Genius DV811 User Manual

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WEEE Warning Message

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries: z This product is designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

z For more information, contact the retailer or the local

authorities in charge of waste management.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1). This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2). This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions, may ca use harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which c an be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit differ ent from that to which t he

receiver is connected

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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operat ion of the equipment.

Product Information

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in t his manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and i nc l uded accessories.

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

from the actual design of your camera.

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

manual.

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

www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Warnings

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

OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in thi s s tat e might c aus e f i re or el ec t ri c s hoc k . C onsult t he store of purchase.

 If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the

power OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in thi s s tat e might c aus e f i re or el ec t ri c s hoc k . C onsult t he store of purchase.

 Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask retailer where you purchased it.

 Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain,

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snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

 Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

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

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

motorcycle.

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

Cautions

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

the terminals.

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

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

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

 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

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

 A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use

excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

 Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dust y places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

 Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of

continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

 Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

 Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adve rsely affec t the case or the part s inside, result i ng 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.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3. 7V).  Avoi d using the battery in ext remely cold envi ronments as low temperat ures can

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

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

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

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

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

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

not a malfunction.

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

to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 If the battery i s not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery

power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________ 8

VERVIEW_________________________________________________________ 8

ACKAGE CONTENTS _________________________________________________ 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA _____________________ 9

RONT VIEW _______________________________________________________ 9

EAR VIEW _______________________________________________________ 10

MONITOR INFORMATION __________________________________________ 11

LCD

Video Mode_____________________________________________________ 11 Capture Mode ___________________________________________________ 12 Video Playback __________________________________________________ 13 Still Image Playback ______________________________________________ 13 Audio/MP3 Playback______________________________________________ 13

GETTING STARTED ________________________________________________ 14

NSERTING THE BATTERY _____________________________________________ 14

URNING THE POWER ON/OFF _________________________________________ 14

INDICATOR____________________________________________________ 14

LCD

TTACH THE STRAP _________________________________________________ 15

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NSERTING THE SD MEMORY CARD______________________________________ 15

SING THE LCD PANEL_______________________________________________ 16

ETTING THE DATE AND TIME __________________________________________ 16

HOOSING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE _____________________________________ 17

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ORMATTING INTERNAL MEMORY OR AN SD MEMORY CARD____________________ 17

ETTING IMAGE RESOLUT ION AND QUALITY________________________________ 18

OSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) _______________________________ 19

OSSIBLE RECORDING TIME / SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _____________________________ 19

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE _____________________________________________ 20

APTURING STILL IMAGES ____________________________________________ 20 ECORDING VIDEO CLIPS_____________________________________________ 20

ORMAL MODE ____________________________________________________ 20

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ARCO MODE _____________________________________________________ 21

SING THE DIGITAL ZOOM_____________________________________________ 21

ETTING THE FLASH_________________________________________________ 22

ETTING THE SELF-TIMER_____________________________________________ 23

S TV

RECORDING MODE _______________________________________________ 23

PLAYBACK MODE _________________________________________________ 24

LAYING BACK STILL IMAGES / VIDEO CLIPS _______________________________ 24 LAYING BACK STILL IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS ON TV___________________________ 24

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ZOOM PLAYBACK ___________________________________________________ 25

HUMBNAIL DISPLAY_________________________________________________ 25

ROTECTING IMAGES ________________________________________________ 26

LIDE SHOW DISPLAY________________________________________________ 26

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ELETE STILL IMAGE / VIDEO CLIPS _____________________________________ 27

MP3 MODE________________________________________________________ 28 AUDIO RECORDING MODE __________________________________________ 29

ECORDING AUDIO FILES_____________________________________________ 29 LAYING BACK AUDIO FILES ___________________________________________ 29

ELETING MP3 / AUDIO FILES _________________________________________ 30

MENU OPTIONS ___________________________________________________ 31

IDEO MENU ______________________________________________________ 31

Size___________________________________________________________ 31 Quality_________________________________________________________ 31 EV ____________________________________________________________ 31 AWB __________________________________________________________ 31

APTURE MENU____________________________________________________ 32

SIZE __________________________________________________________ 32 QUALITY_______________________________________________________ 32 EV ____________________________________________________________ 32 AWB __________________________________________________________ 32 ISO ___________________________________________________________ 33 DA TE PRINT____________________________________________________ 33

MENU ________________________________________________________ 33

SIZE __________________________________________________________ 33 QUALITY_______________________________________________________ 33

LAYBACK MENU ___________________________________________________ 34

Slide Show _____________________________________________________ 34 DELETE FILE ___________________________________________________ 34 DELETE ALL____________________________________________________ 34 PROTECT______________________________________________________ 34

/ AUDIO MENU _________________________________________________ 34

MP3

PLAY MODE ____________________________________________________ 35 REPEAT _______________________________________________________ 35 DELETE _______________________________________________________ 35

YSTEM MENU_____________________________________________________ 35

LANGUAGE ____________________________________________________ 35 FORMAT_______________________________________________________ 35 LCD BRIGHT ___________________________________________________ 36 DA TE TYPE ____________________________________________________ 36 DA TE SETUP ___________________________________________________ 36 POWER OFF ___________________________________________________ 36

