Genius G-Shot P6533 User Manual

English

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

For 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 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

-1-

English

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, 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

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.

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 batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase

-2-

English

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

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 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 as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

-3-

English

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.

-4-

English

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________ 7

PACKAGE CONTENT ______________________________________________ 7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA_______________________________ 8

FRONT VIEW ___________________________________________________ 8 MODE DIAL ____________________________________________________ 9 Using the Mode Dial __________________________________________ 10 LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ______________________________________ 10 Camera Mode _______________________________________________ 10 Movie Mode ________________________________________________ 11 Image Playback _____________________________________________ 11 Movie Playback______________________________________________ 11

PREPARING THE CAMERA ______________________________________ 12

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES _______________________________________ 12 INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD MEMORY CARD ______________________ 12 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP ___________________________________ 13 LED INDICATORS AND SELF-TIMER INDICATORS ________________________ 13

GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________ 14

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF _____________________________________ 14 CHOOSING THE SCREEN LANGUAGE_________________________________ 14 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ______________________________________ 15

FORMATTING AN SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY _______________ 15

USING THE LCD MONITOR ________________________________________ 16 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) ___________________________ 17

POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME / SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _________________________ 17

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE _________________________________________ 18

SHOOTING IMAGES _____________________________________________ 18 SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY ___________________________ 18

USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION ___________________________________ 19

USING THE FLASH ______________________________________________ 20 SETTING THE FOCUS ____________________________________________ 21

CAPTURE MODE ______________________________________________ 22

BURST ______________________________________________________ 22 AUTO BRACKET ________________________________________________ 23 SETTING THE SELF-TIMER ________________________________________ 23 ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION)_______________________ 24 SETTING WHITE BALANCE ________________________________________ 24

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS_________________________________ 26

VIEWING IMAGES _______________________________________________ 26

-5-

English

MAGNIFYING IMAGES ____________________________________________ 26 THUMBNAIL DISPLAY ____________________________________________ 27 SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ____________________________________________ 27 RESIZING AN IMAGE _____________________________________________ 28

MOVIE MODE _________________________________________________ 29

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS ________________________________________ 29 PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS ______________________________________ 29

PLAYBACK MODE –____________________________________________ 30 ADVANCED FEATURES _________________________________________ 30

PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES/MOVIE CLIPS ON TV ______________________ 30 DELETING IMAGES/MOVIE CLIPS ___________________________________ 30 PROTECTING IMAGES/MOVIE CLIPS _________________________________ 31 DPOF SETTINGS_______________________________________________ 32

MENU OPTIONS _______________________________________________ 35

CAMERA MENU ________________________________________________ 35 MOVIE MENU__________________________________________________ 37 PLAYBACK MENU _______________________________________________ 38 SETUP MENU _________________________________________________ 40

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER _____________ 42 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

_____________________________________________________________ 44

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER _______________________ 44 DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEO FILES_____________________________ 45

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION _____________________________ 46

INSTALLING PHOTO EXPLORER_____________________________________ 46 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPRESS ______________________________________ 46

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ______________ 47

STEP 1: INSTALL THE PC CAMERA DRIVER_____________________________ 47

STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER. _________ 48

STEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE (I.E. WINDOWS NETMEETING) ____ 48

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________ 49 TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________ 50

-6-

English

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Equipped with a 6.0 mega pixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 6.0 Mega Pixel CCD

2.4” TFT color image LCD monitor

12x Zoom (3x Optical zoom and 4x Digital zoom) Supports Multi-Scene

SD memory card can support up to 2GB DPOF functionality

PictBridge support

Package content

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 CD driver includes:

Ulead Photo Explorer

Ulead Photo Express

Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP Multi-Language User’s Manual

USB cable AV out cable

2 x AA alkaline batteries Quick Guide

Pouch

Strap

-7-

English

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1.Shutter release button

2.Flash

3.Power switch

4.Mode dial

5.Self-timer LED

6.Microphone

7.PC / Video terminal

8.8. Lens

Rear View

1	2

1.LED indicator

2. / Zoom in (telephoto)

button

/ Zoom out (wide-angle) button

3. Playback button

4.Strap holder

5. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button

6. Arrow button (Right) Focus

7.OK button

8. Arrow button (Down)

Exposure compensation button

9. Delete button

10. Arrow button (Left)

-8-

English

Flash button

11.MENU button

12.Battery / card cover

13.Tripod socket

14.. LCD monitor

Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect.

