Targa CR 1.0 A1 User Manual And Safety Information

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Contents

Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Intended use .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Technical specifications ............................................................................................................................ 7

Safety instructions...................................................................................................................................... 8

Explanation of symbols ........................................................................................................................ 8

Copyright ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Controls and displays ........................................................................................................................ 13

Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 13

LED indicators .................................................................................................................................... 14

Before you start ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Inserting/removing the memory card............................................................................................... 15

Car mount .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................... 16

Charging the battery with a USB cable ........................................................................................... 17

Charging with the car charger ......................................................................................................... 17

Getting started ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Turning on the Dashboard Camera ................................................................................................. 18

Turning off the Dashboard Camera ................................................................................................. 18

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Setting the menu language ............................................................................................................... 18

Setting the date / time ...................................................................................................................... 19

Turning on and selecting the operating mode ..................................................................................... 19

Dashboard Camera is not being charged....................................................................................... 19

Dashboard Camera is connected to a PC with a USB cable ........................................................ 20

Dashboard Camera is connected with the car charger ................................................................. 20

Recording videos ................................................................................................................................... 20

Video light .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Exposure compensation .................................................................................................................... 22

Protecting videos from being overwritten during loop recording .................................................. 23

Taking photos ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Exposure compensation .................................................................................................................... 25

Playback ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Video playback functions .................................................................................................................. 25

Photo playback functions .................................................................................................................. 27

Menus ..................................................................................................................................................... 29

Main menu ......................................................................................................................................... 29

The recording menus ......................................................................................................................... 32

The playback menus .......................................................................................................................... 37

Connectors and sockets ........................................................................................................................ 39

Viewing recordings on a television .................................................................................................. 39

Transferring recordings to a computer ............................................................................................. 39

Connecting the Dashboard Camera to a Computer ...................................................................... 40

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Using a card reader .......................................................................................................................... 40

Encoding videos for iOS ................................................................................................................... 40

Replacing the car charger fuse ............................................................................................................. 41

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 42

After use .................................................................................................................................................. 43

Storage when not using the product for a longer time ................................................................... 43

Repairs ................................................................................................................................................ 43

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 43

Conformity notes .................................................................................................................................... 43

Environmental regulations and disposal information .......................................................................... 44

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................................................... 44

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Trademarks

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the USA and other countries. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, USA. SD and SDHC are registered trademarks. USB is a registered trademark. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark in the US and other countries of Cisco Systems. Other names and products may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this CR 1.0 A1 Dashboard Camera, hereinafter referred to as the Dashboard Camera. The Dashboard Camera is the ideal vehicle companion. Not only can it record your trips but thanks to the G-sensor, it can also capture details in the event of a crash.

Intended use

The Dashboard Camera is a Consumer Electronics device and is designed exclusively for recording video and photos. Any use other than that mentioned above does not correspond to the intended use. The device may only be used for private purposes, not for industrial or commercial ones. This device fulfils all relevant standards and directives relating to the European Conformity Declaration. If any changes are made to the device other than those endorsed by the manufacturer, compliance with these standards and directives can no longer be guaranteed. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Observe the regulations and laws in the country of use.

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Package Contents

Remove all devices and accessories from the packaging. Remove the packaging material and screen protector and check whether all the parts are complete and undamaged. If you find anything missing or damaged, please contact the manufacturer. Keep the packaging material away from children and dispose of appropriately.

CR 1.0 A1 Car mount USB cable

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Technical specifications

Dashboard Camera

Display 960 x 240 pixels, 2.7 inch (6.9 cm) TFT LCD Video resolution 1920x1080, 25 fps

1440x1080, 30 fps 1280x720*, 30fps

Image resolution 12M 4032x3024

10M 3648x2736 8M 3264x2448

5M 2592x1944 Aspect ratio JPG Zoom 4x digital zoom Light 4 white LEDs Interfaces HDMI output

