Genius G-Shot P633 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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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

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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.

WARNING

Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.

Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets 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 or near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an

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authorized service facility.

Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident.

CAUTION

Do not place this 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 leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. 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 with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.

Do not use battery other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

When placing the battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the battery leaks, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install a new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 6-7

Overview Package contents

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMERA	8-15
Front view
Rear view
Mode dial
Viewfinder LED indicators
LCD monitor information
GETTING STARTED	16-22

Attaching the Camera Strap

Inserting and Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Turning the Power On/Off

Formatting the SD Card

Choosing the Language

Setting the Date and Time

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

PHOTOGRAPHS MODE 22-35

Auto Photography Mode

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Digital Zoom

Setting the Flash

Setting the Focus

Self-timer/Photographing at Intervals

Exposure Compensation/Backlight

Correction

Program (Automatic Exposure)

Photography Mode

Shutter Speed Priority

Photography Mode

Aperture Priority Photography Mode

Manual Photography Mode

Setting the Scene Mode

Movie Mode

PLAYBACK MODE 36-45

Playing Back Still Images

Playing Back Video Clips

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV

Recording Voice Memos Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images DPOF Settings

Erasing Images

MENU OPTIONS

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Photography Menu (Picture)

Photography Menu (Function)

Photography Menu (AE/AWB)

Playback Menu

Setup Menu (Basic)

Setup Menu (Custom)

TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES/MOVIES TO YOUR

COMPUTER 54-56

Step 1: Installing the USB Driver

Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

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Step 3: Downloading Images and Video		CONNECTING THE
Files		CAMERA TO OTHER
INSTALLING
		DEVICES	58
Presto! Mr. Photo	56-57
		CAMERA
INSTALLING
		SPECIFICATIONS	58-59
Presto! Image Folio	57

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.

Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels.

Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:

LCD monitor –	The 2.0" CG silicon color LCD monitor makes it easy to frame
	your subject when taking pictures. It also displays the pictures
	you have taken.
Recording medium –	External memory supports SD card up to 512MB.
Camera mode –	Variety of camera modes allows you to operate for your
	preference and take photographs according to photographic
	condition.
Optical zoom –	3x optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle
	pictures.
Digital zoom –	4.4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography
	of up to 13.2 times; 2x and 4x playback captured images to
	enlarge a selected portion of an image.

Flexible flash settings –	Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment
	and photography mode setting.
Focus mode –	Photographs can be taken with the distance to the subject set by
	auto focus, macro, infinity, 3 m, or 1 m.
Self-timer mode –	Time selectable between 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 10+2 seconds
	and interval.
Still image capture	Take different still images including single, a series of 3 images
	with different exposures, and 5 images continuously.
Movie mode –	Record video clips with voice.
Voice memo –	A voice memo can be recorded for 5 seconds immediately
	following still single image photography. Also it can be recorded
	while viewing the picture in playback mode.
Camera settings –	Have more control over picture quality by adjusting the menu
	options.

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Thumbnail display – Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD for easier and quicker selection of pictures.

TV and PC connection – View pictures on a television monitor or computer while connected to the USB or A/V cable.

DPOF settings – Allow you to embed printing information on your SD card and to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting it.

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
Two Rechargeable Lithium Ion	A 32MB SD memory card
Batteries
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery	Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Charger	Charger Power Cord
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US

NOTE

Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front view

	#	Name	Description
	1.	Self-timer LED	Blinks red during Self-timer mode until picture is taken.
		(AF auxiliary light)	Effective for still image capture mode when the luminance
			value of Auto and Macro focus mode is below 6.
	2.	Viewfinder window	Allows you to frame the subject of the picture.
	3.	Flash	Provides flash illumination.
	4.	Shutter button	Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when
			pressed halfway down, and takes the picture when
			pressed all the way down.
	5.	Zoom lens	3X optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and
			wide-angle pictures.
	6.	POWER button	Turns the camera power on and off.
	7.	MIC (Microphone)	Records audio clips.
	8.	Mode dial	Sets the camera mode.
	9.	DC IN 5V terminal	Allows you to connect AC power adapter to the camera to
			operate the camera without battery, or to charge
			rechargeable battery.
	10.	USB/A/V OUT terminal	Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to the
			camera.

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Rear view

	#	Name		Description
1.		Diopter adjustment dial		Provides a more clear image when using the viewfinder.
	2.	Viewfinder window		Allows you to frame the subject of the picture.
	3.	Viewfinder LED		Displays the camera current state.
	4.	(Zoom in) button		Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
		(Zoom out) button		Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
	5.	Speaker		Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.
6.		MENU button		Toggles OSD menu on and off.
	7.	(Display) button		Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off.
8.		Strap holder		Camera strap attachment.
	9.	Search dial		Selects the next or previous picture in playback mode, or
				changes the shutter speed or aperture value setting in
				[Tv], [Av] and [M] modes.
10.		(Erase) button		Allows you to erase the picture.
11.		Tripod socket		Allows tripod mounting.
12.		Battery/SD card cover		Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the
				memory card.
	13.	LCD monitor		Provides menu information to operate the camera, and
				previews the picture before taking it and review it
				afterwards.
14.		SET /Direction button		Allows you to scroll through menus and pictures, and then
				select choices.

