Toshiba Camileo BW20 User's Guide

CAMILEO® BW20 User’s Guide

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NOTE

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Product Name: Camcorder

Model number: CAMILEO® BW20

FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 a residential installation. 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 harmful interference to radio or television 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.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Conditions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: (949) 583-3305

Safety Instructions

1 Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the

warranty will be voided.

2 Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct

sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.

3 Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body.

4 For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or

lightning.

5 Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

6 Keep the camcorder out of the reach of children.

About the battery

❖ Charge the battery only in an ambient temperature between 32 and 104

degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 Celsius). Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened.

❖ Only use the AC Adaptor (sold separately) or USB cable, or an optional

Toshiba battery charger to charge the battery. Never attempt to charge the battery with any other charger.

NOTE

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Waterproof* feature

This camcorder complies with Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.

* Can be submerged up to a maximum depth of 16 ft (5m), for up to 30 minutes.

Before using the camcorder

❖ When closing the slot cover and port cover, make sure that no

foreign objects such as sand, hair, dust, etc. are caught in the rubber seal.

❖ Make sure that the slot cover and port cover are completely and

securely closed to prevent water from getting inside the camcorder and damaging it.

❖ Please note that the camcorder accessories are not waterproof.

Cautions concerning use in water

❖ The waterproof properties of the camcorder apply to fresh water

and salt water only; they do not apply to cleaning substances, chemicals or water from spas, etc. In case of a splash, immediately wipe off any moisture.

❖ Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 16 ft. (5.0m). ❖ Do not subject the camcorder to high-pressure water. ❖ Do not immerse in water for longer than 30 minutes. After 30

minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes.

❖ Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 104 °F (40 °C). ❖ Do not open and close the slot cover or port cover when the

camcorder is wet or while it is immersed in water.

❖ Do not open and close the slot cover or port cover with wet

hands.

❖ Do not open the slot cover or port cover on the beach or at the

pool side.

❖ Do not jolt the camcorder while it is immersed in water. Doing so

may cause the slot cover or port cover to open.

NOTE

Storing and maintaining your camcorder

❖ Do not leave the camcorder unwashed after it has been

immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof capability.

❖ After the camcorder has been used in water, use fresh water to

wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camcorder, as doing so will cause deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof capability.

❖ After washing the camcorder, take care to completely drain it,

and use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops of water adhering to it.

❖ Do not leave the camcorder in an environment colder than 32 °F

(0 °C) or warmer than 104 °F (40 °C), as doing so may cause deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof capability.

Other cautions

❖ Do not subject the camcorder to severe jolts, as doing so may

deform the slot cover, port cover or the camcorder body, thus compromising its waterproof capability.

What is "JIS IPX8" (formerly “JIS protection grade8”)?

❖ “JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects

of continuous immersion in water for a limited period of time.

Before recording in water

❖ Make sure that the slot cover and the port cover are closed. If a cover is

open, water will get inside the camcorder and damage it. When closing the slot cover and port cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

❖ There are places in the camcorder where water might accumulate, but this

will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camcorder after using it in water, see “Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces” on

page 18.

Additional Information

© Copyright 2012 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. TOSHIBA reserves the right to make technical changes. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between this product and the documentation.

Trademarks

CAMILEO is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Regulatory Information ............................................2

About the battery ......................................................3

Safety icons ..............................................................4

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camcorder.......................... 11

Overview ................................................................11

Check the components .....................................12

Waterproof design - up to 16’ (5 meters) .........13

Ruggedized.......................................................13

System requirements........................................13

Lens view..........................................................14

Underside view .................................................14

Rear view..........................................................15

Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................................... 16

Charge the built-in battery ......................................16

Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card.............17

Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces ......18

Turning the camcorder on and getting started .......19

Turning off the camcorder ......................................20

Contents

Chapter 3: Record Mode........................................................... 21

Button functions .....................................................22

LCD screen information ..........................................23

Video recording ......................................................24

Taking Photos.........................................................25

Using Digital Zoom .................................................25

Using the Anti-Glare function..................................25

Using Underwater Mode .........................................26

Menu options/operations........................................26

Video Setting options........................................27

Photo Settings ..................................................29

Effects...............................................................31

Settings.............................................................32

Chapter 4: Playback Mode........................................................ 34

