Genius DV5133 User Manual

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 ac ordo com as instruções.

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CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA _______________________ 8

VERVIEW _____________________________________________ 8

TANDARD ACCESSORIES __________________________________ 8

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RONT VIEW____________________________________________ 9

EYPAD ILLUSTRATION_____________________________________ 9

IDE VIEW ____________________________________________ 10

GETTING UP AND RUNNING _____________________________ 11

OADING THE BATTERY ___________________________________ 11

NSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _______________________ 11

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ROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD __________________________ 11

URNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ________________ 12

URNING THE CAMERA OFF ________________________________ 12

RECORD MODE _______________________________________ 13

UTTON FUNCTION ______________________________________ 13

MONITOR INFORMATION _______________________________ 14

LCD MPEG4 P

ICTURE RECORDING ____________________________________ 16 OICE RECORDING ______________________________________ 16

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AKING CLOSE UP PICTURES _______________________________ 16

SING DIGITAL ZOOM ____________________________________ 16

PTIONS FOR RECORD MODE ______________________________ 18

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PERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE____________________________ 18

EFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION ___________________________ 19

OVIE MODE SETTING____________________________________ 19

MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 15

Movie Resolution _____________________________________ 19 Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________________ 20 Exposure ___________________________________________ 20 Sharpness __________________________________________ 21 White Balance _______________________________________ 21 Motion Stabilization ___________________________________ 2 2 Motion Detection _____________________________________ 23

AMERA MODE SETTING __________________________________ 24

Picture Resolution ____________________________________ 24 Possible number of shot s ( st ill image) _____________________ 24

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Exposure ___________________________________________ 24 Two in One (Camera Mode Only) ________________________ 25 Photo Frame (Camera Mod e Only) _______________________ 26 Flash (Camera Mode Only) _____________________________ 27 Self-timer (Camera Mo de Only) __________________________ 27 Sharpness __________________________________________ 28 White Balance _______________________________________ 28 Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) _________________________ 29 Backlight (Camera Mode Only) __________________________ 30 Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) _______________________ 30

OICE MODE___________________________________________ 31

FFECT SETTING________________________________________ 31

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ETTING MENU_________________________________________ 32

Sound______________________________________________ 32 S tart-up Screen ______________________________________ 32 Ti me Set ting_________________________________________ 33 Format Card_________________________________________ 34 TV System __________________________________________ 34 Selecting Interface Language ___________________________ 35 Default Setting _______________________________________ 35

PLAYBACK MODE _____________________________________ 36

UTTON FUNCTIONS _____________________________________ 36

LCD Monitor Information _______________________________ 37

OVIE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 38

Delete Movies _______________________________________ 39 Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 40 Lock Movies_________________________________________ 40 Repeat Movies_______________________________________ 41

ICTURE PLAYBACK______________________________________ 42

Delete Picture _______________________________________ 43 Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 43 Lock Pictures ________________________________________ 44 Make Slide Show_____________________________________ 45

OICE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 46

Direction Buttons Function______________________________ 46

LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ______________________________ 48

MUSIC ___________________________________________ 48

MP3

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TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA _______________________ 48 L

ISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC ___________________________________ 48

Listen to MP3 Music wit h earp hone _______________________ 50

READING EBOOK______________________________________ 51

EBOOK_______________________________________________ 51

RANSFER EBOOKS TO THE CAMERA __________________________ 51

EAD EBOOKS _________________________________________ 51

VIEWING MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC __________________________ 53

MPEG4

IEW MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC__________________ _____________ 53

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HARE MPEG4 MOVIE ___________________________________ 53

MOVIE ________________________________________ 53

VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ________________ 54 VIDEO FILE CONVERTER _______________________________ 55 BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ________________ 59 TRANSFERRING DATA TO A CO M PUTE R __________________ 61

NST ALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER ______________________ 61

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ONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ___________________ 61

Mass Storage Device Mode_____________________________ 61 Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 61

NST ALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE ____________________________ 62

SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________ 63

PECIFICATION _________________________________________ 63

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ___________________________________ 64

TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________ 64

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

This camera with a 5.0 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. Using MPEG-4 te chnology, more v ideos can be taken using less memory. High quality images up to 11 mega-pixels can be taken smoothly. With the color LCD monitor, you can compose images and examine them easily.

Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or changed manually. An 8x digital zoom increases your 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

The built-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies wi thout a memory card. But you can use a memory card to increase the st orage 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 out Cable  CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)  Quick Guide  2 x “AA” Alkaline batteries  Earphone  Pouch  Strap

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Front View

Self-Timer LED

Lens

Flash

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Power Button

SD Card Slot

KeyPad illustration

Play/Pause Bu tton

LCD Panel

TV Out Port

Mini USB 2.0 por t

Direction Buttons

Enter Button Picture Shutter Button

Movie Shutter Button

Tele-Wide Button

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Side View

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Backward Button

Macro focus

Speaker

Battery cover

Microphone

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Getting Up and Running

Loading the Battery

Before using th e camera, you must load two AA (Alkaline) batteries.

1. Follow the arrow direction and slide to reject the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -)

3. Close the battery cover firmly.

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Eject

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, recorded voice and music. You can expand the memory capacity by us ing an optional SD or MMC m em ory card up to 2GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure as below:

1. Insert the memory card into the right position.

2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card

inwards to release it.

3. When the card po p s 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 position before recording any media.

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Writeable position

Write-Protected

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 t o turn it on.

 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 press

the Movie Shutter Button ( ) to start voice recording.

 To view stored movies, pictures or listen to s t ored MP3 and voice

recordings, press the RECORD/PLA Y Button once to swit ch 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 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

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Enter button

Left button

Up button

Down button

Right button

Right Button : Flash AUTO/OFF Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF Up Button : Voice Rec o rding 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 /Playbac k M ode.

2. Return to the previous page.

Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in an d out.

Movie Shutter Button:

1. Start to take movie, or record voice.

2. To stop recording, press it again. Picture Shutter Button:

Start to take picture

Macro switch:

Switch between Macro Mode, Portrai t 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

Movie Record Mode

Picture Record Mode

Voice Record Mode

Motion Stabilization

Two in One Mode

Photo Frame

Multi-Snap Mode

Backlight Mode

(2) Resolution

Movie : High / Standard/ Low

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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 the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button ( ) again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded m ovie. Three resolution settings are available:

Quality High Quality Standard Quality Low Quality

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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

Voice Recording

Press Upper Button ( ) of Direction Buttons to switch to Voice Record Mode.

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Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) to record voice. Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) again to stop. 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 ( ) should be used f or an object at about 20 cm, while the Portrait Mode ( ) should be used for an object from 70 cm to 140 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 ( ) will appear on the LCD monitor.

2. Press Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take t h e picture.

NOTE

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

Using Digital Zoom

The digital zoom magnifi es images, when recording movies or taking pictures.

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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 Set

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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 Sound z Start-up

Screen

z Time

Setting

z Format

Memory

z TV

System

z Language z Default

Setting

z Exit

Operations for Record Mode

Operation Screen

1. P ress Enter Button when in

Movie/Picture Reco rd Mode.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move

between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice Mode, Effect, and Set. Submenu will pop out when you move to each main option.

3. Press Enter But ton to validate sub

option you select.

4. Sel e c t Exi t opt i on t o 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 settings always keep 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 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 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 s et ting and other advanc ed settings. Y ou can use Right/Left Buttons to move between the options and press E nt er t o validate the setting.

Movie Resolution

To change Movie Resolution:

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

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

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

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4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between 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)

64 MB

Resolution Quality

640*480

(1.8Mbps)

/ 30 fps

640*480 (1Mbps)

/ 30 fps

320x240

(500 Kbps)

/ 30 fps

High

Standard

Low

internal

memory

00:01:15 00:04:37 00:09:13 00:18:28 00:36:57 01:10:40

00:02:30 00:09:06 00:18:12 00:36:42 01:13:55 02:15:35

00:09:10 00:33:52 01:07:44 02:15:28 04:31:03 09:00:15

128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

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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, p ress Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

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

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

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

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

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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, p ress 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 between 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 automatic ally. Three manual white balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera automaticall y adj usts white balanc e.

2. Daylight: Under outdoors

3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.

4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.