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COPY TO CARD_________________________________________________ 36 VIDEO OUT ____________________________________________________ 36 RESET ________________________________________________________ 36 LIGHT FREQ. ___________________________________________________ 36 BEEP__________________________________________________________ 36

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTE R _________________ 37 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER _ 39

TEP 1: INSTALL THE USB DRIVER (WINDOWS 98 ONLY) ______________________ 39

TEP 2: CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER __________ 39

TEP 3: DOWNLOADING STILL IMAGES, VIDEO CLIPS AND AUDIO FILES _____________ 40

USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA _______________ 41

TEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER _______________________________ 41 TEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER_____________ 42

TEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE ______________________________ 42

INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO__________________________________________ 43 SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________ 44 TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________ 45

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Thank you for pur chasing this new di gital video camera! This digital video camera is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 5.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 3264 x 2448 resolution imag es. Other features provided by the digital video camera include the following:

 True 5.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor  Maximum 8.0 mega pixel resolution in still image  2.5” Color LTPS TFT LCD  8X digital zoom  7-in-1 Functions: Digital Video Camera, Digital Still Camera, TV Reco rding

and playback, MP3 Player, Voice Recording, Web Camera and Mass storage de vice.

 Powerful MPEG4 video format for larger im age capacity and better quality.  Supports 12 types of photo frames in c amera mode.  PictBridge support

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital Video Camer a

2. CD driver includes:

 Ulead VideoStudio SE 8.0  USB/Web Cam driver for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP  Multi-Language User’s Manual

3. USB cable

4. AV cable

5. AC power adapter

6. Battery charger

7. AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US

8. One NP-60 Lithium ion rechargeable Bat tery

9. Quick Guide

10. Pouch

11. Strap

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Front View

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2 3

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Self-timer LED

4. Focus switch Normal mode

Macro mode

5. Speaker

6. Microphone

7. Battery/SD memory card cover

8. Tripod socket

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Rear View

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2 3

4 5

Power button

2. MODE Mode button

3. Zoom lever

T Zoom in W Zoom out

Record button

Image button

Right button

Self-timer button

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Left button

7. Flash button

8. MENU Menu button

9. Status LED indicator

10. USB connector

11. A/V IN terminal

12. A/V OUT terminal

13.

Earphone connector

14. Strap holder

15. LCD panel / monitor

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LCD Monitor Information

Video Mode

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2. Zoom status

3. Battery powe r indicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Macro mode

6. EV compensation

7. White balance

Video mode icon

Full battery power

Medium battery power Low battery power Virtually no battery pow er

An SD memory card is loaded No SD memory card is loaded SD memory card is full

AUTO AUTO

DAYLIGHT

LAMP

FLUORESCENT-1 FLUORESCENT-2

SHADE

8. Video quality

SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL

9. Video resolut ion 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels

10. Available recording time (Before

recording)/ Elapsed ti me (While recording)

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Capture Mode

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2. Zoom status

3. Battery power i ndicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Available number of shots

6. Flash mode

7. Macro mode

8. ISO sensitivity

Still image mo de icon

Flash off Auto flash

Auto flash with

red-eye reduction

AUTO ISO 100

ISO 200 ISO 400

9. EV compensation

10. AWB (Whit e balance)

11. Image quality

SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL

12. Image resolution 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation) 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536

1.2M

1280 x 960 640 x 480

13. Self-timer indicator (if used) 3-seconds delay 10-seconds delay

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Video Playback

1. Folder and file name

2. Duration of current video (Before playback)/ Elapsed time (During playback)

Video playback mode icon

4. Battery power i ndicator

5. SD memory card indicator

6. Playback indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Sound level (speaker volume)

Low volume

Mild volume Medium volume

High volume Fully volume Mute (no sound)

Still Image Playback

1. Still-image playback mode

2. Battery power i ndicator

3. SD memory card indicator

4. Folder and file name

Audio/MP3 Playback

1. / Audio/MP3 playback mode icon

2. File name

3. Battery power i ndicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Audio/MP3 status bar

6. Sound level (speaker volume)

7. Playback indicator

8. Play mode indicat or

Play one file Play all files

Play the selected files

10. Elapsed time

Repeat indicator

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GETTING STARTED

Inserting the Battery

We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion batt ery to realize the fully capability of your di gital video camera. Charge the battery before using the digital video camera. Make sure that the power of the digital video camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the bat tery in the correc t orientation, as

shown.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover firmly.

Turning the power On/Off

Press and hold the button until the digital video camera turns on. To turn the power off, press and hold the again.

button

LCD Indicator

Indicator Status Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green 1. The digital video camera is powering

up.

2. The digital video camera is ready to record images (or video clips).

LED indicator Blinking

green LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash. Self timer indicator B linking red The self-timer function is activated.

USB communication/transfer is in pr ogress.

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Attach the strap

Attach the strap as shown in the ill ustration.

Inserting the SD Memory Card

The digital video came ra comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB availabl e f or image storage); allowing you to record video clips, capture still images, MP3 and audio files in the digital video camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card.

 If the card cann ot be inserted, check the orientation.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card firmly.