Button functions .....................................................34

LCD touch screen information ................................35

Notification icons..............................................35

Playback mode operations......................................36

Video Playback........................................................36

Photo Playback .......................................................37

Delete Files in Playback Mode.................................37

Chapter 5: Viewing Photos and

Videos on a Computer...................................... 38

Installing bundled software.....................................38

Transferring photos and videos to a computer .......39

Chapter 6: Uploading Video and Photo Files

to the Internet.................................................... 40

CAMILEO® Uploader ...............................................41

Setting up your account information

for a web site ..............................................43

Contents

Chapter 7: Webcam Mode........................................................ 45

Chapter 8: Viewing Photos and

Videos on TV..................................................... 46

Connecting to a high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV.......46

Chapter 9: Specifications........................................................... 48

Operating Environment Conditions .........................49

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting.....................................................50

Chapter 11: Other Information.................................................. 53

Toshiba Support .....................................................53

Before you call ..................................................53

Contacting Toshiba .................................................54

Toshiba’s technical support web site ................54

Toshiba voice contact .......................................54

Warranty.................................................................54

Online Warranty Information.............................54

Warranty Service ..............................................54

Chapter 1

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Overview

The CAMILEO® BW20 camcorder is equipped with a 5 megapixel sensor that can take H.264 format videos, which allows for extended video recording with less memory usage.

cable.

BW20 camcorder are:

Other features of your CAMILEO

❖ High quality images up to 16 megapixels (interpolated).

❖ 5x digital zoom.

❖ Video recording at full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution. You can

also play back the high-definition videos on a wide-screen HDTV, via an HDMI

❖ Electronic Image Stabilization, for recording smoother videos.

❖ Pause function to record multiple moments in a single file.

❖ ISO sensitivity and white balance can either be adjusted

automatically or changed manually.

❖ 16’ (5 meters) water resistant design is usable for water

activities.

❖ Various effects options, such as Time Lapse and Slow Motion.

The camcorder has a small amount of built-in memory, which is used for the camcorder’s firmware.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Overview

Install the bundled software application for viewing the videos correctly on a PC.

Check the components

Unpack the box and make sure all items listed below are included:

(Sample Illustration) Components

Be sure to remove the protective film on the lens before using.

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

NOTE

Waterproof design - up to 16’ (5 meters)

❖ The camcorder can record videos or photos under water, at a

depth of up to 16’ (5 meters), for a period of up to 30 minutes.

❖ The cover for the ports must be firmly closed and clean when

used under water.

❖ The camcorder is not guaranteed to be waterproof in all

environments or conditions.

❖ Keep the lens clean, and wipe any water off the camcorder,

after underwater use, with a soft and dry cloth.

Ruggedized

❖ The camcorder is shockproof – for a drop of up to 5’

(1.5 meters), and dustproof.

System requirements

❖ Microsoft Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7/

Mac OS 10.5 or above

❖ Intel ❖ 1 GB RAM ❖ 1 GB free HDD space ❖ 4x CD-ROM Drive ❖ Available USB port

Core™ 2 Duo or above

Overview

The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD touch screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.

LED indicator

Speaker

Microphone

Lens

Light

Power

button

Micro SD™ Card slot

Mini USB 2.0 port

Reset

button

Mini HDMI® port

Tripod socket

Lens view

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Overview

Underside view

(Sample Illustration) Lens view

(Sample Illustration) Underside view

Rear view

button

Power

button

Mode

button

Right

button

Strap hook

Delete

button

Left

button

Playback

button

Record

/ OK

LCD screen

Down

button

Getting to Know Your Camcorder

Overview

(Sample Illustration) Rear view

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Charge the built-in battery

You must use the AC Adaptor (sold separately) or the USB cable to charge your camcorder before use.

To charge your camcorder through the AC Adaptor (sold separately) (rated at 5 volts, 2 amps), follow these steps:

1 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC wall socket, and connect its

mini USB plug into the mini USB port on the underside of the camcorder.

The blinking light indicates that the battery is currently charging; the light glows continuously once charging is completed.

The full charge time from the AC adaptor is approximately 4 hours. (Actual charging time will vary, depending on battery condition and charging conditions.)

Getting Started

NOTE

To remove the Micro SD™ Card, press inward to release it. When the card pops out, grasp it and pull it

straight out.

Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card

To charge your camcorder through the supplied USB cable, follow these steps:

1 Connect your camcorder’s mini USB port to a USB port on

your computer, with the supplied USB cable.