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To change White Balance Setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, p ress 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 W hi te Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White Balance submenu.

4. Use Up/Down But tons 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

Motion Stabilization

To enable Motion Stabilization:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, p ress 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 pres s Enter But ton to switch to Motion Stabilization 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 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, p ress 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 Motion Detect then press Enter Buttons to 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

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Camera Mode Setting

Picture Resolution

To change Pictur e Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, p ress 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 Button to switch to Resolution submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings.

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

Display screen Picture Resolution Op ti on

Enter Button

Possible number of sho ts (still image)

64 MB

Quality Resolution

High 3856 x 2892 12

Standard 2592 x 1944 23

Low 1600 x 1200 60

internal

memory

128 MB

44 88 170 340 680

76 156 312 624 1240

200 400 800 1600 3200

256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

Exposure

The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In ce rtain circumst ances you may wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting.

To change Exposure setting:

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

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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 o ut on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose pr ef 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

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, p ress 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 But tons to choose ON or OFF.

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

Display screen Two in One Option

Enter Button

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1. Press Picture Shutt e r Button to take first picture

2. Press Picture Shutt e r Button to take second picture.

3. Press the RECORD/PLAY Button to view the Two in One pi cture.

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

2. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to locate preferred p hoto frame. Then select Set option and press Enter Button to vali date the setting and exit.

Display screen Photo Frame Option

Enter Button

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Flash (Camera Mode Only)

This camera has two flash set tings. To change f lash setting use either the 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 (beyond 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 t o switch to Fl ash submenu.

2. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to mov e bet ween 2 settings.

3. Press Enter But ton to validate the setting and exit.

): the flash fires automatically according to light conditions. Use this

) : 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 ( )

Display screen Flash Option

Enter Button

Self-timer (Camera Mode Only)

The self-timer allows you to take pictures with a ten-second time delay. Activate Self-timer us ing either the h ot key (Left Button) or Option Se tting. The sel f-timer LED on the front of the camera beneath the flash light will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the picture is taken.

To enable Self-timer:

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

2. Us e Up/Down Buttons t o c h oose On or Off.

3. Press Enter Button to validate the s etting and exit .

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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. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to sel ect Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.

3. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to move between nine lev el s. The change can be previewed immediately.

4. Press Enter But ton 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 automaticall y adj usts white balanc e.

2. Daylight: Under outdoors

3. Fluorescent: Under fluoresc ent light condition.

4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.

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To change White Balance Setting:

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

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

3. Us e Up/Down Buttons to se lect White Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White Balance submenu.

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

5. Press Enter But ton 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 selec t Multi-Snap, then press Enter Button to switch to Multi-Snap submenu.

2. Us e Up/Down Buttons t o c h oose On or Off.

3. Press Enter But ton to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Multi-Snap Option

Enter Button

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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 Ba cklight, then press Enter Buttons to switch to Backlight submenu.

2. Us e Up/Down Buttons t o c h oose On or Off.

3. Press Enter But ton to validate the setting 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. Us e Up/Down Buttons t o c h oose On or Off.

3. Press Enter But ton to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Date Printing Option

Enter Button

NOTE

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

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Voice mode

To enable voice recording:

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

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

3. Us e Up/ Down Button to move between Enter an d E xit Option.

4. Choose Enter opti on to enable voice recording and press Enter Button to validate the setting 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. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to move between four settings . The change can be previewed immediately.

4. Press Enter But ton 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 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. Us e Up/ Down Buttons to move between settings.

Display screen Setting Opti on

z Sound (operatio n s ound) z Start-Up Screen z Time Setting z Format Card z TV System z Language z Default Setting

Sound

Enable or disable Keypad tone and operation sound by using Up/Down Buttons, then press Enter Button to validate the s etting.

Display screen Sound Option

Start-up Scre en

Enter Button

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Customize the Start-Up Screen with your favorite pictures. Press Right/Left Buttons to select the picture you want and press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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. Mov e between Date, Time, Se t and Exit by using Left/ Right Buttons.

2. Adjust date and time by using Up/Down Buttons, then select Set 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 Card

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 PC before formatting SD card.