 To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Open

the battery/SD memory card cover, then press lightly on the edge of t he memory card and it will eject.

NOTE

• Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital video camera before using it.

Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD memory card” for further details.

• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card,

you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

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Using the LCD panel

1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera.

2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.

NOTE

z Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it. z Rotate the LCD panel carefully and in the correct direction, over rotation and rotation in

the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.

z Avoid contact with the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

z Do not hold the digital video camera by the LCD panel.

Setting the Date and Time

The date/time setting screen will automatically appear:

 When first turning the digital video camera

on;

 When turning the power on after leaving the

digital video c amera without the batteries for an extended period of time.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move to [SYSTEM MENU] by using the

4. Select [DATE SETUP] with t h e zoom lever, and press the

 The [DATE SETUP] setting screen is displayed.

5. Select the item’s field with the and time with the zoom lever.

6. After confirming all settings are correct, press the

/ buttons and adjust the vale for the date

button.

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FORMAT

2005/08/24

Choosing the Display language

Choose a language for informat ion displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move to [SYSTEM MENU] by using the

4. Select [LANGUAGE] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

 The [LANGUAGE] setting screen is displayed.

5. Select the desired language using the zoom lever, and press the confirm the selection.

button to

Formatting Internal Memory or an SD Memory Card

Formatting erases all images, videos, sound, MP3 files and folders that are stored on the S D memory card or in internal memory. Formatting is not possible if an SD memory card is locked.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Move to [SYSTEM MENU] by using the

4. Select [FORMAT] with the zoom lever, and press the

5. Select [YES] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

NOTE

• You should format an SD memory card before using it for the first time.

• Formatting an SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data other

formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary.

• Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.

• An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and q uality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your im ages. These settin gs affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the cam era, it is recomm ended that y ou try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings wil l have on your images. Higher resolutio n and higher quality images offer the best photographic results, but produce large fil e s i zes. Therefore, a few images will take up a lot of memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MODE button continuously until the Capture or Video Mod e ap pears.

3. Press the MENU button.

 The [CAPTURE MENU] or [MOVIE

MENU] screen is displayed.

4. Select [SIZE] with the zoom lever, and press the

5. Select the desired resolution with the zoom lever, and press the

6. Select [QUALITY] with the zoom lever, and press the choices.

7. Select the desired quality with the zoom lever, and press the

button to vie w the resolution ch oices.

button to confirm.

button to view th e quality

button to confirm.

CAPTURE MENU

NOTE

• The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size,

resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.

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Possible number of shots (still image)

This table shows approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the internal memory or an SD mem ory card.

Internal

Size Quality

Memory

SD memory Card capacity

64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

3264

x 2448 2560

x 1920 2048

x 1536 1280

960 640

480

SUPER FINE 4 12 24 49 95 190

FINE 9 24 49 97 189 380

NORMAL 14 36 73 146 284 570

SUPER FINE 7 19 40 79 154 309

FINE 15 39 79 158 308 616

NORMAL 23 59 120 239 464 929

SUPER FINE 11 30 62 124 241 483

FINE 23 60 123 247 479 959

NORMAL 35 91 185 370 718 1438

SUPER FINE 30 78 159 317 616 1233

FINE 59 153 312 622 1207 2417

NORMAL 88 226 458 916 1776 3554

SUPER FINE 115 295 600 1197 2322 4648

FINE 214 480 975 1946 3774 7553

NORMAL 249 640 1300 2595 5032 10070

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Size Quality

Internal

Memory

64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

SD memory Card capacity

SUPER FINE 00:43 01:53 03:53 07:47 15:08 30:20

640

480

320

240

FINE 00:57 02:31 05:10 10:21 20:07 40:19

NORMAL 01:11 03:08 06:26 12:54 25:04 50:14

SUPER FINE 01:08 03:01 06:11 12:24 24:05 48:15

FINE 01:42 04:29 09:12 18:27 35:50 1:11:48

NORMAL 02:15 05:56 12:10 24:24 47:24 1:34:59

• The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to

the shooting conditions and settings.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Capturing Still Images

In this mode, you may capture still images.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MODE button continuously until the Capture Mode appears.

3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the

 The actual captured image appears to be

larger than the o ne on the LCD previ ew after image captured.

Recording Video Clips

button to capture a still image.

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In this mode, you may record video clips.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. The default mode is Video Mode. If not, press the MODE button continuously until the Video Mode appears.

3. Compose the shot.

4. Press the

 The recording of the video cl ip will start.  Pressing the button again will pause the

recording. Press ing the pause will resume recording.

5. Press the

button.

button during

button to stop recording.

NOTE

• When recording video clips, the flash and self-timer

cannot be used.

Normal Mode

This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooti ng.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Slide the focus switch to the

3. Compose the shot.

4. Press the

 To record video clips, press the button to

start recording, and then press the button to end the recording.

button to capture a still image.

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Marco Mode

Select this when you want to take a close-up photo.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Slide the focus switch to the

3. Compose the shot.

4. Press the

 To record video clips, press the button to

start recording, and then press the to end the reco rding.

button to capture a still image.

side.

button

NOTE

• After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position.

• Flash mode is automatically set to off once you switch to Macro mode.