USB port for PC Operating modes Video Recording, Motion Detection, Photo, Playback, PC Camera Storage media MicroSD card, 2 to 32 GB, class 6 minimum Functions Loop recording (3, 5, 10 minutes, Off)

Motion Detection

G-sensor Built-in battery Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 3.7 V / 330 mAh

Charging function via USB interface

Typical run time (video recording) with fully charged battery: 45

minutes

Charging time approx. 1.5 hours (when powered off) and approx. 2

hours (when powered on) Operating environment Storage environment -10 to 55 ºC, max. 85% relative humidity Dimensions 85.5 x 62 x 32 mm (W x H x D) Weight 70 g * native Dashboard Camera resolution. All other resolutions are interpolated.

0 to 35 ºC, max. 85% relative humidity

640x480, 30 fps 848x480, 30 fps 320x240, 30 fps 3M 2048x1536 2MHD 1920x1080

1.3M 1280x960 VGA 640x480*

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 contact with water sprays or drops and corrosive liquids is avoided and the device is never

operated near water; in particular the device may never be immersed in liquids (do not place any objects containing liquids, such as vases or drinks, on or near the device)

 the device is never placed near magnetic fields (e.g. speakers)  no naked flames (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near the device  no foreign bodies can penetrate the device  the device is not exposed to any extreme temperature fluctuations as this can cause moisture

through condensation and cause short-circuits. If the device has been exposed to strong temperature variations, wait for it to reach the ambient temperature before switching it on (about 2 hours).

 the device should not be subjected to excessive shocks and vibrations  the device and its accessories are not damaged in order to avoid any further risks. Therefore

you must inspect the device and its accessories regularly for any damage. If you find any component damaged, it must not be used. Never open the Dashboard Camera housing and have all repairs performed by qualified technical stuff only.

Failure to heed the warnings above may result in damage to the device or injury.

DANGER! Children and persons with disabilities

Electrical devices are not suitable for children. Also persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities should only use electrical devices within the limits of their abilities. Do not allow children or persons with disabilities to use electrical devices unsupervised, unless they are instructed accordingly and supervised by a competent person responsible for their safety. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Small parts can represent choking hazards.

DANGER! Risk of suffocation!

Keep small parts and packaging material away from children. Packaging material is no toy.

Danger of suffocation!

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Warning! Recordings (Photo/Video) of persons and the right to one's own image

Please note that when recording any persons, whether portraits or groups of persons, every person has the right to her/his own image/recording. Recording underage people is subject to the consent of the parents. In order to avoid any legal measures, make sure to respect the legislation of the country of use.

Furthermore, in some jurisdictions it may not be allowed to film or photograph any people (including car drivers and passengers as well as pedestrians, etc.) without telling them first that you are doing so. Please make sure to respect the privacy legislation of the country of use.

DANGER! Using on the road

Please note that using the camera on the road, whether driving a car, riding a bicycle or as a pedestrian may distract you from the traffic resulting in severe accidents. This may harm your health and/or result in legal actions. Also, using the Dashboard Camera may incur legal action in some countries. Please make sure to respect the legislation of the country of use.

DANGER! Installation / Use in the Car

Road safety first! In the event of an accident there is an increased risk of injury from flying objects. Always secure the Dashboard Camera so that the vehicle can be operated safely at all times and so that the driver's visibility is not impaired. Always position all cables in your vehicle so that they do not impede operation of your vehicle. When positioning the cables, take care to ensure that the cables do not limit your field of vision. Under no circumstances must the Dashboard Camera, or parts thereof (interface or power cables), be installed within the airbag deployment area. This constitutes a risk of accident and injury.

DANGER! Battery

Do not throw the Dashboard Camera into a fire. Otherwise there is risk of explosion.

The built-in rechargeable battery cannot be removed for disposal.

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DANGER! Risk of Explosion

Improper use could cause explosions or leaks.

