High Denition
Digital Video Camera
User Manual
Contents
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ............................................2
Section 2 Getting Started .....................................................................5
Section 3 Record Mode ........................................................................7
Section 4 Playback Mode...................................................................27
Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music .....................................................37
Section 6 Viewing Movie on PC ........................................................40
Section 7 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV .............................41
Section 8 Video File Converter .........................................................43
Section 9 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD ...............................47
Section 10 Uploading Video Files to YouTube ................................... 49
Section 11 Transferring Data to Computer.........................................52
Section 12 Specications and System Requirements ......................54
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 movies. By way of using H.264 technology, more
videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 11 mega-pixels
can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine
them easily.
The Camera also features movie recording at HD resolution of 1280x720. You can also connect DV to
a HDTV by HDMI cable, and easily playback recorded high-denition videos on the wide screen of an
HDTV.
Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually. An
8x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take. The camera is also ideally
suited for using as a PC camera hooked up to your computer via high speed USB 2.0 port.
Biult-in memory allows you to take pictures and movies without memory card. The memory card slot
allows users to increase the storage capacity.
Note
Partial memory of the built-in memory is used for Firmware code.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Camera•
USB Cable•
AV Cable•
HDMI Cable•
Adaptor•
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery•
Quick Guide•
CD-ROM (Driver, ArcSoft Software and User Manual)•
Earphone •
Strap•
Pouch•
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Front View
Marco Switch
Lens
Light
LCD Panel
Power Button
Rear View
Picture Shutter Button
RECORD/PLAY Button
Movie Shutter Button
Tele Button (Up Button)
OK Button
Wide Button (Down Button)
Right Button
Left Button
TV/Earphone Port
Mini USB 2.0 port
HDMI Port
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Side View
Speaker
Microphone
Battery Cover
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Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, users must load NP 60 Battery.
Follow the arrow direction and slide to eject the battery 1.
cover.
Section 2
Getting Started
Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks 2.
( + or -).
Close the battery cover rmly.3.
Eject
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)
The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies and music. You can
expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. To insert a memory card, refer to
the gure as below:
Insert the memory card into the right position.1.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards 2.
to release it.
When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.3.
Note
When a memory card is tted, movies and pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in
memory.
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Protecting Data on an SD Card
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SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures and
movies can be recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure
the lock is on writeable position before recording.
Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.1.
Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it. 2.
Writeable
position
Write-Protected
Position
To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( • ).
To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( •
To take movie at HD resolution, press Right Button to switch to HD mode, then press the Movie •
Shutter Button (
To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3, press RECORD/PLAY Button ( •
switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.
).
).
) once to
Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the LCD
panel back to its original position.
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Button Function
Section 3
Record Mode
Right Button: HD Mode
Left Button: Light ON / OFF
Tele Button (Up Button): Digital Zoom In
Wide Button (Down Button): Digital Zoom out
OK Button: Menu ON
Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn
off the camera.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
Switch between Record /Playback Mode.1.
Return to the previous page.2.
Quick review3.
Movie Shutter Button:
Start to take movie.1.
To stop recording, press it again.2.
Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture.
Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode and Normal
Mode.
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LCD Monitor Information
HD
The indicator shows below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:
Record Mode
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Stabilization
Scene Mode
Night Mode
Backlight Mode
Resolution
(1)
Movie:
Picture:
(2) Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.
(3)
(4)
(5)
HD / D1 D1 / VGA / QVGA
High / Standard/ Low
SD card inserted
Macro Position Focusing
White Balance
(6) Battery indicator:
(7)
(8)
(9) 8X digital zoom
(10)
Light on
Selftimer enabled
Motion Detection
full power / medium power / low power / power empty
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(11) Intelligent Lighting On
HD
D1
H.264 Movie Recording
Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time indicator will
display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button (
PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.
Four resolution settings are available:
Quality
HD
D1
VGA
QVGA
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
) again. Press RECORD/
Three resolution settings are available:
Image Quality
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
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Taking Close up Pictures
The Macro Mode ( ) should be used for object located at about 20 cm.
To take close-up pictures:
Slide the macro switch to Macro ( 1.
LCD monitor.
Press Picture Shutter Button (2.
) positions. In Macro Mode, the macro icon ( ) will appear on the
) to take the picture.
Note
Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-up
pictures.
Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnies images, when recording movies or taking pictures.
To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.1.
The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x.2.
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Options for Record Menu
Movie Mode Camera Mode Smart Function Effect Setting
Resolution•
Stabilization•
Light•
Exit•
Resolution•
Selftimer•
Exit•
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Screen
Press OK Button when in Movie/Picture Record Mode.1.
Intelligent Light•
Motion Detect•
Exit•
Scene Mode•
Exposure•
White Balance•
Exit•
Sound•
Information•
Time Setting•
Format •
TV System•
Language•
Default Setting•
Exit•
Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu 2.
options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Smart
Function, Effect, and Setting. Submenu will pop out
while move to each main option.
Press OK Button to validate sub option you select.3.
Select Exit option to exit submenu.4.
Enter Button
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Default Setting and Validation
The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.
Always:1. The setting always keeps valid.
One Time: 2. The setting is only valid either once or till camera power off.
Validation Default Factory Setting
Resolution Always VGA for Movie
Standard for Picture
Exposure One Time 0EV
White Balance One Time Auto
Stabilization Always Off
Motion Detect One Time Off
Light Always Off
Selftimer One Time Off
Scene Mode One Time Auto
Sound Always On
Format One Time Off
TV System Always Depends on shipping area
Language Always Depends on shipping area
Volume Always Level 6
Information One Time On
Intelligent Light One Time Off
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Movie Mode submenu Setting
Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You can use Right/Left Buttons
to move between options and press OK Button to validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Resolution then press OK Button to switch to 3.
Resolution submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Stabilization
To enable Stabilization:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Stabilization then press OK Button to switch to 3.
Stabilization submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Stabilization Option
OK Button
Note
The captured screen will be smaller when Stabilization is enabled. •
Digital Zoom is disabled when Stabilization is activated. •
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Light
To change Light setting by either hot key (Left Button) or Option Setting.
Light On ( •
Light Off : • Disable Light-On function.
To change Light setting:
When in Movie Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Light Option, then press 1.
OK Button to switch to Light submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to choose ON or OFF.2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
): LED keeps on to add light during the low light environment.
Note
The Light will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( ).
Display Screen Light Options
OK Button
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Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Picture Resolution:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on the 2.
screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Resolution then press OK Button to switch to 3.
Resolution submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Selftimer (Picture Record Mode Only)
The Selftimer allows you to take pictures with a ten-second time delay. The selftimer light on the front
of the camera will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the picture is taken.
To enable Selftimer:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Selftimer, then press OK 1.
Button to switch to Selftimer submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF. 2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Display Screen Selftimer Options
OK Button
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Smart Function
Smart Function menu includes Intelligent Light and Motion Detect. You can use Right/Left Buttons to
move between options and press OK Button to validate the setting.
Intelligent Light
To enable Intelligent Light:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Smart Function Mode. Submenu of Smart Function Mode will pop 2.
out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Intelligent Light then press OK Button to switch 3.
to Intelligent Light submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Intelligent Light: Option
OK Button
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Motion Detection
To enable Motion Detection:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select 2. Smart Function Mode. Submenu of Smart Function Mode will pop
out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select Motion Detect then press OK Button to switch 3.
to Motion Detect submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Camera will start to record video once if there is a movement for 3 consecutive seconds. Stop 6.
recording if there is no movement for 3 seconds.
Display Screen
Motion Detect Option
OK Button
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Effect Setting
There are 3 modes which are Scene Mode, Exposure, and White Balance.
Scene Mode
To enable Scene Mode:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select 2. Effect Setting. Submenu of Effect Setting Mode will pop out on the
screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to select 3. Scene Mode then press OK Button to switch to
Scene Mode submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between 6 settings.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Scene Mode Option
OK Button
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Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust
the exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Effect Setting Mode. Submenu of Effect Setting Mode will pop out 2.
on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to move to Exposure Option. Press the OK Button and 3.
then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Exposure Option
OK Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are
available:
Auto (Default): • The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
Daylight: • Under outdoors.
Fluorescent: • Under uorescent light condition.
Tungsten: • Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Ok Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
U2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Effect Setting Mode. Submenu of Effect Setting Mode will pop out
on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to select White Balance, then press OK Button to switch to White Balance 3.
submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen W/B Option
OK Button
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Setting Menu
The Setting submenu contains options for conguring your camera set up.
