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:

z This product is designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as

household waste.

z 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

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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__________________________ 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

TOP VIEW ___________________________錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
RIGHT VIEW _________________________ 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
BUTTOM VIEW _______________________ 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
INSERTING THE BATTERIES _______________________________ 12

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD ___________________________ 13
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE & TIME _____________ 14
SETTING THE DAT E & TIME ______________________________ 14
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ____________________________ 15

REC Mode __________________________________________ 15

___________________________________________________ 15

PLAYBACK MODE ____________________________________ 16

GETTING STARTED _____________________________________________________ 17

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF_________________________ 17
POWER SAV I N G 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 T O 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

z A 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.

z Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

z It is recommended to use the provided battery
z Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
z Replace 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

z This 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.

z It may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on.
z Do 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

3. Select a language.

 Press or to select a language and press

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

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.

or the SET button to launch the submenu

or the SET button to apply the setting.

or the SET button to launch the submenu

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