Nokia 6108 User Manual
English
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subjected 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in residential installations. 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 interference to radio or television equipment 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.
-Move the equipment away from the receiver.
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.
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Welcome
Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product.
Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development,
and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service.
Safety Notice
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the
camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be
voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands
before using.
3. Do not expose the camcorder to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing
so may damage the camcorder.
4. Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing
hard on the camcorder body.
5. For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder
when there is a storm or lightning.
6. Do not use batteries of different specifications.
Doing so may lead to the potential for serious
damage.
7. Remove the battery during long periods between
usage, as a deteriorated battery may affect the
functionality of the camcorder.
8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking
or distortion.
9. Use only the accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.
10. Keep the camcorder out of the reach of infants.
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Table of Contents
Welcome .......................................................................... 1
Safety Notice ................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ........................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................................4
Knowing the camcorder parts ...............................................................4
Loading the battery ...............................................................................5
Charging the battery ............................................................................. 6
Inserting a memory card (optional) .......................................................7
Using the strap (optional) ..................................................................... 8
Basic Operations ............................................................ 9
Turning on/off your camcorder .............................................................. 9
Reading LCD indicators (1) ..................................................................10
Reading LCD indicators (2) ..................................................................11
Reading LCD indicators (3) ..................................................................12
Reading LCD indicators (4) ..................................................................13
Setting clock and language .................................................................. 14
Recording a video clip ..........................................................................15
Taking a still picture ..............................................................................
16
Recording a voice clip .......................................................................... 17
Playing back your recordings ............................................................... 18
Playing MP3 music (1) .......................................................................... 19
Playing MP3 music (2) .......................................................................... 20
Viewing the display on a TV .................................................................
21
Advanced Operations ....................................................22
Menu operation ..................................................................................... 22
Menu illustration ................................................................................... 22
Menu items in DV/DSC mode (1) .........................................................23
Menu items in DV/DSC mode (2) .........................................................24
Menu items in DV/DSC mode (3) .........................................................25
Menu items in DV/DSC mode (4) .........................................................26
Menu items in Playback mode .............................................................. 27
Menu items in MP3 mode .....................................................................28
Menu items in Voice Recorder mode ....................................................
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Menu items in Settings mode (1) ..........................................................30
Menu items in Settings mode (2) ..........................................................31
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Menu items in Settings mode (3) ..........................................................32
Copying Files to Your PC ............................................... 33
Installing the driver to your PC (1) ........................................................ 33
Installing the driver to your PC (2) ........................................................ 34
Connecting the camcorder to your PC ................................................. 35
Copying files to the PC (1) .................................................................... 36
Copying files to the PC (2) .................................................................... 37
Viewing/Playing files on your PC ..........................................................38
File location .......................................................................................... 39
Using PC Camera ...........................................................40
Installing the driver and PC Camera software ...................................... 40
Starting the application (1) .................................................................... 40
Starting the application (2) .................................................................... 41
Appendix:A .....................................................................42
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................42
Flicker Settings ..................................................................................... 45
System Message .................................................................................. 45
Storage Capacity .................................................................................. 46
Battery Life Indicator ............................................................................. 47
Battery Life ........................................................................................... 47
Appendix:B .....................................................................48
Instruction for ArcSoft MediaConverter™ .............................................48
Appendix:C .....................................................................56
Specifications ....................................................................................... 56
Appendix:D .....................................................................57
System Requirements ..........................................................................57
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getting started
getting started
Getting Started
Knowing the camcorder parts
Power button (
)
Zoom button (
)
Record button (
)
Joystick (
)
Menu/OK button (
)
Mode/Return button (
)
USB cover
USB connector
Strap hook
AV/Earphone connector
LED indicator
Shutter button (
)
LCD display
Display off button
Help button (
)
Bottom View
Tripod socket
Battery slot
SD/MMC card slot
Drop prevention lever
Compartment cover
Speaker
Lens
Microphone
Flash strobe
Slide cover
getting started5getting started
Loading the battery
1 Open the battery compartment
cover.
Open the LCD panel, and then push the drop
prevention lever upward and open the cover.
2 Install the battery.
Note the indication of the battery polar
direction and align the metallic contacts on
the battery with those in the compartment.
Then install the battery into the compartment
as indicated.
3 Replace the cover.
After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery compartment
cover.
Treat the Li-ion battery with care:
• Keep the battery away from fire or high-temperature environment
(over 140º F or 60º C).
