Mi-fone Mi-cam User Manual
user manual
Mi-Cam
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the time.
Contents
Safety information
Important battery information ................................................... 3
Precautions for the player .............................................................3
Getting started
1. Content of the box ......................................................................4
2. Charging the battery ..................................................................4
3. Inserting microSD memory card ............................................4
4. Turning on the camcorder ......................................................4
General controls
Panel controls ....................................................................................5
Operation modes .............................................................................6
Video mode
Recording videos ..............................................................................7
Recording quality .............................................................................7
Quality settings ................................................................................. 7
Photo mode
Taking photos ....................................................................................8
Playback mode
Playing back recordings .................................................................9
Deleting
Deleting recordings .........................................................................10
Menu settings
Using the camcorder menu ..........................................................10
Menu options and settings .......................................................... 10
Connecting to external devices
Viewing videos on TV .....................................................................11
Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD ....................................11
Managing videos on your computer
Computer system requirements .................................................12
Connecting to a PC ..........................................................................12
Additional information
Tips and troubleshooting ..............................................................13
For your re
Service Information .........................................................................13
Technical
Copyright warning ...........................................................................13
cords ...............................................................................13
.................................................................13
2
Safety information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING FLASH
AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important battery information
Warning: Your product contains a battery and
charging system which is designed to work in
temperatures that do not exceed 50
Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the
trunk of an automobile where temperatures may
exceed 50
damage, re, or explosion. Please remove your
product from the automobile when you exit, do not
place your product in the trunk of your automobile,
and do not leave your product in any location where
temperatures may exceed 50
°C may result in permanent battery
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
°C.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
°C (122°F).
Use only the specic chargers which were
packaged with the product. Use of another
charger may present a risk of re or explosion.
Precautions for the player
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold pla
condensation problems may result.
• Avoid shock to the unit.
• Do not store the unit near re, places with high
temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to
direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a
parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not expose to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate or store unit in places with
frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g.
speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by qualied
personnel.
ce to a warm place;
3
Getting started
To start using your camcorder, please follow the
setup instructions in the following pages.
1. Content of the box
• MI Camcorder
• AC/DC adapter
• USB cable
• AV cable
• Carrying case
• Wrist strap
2. Charging the battery
• Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours
before
• Charging is faster when the camcorder is
switched
• The battery can also be charged by connecting
to a PC with a USB cable. Refer to page 12 for
more information.
use.
.
Lift up the cover
Lift up the cover
Push the card in
As the memory card is small in size,
it is recommended to use a small
coin to help insert or remove it.
until a click is heard
• The card icon ( ) appears on the screen with
memory card inserted.
• To remove card, push card in until a click is
heard, then slowly release the card. As card is
under minimal tension when locked in memory
slot, please use care when removing.
• Once microSD memory card is inserted, new
recordings will be saved on the memory card.
4. Turning on the camcorder
• Slide and hold the power switch until the
camcorder turns on.
Slide and
hold
Use only the provided AC/DC charger
3. Inserting microSD memory card
• A microSD memory card (not supplied) is
recommended for recording as the camcorder
internal memory will only permit minutes of
recording time.
4
• It is recommended to set the date and time
before using the camcorder. Refer to "Menu
settings" on page 13 for more information.
• "Ready" shows on the LCD screen when the
camcorder is ready for recording.
Recording quality
Battery indicator (recharge
when the icon is empty)
Memory card
indicator
• Repeat this step to turn the camcorder.
• The camcorder will automatically turn
after 2
minutes if not in use.
• Refer to the following pages for more
information on recording and other operations.
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