Genius G-Shot P517 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:

zThis product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

zFor 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 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

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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.

Product Information

1.Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2.The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and 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 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 manual.

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5. For driver updates, you can 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 this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the 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.

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.

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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.

Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

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

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or 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

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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:

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.

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

The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

Never use manganese batteries.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................	9
PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................	10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..................................................................................................................	11
FRONT VIEW.......................................................................................................................................................	11
REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................	12
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................	13
PREPARING THE CAMERA..................................................................................................................................	15
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ..................................................................................................................................	15
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD MEMORY CARD..................................................................................................	16
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP ...........................................................................................................................	17
LED INDICATORS ................................................................................................................................................	17
GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................................................................	18
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................	18
CHOOSING THE SCREEN LANGUAGE......................................................................................................................	19
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ...............................................................................................................................	20
FORMATTING AN SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY ....................................................................................	21
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ........................................................................................................................................	22
SHOOTING IMAGES - THE BASICS..........................................................................................................................	22
SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY............................................................................................................	23
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................	25

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SETTING FOCUS ..................................................................................................................................................	26
USING THE FLASH................................................................................................................................................	27
USING THE SELF-TIMER .......................................................................................................................................	28
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION)...................................................................................................	29
SETTING WHITE BALANCE ....................................................................................................................................	30
SCENE MODE SELECTION.....................................................................................................................................	31
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS ........................................................................................................................	32
VIEWING IMAGES .................................................................................................................................................	32
MAGNIFYING IMAGES ...........................................................................................................................................	33
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................	34
SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ...........................................................................................................................................	35
VIDEO MODE.........................................................................................................................................................	36
RECORDING VIDEO CLIPS.....................................................................................................................................	36
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS .................................................................................................................................	37
PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES .....................................................................................................	38
DELETING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS............................................................................................................................	38
PROTECTING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS .......................................................................................................................	40
SETTING THE DPOF ............................................................................................................................................	42
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER..............................................................................................	44
MENU OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................	46
CAMERA MENU....................................................................................................................................................	46
VIDEO MENU.......................................................................................................................................................	49
PLAYBACK MENU .................................................................................................................................................	50
SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................................................................	52

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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES.............................................................................	54
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL...................................................................................................	55
CAMERA TO COMPUTER.....................................................................................................................................	55
STEP 1: INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ........................................................................................................................	56
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER...................................................................................	57
STEP 3: DOWNLOAD IMAGES OR VIDEO CLIPS .........................................................................................................	58
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA .............................................................................................	59
STEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER ...........................................................................................................	59
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER...................................................................................	60
STEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE (I.E. WINDOWS NETMEETING) ...............................................................	61
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................	62
APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................	64

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera!

Equipped with a 5.0 mega pixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

5.0 mega Pixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 mega pixels for good quality of images.

Auto flash

An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor

Digital zoom: 1x~4x

16MB internal (built-in) memory (14MB available for image storage)

Images can be captured without using a memory card.

Support for SD memory card for memory expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an external memory card.

USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)

Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).

DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.

PictBridge support

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You can connect the digital camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the digital camera monitor screen and controls.

Scene mode

You can select a previously set recording mode for the following situations: Auto, Sport, Night, Portrait, Landscape and Backlight.

Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.

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.

Digital Camera

Quick Guide

USB Cable

Camera Strap

Camera Pouch

Software CD-ROM

2x AA Alkaline batteries

* Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

				1.	Strap holder
1	2	3	4	2.	Shutter button
				3.	Lens cover
				4.	Flash
				5.	Focus switch
					Macro mode
					Normal mode
				6.	Lens
				7.	Microphone
				8.	Self-timer indicator
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Rear View

1.Status LED

2.LCD monitor

3. Arrow button (Left)

Self-timer button

4. Arrow button (Down) MODE button

5. Arrow button (Up) MENU button

6. Arrow button (Right)

Flash button

7.OK OK button

Digital Zoom button

8. Playback button

9.Strap holder

10.PC (USB) terminal

11.Battery / SD card cover

12.Tripod socket

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LCD Monitor Information
Camera Mode
1. Internal				[	] 1280 x 960	12. White balance
memory/SD		A		[	] 640 x 480	[Blank] Auto
memory card				6. Possible number of		[	] Daylight
indicator				shots		[	] Cloudy
[ INT ] Status of			0.3	7. Quality		[	] Tungsten
internal memory			02/05/2006 08:03	[	] Fine	[	] Fluorescent
[	] Status of SD			[	] Standard	13. Focus mode
memory card		3. Flash mode		[	] Economy	[	] Macro
2. Remaining battery		[Blank] Auto		8. Date and time		[	] Infinity
status		[	] Red-eye	9. Self-timer icon		14. Scene mode
[	] Full battery	Reduction		[	10s] 10 sec.	[A] Auto
power		[	] Forced Flash	[	2s ] 2 sec.	[	] Sport
[	] Medium battery	[	] Flash Off	[	10+2s ] 10+2 sec.	[	] Night
power		4. Focus area		10. Unsteady hold		[	] Portrait
[	] Low battery	5. Image size		warning icon		[	] Landscape
power		[	] 2560 x 1920	11. [ ] Exposure		[	] Backlight
[	] No battery power	[	] 2048 x 1536	compensation

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Video Mode

1.Video mode

2.Recordable movie time available

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Focus area

Image Playback

1.Playback mode

2.SD memory card indicator (if present)

3.Battery power indicator

4.Playback information

Video Playback

1.Playback mode

2.Video mode

3.Total of recorded time

4.SD memory card indicator (if present)

5.Battery power indicator

6.Playback indicator

7.Playback information

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1		00:00:26	5
6	100-0002
7	Size	320X240
	EV.	0.3
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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

1.Make sure the camera is turned off.

2.Open the battery cover.

3.Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4.Close the battery cover.

To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory (14MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1.Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a

memory card.

2. Open the SD memory card cover.

3.Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4.Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

NOTE

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using

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

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD 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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Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators

	Indicator	State	Description/Activity
	Self-timer	Blinking red	The digital camera is powering up.
	indicator
	LED indicator	Blinking green	The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).
	LED indicator	Blinking green	USB communication/transfer in progress
	Self-timer	Blinking red	Charging the flash.
	indicator
	Self-timer	Blinking red	The self-timer function is activated.
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GETTING STARTED

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

Turning the Power On/Off

Load the batteries and insert an SD memory card before starting.

To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens.

To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens.

ON	OFF

NOTE

The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time.

To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.

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Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.

2. Press / MENU and access the setup menu with the

button.

You may also toggle the / MODE button and switch to

[] mode or press the [] button, then follow the step above to access the setup menu.

3.Select [Language] with the / buttons, then press the

OK button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the / buttons, then

press the OK button.

The setting will be stored.

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

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Setting the Date and Time

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.

2. Press / MENU and access the setup menu with the

button.

You may also toggle the / MODE button and switch to

[] mode or press the [] button, then follow the step above to access in setup menu.

3.Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons, then press the OK

button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the / buttons and adjust the

value for the date and time with the / buttons.The date and time is set in the order

year-month-day-hour-minute.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

5.After confirming all settings are correct, press the OK button.

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

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