DANGER! Screen

Do not apply any pressure to the screen and keep sharp objects away from the display. A broken display represents a risk of injury. Wear gloves when collecting the broken parts and contact the manufacturer if necessary. Collect the broken parts in a suitable container. In the case of scratches or other damage to the screen, take extreme care to ensure that no fluid escapes from the screen. If fluid does escape, proceed as follows:

 If the fluid comes into contact with the skin, wipe off with a clean cloth and rinse with plenty of

water. Contact a doctor if necessary.

 If the fluid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them under running water for at least 15

minutes and contact a doctor immediately.

 If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse the mouth out with water and then drink plenty of water.

Contact a doctor immediately!

WARNING! Cables

Unplug all cables by holding the plugs and never pull on the cables themselves. Never place pieces of furniture or other heavy objects on the cables and take care that they do not become damaged, especially at the plugs and sockets. Never tie knots in a cable and do not tie them to other cables. All cables must be laid so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them.

All the contents of this user manual are protected by copyright and provided to the reader for information only. Copying data and information without the prior explicit written consent of the author is strictly forbidden. This also applies to any commercial use of the contents and information. All texts and diagrams are up-to-date at the time of printing.

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 Press this button in Video mode to start or stop recording.  Press this button in Photo mode to take a picture.  Press this button while the menu is shown to select a menu item.

On/Off button (14)

 Press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds to switch the

Dashboard Camera on or off.

 Press this button during video recording to switch off the display. Video

recording will continue. Press the button again to switch the display on again.

 Press this button in Photo mode to switch off the display. Press the

button again to switch the display on again. Protect button (15) Return button (16) – (17) and + (18) buttons

 Press this button during video recording to protect the current video

and prevent it from being overwritten during loop recording.

 Press this button to display the main menu for operating mode

selection.

 Press these buttons during video recording or photo capture to zoom

in or out on the scene.

 Press these buttons with the Menu displayed to navigate between the

various Menu options (up/down).

 Press these buttons with a value in the Menu selected to increase or

decrease the value.

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 Orange: charging battery  Blue: device is being initialised (after switching on)  Blue flashing: video recording in progress  Blue flashing: Self-timer enabled in photo capture mode

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Before you start

Inserting/removing the memory card

You will need a microSD memory card (not included) to save your photos and videos. If a memory card is inserted, all the content recorded is saved onto it. If no memory card is inserted, recording will not be possible. In this case the message

"PLEASE INSERT SD CARD" will appear. Confirm by pressing the OK button (12). Proceed as follows to insert a memory card:

WARNING!

memory card.

Power the Dashboard Camera off before you insert or remove a

Only use Speed Class 6 or faster memory cards.

If you have not inserted a microSD memory card the message "PLEASE INSERT SD CARD" will appear when the device is switched on.

1. Open the protective cover (4) on the left--hand side of the Dashboard Camera.

2. Insert the memory card with the contacts facing towards the front of the device (towards the display (13)) into the microSD card slot (2) until it clicks in place.

3. Close the protective cover (4) on the left--hand side of the Dashboard Camera.

To remove the memory card, gently press on the inserted card. The memory card will protrude a little so that you can get hold of it and remove it.

Car mount

The car mount allows the Dashboard Camera to be mounted on the windscreen of your vehicle.

1. Connect the Dashboard Camera to the car mount. To do this, screw the thread for the car mount (9) on to the car mount's threaded pin (22). You can use the knurled nut (23) to fix the Dashboard Camera in place.

2. Then press the suction pad (24) of the car mount against the windscreen and secure by pressing down the lever (26).

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As the thread for the car mount (9) is located at the top of the Dashboard Camera, you should install the car mount such that the Dashboard Camera "hangs" off it (see adjacent image). Otherwise the controls (10 to 20) will be upside down.

DANGER!

the operating area of the vehicle’s airbag and install the car mount so that the driver’s

Do not install the car mount (with or without the Dashboard Camera) within

view is not obstructed.

3. Loosen the knurled screw (27) to line up the Dashboard Camera in the desired position with the help of the ball joint. Re-tighten the knurled screw (27).

4. To remove the car mount from the windscreen, flip the lever (26) up again and then pull on the release tab (25) on the suction pad.