The blinking light indicates that the battery is currently charging; the light glows continuously once charging is completed.

Charging the battery through the USB cable takes approximately 5 hours. (Actual charging time will vary, depending on battery condition and charging conditions, including power availability from the computer’s USB port.)

Never charge the battery by a method other than as instructed. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.

Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card

A Micro SD™ Card may need to be purchased separately.

Your camcorder comes with a Micro SD™ Card slot that allows you to expand the camcorder’s memory capacity with an optional Micro SD™, Micro SDHC™, or Micro SDXC™ memory card.

1 Open the ports cover. 2 Insert the Micro SD™ card (optional) into the slot until it locks

properly.

3 To remove the Micro SD™ card, press inward to release it and

gently pull it out.

4 Close the ports cover.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting / removing a Micro SD™ Card

NOTE

Getting Started

Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces

The recommended capacity of an (optional) Micro SD™ Card is 1 GB or greater.

To prevent data corruption, format the Micro SD™ Card in the camcorder before using.

All data will be erased when the Micro SD™ Card is formatted. Make sure that all data is copied to your computer or other media before formatting the Micro SD™ Card.

When a Micro SD™ Card is inserted, photos and videos are saved onto the Micro SD™ Card rather than in the built-in memory.

Close the slot cover and port cover securely.

If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camcorder will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces

Moisture may get inside the camcorder while opening a cover if moisture adhering to the crevices in the slot cover and port cover is not properly wiped off.

To completely remove all moisture, follow the steps below:

1 Gently shake the camcorder to shake off excess water drops.

2 Wipe off any moisture from the area around the cover with a

soft cloth.

❖ Make sure that water does not get inside the camcorder

when opening the cover.

Getting Started

NOTE

Turning the camcorder on and getting started

❖ If there is any moisture adhering inside the cover, wipe it

off completely.

(Sample Illustration) Wiping the moisture off the ports and slot cover and port cover

Moisture inside the camcorder may not only be due to immersion in water.

Close the slot cover and port cover securely.

Turning the camcorder on and getting started

To turn on the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for approximately one second.

To record video: Press the Record/OK ( ) button to begin recording video. Press it again to stop recording.

To pause recording video: Press the Right button to pause recording. To resume recording, press it again.

To take a photo: In Photo Mode, press the Record/OK ( ) button to take a photo.

To view stored videos and photos: Press the Playback () button to switch to Playback mode.

Photos taken with the camcorder reflect can optionally be imprinted with the current date and time. See the Settings menu, ‘“Date &

Time” on page 32.

NOTE

Getting Started

Turning off the camcorder

To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for approximately one second.

If you don’t use the camcorder for approximately 3 minutes, it will turn itself off.

Chapter 3

NOTE

Record Mode

Before recording in water

❖ Make sure that the slot cover and the port cover are closed

tightly.

❖ If a cover is open, water will get inside the camcorder and cause

internal damage.

❖ When closing the slot cover and port cover, make sure that no

foreign objects such as sand, hair, dust, etc. are caught in the rubber seal.

There are locations on the camcorder where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties.

Button functions

Record Mode

Power

Mode

Playback

Delete

Down

Left

Press for one second to turn the camcorder on or off.

Switch between Video mode and Photo mode.

1 Menu ON. 2 Return to Preview mode.

1 View recorded videos / photos in a continuous

mode.

2 Switch between Record mode and Playback

mode.

3 In Menu mode, return to the previous menu

level.

1 In Video mode, press the Playback button to

review recorded videos. Press the Delete button to delete videos.

2 In Photo Mode, press the Playback button to

review recorded photos. Press the Delete button to delete photos.

Zoom in.

Zoom out.

• In preview mode, press to activate underwater scene.

• Move between menu option items.

Right

Record / OK

1 In preview mode, press to toggle ANTI GLARE

ON / ANTI GLARE OFF.

2 While recording video, press to pause the

recording. Press again to resume recording.

3 Move between menu option items.

1 In Video mode, press to take video.

Press again to stop recording.

2 In Photo mode, press to take a photo. 3 In Playback mode, press to view selected

videos

4 Confirm the menu selection.

LCD screen information

The indicators shown below may display on the LCD screen when videos and photos are recorded:

(Sample Image) LCD screen information

Record Mode

LCD screen information

IDEO RESOLUTION

PHOTO RESOLUTION

Battery: Shows the battery charge level.