To change advanced setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Setting option, then Setting Submenu will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) to move between settings.3.
Display Screen Setting Option
Sound (operation sound)•
Information•
Time Setting•
Format •
TV System•
Language•
Default Setting•
Sound Setting
Enable or disable KeyPad tone and operation sound by using Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons)
, the press OK Button to validate the setting.
Submenu Display Screen Sound Setting
Sound
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Information
On: Show the indicator(s) on the LCD screen.
Off: Do not show the indicator(s) on the LCD screen.
Submenu Display Screen Information
Information
Time Setting
Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using Left/Right Buttons.•
Adjust date and time by using Up/Down Buttons, then select Set to validate each change.•
Select Exit to leave Time Setting without any change.•
Submenu Display Screen Time Setting
Time Setting
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Format
Submenu Display Screen Format Options
Format
Yes: Format the SD Card / built-in memory.
No (Default): Do not format SD Card / built in memory.
Note
All the data will be erased if the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data are duplicated to PC
before formatting SD card.
TV System
Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.
Wrong TV system setting may cause image icker.
NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan etc.
PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc.
Submenu Display Screen TV System Option
TV System
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Selecting Interface Language
Submenu Display Screen
Language
Default Setting
To restore the default factory setting, select this option.
Submenu Display Screen Default Setting Option
Default Setting
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Section 4
Playback Mode
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode.
The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures as well as listening to music on
the built-in memory or on an optional memory card.
Operation Display Screen
Press RECORD/PLAY Button (
from Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu.
There are 3 options in the Playback Mode, movie, •
picture and music.
Direction Buttons can be used to select the •
specic option.
Press OK Button to view movies/pictures or listen •
to music.
) to switch
Button Function
The Direction Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes.
Right Button: Go to the next movie/picture/Music.
Left Button: Go to the previous movie/picture/Music.
Tele Button (Up Button): Digital Zoom in.
Wide Button (Down Button): Digital Zoom out.
OK Button: Enter to movie, picture or music option menu.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
Switch between Record and Playback modes.1.
Return to the previous page.2.
Movie Shutter Button:
Start playing the recorded movie.
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LCD Monitor Information
HD
D1
Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:
Movie resolution Indicator
HD Resolution
D1 Resolution
VGA
(1)
QVGA
Picture Resolution Indicator
High Resolution
Standard Resolution
Low Resolution
Indicate the selected movie/picture is locked.
Indicate the single movie/MP3 is being repeated.
(2)
Indicate all of the movies/MP3 are being repeated.
Indicate the slide show is playing.
(3) Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, or MP3.
(4)
Magnication Indicator.
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Movie Playback
Operation Display Screen
Use Direction Buttons to select the Movie option.1.
Press OK Button to go to Movie Playback Mode.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last 3.
movie.
Press Movie Shutter Button to play and press it 4.
again to pause.
While playing movie, press Right/Left Buttons to 5.
fast forward/backward, then release the button to
stop.
Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.6.
Press OK Button to go to the movie option menu. 7.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select six options, 8.
Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One, Repeat
All, or Exit.
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Delete Movies
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option 1.
).
(
Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.3.
Use Up Button to delete all movies and Down 4.
Button to delete single movie.
Before a movie is deleted, a conrmation screen 5.
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation and “No” to cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit. 6.
Note
If a memory card is tted, you can delete only those movies stored on the card. •
Movies on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
The delete function will only erase unlocked movies. Locked movies must be unlocked before •
being deleted.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail 1.
option (
Press OK Button to view nine thumbnail movies. 2.
To play a movie, use Right/Left Buttons to select 3.
the movie and press OK Button to view.
).
Lock Movies
Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option 1.
).
(
Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.3.
Use Up Button to lock/unlock all movies and Down 4.
Button to lock/unlock single movie.
Before a movie is locked/unlocked, a conrmation 5.
screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute
the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
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Repeat Movies
This function automatically repeats playing single movie or all movies in order.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Repeat One 1.
option (
Press OK Button to start repeating. 2.
) or Repeat All option ( ).
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Picture Playback
Operation Display Screen
Use Direction Buttons to select the Picture 1.
option.
Press OK Button to go to Picture Playback Mode.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last 3.
picture.
While the picture is selected, use Up/Down 4.