Charging the battery

The Dashboard Camera battery can be charged via the USB port on a computer or with the car charger supplied.

In addition to the options below, you can also connect the Dashboard Camera to an external USB power adapter (not supplied) and charge the Dashboard Camera that way. You can purchase a suitable 5V USB power adapter with at least 1A output current from any electronics retail outlet.

WARNING!

easily accessible wall outlet so that it can be disconnected quickly in case of an

When using an external power adapter, it must be connected to an

emergency.

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Charging the battery with a USB cable

1. Use the USB cable to connect the Dashboard Camera to a USB port on your computer. Insert the small plug (30) of the supplied USB cable into the Dashboard Camera's USB/charge port (5) and the large plug (31) into a USB port on your computer. The Dashboard Camera will now turn on.

Some computers do not supply USB power while they are turned off. If the Dashboard Camera does not charge, make sure your computer is switched on.

2. You will be asked to select the desired operating mode (Mass Storage or PC Camera). On first use we recommend you switch the device off initially, leave the battery to charge for a few hours and then define basic settings such as language, date and time etc. before performing further steps. To power the Dashboard Camera on, press and hold the On/Off button (14) for approx. 3 seconds.

The charge LED (19) lights up orange while charging. Once charging is complete, the charge LED (19) goes out.

Charging with the car charger

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surges, connect the car charger after you have started your car engine.

In order to protect your Dashboard Camera from any sudden voltage

You can connect the car charger to a 12V or 24V cigarette lighter.

1. Plug the mini-USB connector (29) of the car charger into the USB/charge port (5) on the Dashboard Camera.

2. Then connect the car charger to a suitable cigarette lighter in your car. The Dashboard Camera will then switch on and loop recording will begin.

If the cigarette lighter in your vehicle can be turned on with the ignition key, this will ensure that recording begins each time you start your vehicle's engine and thus all journeys will be recorded automatically. The charge LED (19) lights up orange while charging. Once charging is complete, the charge LED (19) goes out. If the charge LED (19) does not light up, you may need to replace the car charger fuse. For more

on this, see "Replacing the car charger fuse" on page 41.

WARNING!

supplies power all the time, the car battery discharges if you leave the Dashboard

If your car's cigarette lighter does not switch off with the ignition key but

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Camera turned on. Therefore, to avoid discharging the battery to a level where the engine cannot be started anymore, we recommend you to disconnect the car charger from the cigarette lighter of your car when leaving the car.

Getting started

Please charge the battery before first use of the device.

Turning on the Dashboard Camera

 Press and hold the On/Off button (14) for at least 3 seconds to turn on the Dashboard

Camera.

 Or, if you have connected the Dashboard Camera to your car's cigarette lighter using the car

charger and this can be turned on and off with the ignition key, switch the ignition on to turn on the Dashboard Camera. In this case, loop recording will start automatically.

Turning off the Dashboard Camera

 Press and hold the On/Off button (14) for at least three seconds to turn off the Dashboard

Camera.

 Or, if you have connected the Dashboard Camera to your car's cigarette lighter using the car

charger and this can be turned on and off with the ignition key, switch the ignition off to turn off the Dashboard Camera. The message "Shutting down..." will flash for approx. 30 seconds and the Dashboard Camera will turn off automatically.

Setting the menu language

The procedure described below only works when the Dashboard Camera is NOT connected to the computer with the USB cable. If necessary, first disconnect the USB cable from the USB/charge port (5) on the Dashboard Camera.

1. Power the device on by pressing and holding the On/Off button (14) for approx. 3 seconds.

2. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times until the "Setup" Menu is displayed.

3. Press the OK button (12) to open the "Setup" menu.

4. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times until the "Language" option is selected.

5. Press the OK button (12) to open the "Language" option.

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6. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times to highlight the desired language and press OK (12) to confirm.

7. When finished, press the Return button (16) to show the main menu.

Setting the date / time

1. Power the device on by pressing and holding the On/Off button (14) for approx. 3 seconds.

2. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times until the "Setup" Menu is displayed.