Using the Digital Zoom

Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Compose the shot with th e zoom lever.

 The subject appears closer by sliding the

zoom lever to the T side.

 The subject appears farther away by

sliding the zoom lever to the W side.

3. Press the image.

 To record video clips, press the button

to start recordi ng, and hen press the

 You can also use the zoom lever to zoom in or zoom out the subject while

recording the video clips.

button to capture a “zoomed”

button to end the recording.

NOTE

• The digital zoom range is from 1x to 8x.

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Setting the Flash

Set the flash to suit the photographic conditions.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the

The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description

[ ] Flash Off

Auto Flash

[ ] Auto Flash with Red-eye Reduction

button to select the desired flash mode.

The flash will not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subjec t is beyond the effect i ve range of the flash. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mo de for general flash photography. Use this mode to reduc e the red-eye phenomen on when you want to capture natural-looki ng i m ages of people and animals in low-light conditions. When capturing images, the red- eye phenomenon c an be reduced by aski ng the subject (person) to look at the digital video camera or get as close to the digital v ideo camera as possible.

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NOTE

• The flash cannot be set in video mode.

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Setting the Self-timer

This setting allows still images to be captured with the self-timer.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the

3. Compose the shot.

4. Press the

 The self-timer LED and self-tim er icon flash,

and then the image is captured after the preset time has elapse d .

 To cancel the self-timer during operation,

press again the

 Once the self-timer has been activated and the button has been

pressed, you can not slide the zoom lever.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer mode Description

3 sec. The picture is taken about 3 seconds after the button

10ec. The picture is taken about 10 seconds after the

button to select the setting.

button.

is pressed.

button is pressed.

NOTE

z Self-timer cannot be set in video mode.

z The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured.

TV Recording Mode

The TV recording function allows you to record a TV program from a television.

1. Connect one end of the A/V IN cable to the A/V IN terminal of the digital video camera.

2. Connect the other end to the A/V output socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and device on.

4. Toggle the MODE button to select the TV mode.

5. Press the

button to start recording. To stop recording, press the button.

NOTE

• The AV cable must be connected to the device and TV set, otherwise, the TV recording function will not be available to use.

• Switching the TV channel during the TV program recording process may cause the device to stop or hang up.

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PLAYBACK MODE

Playing Back Still Images / Video Clips

You can playback the still images on an LCD monitor.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the The last image/v ideo clip appears on the LCD monitor.

4. Select the desired images with the zoom lever.

 To view the previous image, slide the zoom lev er to the T side.  To view the next image, sli de the zoom lever to the W side.  To start playing back the video clips, follow the steps 1-4 above, then press

the

 A press of the / buttons during playback allow s fast forwar d play /

fast reverse play. To pause video playback, press the pause, press t h e

 To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and

returns to the start of the video clip.

button.

button; to cancel

button again.

NOTE

• If the video cannot playback in WMP 9.0, please update WMP 9.0 from the Microsoft

website.

• To adjust the sound level , sliding the zo om lever to th e T side will increase the volume ,

sliding the zoom lever to the W side will decrease the volume.

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV

You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video ou t put system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video cam era, then turn all connected devices off.

1. Connect one end of the A/V OUT cable to the A/V OUT terminal of the digital video camera.

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2. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and digital video camera on.

4. Playback the still images / video clips.

 The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video

clips on the digital video camera.

Zoom Playback

Images that are being pl ay ed bac k can be enlarged. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

4. Select the desired image with the zoom lever.

5. The displayed ima g e c a n be enlarged by each press of the magnification factors range from 1x to 8x (within 16 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x,

3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6. 0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x, 8.0x and thumbnail display).

 During zoom playback, the oute r frame indicates the entire image; while

the inner frame indicates the l ocation of the currently enlarged area.

6. Slide the zoom lever upward or downward or press the the area to enlarge.

button. The

/ buttons to select

Thumbnail Display

This function allows you to v iew 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monito r at the same time, so you can quickly search for the ima g e that you want.

1. Follow "Zoom P l ay back" section st eps 1-5 until the thumbnail dis pl a y is on the screen.

2. Press the select the image/v ideo clip to be displayed at regular size.

3. Press the

/ buttons or the zoom lever to

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Protecting Images

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the

4. Select the still image/video clip that you want to

button.

protect wit h the zoom lever.

 You may select the still image/ video clip

that you want to protect from the thumbnail display.

5. Press the MENU button.

 The [PLAYBACK MENU] is displayed.

6. Select [PROTECT] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

7. Select [ONE FILE] or [ALL FILE] with the zoom lever, and press the button.

8. Select [LOCK] by pressing the and press the

button.

/ buttons,

 Protect is executed and the digital video

camera returns to the play mode.

 The protect icon is displayed wi th protected images. When [ALL FILE]

is selected,

is displayed with all th e images.

 To cancel protection, follow the step 5-8 to select [U NLOCK] by pressing

the / buttons, and press the button.

 The removal of image protection is executed and the digital video ca m era

returns to the play mode.