		7		1
		7
			2
		6
			3
		5	4

Mode		Description
1	Program	Select this mode to permit the ISO, EV, and White Balance
		to be set manually.
2	Portrait	Select this mode to make people stand out with the
		background out-of-focus.
3	Landscape	Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or
		landscapes.
4	Sports	Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

5	Night	Select this mode to take photographs of people against a
		dusk or night-time background.
6	Setup	Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

7	Video	Select this mode to record movie clips.

8	Auto	Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

-9-

English

Using the Mode Dial

1.Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2.Compose your subject within the focus frame. When you press the shutter release button down half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

3.Press the shutter release button all the way down to capture the image.

LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Mode indication [] Program Mode [] Portrait Mode

[ ] Landscape Mode

[] Sport Mode

[] Night Mode

[] Movie Mode

[] Auto Mode

2.Flash mode [] Auto

[] Red eye [ ] Flash on [] Flash off

3.Capture mode [] Single

[] Burst [] AEB

[] 2 sec. Self-timer [] 10 sec. Self-timer [] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

4.Focus mode

[] Standard [] Macro

[] Infinity

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status		[		] Normal
: Built-in memory		[	] Economy
(without card)		10.		White balance
	: SD memory card	[		] Auto


7. Battery		[		] Daylight
[	] Full battery power	[		] Cloudy
[	] Medium battery	[		] Tungsten
power		[		] Fluorescent


[	] Low battery power	11.		ISO sensitivity
[	] No battery power	[		] Auto
[	] No battery power	[		] Auto
8. Recorded pixels		[		] 64
8. Recorded pixels		[		] 64
[	] 2816 x 2112	[		] 100
[	] 2816 x 2112	[		] 100
[	] 2304 x 1728	[		] 200
[	] 2304 x 1728	[		] 200
[	] 1600 x 1200	[		] 400
[	] 1600 x 1200	[		] 400
[	] 640 x 480	12.		EV compensation
9. Image quality		13.		Focus area
[	] Fine	14.		Zoom bar

-10-

English

Movie Mode

1.Movie mode

2.Flash mode

3.Recordable movie time available

4.Memory status

5.Battery power indicator

6.Focus area

7.Zoom bar

Image Playback

1.Playback mode

2.Number of image

3.Memory status

4.Battery power indicator

5.Index number of total number

6.DPOF indicator

7.Protect indicator

8.Date

9.Time

10.Aperture

11.Shutter speed

12.EV compensation

13.ISO sensitivity

14.White balance

15.Image quality

16.Recorded pixels

Movie Playback

1.Playback mode

2.Movie mode

3.Number of movie

4.Memory status

5.Battery power indicator

6.Index number of total number

7.Elapsed time

8.Date

9.Time

10.Play/Pause indicator

-11-

English

PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) 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.

NOTE

Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. Due to the characteristics of the AA alkaline battery, camera performance may

deteriorate. AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, 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.

-12-

English

NOTE

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.

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

Indicators	State	Description/Activity
LED indicator	Solid green	The digital camera is on.
LED indicator	Blinking red and	USB communication/transfer in progress
	green
LED indicator	Blinking red and	Charging the flash.
	green
Self-timer	Blinking blue	The self-timer function is activated.
indicator

-13-

English

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on.

To turn the power off, press the power switch again.

Power switch

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1.Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2.[Set-up1] is displayed.

3.Use the four-way controller () to select [Language], then press the OK button.

4.Use the four-way controller () to select the language you want.

5.Press the OK button to confirm.

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Format
Beeper	Louder
Date & Time	m/d/y

Language English

Select :

-14-

English

Setting the Date and Time

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

1.Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2.[Set-up1] is displayed.

3.Use the four-way controller () to select [Date & Time], then press the OK button.

4.Press the four-way controller () to select date style, Day, Month, Year and Time fields.

To increase a value, press the four-way controller ().

To decrease a value, press the four-way controller ().

To select the time display in 12-hour or 24-hour format, press the four-way controller.

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

NOTE

The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera.

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 an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data.

1.Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

-15-

+ 35 hidden pages