3. Press the OK button (12) to open the "Setup" menu.

4. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times until the "Date/Time" option is selected and press OK (12) to confirm.

5. Press the – (17) or + (18) button several times to set the value currently selected and press the OK button (12) to apply it. The cursor skips to the next field where you can set the corresponding value. Repeat this procedure to set all values accordingly.

6. When finished, press the Menu button (11) to return to the Setup menu or press the Return button (16) to open the main menu.

Turning on and selecting the operating mode

Once you have switched the device on (hold down the On/Off button (14) for approx. 3 seconds), there are three scenarios depending on whether and how the Dashboard Camera battery is charged.

Dashboard Camera is not being charged

If the Dashboard Camera is not plugged in (USB or car charger) the "Loop recording" option from the main menu will appear after switching the device on.  Select the "Loop recording" option in the main menu by pressing the OK button (12) to record

video in loop recording mode. See also "Loop recording" on page 29. Video recording will now start immediately.

 Alternatively, using the – (17) and + (18) buttons, select a different operating mode and

confirm by pressing the OK button (12).

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Dashboard Camera is connected to a PC with a USB cable

If there is a USB cable connection from the PC to the Dashboard Camera, a selection menu appears after switching the device on for the "Mass Storage" and "PC Camera" options.

When connected to a computer by cable, the Dashboard Camera can not be used as a video camera or digital (photo) camera, only as a mass storage device or webcam.

Using the – (17) and + (18) buttons, select the desired option and confirm by pressing the OK button (12). See also "Connecting the Dashboard Camera to a Computer" on page 40.

Dashboard Camera is connected with the car charger

If the Dashboard Camera is connected to the car charger and that in turn is connected to the live cigarette lighter in your vehicle, loop recording will start straight away after the device is switched on.

Recording videos

Once you have switched the device on and selected a video recording mode where applicable as described in the previous step, the Dashboard Camera can be used to record videos with or without the car mount while travelling.

1. If you are using the Dashboard Camera without the car mount, aim the Dashboard Camera at the desired subject with the help of the display (13).

2. Press the OK button (12) to start recording. The recording LED (20) will flash blue while recording.

3. If necessary, select a larger or smaller section of the image (zoom) using the + (18) and – (17) buttons. Press the + (18) button to bring the subject closer or the – button (17) to make the subject appear further away.

4. Press the OK button (12) to stop recording. The recording LED (20) will no longer flash.

The video will be saved automatically under a unique name. During recording, different icons may appear on the display (13) informing you about the current

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Video light

In dark environments you can enable the 4 built-in white LEDs (8).

1. During the video recording, press the OK button (12) to stop recording and then the Menu button (11) to bring up the menu for the current mode.

2. Using the – (17) and + (18) buttons, select the "LED Light" option and confirm by pressing the OK button (12).

3. Using the – (17) and + (18) buttons, select the "On" option and confirm by pressing the OK button (12) to turn on the video light. Alternatively, press the "Off" option and confirm by pressing the OK button (12) to switch off the video light.

Once you have enabled the function, the video light will come on automatically when there is insufficient light. It will remain off in bright conditions to save the battery.

Exposure compensation

You can define an exposure compensation value for video recordings.

1. With video recording or photo capture paused, press the EV button (10) to bring up the exposure compensation menu.

2. Using the + (18) and – (17) buttons, select the desired option and confirm by pressing the OK button (12). While making your selection the preview image on the display (13) will change in real time so that you can quickly see which exposure value is currently most suitable.

You may choose an exposure value between – 2 and + 2 in 1/3 exposure value increments. If the picture is too bright, select a negative value for exposure compensation. If the picture is too dark, select a positive value for exposure compensation.