PLAYBACK MENU

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE FILE DELETE ALL

PROTECT

LOCK

100-0002

5 SEC

ONE FILE

ALL FILE EXIT

ONE FILE

UNLOCK

Slide Show Display

The slideshow fun ction enables you to playback still images/video cl ips automatically in order one image at a time.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the

4. Press the MENU button.

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SLIDE SHOW

DELETE FILE DELETE ALL

PROTECT

5 SEC.

7 SEC. 9 SEC. ONE FILE

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5. Select [SLIDE SHOW] with the zoom lever, and press the button.

6. Set the playbac k interval wit h the zoom lever, a nd press the

button.

 The slide show starts.  The video clips are displayed the first frame image, and not played back.  To stop slide show, press the button.

NOTE

• You can adjust slide show display interval within the range of 5 SEC, 7 SEC, and 9

SEC.

Delete Still Image / Video Clips

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the

button.

4. Select the still image/video clip that you want to erase with the zoom lever.

 You may select the still image/ video clip

that you want to erase from the thumbnai l display.

5. Press the MENU button.

6. Select [DELETE FILE] or [DELETE ALL] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

 [DELETE FILE]: Delete the current still

image/video clip.

 [DELETE ALL]: Delete all still images/video clips.

7. Select [YES] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

 To not delete, select [NO], and press the button.  If all video clips/images are deleted, [NO FILE!] pops up.  If you want to turn back to the photography mode, press the MODE button.

PLAYBACK MENU

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE FILE

DELETE ALL

PROTECT

PLAYBACK MENU

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE FILE

DELETE ALL

PROTECT

5 SEC. YES

ONE FILE

5 SEC. ONE FILE

YES

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MP3 Mode

The digital video cam era lets you pla yback MP3 files. You may downloa d M P3 files to your c om puter and then copy them into the digital video camera via the USB cable or insert an SD memory card with MP3 files recorded into the digital video camera.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [ MP3] with the zoom lever and press the

button.

 The MP3 LIST appears on the screen.

Button operation s

Button

Power off (press & hold) Power off (press & hold)

T Scroll up Volume + W Scroll down Volume -

Previous page - Next page/Add selection -

MODE Back to LCD prev iew - MENU Enter MP3 menu -

- Stop playing MP 3 m usic

Start to play MP3 music Pause playing MP 3 m usic

MP3 State

Playlist During playback

SELECT MODE

IMAGE / MOVIE

MP3

AUDIO

MP3 LIST

SUMMER

LOVE WITHOUT YOU MR. RIGHT

PAGE 1 2

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AUDIO RECORDING MODE

The digital video camera enables you t o re cord and playback audio files anytime and anywhere.

Recording Audio Files

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to select audio recording mode as the illustration.

3. Press the

 Voice starts reco rding.  To pause recording, press the button

again.

 To stop recordin g, pr ess the button.  The maximum recordable time for voice

recording is ov er 1 hour.

button.

SELECT MODE

IMAGE / MOVIE MP3

AUDIO

Playing Back Audio Files

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the

button.

AUDIO LIST

AUD_0001

AUD_0002

AUD_0003 AUD_0004

PAGE 1 2

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 The AUDIO LIST appears on the screen.

Button operation s

Audio State

Button

Power off (press & hold) Power off (press & hold)

T Scroll up Volume + W Scroll down Volume -

Previous page - Next page/Add selection -

MODE Back to LCD prev iew - MENU Enter AUDIO menu -

- Stop playing Audio fil e

Start to play voice file Pause playing Au dio file

Playlist During playback

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Deleting MP3 / Audio Files

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE].

3. Select [MP3] / [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the

 The MP3 / AUDIO LIST appears on the

screen.

4. Press the MENU button.

 The [MP3 MENU] or [AUDIO MENU]

appears on the sc reen.

5. Select [DELETE] with the zoom lever and press the

button.

 [SELECT]: Delete the selected audio or

MP3 file.

 [ALL]: Delete all audio or MP3 files in a

single operation.

6. Select [YES] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

 To not delete, select [NO], and press the

button.

 If all files are deleted, [NO FILE!] pops up.  If you want to turn back to the photography

mode, press the MODE button.

button.

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MP3 MENU

SELECT

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MENU OPTIONS

Video Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing video clips in the photography mode.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MENU button. The [MOVIE MENU] is displayed on the screen.

3. Select the desired option item with the z oom lever, and press the

4. Select the desired setting wi th the zoom lever, and press the

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Size

Sets the desired video resolution.

 640 x 480  320 x 240

Quality

Sets the quality (compression r ate) at which the video is to be recorded.

 Super Fine  Fine  Normal

Your digita l vid eo camera adju st s the exposure o f each scene a u t o ma tica lly. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the digital video camera's automatic expos ure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1 .8EV to +1.8EV.

AWB

This sets the whit e balance photography under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photogr aphs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

 [AUTO] AUTO: Automatic adjustment  [ ] DAYLIGHT: For recording outdoors on a bright day  [ ] LAMP: For recording under lamp light  [ ] FLUORESCENT-1: Cool white fluorescent (W3900-4500K)

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 [ ] FLUORESCENT-2: Day white fluorescent (W4600-5400K)  [ ] SHADE: For recording outdoors on a cloudy day

Capture Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in the photogr aphy mode.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE but to n to a ccess ca m era m ode , then press the MENU button.

