Genius G-Shot P313 User Manual

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READ THIS FIRST

Please start by reading the important messages below first.

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 contact the dealer where you purchased the camera for help.

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

WARNINGS

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 is dangerous.

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

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

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or an electrical shock.

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.

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.

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. Internal

inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or a local authorized service facility.

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

adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.

CAUTIONS

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.

Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal

components and may cause a fire.

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

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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

unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or 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 fitting 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.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 6

Overview Package contents Optional accessories

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 7-12

Front view Rear view Mode dial LED indicators LCD monitor information

GETTING STARTED 12-16

Installing the batteries Using the AC power adapter (optional accessory) Loading an SD memory card (optional accessory) Attaching the strap Choosing the language Setting the date and time Setting the image resolution and quality

RECORD MODE 16-22

Taking pictures Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitor Using the portrait mode Using the landscape mode Using the digital zoom Using the self-timer Using the macro mode Using the flash

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Taking pictures manually

PLAYBACK MODE 22-27

Viewing images Zoom playback Displaying thumbnail images Slide show display Protecting one image / video clip Protecting one image / video clip Removing protection from one image/ video clip Setting DPOF Deleting images/video clips To delete one image / video clip at a time: To delete all images / video clips at once:

MOVIE MODE 27-29

Recording video clips Viewing video clips

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER 29-31

Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computers Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images

/ video clips For computers running Windows For computers running Mac OS

MENU OPTIONS 31-35

Record menu

Image size Quality Exposure White balance Digital zoom ISO Quick view LCD brightness

Movie menu 35 Playback menu 35-36

Protect Delete all Slide show

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LCD brightness DPOF Copy to card

Setup menu 36-39

Format Beep Power off Reset to default Date type Date setup Date imprint Video out Language

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES 39 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 39-40

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048x1536 resolution images using a

3.3-Megapixel CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or 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. 8MB 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 256MB 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 Win98 and Mac OS 8.6). 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. DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.

Package contents

Carefully unpack your package and make sure 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.

Digital camera USB cable Video cable Software CD-ROM User’s manual Camera strap Quick guide Camera pouch

Optional accessories

SD/MMC memory card (up to 256MB capacity) AC power adapter 2 x AA alkaline batteries

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front view

1. Shutter button

2. Viewfinder window

3. Lens cover

4. Focus switch

Macro mode

Portrait mode

Landscape mode

5. Flash

6. Lens

7. Strap eyelet

8. Jack cover

9. DC IN jack

10. USB connector

11. Self-timer lamp

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1. Arrow button (up) Thumbnail button

2. Arrow button (left)

Flash button

3. OK OK button

Digital zoom button

4. Arrow button (right)

Self-timer button

5. Arrow button (down) Delete button

1. LED indicator

2. Viewfinder

3. LCD monitor

4. Display button

5. Menu button

6. Power button

7. Mode dial

8. Battery/SD card cover

9. VIDEO OUT jack

10. Tripod socket

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Mode dial

Mode Description

1. Record Mode

2. Playback mode

3. Movie mode

Setup mode

LED indicators

Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound

LED Indicator Solid red The camera is powering up. No LED Indicator Blinking red Camera system error Yes *(3) LED Indicator Solid red Charging the flash No LED Indicator Blinking red Image is being recorded to the memory

LED Indicator Blinking red USB communication/transfer in progress No LED Indicator Solid green The camera is ready to record images (or

Self-timer Indicator

— — Error message Yes *(3) — — Valid button event Yes *(1)

*(1) The camera sounds one beep. *(3) The camera sounds three beeps.

Blinking red The self-timer function is activated. Yes *(1)

Use this mode to capture still images. Use this mode to view images / video clips, delete

images / video clips, view a slide show, or view thumbnail displays.

Use this mode to record video (movie) clips.

Use this mode to adjust camera settings.

card.

Yes *(1)

movies).

LCD monitor information

These indicators are displayed when recording still images:

1. Record mode

2. Battery level

Full battery power Medium battery power

Virtually no battery power

3. Flash mode

Auto flash

Red-eye reduction

Fill flash (on)

Flash off

4. Macro mode

5. Self-timer mode

6. White balance (no indication for auto white balance)

Daylight

Cloudy

Sunset

Tungsten

7. EV compensation

8. Possible number of shots (at the current size and quality settings)

9. Image size

10. Image quality

11. Card indicator

12. ISO speed ( no indication for AUTO )

AUTO 100 200 400

13. Time (24-hour-format)

14. Date (year-month-day)

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Fluorescent

2048 x 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels

Super fine Fine

Normal

These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:

1. Movie mode

2. Battery level

Full battery power Medium battery power

Virtually no battery power

3. Recordable movie time

4. Card indicator

5. Time (24-hour-format)

6. Date (year-month-day)

These indicators are displayed when playing images back:

1. Battery level

Full battery power Medium battery power

Virtually no battery power

2. Protect indicator

3. DPOF indicator

4. Folder number and image number

5. Card indicator

These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back:

1. Movie mode

2. Battery level

Full battery power Medium battery power

Virtually no battery power

3. Count

4. Folder number and image number

5. The first frame of the movie

6. Card indicator

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GETTING STARTED

You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring images to your computer.

Installing the batteries

1. Make sure the camera is off.

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

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

4. Close the battery/SD card cover firmly.

NOTE

— If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the

camera to prevent leaks or corrosion.

— Never use manganese batteries. — Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries. — Avoid using the camera in extremely cold environments. Otherwise, it may damage the

camera. (Such damage is not covered under the warranty.)

Using the AC power adapter (optional accessory)

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Open the jack cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera.

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

NOTE

— Make sure to use only the specified AC power adapter for the camera. Otherwise, it may

cause damages to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.

— To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting fr om no battery power left during the

process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

Loading an SD/MMC memory card (optional accessory)

The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store imag es and video

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