Genius G-Shot P513 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.

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Notice:

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

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

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

those described in this manual. This is du e to th e fact that different retail ers 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, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may

differ from the actual design of your camera.

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

user's manual.

5. For driver updates and revisions to this manual, please refer to our website

www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

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

the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock.

Consult the store of purchase.

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

turn the power OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock.

Consult the 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.

 Use the specified batteries.

Use with any other type of batteries might cause explosion or

influence the camera’s performance.

 Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care

during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

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

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

 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is

accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

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

riding a motorcycle.

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

CAUTION

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

the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock.

Consult the store of purchase.

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

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the

internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or

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comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh

water.

If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician

to receive treatment.

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

it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

 Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty

places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

 Do not remove the battery immediately after long period

of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery

might 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 adversely affect the case or the parts inside,

resulting in fire.

 Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and

cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in

fire and electric shock.

Notes on Battery Usage

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

 Use only the specified battery.  Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low

temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low

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temperatures can shorten the batteries life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence alkaline batteries performance, therefore Ni- MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.

 When you are using the new rechargeable batteries or a rechargeable

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

 The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the

camera 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 is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the

camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 If the batteries are 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.

 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new

batteries.

 Never use manganese batteries.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 8-9

Overview Package contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

Front View Rear View LED Indicator & Beep LCD Monitor Icons

GETTING STARTED 16-22

Attaching the Camera Strap Loading the Batteries

Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (optional accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Choosing the Language Formatting the SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Setting Image Resolution and Quality

CAPTURE MODE 22-27

Normal Mode Macro Mode Digital Zoom

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Flash Shooting Mode

VIDEO MODE 27-28

Recording video clips

PLAYBACK MODE 28-32

Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Slideshow Display Protecting Images Thumbnail Display Rotating the Image

DELETING IMAGES 32-33

Deleting single image / deleting all images

MENU OPTIONS 33-38

Capture Menu Video Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu

TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR

COMPUTER

Step 1: Installing the USB driver Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files

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USING THE DIGITAL STILL

CAMERA AS

A PC CAMERA

Step 1: Installing the PC Camera Driver Step 2: Connecting the digital still camera to your computer Step 3: Running your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

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EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer Installing Photo Express

CAMERA

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA

TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. The main features provided by the camera include the following:

LCD monitor – 1. 5" color TFT LCD (228 x 220 pixels) monitor

makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured.

Recording media – 16 MB internal memory available for image

storage. External memory supports SD memory card up to 1 GB capacity.

Digital zoom – 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography.

Flexible flash settings – Focus mode – Images can be captured with the distance to the

Shooting mode – Capture different still images including single, self

Video mode – Record video clips without voice. Thumbnail display – Displays a set of 6 images on the LCD monitor for

Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment and photography mode setting.

subject set by normal and macro.

timer, continuous 1.3MP and continuous VGA.

easier and quicker selection of images.

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Package contents

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

Digital camera Software CD-ROM

USB cable Camera strap

Quick guide Camera pouch

2 x AAA alkaline batteries

NOTE

 Accessories and components vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

# Name Description

1. Strap eyelet Camera strap attachment.

2. Lens cover Protects the lens

3. Lens Designed to collect and focus rays of light to form a sharp image on the s e nsor.

4. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.

5. Flash Provides flash illumination.

6. POWER Power button Turns the camera power on and off.

7. Shutter button Captures an image or records a video clip when the button is pressed.

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Rear View

# Name Description

1. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

2. Status LED Displays the camera current state.

3. Arrow button (up)

Playback button

Arrow button (right)

MODE button

Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. Allows you to capture images of subjects at a distance of 1.5m to infinity. Allows you to capture close-ups of subjects up to the distances from 0.4 - 0.6m.

Scrolls upward. Enters or exits playback mode.

Scrolls right. Sets the camera mode.

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# Name Description

5. SET button

Flash button

6. Arrow button (down)

MENU button

7. Arrow button (left)

8. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the

9. USB connector Connects a USB cable to the camera.

# Name Description

10. Battery cover Allows loading the batteries.

11. Memory card cover Accesses to the memory card.

12. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.

Zoom button

Confirms the chosen settings. Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.

Scrolls downward. Toggles OSD menu on and off.

Scrolls left. Zooms in/out the image.

camera and previews the image before capturing it and revie w it afterwards.

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LED Indicator & Beep

This describes the color and state of the LED indicator.

LED Color State Description Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer function is activated. Status

Green

- Off Flash is off.

Blinking Flash charging in progress.

Camera is powered on. Charging process is completed.

Beep

Beep Description

1 sound

4 sounds Self-timer mode for the last 3 seconds. No sound Beeper is set to off.

The camera is powered on. Camera operation. Self-timer mode for the first 7 seconds. After an image / video clip is captured. Cannot operate or undefined button function. 2 sounds Low battery power

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LCD Monitor Icons

Capture mode

1. Capture mode

2. Focus mode [No icon] Normal mode

] Macro mode

[

3. Shooting mode [No icon] Single

] Macro mode

[

] Cont. 1.3MP

[ [

] Cont. VGA

4. White balance [A] Auto

] Daylight

[

] Cloudy

[

] Tungsten

[

] Fluorescent

[

5. Size

] VGA

[

] 1.3MP

[

] 3MP

[

] 4MP

[

] 5MP

[

6. Quality

] Normal

[

] Fine

[

] Super fine

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

8. Digital zoom indicator

9. Flash mode [

] Flash off

[ ] Auto flash

] Flash off

[

10. Remaining battery status

] Full battery power

[

] Medium battery power

[

] No battery power

[

(Blinking)

11. Storage media [No icon] Internal memory

] SD memory card

[

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Video mode

1. Video mode

2. Storage media

3. Remaining battery status

4. Possible recording time

5. Size

6. Focus mode (at preview mode only)

Playback mode-Still image playback

1. Capture mode

2. Protect icon

3. File number / total files

Playback mode-Video playback

1. Total recorded time

2. Video mode

3. Protect icon

4. File number / total files

5. Video playback / stop indicator

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Hand Strap

To prevent accidental slippage during use, always use the strap.  Attach the camera strap as follows:

1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera.

2. Pull the l arge loop throu gh th e sm all loo p unti l the str ap is firmly secured

Installing Batteries

You can use 2 AAA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) to power the camera.

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

 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can

shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them

from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Never use manganese batteries.

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