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CAM300
User manual
Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 2
2 Your camcorder 4
Introduction 4
What's in the box 4
Functional overview 5
3 Get started 7
Load the Micro SD card 7
Turn on 7
First-time setup 7
Charge the built-in battery 8
4 Use your camcorder 9
Record video 9
Take pictures 9
Play 9
Adjust settings 11
5 Use more of your camcorder 12
View video or pictures on TV 12
Install and use the camcorder software 12
6 Technicalspecications 14
7 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 15
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1 Important
Any changes or modications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Safety
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
otherapparatus(includingampliers)that
produce heat.
i Only use attachments/accessories
speciedbythemanufacturer.
j Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
k Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
l Do not place any sources of danger on
theapparatus(e.g.liquidlledobjects,
lighted candles).
Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10. 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.
Disposal of your old product and
batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Please visit for additonal information on a
recycling center in your area.
Caution
Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the warranty
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and may destroy the product.
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Always bring your product to a professional to
remove the built-in battery.
Note
The safety logo and power rating information are
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located at the USB arm of the camcorder.
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2 Your camcorder
Introduction
With this portable camcorder, you can:
• take full HD (1080P) or VGA movies
• take pictures
• play recorded movies or pictures either
directly or on the large screen of a
connected TV
• upload the recorded movies or pictures to
the Internet directly via your PC/Mac
What's in the box
Make sure that the following items are packed
in the box:
• Camcorder
• Quick start guide
• Pouch
• Hand strap
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Functional overview
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a Built-in microphones
b Built-in speaker
c Lens
d Flashlight
e Swivel touch screen
f USB connector
g
• Eject the USB connector.
h Tripod socket
i Hand strap hole
j HDMI
• Connect to a TV through an HDMI
cable with a mini HDMI connector
(type C).
k RESET
• Restore default settings.
l MICRO SD
• Load a Micro SD card.
m
• Turn on/off the camcorder.
n Mode switch button
• Switch between picture and video
recording modes.
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