Genius G-Shot P535 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.

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.

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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.

5.For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website, www.geniusnet.com.tw.

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 batteries and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Check with your retailer.

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

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Check with your retailer.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask your retailer.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric

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shock.

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.

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.

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Do not remove the battery immediately after long periods 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:

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.

If you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. 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 when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The 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.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 7-8

Overview Package contents

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMERA

9-13

Front view

Rear view

Control Buttons

Top View of Docking Cradle

LCD monitor information

PREPARING THE
CAMERA	14-17

Inserting the Battery

Docking Cradle

Charging the Battery

Using the AC Power Adapter

Attaching the Camera Strap

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory

Card

GETTING STARTED

18-21

Turning the Power On/Off

Entering the Main Menu

Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Screen Language Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

Setting Image Resolution and Quality Using the LCD Monitor

CAMERA MODE

21-28

Shooting Images

Useful Scene Mode

Reviewing the Last Image

Using the Zoom Function

Using the Macro (Close-UP) Mode

Using the Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Adjusting the Exposure

Setting White Balance

ADVANCED SHOOTING 28-31

Continuous Shooting

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Adjust White Balance Manually

PLAY MODE-
THE BASICS	31-35

Viewing Images

Magnifying Images

Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)

Slideshow Display

Resizing an Image

MOVIE MODE

35-36

Recording Video Clips

Playing Back Video Clips

PLAY MODE-ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 36-48

Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV Rotating Images in the Display Deleting Images/Video Clips

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Protecting Images/Video Clips Setting the DPOF

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer

Changing the Camera Startup Logo

AUDIO MODE

48-50

Recording Voice Clips

Playing Back a Voice Recording File

Deleting a Voice Recording File

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

TO A COMPUTER

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Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (Windows 98/98SE users only)

Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera to your computer

Step 3: Downloading Images, video clips or voice recording files

INSTALLNG THE EDIT SOFTWARE 53-54

Installing Photo Explorer

Installing Photo Express

USING THE DIGITAL STILL

CAMERA AS A

PC CAMERA

55-57

Step 1: Installing the PC camera Driver (same as USB driver)

Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera to your computer

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

MENU OPTIONS	57-65
Camera Menu
Movie Menu
Play Menu
Setup Menu
CONNECTING YOUR
CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES	66
SPECIFICATIONS	67
APPENDIX	68-70
Troubleshooting Guide

Possible Number of Recordable Image

Approximate Duration of Recording Time

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Equipped with a 5.0 Mega pixels 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.

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).

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 DPOF functionality

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

Optical zoom: 3x

Digital zoom

Preview mode: 4x / Playback mode: 8x

10MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using a memory card.

PictBridge support

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

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Support for SD memory card for memory expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an external memory card.

Camcorder, PC Camera and voice recorder support 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 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 still camera	USB cable
AV cable	Software CD-ROM
User’s manual	Camera strap
Quick guide	Camera pouch
Docking Cradle	AC Power Adapter
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US	One Rechargeable Lithium Ion
	Battery

NOTE

Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front view

1.Self-timer LED

2.Shutter button

3.Power button

4.Strap eyelet

5.Battery/SD memory card cover

6.Lens

7.Auto-Focus auxiliary LED

8.Flash

9.Microphone

Rear view

1.LED indicator

2.W / Zoom out (Wide-angle) button Thumbnail button

3.T / Zoom in (Telephoto) button

4. Menu button

5.MODE button

6.Control buttons

7. Delete button

8. Display (LCD on/off) button

9.Tripod socket

10.Docking station terminal

11.LCD monitor

(DC IN 5V port/USB port)

12.Speaker

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Control Buttons

1. () Flash button

2. () Quick View button

3.SCN () Scene Mode button

4. () Self-Timer button

5.OK button

Top View of Docking Cradle

1.Cradle

2.USB port

3.AV-OUT port

4.DC IN 5V port

5.Cradle plug

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LCD Monitor Icons

Camera mode

1.Camera mode

2.Image quality

[	]	Super Fine
[	]	Fine
[ ]		Normal

3.Image size

[	]	2560 x 1920
[	]	2048 x 1536
[	]	1280 x 960
[	]	640 x 480
[	]	TIFF IMAGE

4.Possible number of shots

5.Memory card indicator

6.Remaining battery status

[ ]	Full battery power
[ ]	Medium battery power
[ ]	Low battery power
[ ]	No battery power

7.Scene mode

[	]	Auto Mode
[	]	Backlight Mode
[	]	Landscape Mode
[	]	Macro Mode
[	]	Night Scene Mode
[	]	Portrait Mode
[	]	Sports Mode