3. The [CAPTURE MENU] is displayed on the screen.

4. Select the desired option item with the zoom lever, and press the

5. Select the desired setting with the zoom lever, and press the

6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

button.

SIZE

Sets the desired image resolution.

 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)  2560 x 1920  2048 x 1536

1.2M



1280 x 96

 640 x 480

QUALITY

Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the still image will be compressed and stored as JPG files.

 Super Fine  Fine  Normal

Refer to “EV” in Movie M e nu for further details.

AWB

Refer to “AWB” in Movie Menu for further details.

CAPTURE MENU

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ISO

Sets the sensitivity for photography. When the s ensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

 [AUTO]: Auto adjustment  [100]: Equivalent to ISO 100  [200]: Equivalent to ISO 200  [400]: Equivalent to ISO 400

DATE PRINT

The capture date can be printed directly on your still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.

 [YES]: Imprints the date on the still images when capturi ng images.  [NO]: Does not imprint the dat e on the still i m ages when capturing images.

TV Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing TV clips in the TV recording mode.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Press the MENU button. The [TV MENU] is displayed on the screen.

3. Select the desired option item with the zoom lever, and press the

4. Select the desired setting with the zoom lever, and press the

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

button.

TV MENU

SIZE

QUALITY

SIZE

Sets the desired TV clip resolution.

 640 x 480  320 x 240

QUALITY

Sets the quality (compression r at e) at which the TV clip is to be recorded.

 Super Fine  Fine  Normal

640 X 480

SUPER FINE

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Playback Menu

This menu sets which settings are t o be used for playbac k.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [S ELECT M ODE] .

3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the

button.

4. Press the MENU button.

 The PLAYBACK MENU is displayed on the

screen.

5. Select the desired option item with the z oom lever, and press the

button.

6. Select the desired setting with the zoom lever, an d press the

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Slide Show

Refer to “Slideshow Display” for further details.

DELETE FILE

Refer to “Deleting Still Images/Video Clips” for further details.

DELETE ALL

Refer to “Deleting Still Images/Video Clips” for further details.

PROTECT

Refer to “Prote cting Still Images/Video Clips” for further details.

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE FILE DELETE ALL

PROTECT

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PLAYBACK MENU

5 SEC.

NO NO ONE FILE

button.

MP3 / Audio Menu

This sets whethe r or not to play MP3 files repeatedly or delete MP3 files.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT

PLAY MODE

REPEAT DELETE

MODE].

3. Select [MP3] or [AUDIO] with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

system

4. Press the MENU button.

 The [MP3 MENU] or [AUDIO MENU] is displayed on the screen.

5. Select the desired option item with the zoom lever, and pr es s the

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SINGLE

SELECT

button.

6. Select the desired setting with the zoom lever, and press the

button.

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

PLAY MODE

Sets the method of the file playback mode.

 [SINGLE]: Play only one audio or MP3 file.  [SELECT]: Play the selected audio or MP3 files.  [ALL]: Play all audio or MP3 files.

system

REPEAT

Sets to playback the files repeatedly.

 [NO]: Play the listed files only once.  [YES]: Repeatedly play your audio or MP3 fi les according to you r

preference.

DELETE

Refer to “Deleting MP3 / Audio Files” for further details.

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System Menu

Sets your digital video camera’s operating environment.

1. Turn on your digital video camera.

2. Toggle the MODE button to access in video, camera or playback

3. (SELECT MODE) mode, then press the MENU button.

4. Press

5. Select the desired option item with the zoom lever, and press the

6. Select the desired setting with the zoom lever, and press the

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

LANGUAGE

Refer to “Choos ing the Display Language” for further details.

FORMAT

Refer to “Formatting Internal Memory or an SD Memory Card” for further details.

to access in SYSTEM MENU.

button.

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

LCD BRIGHT

DATE TYPE

DATE SETUP

POWER OFF

COPY TO CARD

BEEP

VIDEO OUT

RESET

LIGHT FREQ.

SYSTEM MENU

ENGLISH

NO 0 Y/M/D 2005/08/24

SYSTEM MENU

OFF

NO OFF NTSC NO

SYSTEM MENU

50HZ

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LCD BRIGHT

Adjusts the brig htness of the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes br i ghter by sliding the zoom lever to the T side and darker to the W side. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

DATE TYPE

Sets the disp l ayed type of date and time on the screen.

 [Y/M/D]: Year/Month/Day  [D/M/Y]: Day/Month/Year  [M/D/Y]: M onth/Day/Y e ar

DATE SETUP

Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.

POWER OFF

If no operation is performed for a sp ecific period of time, the power to the digital v ideo camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.

 [OFF] / [1 MIN.] / [3 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10 MIN.]

COPY TO CARD

Allows you to copy your files from the digital video camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if yo u h ave a me mory card in stalled an d some files in internal memory.

 [YES] / [NO]

VIDEO OUT

Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the digital video camera.

 [NTSC]:NTSC system  [PAL]: PAL system

RESET

Returns all basic settings to the digital video camera's default settings .

 [YES]: Returns to the default settings.  [NO]: Does not return to the default settings.

LIGHT FREQ.

