Genius G512 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT

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

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC

rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the

manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop

operation of the equipment.

READ THIS FIRST

Notice:

1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that were packaged

with the camera are subject to change without notice.

2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.

3. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website,

www.geniusnet.com.tw.

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4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this

user’s manual.

WARNING

 Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting

any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any

of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera

immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC

power adapter). If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC

power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. After checking that smoke is no longer

being emitted, contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility and request repairs.

Never attempt to repair the camera yourself, as this will terminate the warranty.

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Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off,

and disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). If you are using the AC

power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the

camera. Then contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to

use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

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If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera

off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).If you are using

the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have

disconnected the camera. Then contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do

not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

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Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping

surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.

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Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the

camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such

as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the

camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

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Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Your dealer should

only carry out internal inspection, maintenance and repairs or a local authorized service

facility.

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Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.

This may cause an electrical shock.

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CAUTION

Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical

shock.

Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a

cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may

cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its

accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling

the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.

Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter,

unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.)

Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving

the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an

electrical shock.

When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always

remove the batteries from the camera or unplug it from the power source (AC power

adapter) for safety. If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC

power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Failure to do so could result in a fire.

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of

unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury,

or soiling of the battery compartment.

When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (-

and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in

the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery

compartment.

Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The

batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the

batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.

Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 6

Overview

Package contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA 7-10

Names of Parts

LCD Display

GETTING STARTED 10-15

Installing the batteries

Using an power adapter

Charging the battery

Loading and Removing an

SD/MMC Memory Card

Attaching the Strap

Turning the Power On/Off

Setting the Date and Time

Setting Image Resolution and

Quality

RECORD MODE 15-19

Taking still Images

Normal Mode

Macro Mode

Digital Zoom

Self-Timer

Flash

PLAYBACK MODE 19-26

Viewing Images

Zoom Playback

Displaying Thumbnail Images

Auto play

Deleting Images

Protect

Setting the DPOF

Format

Copy to Card

E-frame

MOVIE MODE 26-28

Recording video with audio

Voice recording

Viewing video clips

MP3 Player 28

TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR

COMPUTER

29-31

Step 1: Installing the USB

driver

Step 2: Connecting the camera

to your computer

Step 3: Downloading images

and video clips

USING THE CAMERA AS

A PC CAMERA

31-32

Step 1: Installing the PC Camera Driver

Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your

Computer

Step 3: Running Your Application

Software

MENU OPTIONS 33-40

Setup Menu

Sharpness

WB (White Balance)

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EV (Exposure Value)

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LANGUAGE

VIDEO OUT

FREQENCY

AUTO POWER OFF

IMPRINT

SOUND EFFECT

START-UP SOUND

START-UP IMAGE

DEFAULT SETTING

CONNECTING THE

CAMERA TO OTHER

DEVICES

40

CAMERA

SPECIFICATIONS 41

TROUBLESHOOTING

42-43

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 3.1

Mega pixel sensor. Using the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images

and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting

(lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps

ensure that your images turn out right.

16MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an

additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB

capacity) by using an external memory card.

In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function.

Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB

driver required for Win 98 ) You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by

using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You

may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

Package contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:

Digital camera Software CD-ROM

USB cable Multi-Language User’s manual

Video cable Multi-Language Quick guide

Camera strap Camera pouch

One Lithium battery DC Plug Adaptor for EU to US and EU to UK

Earphones DC Adaptor

Note: Accessories and components vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Name of Parts

1. Delete/ Flash

2. Display

3. Menu

4. Self-timer/Busy indicator

5. Flash/Charging indicator

6. MP3 Player

7. LCD Display

8. Play / Pause

9. Speaker

1. Power-on / Self-timer Light

2. Flash light

3. Lens

1. Power ON/OFF

2. Shutter button

3. Microphone

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1. Battery Cover

2. Strap

attachment

1. Focus

Adjustment

2. USB/A/V

OUT terminal

1. Tripod socket

2. DC IN 6V terminal

1. Self-Timer/Selection

2. Zoom Out/Selection

3. Mode/Selection

4. Zoom in/Selection

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LCD Display

Display icons - Still Image Record Mode:

1. Snapshot, Movie Clip mode

2. Focus mode

Normal Mode

Macro Mode

3. Flash mode

Auto flash

Red-eye reduction

Flash off

4. White Balance display

Auto

Daylight

Tungsten

Fluorescent

5. Single Image or Continuous images mode

Single: 1 shot mode (default)

Continuous: Pictures can be taken continuously 3 photos (except 5M resolution)

6. Image Quality

Super Fine

Fine

Normal

7. Image Resolution

5M 2560 x 1920

3M 2048 x 1536 (Default Value)

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8. SD Memory Card

9. Self-timer status

10. Possible number of shots remaining

11. Digital Zoom lever

12. Timer status

13. Battery level

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Low battery power

Virtually no battery power

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Battery

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

 Insert the battery following the orientation of the arrow

on the battery’s label.

 Insert the battery as far as it can go.

4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

NOTE

 Use only the specified battery type (Lithium Ion).

 If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the

2M 1600 x 1200

1.3M 1280 x 1024

VGA 640 x 480

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camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use different type of battery.

 Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the

battery life and reduce the camera performance.

Using an AC Power Adapter

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the

DC IN 6V terminal.

3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter

to a power outlet.

NOTE

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused

by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer in order to

prevent unexpected automatic power off of the camera.

Charging the Battery

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of

the [OPEN] arrow.

3. Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -).

4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover firmly.

5. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 6V

terminal.

6. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power

outlet.

Charging start: Green indicator

Charging end: Indicator off

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7. Notice:

A. Before you use a new battery, it should be charged for 3 hours the first time.

B. If the green LED is on when power is connected, it indicates the battery charger is

operating normally and ready for battery charging.

C. If the LED indicator is not on when the power is connected, it indicates that the

battery charger is defective. The user should turn AC power off.

D. If it is necessary to charge a backup battery, the user should wait until the charging

battery is completely charged. Then remove the charged battery and charge the

backup battery.

NOTE

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused

by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 When the charging is not started even if preceding the operation above. Press power

button on at any mode after LCD indication appears, then turn the power off.

 Never use the battery unspecified for the camera.

 Do not place the camera in hot temperature. Use it at room temperature.

Loading and Removing an SD/MMC Memory Card

The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing

you to store images and video clips in the camera. However,

you can expand the memory capacity by using the SD

(Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store additional

images and video clips.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the

[OPEN] arrow.

3. Insert the SD memory card.

If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

This camera is also compatible with the MultiMediaCard

TM

.

4. Close the battery/SD card cover.

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To remove a memory card:

Make sure the camera is turned off. Open the battery/memory card cover. Press lightly on

the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

NOTE

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally

erased from an SD memory card you can slide the

write-protected 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.

Attaching the Strap

To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use

the strap. Attach the hand strap as follows:

1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the

strap eyelet on the camera.

2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap

is firmly secured.

Turning the Power On/Off

Load the battery and insert an SD card before starting.

Turning the power on

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

 The LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

 When the power is turned on, the camera will start

in the mode that was set with the mode dial.

Turning the power off

Press the POWER button to turn the power off.