TV System

Ensure that the appropriat e TV standard of your area is s elected – 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

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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 managing movies and pictures as well as listening to voi ce and music, or reading an eBook on the built-i n m emory 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/music, or read eBook.

Button Functions

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

Enter button

Left button

Up button

Down button

Right button

Right Button : Go to the next movie/ pict ure. 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 optio n m enu

RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record and Playback m odes.

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

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Movie Shutter Button： Start playing the r ecorded movie or voi ce

LCD Monitor Information

Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback 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/voi ces/MP3 are being repeated.

Indicates the sli de show is playi ng.

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

(5) Magnification Indicator.

Movie Playback

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Movie

option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Movie

Playback Mode.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or

last movie.

4. P res s Movie Shutter But t on t o 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 sele ct six o p tio ns:

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

Delete Movies

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Delete

option (

2. Press Enter Button to go to the Delete

menu.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.

4. Use Up Button to delete all movies and

Down Button to delete single movie.

5. B ef ore a movie is deleted, a conf i r mation

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

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

NOTE

z If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only thos e 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

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Thumbnail Functio n

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the

Thumbnail option (

2. Press Enter Button to view nine thumbnail

movies.

3. To pl ay a movie, use Dir ection 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.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Loc k

option (

2. Press Enter Button to go to the Lock

menu.

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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 mov ie is locked/ unloc k ed, a

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

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

Repeat Movies

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

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction But tons to select the Repeat

One option (

2. Press Enter Button to start repeating.

) or Repeat All option ( ).

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Picture Playback

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Picture

option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Picture

Playback Mode.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or

last picture.

4. While the picture is selected, use

Tele/Wide Buttons to magnify.

5. 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.

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Delete Picture

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Delete

option (

2. Press Enter Button to go to the Delete

menu.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the

picture.

4. Use Up Button to delete all pictures and

Down Button to delete single picture.

5. B efore a picture is dele t ed, a confirmati on

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

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 Buttons to select the

Thumbnail option (

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2. While selecting Thumbnail option, press

Enter Button to view nine thumbnail pictures.

3. To view a picture, use Direction Buttons to

select the picture.

4. Press Enter Button to view the selected

picture.

Lock Pictures

Single or all pictures can be locked. This funct i on c an prevent the pictures from being deleted accidentally.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Loc k

option (

2. Press Enter Button to go to the Lock

menu.

3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the

picture.

4. Use Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures

and Down Button to lock/unlock single picture.

5. B ef ore a picture is loc ked/unlocked, a

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

6. Press Enter Button to exit.

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Make Slide Show

This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select the Slide

option (

2. Press Enter Button to start the slide s how;

Press it again to stop.

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Voice Playback

Direction Buttons Function

In Voice Playback Mode, the Direction Buttons have the following functions:

Enter button

Up button

Left button

Operation Display screen

1. Use Direction Buttons to select t he Voice

option.

2. Press Enter Button to go to Voice

Playback Mode.

Down button

Right button

Right/ Left Buttons: Select the last or next voice. Up/Down Buttons: Adjust t h e v o i ce playback

volume.

Enter Button: Switch to voice option menu.

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 Up/Down Buttons to adjust the

volume.

6. Press Enter Button to go to the voice

playback option menu.

7. Use Up Button to select Delet e option and

Down Button to select Repeat option.

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Operation Display screen

8. Press Up Button once to repeat single

voice; press twice to repeat all voi c e recording.

9. Press it again to disable the repe at

function.

10. The repeat icons will be different while

selecting Repeat One opti o n an d Rep eat All option.

11. To delete a voi ce, use Right/Lef t Buttons

to select the voice.

12. Use Up Button to delete all voice

recordings an d Down Button to d elete single voice recording.

13. Before a voice is deleted, a confi rmation

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 feat ures with lyrics display. To enable this function, make sure both .mp3 and .lrc files with the same file name are copied to th e memory.

Transfer MP3 Music to the camera

1. Install the camera driver on your computer.

2. Con nect your camera to the computer US B port.

3. The red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in Mass Storage Mode.

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

5. Transfer .lrc file to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3 i f you have .lrc file

6. Onc e al l t h e m usic is transferred, disconnec t 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. I n P layback Mode, use Direction Buttons to select the Music option

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There is an icon MP3 files with Lyrics di splay.