• Do not drop the battery or try to disassemble it.
• If the battery is not used for long periods, fully discharge and
charge the battery at least once a year to maintain its life cycle.
Upon using the battery for the first time, you are recommended to
fully discharge and then charge the battery to ensure its life cycle.
Purchasing additional batteries:
This camcorder uses one Nokia-6108 Li-ion battery as power
source. You can purchase the Nokia-6108 Li-ion rechargeable
battery (3.7 volt; 700mAh) at your local shop.
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Metallic
contacts
USB
connector
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getting started
getting started
Charging the battery
1 Plug the accessory AC adapter
to a wall outlet or power on your
computer.
You can use either the accessory AC adapter
or your computer to charge the battery.
2 Connect the power cable or
USB cable to your camcorder.
AC adapter:
You can use the camcorder as usual while the
battery is being charged.
USB charging:
Connect one end of the USB cable to your
computer and the other end to the camcorder.
Select [Charger] in the pop-up menu, and then
the charging will start.
Note: If the [USB Mode] setting is changed,
the menu will not show up. See page 30 for
more details.
3 The battery is being charged.
AC adapter:
If the camcorder is powered on, a icon
will display on the LCD screen, indicating
charging in progress. When the battery is fully
charged, the icon will change into
.
USB charging:
The LED light will fl ash rapidly. As the battery is gradually getting power, the
fl ash will get more and more slowly. When the battery is fully charged, the
LED will emit steady light.
4 Unplug the power cable or USB cable when charging
is completed.
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Select [Charger] for USB
charging
getting started7getting started
In addition to the internal fl ash memory,
your camcorder can also store data
on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a
MultiMedia card (MMC).
Insert a memory card:
To insert a memory card, fi rst open the
cover on the bottom of the camcorder,
and then gently push the card into the
card slot as indicated until the card
reaches the end of the slot.
Remove a memory card:
To remove the memory card, gently
push the memory card for the card to pop up. Then pull the card
out of the slot.
Note: The SD card comes with a
write-protect switch. When the
write-protect switch is set to the
Lock position, the card will become
non-writable. To ensure that the
camcorder can operate normally, you
should set the write-protect switch to
the Unlock position before inserting
the SD card.
Inserting a memory card (optional)
When a memory card is correctly inserted and detected, the card
icon ( ) will display on the LCD screen.
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is
reading or writing data.
When a memory card is inserted, the camcorder will use the card
as the main storage medium. Files stored in the built-in memory
will become inaccessible until the memory card is removed.
If you purchase a new memory card, you are recommended to
format the card with this camcorder before storing data into the
card.
Beveled corner
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getting started
Using the strap (optional)
1 Thread the thin strap loop
through the hook.
Thread the thinner part of the strap loop
through the strap hook as indicated. Using
a small tool, such as a pin or needle, can be
handy for completing the task.
2 Thread the strap body through
the loop.
Thread the other end of the strap through
the loop, and you are ready to carry your
camcorder around with ease.
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basic operations
Turning on/off your camcorder
Press the power ( ) button for 1 second to turn on the
camcorder.
Turning off the camcorder
Press the power ( ) button for 1.5 second to turn off the
camcorder.
Note: If the camcorder stays inactive for a long period of time, it may
automatically shut down due to the [Power Off] setting. See page 30
for more details.
Flipping the LCD panel
The LCD panel can be fl ipped up to 270
degrees as indicated. You can position
the panel at any angle to serve your
fi lming purpose.
Note: When the LCD panel is fl ipped over,
the previewed image on the LCD will be
automatically adjusted.
If the camcorder is not powered on after pressing the power button,
please check:
1. The battery is correctly installed into the camcorder.
2. The battery has enough power left.
Basic Operations
After power on, pressing the Help
button can provide instant button tip
for your operation.
Power button
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basic operations
basic operations
Reading LCD indicators (1)
DV/DSC mode
To enter the DV/DSC mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use
the Joystick ( ) to highlight the DV/DSC mode. Then move the Joystick
toward right ( ) to confi rm.
Note: The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode when it is
powered on.