8.Flash mode

[	]	Red eye
[	]	No flash
[	]	Auto flash

[	] Forced flash

9.Self-timer mode

[	]	3 sec. delay
[	]	10 sec. Delay

Off

10. White balance

[AUTO] Auto

[

]

Daylight

[] Cloudy

[] Sunset

[] Tungsten

[] Fluorescent 11. Capture mode

[ ] Single

[] Continuous [] AEB

12.Time

13.Date

14.Focus area

15.Zoom state

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Movie mode

1.Movie mode

2.Recordable movie time available

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Time

6.Date

7.Zoom state

Audio mode

1.Audio mode

2.Current file/ total number of audio files

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Sound level (speaker volume)

6.Audio file name

Image Playback

1.Play mode

2.Playback frame number

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Image size

6.Camera mode

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Video Playback

1.Play mode

2.Playback frame number

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Fast reverse playback indicator

6.Fast forward playback indicator

7.Movie mode

Audio Playback

1.Audio mode

2.Current file/ total number of audio files

3.SD memory card indicator (if present)

4.Battery power indicator

5.Sound level (speaker volume)

6.Audio file name

LED Indicators

	Indicator			State			Description/Activity
	LED			Solid red		1. The digital still camera is powering up.
	indicator					2. The battery is being charged.
	LED			Solid green		USB communication is in progress.
	indicator			Blinking			USB transfer is in progress.
				green
	Self-timer			Blinking blue		The self-timer function is activated.
	indicator

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera before initial use. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1.Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2.Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

3.Close the battery cover.

To remove the batteries

Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries.

NOTE

Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

Docking Cradle

With the docking cradle, you can position your digital still camera and connect it to other media devices to play back your images, video clips, or voice recording files (output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device, for example) on your desktop. The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of the camera in conjunction with an AC power adapter.

1.Position the camera on the cradle.

2.Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place.

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Charging the Battery

The status of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter

and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Please note that the digital still camera must be powered off before charging the battery. Otherwise, the power will be provided only to the digital still camera.

1.Place the camera on the cradle. Connect

the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled "DC IN 5V".

2.Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet.

Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

NOTE

The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery.

The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the digital still camera in cold environments, keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

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Using the AC Power Adapter

1.Make sure the camera is turned off.

2.Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled “DC IN 5V”.

3.Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

NOTE

Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter or the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)

The digital still camera comes with 10MB of internal memory, allowing you to store video clips, captured images, or voice recording files in the digital still

camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1.Always make sure the digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

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

3.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.

Removing the SD card

Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject.

NOTE

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “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.

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

1.Press the button until the digital still camera turns on.

2.To turn the power off, press and hold the button again.

Entering the Main Menu

After turning on the digital still camera, the Main Menu screen appears. Follow the steps below to select the desired mode:

1.Press the button to turn on the power.

2.Press the MODE button to access in Main Menu screen

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3.Use , , or to choose the desired mode, then press the OK button.

4.For returning to Main Menu from each mode, press the MODE button again.

Setting the Date and Time

The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the camera on.

When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time.

1.Press the button to turn on the camera.

2.Press the MODE button to access in [ (SETUP)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button.

3.Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

4.Use , , or to select [DATE SETUP], then press the OK button.

5.Press or to select the Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

To increase a value, press the button.

To decrease a value, press the button.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

6. Press the OK button after all fields are set.

Choosing the Language

Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor from the following: , ENGLISH, , , FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO and ESPAÑOL.

1. Press the button to turn on the camera.

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2.Press the MODE button to access [ (SETUP)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button.

3.Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

4.Use , , or to select [LANGUAGE], then press the OK button.

5.Use or to select the language you want.

6.Press the OK button to confirm.

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1.Press the button to turn on the camera.

2.Press the MODE button to access [ (SETUP)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button.

The [BASIC] menu is displayed.

3.Use , , or to select [FORMAT], then press the OK button.

4.Use or to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm.

NOTE

When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.

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To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card.

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.

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital still camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.

These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1.Press the button to turn on the camera.

2.Press the MODE button to access in [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button.

3.Press the button.

The [PICTURE] menu is displayed.

4.Use , , or to select [SIZE], then press the OK button.

5.Use or to select the desired setting, then press the OK button.

6.Follow steps 4 and 5 above to set the [QUALITY].

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. Check the Appendix. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail.

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1.Press the button to turn on the camera.

2.Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

3.Press the shutter button.

NOTE

The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.

To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

CAMERA MODE

Shooting Images

1.Press the button to turn on the power.

2.Press the MODE button to access [ (CAMERA)] mode with , , or , then press the OK button.

3.Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

4.Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.

When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure.

5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

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