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

4. P res s Movie Shutter B utton again to s top playing.

5. Press Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.

in the front for those

6. Press Enter Button to go to repeat menu.

7. Press Down Button 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 files stored in the camera can be played either by the built-in speaker, earphone, or TV. When the earphone cable is plugged in the camera, the op tion menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press Enter Button to validate the setting.

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Reading eBook

eBook

An eBook is an elec t ronic edition of a ph ysical book. eBooks in your camera have many features that traditional paper books do not: you have the freedom to control the look and feel of your eBook through colors, your own bookmarks, and you can carry your eBooks anywhere with your camera.

Transfer eBooks to the camera

1. Install the camera driver on your computer.

2. Con nect your camera to the computer US B port.

3. The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the co mputer and in Mass Storage Mode.

4. Transfer eBooks, .txt file format only, to My Computer\Removable Disk\eBook.

5. Onc e al l t h e f iles are transf erred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

Read eBooks

Operation Display screen

1. I n P layback 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 eBooks with a bookmark added.

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Operation Display screen

3. Press Enter Butt on to read the eBo ok.

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

5. Select to jump to the first page

6. Select

7. Select background.

8. Select

9. Select

to jump to the last page to change the color of text and

to auto scroll down the text.

to add a bookmark.

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Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC

MPEG4 Movie

MPEG4, the multimedia form at and compression standards, is a cutting-edge compression technology developed by MPEG (M ot ion Picture Expert Group). It not only enhances t he image quality but al so improves the efficiency of recording capacity.

MPEG4 is feat ured in this camera to take DVD-quality MPEG4 movies. The M PEG4 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 “Devi ce Dr iver”

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

(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 inst alled in your friends’ PC. MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid is available in the provided CD or can be downloaded from Internet.

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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 c able to your camera’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 S creen.

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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Video File Converter

Bundled software CD contains Arcsoft Media Converter that features 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 f iles and playback your favorite movies on your camera.

To convert a video file:

1. Install A rcsoft Media Convert e r2

2. Click StartÆ Select ProgramsÆ Arcsoft Media Converter2Æ Media Conv erter2

3. Media Conve rt er main Screen wi l l appear on your des ktop.

4. Click “Add Media”

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5. Select the video file you want to convert.

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6. Select “Zoran C oach Compatible” in “Select Devi ce” column. The “Sel ect Conversion Parameter” will change to “Coach Camera” respectively.

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7. Click “ Convert” to start video converti ng.

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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 transfer 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 m o 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 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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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 supplied mini USB 2.0 cable.

3. Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camera connects to P C

4. Transfer pictures or movies or MP3 or voice recordings

Mass Storage Device Mode

The red LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies, pictures and voice recordings can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\ DCIM\”. Under this 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 camera contains:

 Multi-language manuals  Device driver

• USB/Web Cam driver

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

for correctly viewing the movies you record.

 Arcsoft Photo Impres sion is a user-friendly application that helps you

read, edit and organize images.

 Arcsoft 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 drive. The auto run 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.

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Specifications and System Requirements

Specification

Image Sensor 5.2 Mega Pixel Sensor

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

Operation Modes

Lens F3.0 (f = 7.0mm)

Focus Range

Digital Zoom 8X Shutter Speed 1/8000~1/15 second, Electronic LCD monitor 2.4 LTPS LCD

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

100cm~infinite (Normal Mode) 70cm ~ 140cm (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 2 x “AA” Alkaline batteries Dimension 95mm×71mm×34mm Weight 142g（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.

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.

Replace with a new set of batteries.

Reconnect it properly. Turn the power back on.

Replace with a new set of batteries.

Please don’t use t his camera under extreme low temperature.

Many images are being captured in dar k places

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Please prepare extra batteries if you need take a

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Symptom

The battery or digital video camera feels warm.

Cause Measure

inside, requiring flash.

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.

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.

Replace with a new s et of batteries.

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.

lot of images with flash.

Please turn off the camera if you don’t use it.

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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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.

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.

Remove the writeprotection.

card. Adjust the brightness of

LCD monitor in th e SYSTEM MENU.

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