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Mode icon
Strobe mode
Selftimer mode
Effect mode
Voice memo
mode
Storage medium icon
: internal memory
: memory card
Remaining shots
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Battery power
Zoom ratio
White balance mode
Focus mode
Movie size
Focus frame
Image size
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Mode icon
File type icon
Current fi le/All fi les
Storage medium icon
: internal memory
: memory card
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Battery power
File information
Button tip
Reading LCD indicators (2)
Playback mode
To enter the Playback mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use
the Joystick ( ) to highlight the Playback mode. Then move the Joystick
toward right ( ) to confi rm.
Index view
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basic operations
basic operations
Reading LCD indicators (3)
MP3 mode
To enter the MP3 mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the
Joystick ( ) to highlight the MP3 mode. Then move the Joystick toward
right ( ) to confi rm.
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Mode icon
Play/Pause/Stop icon
Sound volume
Repeat mode
Current song/All songs
Storage medium icon
: internal memory
: memory card
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Battery power
Song list
Button tip
Highlight box
basic operations13basic operations
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Mode icon
Sound volume
Current fi le/All fi les
Storage medium icon
: internal memory
: memory card
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Battery power
Voice clip list
Button tip
Highlight box
Reading LCD indicators (4)
Voice Recorder mode
To enter the Voice Recorder mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button
and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the Voice Recorder mode. Then
move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm.
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basic operations
basic operations
Setting clock and language
When you power on the camcorder for the fi rst time, you are
recommended to adjust the clock and language settings.
Setting clock:
1
Power on the camcorder.
2
Press the Mode/Return ( ) button to
enter mode selection scenario.
3
Use the Joystick (
) to select
the [Settings] mode, and move the
Joystick toward right (
) to confi rm.
4
Use the Joystick (
) to select the
[Clock] item, and move the Joystick
toward right (
) to confi rm.
5
Use the Joystick (
) to move the highlight box. Use the
Joystick (
) to change the value in the highlight box.
When all settings are done, press the Mode/Return ( )
button to exit the menu.
Setting language (continued):
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Use the Joystick (
) to highlight the
Use the Joystick (
tab and then move the Joystick
toward right (
) to highlight the
tab.
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Use the Joystick (
) to select
the [Language] item, and move the
Joystick toward right (
) to confi rm.
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Use the Joystick (
) to select
your desired language, and move the
Joystick toward right (
) to confi rm.
basic operations15basic operations
Recording a video clip
1 Power on the camcorder.
The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode.
2 Set the focus and zoom as appropriate.
Use the Zoom (
) button to zoom in or zoom out.
Move the Joystick down (
) to cycle through different focus modes:
Move the Joystick down (
: about 40cm ~ 100cm
: about 100cm ~ 200cm
: about 200cm ~
3 Set other advanced items if necessary.
Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to open the settings menu and fi ne-tune
your camcorder.
See page 23 for more details.
4 Press the Record ( ) button to start recording.
While recording, you can do any of followings:
1) Use the Zoom (
) button to zoom in or zoom out.
2) Move the Joystick down (
) to change the focus mode as appropriate.
Note: Changing focus will produce some noise.
3) Press the Record ( ) button to pause/resume the recording.
Zoom in/out
View last recording
Start/Pause/
Resume recording
Stop recording
Change focus
Toggle OSD mode
5 Press the Shutter ( ) button to stop recording.
The video clip will be saved in MPEG4 (ASF) format.
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basic operations
basic operations
Taking a still picture
1 Power on the camcorder.
The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode.
2 Set the zoom as appropriate.
Use the Zoom (
) button to compose the picture as you like it.
3 Set the strobe and selftimer if necessary.
Move the Joystick upward (
) to cycle through different strobe and
selftimer modes:
: The strobe is off. It will not fi re even in dark surroundings.
: The strobe is set to auto. If the lighting is not enough, the icon will turn
yellow when you press the shutter halfway, and then the strobe will fi re
when you fully press the shutter down.
: The strobe is on. It will fi re in every shot.
: The selftimer is on. After pressing the Shutter ( ) button, the
camcorder will have ten seconds delay before taking a picture.
4 Set other advanced items if necessary.
Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to open the settings menu and fi ne-tune
your camcorder. See page 24 for more details.
5 Press the Shutter ( ) button halfway down and
hold the button for the camcorder to auto-focus.
When the auto-focus process is done, the color of the focus frame will turn
green.
6 Press the Shutter ( ) button
fully down to take a still
picture.
The picture will be saved in JPEG format.
Zoom
in/out
Change
strobe and
selftimer
modes
Auto-focus/
Take a picture
View last recording
Toggle OSD
mode
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