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Protecting videos from being overwritten during loop recording

For the "Loop recording" mode, you can define a length of 3, 5 or 10 minutes for the video in the menu. After that recording time, a new video file is automatically created. As you record videos, the optional microSD memory card fills up. Once the storage space has been used up, the oldest video in the current recording is automatically overwritten. This ensures that recording is always possible, even when the storage space has actually all been used up. It may be however that you wish to keep a particular scene and prevent it from being overwritten. To do this, proceed as follows: During video recording, press the Protect current video button (15).

Note that after the preset time of 3, 5 or 10 minutes, a new video will be recorded which will be treated as loop recording again (in other words open to being overwritten after the defined period of time).

If you set the loop recording to "Off", videos can be recorded until the inserted microSD memory card is full. On the one hand, this guarantees that no existing recordings are overwritten, but on the other hand no new videos can be recorded.

Taking photos

Once you have switched the device on, as described in the "Turning on and selecting the operating mode" section on page 19, and selected photo capture mode, you can take photos with or without the car mount during your journey.

1. If you are using the Dashboard Camera without the car mount, aim the Dashboard Camera at the desired subject with the help of the display (13).

2. If necessary, select a larger or smaller section of the image (zoom) using the + (18) and – (17) buttons. Press the + (18) button to bring the subject closer or the – button (17) to make the subject appear further away.

3. Press the OK button (12) to take the photo.

The image will be saved automatically under a unique name. During recording, different icons may appear on the display (13) informing you about the current

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Exposure compensation

You can define an exposure compensation value for photo capture.

1. With "Photo" mode selected, press the EV button (10) to bring up the exposure compensation menu.

Playback

You can play back your recorded videos and photos on the screen to check if the results are satisfactory. The recordings can also be played back on an HDMI-ready television (see also "Viewing recordings on a television" on page 39). To be able to play back the videos and photos, you must select the "Playback" option in the main menu:

1. Power the Dashboard Camera on by pressing and holding the On/Off button (14) for approx.

3 seconds.

2. Press the + (18) or – (17) button several times until the "Playback" Menu is displayed.

3. Press the OK button (12) to enable Playback mode.

The last recorded file (video or photo) will now appear.

4. Press the + (18) or – (17) button several times until the recording you wish to play is selected.

If the selected recording is a video, the icon will appear at the top left of the screen. If the selected recording is a photo, the icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

5. For video files, press the OK button (12) to start playback.

Video playback functions

The following functions are available while playing videos (a toolbar is shown at the bottom of the screen with a guide to the available functions): Pause: Press the OK button (12) to temporarily pause playback. Press the OK button (12) again to continue playback.

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Fast forward/rewind: During playback, press the – button (17) multiple times to rewind the video. Rewind speed will be increased as follows each time the button is pressed: -2x, -4x, -8x. To return to normal playback speed, press the + button (18) as many times as necessary. During playback, press the + button (18) multiple times to fast forward the video. Playback speed will be increased as follows each time the button is pressed: 2x, 4x, 8x. To return to normal playback speed, press the – button (17) as many times as necessary.

In playback mode you will see further information on the display:

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When video playback is paused, the following functions are available and can be shown via the Menu button (11) and selected using the – (17) and + (18) buttons.

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This option allows you to delete the video currently being displayed or all saved videos. See also "Delete" on page 37. Here you can protect one or more videos to prevent accidental deletion or unprotect them. See also "Protect" on page 38. This function allows you to play all captured photos in sequence like a slideshow. To do so, select the desired display time for each image (2, 5 or 8 seconds) in this menu. See also "Slide Show" on page 38.

Photo playback functions

During photo playback, the following functions are available and can be shown for a displayed image via the Menu button (11) and selected using the + (18) and – (17) buttons.

Delete

Protect

Slide Show

During photo playback you will see further information on the display:

This option allows you to delete the currently displayed image or all saved images. See also "Delete" on page 37. Here you can protect one or more photos to prevent accidental deletion or unprotect them. See also "Protect" on page 38. This function allows you to play all captured photos in sequence like a slideshow. To do so, select the desired display time for each image (2, 5 or 8 seconds) in this menu. See also "Slide Show" on page 38.

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