Genius V1000 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 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

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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

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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.

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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 CONTENT______________________________________ 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ______________________________________ 10

FRONT VIEW__________________________________________ 10 REAR VIEW__________________________ ! TOP VIEW ___________________________ ! RIGHT VIEW _________________________ ! BUTTOM VIEW _______________________ ! INSERTING THE BATTERIES _______________________________ 12 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD ___________________________ 13

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE & TIME _____________ 14

SETTING THE DATE & TIME ______________________________ 14 LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ____________________________ 15

REC Mode __________________________________________ 15

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PLAYBACK MODE ____________________________________ 16

GETTING STARTED _____________________________________________________ 17

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF_________________________ 17 POWER SAVING FUNCTION _______________________________ 17 CHANGING THE MODE __________________________________ 18

Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode ________ 18

Selecting the REC mode _______________________________ 18

USING THE MENUS _____________________________________ 20

REC menu __________________________________________ 20

Setup menu _________________________________________ 20

BASIC RECORDING_____________________________________________________ 23

RECORDING STILL IMAGES _______________________________ 23

Using the Q mode ____________________________________ 23

Setting Image Size and Quality __________________________ 23

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Resolution Values_____________________________________ 23 Quality Values _______________________________________ 24 Using the Zoom Function ______________________________ 24 Using the Flash ______________________________________ 25 Using the Macro _____________________________________ 25 Using the Self-timer & Burst ____________________________ 26 Using the Aperture Priority _____________________________ 27 Using the Shutter Priority ______________________________ 27 Using the Manual Exposure ____________________________ 27 Using the Stabilizer ___________________________________ 28

User the smile Capture ________________________________ 28

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS _______________________________ 28

Movie Size and Frame Rate_____________________________ 29

YOUTUBE MODE ______________________________________ 29

Recording Audio Clips_________________________________ 30 Playing Back Audio Clips ______________________________ 30 Recording a Voice Memo _______________________________ 30

Playing Back a Voice Memo ____________________________ 31

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS _________________________________________ 32

SETTING THE METERING_________________________________ 32

Setting the White Balance ______________________________ 32 Setting the ISO_______________________________________ 33 Setting the Exposure __________________________________ 33 Setting the AEB ______________________________________ 33

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Setting the Highlight __________________________________ 33 Setting the Sharpness__________________________________ 34 Setting the Photo Edit _________________________________ 34 Setting Date Stamp ___________________________________ 34 Setting Face tracking__________________________________ 35 Setting Photo Frame __________________________________ 35

Setting AF Lamp _____________________________________ 35

PLAYBACK ____________________________________________________________ 36

PLAYING BACK IMAGES _________________________________ 36

Playing Back Movie Clips ______________________________ 36 Magnifying & Trimming Still Images _____________________ 37 Viewing in Thumbnail _________________________________ 37 Playing a Slide Show __________________________________ 37 Deleting Files _______________________________________ 38 Deleting Multiple Files ________________________________ 38 Deleting All Files_____________________________________ 39 Protecting a Single File ________________________________ 39 Protecting All Files ___________________________________ 39

Protecting Multiple Files_______________________________ 40

EDITING IMAGES_______________________________________ 40

Rotating Still Images __________________________________ 40 Changing the Image Size _______________________________ 41 Changing the Image with Effects_________________________ 41 Choosing the Image with Photo Frame ____________________ 41

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Copying the Files_____________________________________ 41

Setting the DPOF ____________________________________ 42

MAKING CONNECTIONS_________________________________________________ 43

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC ________________________ 43

Using the Card Reader ________________________________ 43

Connecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable____ 43

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE)__________________ 44

TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________ 45 SPECIFICTIONS ________________________________________________________ 46

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 10.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3584 x 2688 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 10.0 Mega Pixel CCD

2.7” TFT LTPS LCD monitor

3X Optical zoom

4X Digital zoom

Face Tracking

Smile Detection

Anti-Shaking

High ISO value up to 3200

SD memory card can support up to 16GB

Package content

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.

Digital Camera

-CD driver includes:

-Pesto! Mr. Photo

-Quick Time

-Adobe Reader

-Multi-Language User’s Manual

USB cable

2 x AA alkaline batteries

Quick Guide

Pouch

Strap

Warranty Card

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1.Flash

2.AF Lamp/Self-timer Lamp

3.Lens

4.Microphone

Rear View

5.Zoom Button y Thumbnail

y Playback Zoom

6.Playback Button

7.Operation Lamp

8.LCD Monitor

9.Menu Button 10.Mode Button

y Delete Button 11.Macro Button 12.SET/DISP Button

13.Flash Button

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Top View

14.Shutter Button 15.Stabilizer 16.Power Button 17.Speaker

Right View

18.Strap Ring 19.USB/AV Terminal

Bottom View

20.Battery Cover 21.Tripod Socket

22.Memory Card Slot Cover

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Inserting the Batteries

1.Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.Insert the batteries.

Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+)

and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room.

3. Close the battery cover.

NOTE

zA low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator appears.

zRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

zIt is recommended to use the provided battery

zBe sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.

zReplace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.

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Inserting the Memory Card

You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery

compartment.

1.Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.Insert the card.

Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in.

3. Close the battery cover.

NOTE

zThis camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory card.

zIt may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on.

zDo not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time

1.Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu

2. Select [

Language].

Press or to select [LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu

3.Select a language.

Press or to select a language and press

or the SET button to apply the setting. 4. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu

2. Select [	Date & Time ].
Press	or	to select [LANGUAGE] then
press	or the SET button to launch the submenu
3.Set date and time.
Press	or	to change the value of the cursor
located.	Press	or	to move the cursor

between settings. 4.Apply the setting.

After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting.

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