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SET /Direction button

#	Name				Description
1.	SET button				Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen
					setting.
2.		button			Scrolls upwards.
3.	/		(Focus) button		Allows you to choose the appropriate focus
					setting.
4.		button			Scrolls downwards.
5.			(Self-timer) button		Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off,
					selects the desired self-timer mode or choose
					the interval photography.
6.		button			Scrolls left.
			(Exposure compensation /		Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation
					/ backlight correction on and off.
			Backlight correction) button
7.		button			Scrolls right.
			(Flash) button		Allows you to choose the appropriate flash
					setting.

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Mode dial

: photography mode

	#	Mode	Description
	1.	Auto photography	The camera is automatically sets for exposure, etc.
	2.	Program (auto exposure)	This permits the shutter speed and aperture to be set
			automatically and other factors to be set manually.
	3.	Shutter speed priority	Selects this when you want to photograph with shutter
			speed priority.
	4.	Aperture priority	Selects this when you want to photograph with
			aperture priority.
	5.	Manual photography	Selects this when you want to manually set the
			exposure, aperture and other settings.
	6.	Portrait	Selects this when you want to photograph a person
			and blur the background.
	7.	Sports	Selects this when photographing fast-moving
			subjects.
	8.	Night scene	Selects this when photographing evening or night
			scenes.
	9.	Movie	Selects this when recording video clips.
	10.	Set-up	Chooses your preferences on the camera’s settings.
	11.	PC	Downloads the image to the personal computer.
	12.	Playback	Performs image playback, deletion and writing of the
			print information.

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Viewfinder LED Indicator

This describes the color and state of the viewfinder LED.

Color State

On

Green

Flashing

On

Red

Flashing

On

Orange

Flashing

									During
During			During			During
									connection
power off			photography			playback
									to a PC
Battery			Auto focusing						While the
									camera is
charging in			successful.		-
									connected to
progress.			(AF is locked)
									a PC.
			Self-timer in
-			operation at a		-				USB busy
			handshake
			alarm.			Accessing of
			Writing to SD			SD card in			Accessing of
						progress.
-									SD card in
			card in progress			DPOF file is
									progress.
						being
			Auto focusing			created.
-					-			-
			failure
			Processing
Battery			image.						Not
			Flash charging
									recognized
charging			in progress.		-
									by the PC, or
error.			Zoom
									other status.
			initialization in
			progress.
			No battery						No battery
			power left.			No battery
-									power left.
			Camera			power left.
									No SD card.
			malfunction.

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LCD Monitor Icons

Photography mode [] [] [] []

1.	Mode icon	9.	Image size
2.	Focus icon	10.	Quality
3.	Unsteady hold warning icon	11.	Capture mode icon
4.	Zoom status	12.	Self-timer icon
5.	Focus area (When the shutter button is	13.	Possible number of shots
	pressed halfway.)	14.	White balance icon
6.	Voice memo	15.	Metering icon
7.	Remaining battery status	16.	Backlight correction
8.	Flash icon	17.	Date and time

NOTE

Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of Normal display (displaying the icons, etc), display OFF, LCD monitor OFF.

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Photography modes [ P ] [ Tv ] [ Av ] [ M ]

1.	Mode icon	11.	Capture mode icon
2.	Focus icon	12.	Self-timer icon
3.	Unsteady hold warning icon	13.	Possible number of shots
4.	Zoom status	14.	White balance icon
5.	Focus area (When the shutter button is	15.	Metering icon
	pressed halfway.)	16.	Exposure compensation
6.	Voice memo	17.	Shutter speed
7.	Remaining battery status	18.	Aperture
8.	Flash icon	19.	Histogram
9.	Image size	20.	Long time exposure mode icon
10.	Quality

NOTE

Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of Normal display (display the icons, etc), Normal and Histogram display, display OFF, LCD monitor OFF.

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Photography mode [ ]

1. Mode icon

2. Focus icon

3. Zoom status

4. Remaining battery status

5. Image size

6. Quality

7. Self-timer icon

8. Possible recording time/elapsed time

9. Recording indicator

Playback mode []-Still Picture Playback

1. Folder number

2. File number

3. Voice memo icon

4. Protect icon

5. Mode icon

Playback mode []-Video Playback

1. Folder number

2. File number

3. Protect icon

4. Movie status bar

5. Total time

6. Elapsed time

7. Play mode

8. Mode icon

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1.Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

2.Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3.Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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 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

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battery life and reduce the camera performance.

Charging the Battery

LED INDICATION		AC INPUT

1.Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -). Input Voltage:100-240V/50-60Hz

Output Voltage:4.2V/750mA

2.LED Indicator:

	Status	LED Indication	Battery Charge Condition
	Battery not installed	Green	OK
	Battery installed	Green	Fully charged
	Battery installed	Red	Charging
	Battery installed/not	Off	Battery/charger defective
	installed

3.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.When the battery is put into the battery charger, the LED indicator changes from green to red, indicating the battery is being charged.

D.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.

E.If the battery has been charged over 3 hours and the LED indicator is still red, this means the battery is faulty. The user should remove the battery.

F.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

Never use the battery unspecified for the camera.

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

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Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional)

Images photographed with this camera will be stored on the SD card. Without inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is off. You may also expand the memory capacity up to 512MB so that you can store additional images and video clips.

Inserting the SD card

1.Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2.Insert the SD card in the correct orientation shown.

Hold the SD card with its metal contact end surface facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

3.Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

Removing the SD card

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

NOTE

If the camera is powered-on without the card, the “NO CARD” message appears on the LCD monitor.

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. MMC Card can not be accepted to use.

Please format an SD Memory Card by this camera before use.

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 viewfinder 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.

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