When photographing under artificial lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending on your country’s electrical standard.

 [60HZ] / [50HZ]

BEEP

Enables or disa bles the sounds (beeps) associated with di gi tal video camera button functions.

 [ON]: Enables sounds/beep tones.  [OFF]: Disables sounds/beep tones.

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CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital video camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a compute r .

1. Connect the digital video camera to the printer using the USB cable.

2. Turn on the printer and digit al video camera.

 The [USB MODE] screen appears on the

screen.

3. Select [PICTBRIDGE] with the zoom lever, and then press the

button.

4. Select [SIZE] or [BORDERLESS] with the zoom lever and select its print type with the

buttons. Then press the button to confirm the selection.

 [SIZE]: You may select the desired item

according to the type of printer being used.

 [BORDERLESS]: You may select the

desired item according to the type of printer being used.

5. Select the image that you want to print with the

/ buttons, and then use the zoom lever to

set more detailed print settings.

6. Select [PRINT NUMBER], [DATE] or [FILE NAME] with the zoom lever and change their settings with the

/ buttons. Then press the

button to confirm the selection.

 [PRINT NUMBER]: Select the num ber of

each image to be printed up to 10.

 [DATE]: Select [WITH] to print the image

with date imprint.

 [FILE NAME]: Select [WITH] to print the

image with file name.

7. Use the zoom lever to select [PRINT]. Then press the and start printi ng.

button to confirm the print settings

MASS STORAGE WEBCAM

PICTBRIDGE

SIZE

BORDERLESS

100-0001

:SELECT :CANCEL

PRINT NUMBER

DATE

FILE NAME

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USB MODE

STANDARD

x 2

:MORE :PRINT

USB MODE

WITH

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8. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appear until the printing is complete.

9. To cancel printing, press the the printing is pr oceeding.

button while

 A selection screen appears. Use the zoom

lever to select [CANCEL]. Then press the

button to cancel printing.

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USB MODE

: CANCEL

USB MODE

CONTINUE

CANCEL

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

To transfer the r ecorded files from the digital video camera to your computer, f ollow these steps: Step 1: Install the USB driver (Wi ndows 98 only) Step 2: Connect the digital v ideo camera to yo ur computer Step 3: Download im age, audio and video files

System requirements (Windows)

Pentium III 600 MHz or higher

  Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP  64MB RAM  128MB hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98 only)

Windows 98 computers

The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the digital video camera i nto your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click "Install USB/Web-Cam driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

Step 2: Connecting the Digital Video Camera to Your Computer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the di gital video camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB po rt on your comput er.

3. Turn on your digital video camera.

 The [USB MODE] screen appears on the

screen.

4. Select [MASS STORAGE] with the zoom lever, and press the

5. From the Windows desktop, double click on "My Computer".

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6. Look for a new "Removable disk" icon. This "Removable disk" is actually the memory or memory card in your digital video camera.

7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM, MP3 and AUDIO folders.

8. Double click on the folders to open it to find more folders.

 Your recorded images, video clips and

audio files will be inside these folders.

 Copy, Paste or Drag-N-Drop images,

videos, and audio to a folder o n your computer.

NOTE

• Whenever the USB power supply is used while transferring images to your computer,

the other buttons on your digital video camera will not perform the functions.

USB MODE

MASS STORAGE

WEBCAM PICTBRIDGE

Step 3: Downloading still images, video clips and audio files

When the digital video camera is t urned on and conne cted to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" to your computer hard drive.

Windows

Open the "removable disk" and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images, videos, a nd audio are inside these folder(s). Select the fil e s that you want, and then choose "Copy" from the "E dit" menu. Open the d estination locat i on (folder) and choose "Paste" from the "Edit" menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital video camera to a d esired location.

NOTE

• The recorded audio files are stored on the "AUDIO" folder.

• For transferring MP3 files, simply copy the MP3 files from your computer hard drive to

the "MP3" folder.

• Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).

• Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video

playback application has been installed in your computer.

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USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA A S A WEB CAMERA

Your digital vi deo camera can act as a Web c a m era, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family.

To use the digital video camera as a Web ca mera, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the Web camera dri ver (same as USB driver) Step 2: Connect the digital v ideo camera to yo ur computer Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeti ng)

NOTE

• Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital video

camera.

• This mode is not supported for Mac.

General system requirements for videoconference

To use the digital v i deo camera for videoconference, your c o mputer system must include:

 Microphone  Sound card  Speakers or headphones  Network or Internet connection

Step 1: Install the Web Camera Driver

The Web-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The Web camera function is not support ed for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click "Install USB/Web cam driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete th e installati on. After the driver installation is complet ed, restart your computer.

NOTE

z The USB driver that bundled inside the CD-ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 (USB &

Web camera driver). a) On Windows 98, the Windows OS will install both USB & Web camera drivers. b) On Windows 2000/ME/XP, it will only install Web camera driver.

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Step 2: Connect the Digital Video Camera to Your Computer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB

connector on the digital video camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an

available USB po rt on your comput er.

3. Turn on your digital video camera.

USB MODE

MASS STORAGE

WEBCAM

PICTBRIDGE

 The [USB MODE] screen appears on the

screen.