Buttons (Tele/Wide Buttons) to magnify.
To navigate the magnied picture, press OK 5.
Button to enter navigation mode. Use Direction
Buttons to navigate the magnied picture. Press
OK Button again to exit navigation mode.
Press OK Button to go to the picture option 6.
menu.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select ve options, 7.
Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.
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Delete Picture
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option 1.
).
(
Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.3.
Use Up Button to delete all pictures and Down 4.
Button to delete single picture.
Before a picture is deleted, a conrmation screen 5.
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
Note
If a memory card is tted, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card. •
Pictures on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
The delete function will only erase unlocked pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked before •
being deleted.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
Use Direction Buttons to select the Thumbnail 1.
option (
While selecting Thumbnail option, press OK 2.
Button to view nine thumbnail pictures.
To view a picture, use Direction Buttons to select 3.
the picture.
Press OK Button to view the selected picture.4.
).
Lock Pictures
Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent the pictures from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option 1.
).
(
Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.3.
Use Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures and 4.
Down Button to lock/unlock single picture.
Before a picture is locked/unlocked, a conrmation 5.
screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
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Make Slide Show
This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Slide option 1.
(
Press OK Button to start the slide show; press it 2.
again to stop.
).
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Section 5
Listening to MP3 Music
MP3 Music
MP3 is a compressed audio le format. The MP3 music can be downloaded from some MP3 web
sites.
Transfer MP3 Music to the camera
Install the camera driver on your computer.1.
Connect your camera to the computer USB port.2.
The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in Mass Storage Mode.3.
Transfer MP3 music to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3.4.
Once all the music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.5.
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Listen to MP3 Music
Operation Display Screen
In Playback Mode, use Right/Left Buttons to 1.
select the Music option.
Use Up/Down Buttons to locate MP3 you want 2.
to play, or press Right/Left Buttons to jump to the
next/previous page.
Press Movie Shutter or OK Button to play MP3.3.
Press Movie Shutter Button again to stop playing.4.
Press Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.5.
Press OK Button to go to repeat menu.6.
Press Down Button once to repeat current MP3 ( 7.
).
Press Down Button twice to repeat all MP3 ( 8.
Press OK Button to exit.9.
).
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Listen to MP3 Music with earphone
MP3 stored in the camera can be played either by built-in speaker, or Earphone, or TV.
When the earphone cable is plugged in the camera, the option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the
LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press OK Button to validate the setting.
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Section 6
Viewing Movie on PC
View Movie on PC
When playing a movie for the rst time, Video Codec should be installed in PC. To do this:
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click “Install Device Driver” and follow the 1.
on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Start video player such as Widows Media Player to view AVI Movies.2.
Share Movie
You can share the recorded movies to your friends via internet or CD. Make sure Video Codec is
installed in your friends’ PC. Video Codec is available in the provided CD.
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Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV
Connecting to a high-denition TV
Connect HDMI cable to a HD TV.1.
Set video input source of a TV to “ HDMI” option.2.
The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 3.
on the LCD monitor.
Section 7
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Connecting to a non-high-denition 16:9 (Wide) or 4:3 TV
Connect one end of the AV cable to your camera’s AV Out port.1.
Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2.
The option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LCD Screen.3.
Choose TV option and press OK Button to validate the setting.4.
The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 5.
on the LCD monitor.
Note
The LCD Panel does not work when the camera is connected to a television.
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Section 8
Video File Converter
Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaConverter that features video le converter to convert
multiple video formats into compatible format with your camera. In this way, you can convert various
video les formats and playback your favorite movies on your camera.
MediaConverter
To convert a video le:
Install ArcSoft MediaConverter ( Refer to section 11).1.
Click [ Start ] 2. g [ Select Programs ] g [ ArcSoft MediaConverter ] g [ MediaConverter] .
MediaConverter main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Click [ Add File] .4.
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Select Video le you want to convert.5. 45You can preview your media les before converting. To preview media les, use the following control 6.
functions.
Click •
Click •
Make sure your media les can be previewed before converting.
to start previewing.
to stop previewing.
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Click on [ Start ] to begin converting les.7.
Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.8.
Before transferring the converted le to your camera, rename the converted le to “ Clip0001.avi”. 9.
(Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted le has to be renamed to
clip0002.avi)
Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My Computer\Removable Disk\10.
DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section 11 Transferring Data to a Computer.)
