ware to edit the movi es 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.
Installing Bundled Software
The CD-ROM supplied with this video camera contains:
Multi-language manuals Device driver (Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista Arcsoft Photo Impres sion is a user-friendly applic ation that helps y o u
read, edit and organize images.
Arcsoft ShowBiz allows you to edit movies and is equally easy to use.
To install the bundled software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-RO M drive. The autorun screen appears.
2. Select the software you want to install from the list, then click it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE
To install the bundled software on Vista, please visi t http://www.arcsoft.com/ first to get more information.
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Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD
ArcSoft Showb iz DVD is for burning th e m o vie clip into a DVD. You can preserve yo ur precious movies on a DVD to share with famil y and friends. To c r eate a DVD:
1. Install Arcsoft Showbiz DVD
2. Click StartÆ Select ProgramsÆ Arcsoft 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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Specifications
Item Description Image Sensor 5.2 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor Lens F3.2 (f=7.0mm) Focus Range Marco: center 20cm; Normal: 150cm~infinite LCD monitor 2.4” TFT LCD (480 x 240) Digital Zoom 8X Shutter Type Electronic, 1/15000-1/8 sec Storage Media 64 MB built-in me m ory,
SD Card expandable up to 2GB
Image Resolution High: 3840 x 2880
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Standard: 2592 x 1944 Low: 1600 x 1200
Movie Resolutio n VGA 640 x 480, 30fp s
QVGA 320 x 240, 30fps White Balance Auto/Manual (D aylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten) Exposure Auto/Manual(-1.0 ~ +1.0 EV) Self-Timer 10 second delay Flash Off/On/Red-Eye Reduction/LED light File Format Photo: JPEG
Video: Motion JPEG
Voice: WAV Image Play Single Image/Thumbnails/Slides how Interface Mini USB 2.0/ TV Out TV Output NTSC/PAL Power Saving Mode 3 minutes Battery type 2x AA Alkaline Batteries Dimensions 56.6(W) x 90(H) x 28.5 (T) mm Weight 110g
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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.
The power cuts out during use.
The power does not go off.
The battery runs out quickly.
Cause Measure
The battery is not loaded. Load the battery correctly. The battery is exhausted.
The AC power adaptor is not connected correctly.
The digital video camera was left unattended and unused, so auto power off cuts it off.
The battery is exhausted. Digital video camera
malfunction. It is being used in extreme
low temperature. Many images are being
captured in dar k places inside, requiring flash.
Replace with a new set of batteries.
Reconnect it properly. Turn the power back on.
Replace with a new set of batteries.
Replace with a new set of batteries.
Don’t use this camera under extreme low temperature.
Prepare extra batteries if you need take a lot of images with flash.
The battery or digital video camera feels warm.
Long period of continuous use of the digita l video camera or the flash.
Shooting
Symptom Cause Measure
Even if I pres s 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.
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Replace with a new s et of batteries.
Slide the mode switch to shooting mode.
Turn off the camera if you don’t use it.
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Symptom Cause Measure
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Images do not
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.
The power is not on. Turn the power on.
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 the
digital video camera before its first use or when it was used other than this digital video camera.
Turn the power on agai n.
appear on the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor is dark.
Adjust the bri ghtness of th e LCD monitor in the System Menu.
Symptom Cause Measure
Although it is set 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 soft, dry cl oth or lens paper.
Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.
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Symptom Cause Measure
Even though the flash fired, the image is dark.
The image is too dark.
The image is too bright. It is over-exp osed.
The image lacks natural color.
The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range.
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.
Get closer to yo ur subject and capture.
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.
Playback
Symptom Cause Measure
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.
Load a card that was formatted and stored on by this device.
Load 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.
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Other Problems
Symptom Cause Measure
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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 came ra
malfunction.
The correct dat e and time is
not set.
The battery is removed with
the power still on.
Load correctly. Replace with a new set
of batteries. Turn the power off and
remove the battery once, and try again.
Set the correct date and time.
Set the date and time again.
About connecting to your computer/software
Symptom Cause Measure
Cannot download files.
The free space on the
hard disk drive of your
Check whether the hard
disk drive has enough computer may be insufficient.
No power supply.
The USB driver is not installed (for Windows 98/98SE).
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.
Replace with a new set
of batteries.
Install Device driver.
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