4. Select [WEBCAM] with the zoom lever, and press

the

5. Position the digital video camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use

a tripod.

button.

Step 3: Run Your Application Software

To use Windows NetMe e t i ng f or videoconfere nce:

1. Go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communications => Net

Meeting to launch the NetMeeting program.

2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.

3. Click the Pl ace Call button.

4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of t he computer that y ou are

calling.

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting

running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference.

NOTE

• The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.

• For more information about the operation of videoconference application software,

refer to its respective help documentation.

• When the Web camera function is activated (i.e. images are being transferred), the

LED (green color) blinks. If the USB cable is unplugged at the time of transferring images, the screen would become blank the next time when you run the Web camera function. In this situation, you should restart the computer. The proper operating method should be: Close the Web camera application, then remove the USB cable.

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Ulead fun as shooting them. Users can make a video in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode. VideoStudio features fully customizable filters and special effects and shares finished projects on diversified devices by supporting t he latest form at s.

VideoStudi o i s home video-editin g s o f tware that makes editing video clips as

To install VideoStudio:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The welcome screen appears.

3. Click “Install Ulead

the installation.

NOTE

VideoStudio ”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

• For more information about the operation of VideoStudio application software, refer

to its respective help documentation.

• For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the VideoStudio in

“Administrator” mode.

• VideoStudio is not supported on the Mac.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image sensor CMOS sensor (5.0 mega pixels) Image resolution <Still image>

3264 x 2448 (FW interp olation), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 <Video clip>

640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 2.5” full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) Recording m edia

Compression format MPEG 4 SP (Video), IMA-ADPCM (Audio) File format EXIF 2.1, DC F 1.0, JPEG, ASF (Video) Lens Aperture range: 3.3

Focus range Normal: 1m - infinity

Shutter spee d 1/2000 ~ 1/2 sec. Digital zoom 8X Self-timer 3-sec delay, 10-sec delay Terminal DC in & USB (with cradle terminal) Interface USB connector, A/V IN terminal, A/V OUT terminal,

Power supply Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (NP60) Dimension Approx. 118 x 58 x 28mm (without protruding parts)

32 MB internal memory

(approx. 24 MB for image storage)

Supports SD memory card (up to 1 GB)

Focal Length: 6.95mm

Macro: 0.6m - 1m

earphone jack

Weight Approx. 140g (without battery and the SD memory card)

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital v ideo camera for repair. If the problem persists, contact your local resel ler or service center or send us an email at sim@geniusnet.co m.tw

Power Supply

Symptom Cause Solution

The battery is not loaded. Load the battery correctly. The power does not come on.

The power cuts out during use.

The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.

The AC power adapter is

not connected c orrectly.

The digital video camera

was left unattended and

unused, so the auto power

off cuts it off.

Reconnect it properly.

Turn the power back on.

The power does not go off.

The battery runs out quickly.

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

The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.

Digital video cam era

malfunction.

It is being used in extreme

low temperature.

Many shots are being

captured in dark places

inside, requiri ng flash.

The battery is not fully

charged. The battery is not

used for an extended

period of time after

charged.

Long period of continuous

use of the digital video

camera or the flash.

Reload the battery.

Fully charge th e battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before using it to maximize its performance an d l i fetime.

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Shooting

Symptom Cause Solution

The battery is running low. Reload the battery.

The power is not on. Tur n the power on.

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

Images do not appear on the LCD monitor.

The digital video camera is

not in shooting mode.

The shutter button is not

pressed all the way.

The memory card do es not

have any free space.

End of memory card life. Load a new memory card.

The flash is recharging.

The memory card is

unrecognized by t he digital

video camera.

The auto power off functi on

is activated.

The power is not on. Tur n the power on.

The LCD monitor is dark.

Slide the mod e switch to shooting mode.

Press the shutt er button all the way.

Load a new card, or delete unwanted files.

Wait until the system LED off.

Format the memory card in this digi tal video camera before its first use or when it was used other than this digital video camera.

Turn the power on agai n.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor i n t h e SYSTEM MENU.

The flash does not fire. The flash c annot recharge.

Even though the flash fired, the image is dark.

The image is too dark.

The digital video camera is

set to

The flash is set to flash off.

The distance to the subject

is greater than flash

effective rang e.

The image was captured i n

a dark place whil e set to

flash off.

It is under-exposed.

mode.

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Set the focus switch to position.

Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Get closer to your subject and capture.

Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Set the exposure compensation to a larger value.

Symptom Cause Solution

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The image is too bright.

The image lacks natural color.

It is over-exposed.

The image was captured i n

conditions that are hard for

Auto White Balance to

adjust to.

Set the exposure compensation to a sm alle r value.

Add a white object to the composition.

Playback

Symptom Cause Solution

Cannot playback.

The contents of memory card cannot be replayed.

It is not set to playback mode.

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

The file is protected. Cancel protection.

Slide the mod e switch to playback mode.

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

Files cannot be del eted.

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 memory c ar d is write-protected.

End of memory card life.

The LCD monitor is too dark.

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

Remove the write-protection. Cannot format a memory

Load a new memory card. Adjust the brightness of

LCD monitor in the SYSTEM MENU.

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