After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/ PLAY button and select 11.
PLAYBACK mode to enjoy your favorite movie.
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Section 9
Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD
Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaImpression also featuers burning the movie clip into DVD.
You can preserve your precious movies on DVD to share with family and friends.
To create a DVD:
Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 11)1.
Click [ Start ] 2. g[ Select Programs ] g[ ArcSoft MediaImpression ]
ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Click [ Make Movie ].4.
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1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Click [ Start ] to start DVD burning.5.
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Section 10
Uploading Video Files to YouTube
The bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaImpression which features uploading the recorded
videos to YouTube. It will help you can share them with your family and friends on YouTube website. Also
bundled Youtube-Link software inside camera which allows uploading your favorite video to Youtube
web site easily.
ArcSoft MediaImpression
To upload video les to YouTube:
Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 11)1.
Click [Start] 2. g [ Select Programs ] g [ ArcSoft MediaImpression ]
ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Click [ Video] Option.4.
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Select the video le you want to upload and click [ Upload to YouTube] option at the bottom menu.5.
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Fill in your YouTube account information in the blanks, and then click on [Login]6.
Fill in the information of the video clips in the blanks, and then click on [Upload] 7.
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Section 11
Transferring Data to Computer
Installing the Digital Camera Driver
Before connecting this camera to a computer for the rst time, you should install a driver on the computer.
The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the driver:
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will appear.1.
Click “Install Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Depending 2.
on your operating system, you may have to restart your computer after installing the driver.
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer
You can transfer pictures and movies stored on your camera to a computer and send them in emails to
friends or post them on websites. To do this you should:
Connect the computer and camera with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable.1.
Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camera connects to PC.2.
Mass Storage Device mode is the Default mode, when camera is connected to computer.3.
You can transfer / drag movies, pictures, MP3 songs, data les from computer to your camera, or 4.
from camera to computer. Make sure you transfer data to the proper folder; MP3 songs to the MP3
folder, for example.
Mass Storage Device Mode
The RED LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies and pictures can
be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\”. Under this mode, you can read,
delete, move, or copy any movie/picture you want. Use the bundled ArcSoft application software to edit
the movies or pictures.
PC Camera Mode
When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to PC Camera Mode and
the GREEN LED will light up. Under this mode, you can implement live video conference meetings or
use video email over the Internet.
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Installing Bundled Software
The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 4 pieces of software.
ArcSoft MediaImpression• is a user-friendly application that helps you read, edit and organize
images, video and MP3 les.
ArcSoft MediaConverter• can convert multiple video formats into compatible format for using on your
camera.
Adobe Reader• is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many
computer users will nd they already have this software installed on their computer.
Device Drivers include :•
(1) Video Codec for viewing movies correctly on PC
(2) Webcam Driver
The detailed information can be found in online help of all the bundled software.
To install the bundled software:
Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears.1.
Select the software application you want to install from the list, then click 2. Install Application Software.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Section 12
Specications and System Requirements
Specication
Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor
Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record, MP3 Player, PC Camera, Mass Storage
Device
Lens F3.2 (f = 7.2mm)
Focus Range 200cm~innite (Normal Mode)
Center: 20 cm (Macro Mode)
Digital Zoom 8X
Shutter Electronic
LCD monitor 2.5”LCD
Storage Media Built-in 64M Memory (partial memory is used for Firmware code);
SD Card Slot support
Image Resolution Still image 3744x2808 (11M Pixels)
2592x1944 (5M Pixels)
1600x1200 (2M Pixels)
Movie Resolution HD 1280 x 720 pixels 30 fps
D1 720 x 480 pixels 30 fps
VGA 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps
White Balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten)
Exposure Auto/Manual
Selftimer 10 second delay
Light Light On/Off
File Format Picture: JPEG
Movie: AVI (H.264)
Music: MP3
Image play Single Image/Thumbnails/Slideshow
PC Interface Mini USB 2.0 Port
TV out NTSC/PAL Selectable
Battery Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Dimension 100(H) * 57(W) * 17.9(D) mm
Weight 86g (without battery)
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System Requirement
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Pentium III 800 MHz above
256 MB RAM
CD ROM
1GB free HDD space
Available USB port
16-bit Color Display
Note
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use. Hoever, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red,
blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufaturing
process, and do not affect the recording.
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