FHD FULL HD 1080/30 HD60 HD 720/60 HD30 HD 720/30

VGA VGA 480/30

16MP High-16MP (interpolated)

5MP Standard-5MP 3MP Low-3MP

ANTI GLARE ON

Underwater mode ON

01:22:23

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Remaining recordable time

The number of photos that can still be taken at the current resolution

NOTE

Record Mode

Video recording

Video mode

Photo mode

Some features may not be used in combination with others.

To avoid persistence of the image on the screen, please turn off the Digital Light function after you use it.

Digital Zoom meter

Video recording

Operation Display Screen

1 In Video mode, press the Record ()

button to start recording.

2 When a video is being recorded, a time

indicator will display on the LCD screen.

3 To stop recording, press the Record ()

button again.

4 To pause recording, press the Right

button. To continue recording, press it again.

Taking Photos

Operation Display Screen

1 In Photo mode, press the Record ()

button to take photo.

Using Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom function magnifies images when recording videos or taking photos.

❖ To zoom in, press the Up button. To zoom out, press the Down

button.

Using the Anti-Glare function

Turn on this function to improve LCD viewability in bright or reflective outdoor conditions. It helps you see the subject on the LCD screen. This effect is only applied to the image on the LCD screen, not to the video or photo you're recording.

Record Mode

Taking Photos

Operation Display Screen

1 In preview mode, press the Right button to

enable the ANTI GLARE function. (The ( ) icon appears on the screen.)

2 Press the Right button again to disable the

ANTI GLARE function. (The ( ) icon disappears).

Using Underwater Mode

Record Mode

When using this camera for video/photo shooting in the water, activate Underwater mode to get the best images.

Operation Display Screen

1 Press the Left button in preview mode, the

Underwater Mode icon ( ) will appear on the screen.

2 Activate this mode to get the best images. 3 Press again to turn off.

Menu options/operations

In order to adjust the menu options, please:

1 Press the Mode ( ) button to view available options / setting

mode.

2 Press the Menu ( ) button.

3 For each setting, you must select the option using the

Right/Left buttons, and then press the OK ( ) button to enter

its menu.

4 Press the Menu ( ) button to exit, or press the Playback

( ) button to return to the previous menu level.

Video Settings Photo Settings Effects Setup

RESOLUTION LlGHT STABILIZATION MOTION DETECTION FACE TRACKING SLOW MOTION PRE-RECORD TIME LAPSE

RESOLUTION LlGHT SELF-TIMER DATE PRINTING ISO SLIDE SHOW

SCENE FILTER WHITE

BALANCE

SOUND TV FORMAT LANGUAGE DATE & TIME FORMAT RESTORE

DEFAULT

Menu options/operations

NOTE

Icon Description

Displays the Video Settings options.

Displays the Photo Settings options.

Displays the Effects options.

Displays the Setup options.

Video Setting options

Resolution

The Resolution settings available are:

Full HD 1080/30 Records videos at 1920 x 1080p, 30 fps. HD 720/60 Records videos at 1280 x 720p, 60 fps. HD 720/30 Records videos at 1280 x 720p, 30 fps. VGA 480/30 Records videos at 640 x 480p, 30 fps.

Record Mode

The remaining time will vary based on the resolution selected.

Light

In this option, select a mode to brighten the shooting area or to extend the brightness of objects.

ON Turns the light ON, providing illumination when recording. OFF Turns the light OFF.

Digital Light

Extends the dynamic range of high contrast and backlight, so objects appear brighter and clearer.

Without Digital Light

Digital Light On

NOTE

Record Mode

Menu options/operations

Stabilization

Electronic Image Stabilization reduces the effect of camcorder shaking, resulting in less blurry video.

Motion Detection

Record video automatically when the camcorder detects movement.

Face Tracking

The camcorder detects and focuses on faces automatically. This helps with capturing subjects in backlit conditions.

Description Display Screen

In Record mode, aim the camcorder at the faces. The face frames will appear around the faces.

Slow Motion

This option allows recording of videos with a slow motion effect. When the video is played, the playback time will be longer than the actual recording time.

❖ The view angle may become smaller when Slow Motion is ON. ❖ When Slow Motion is ON, the video resolution is 320x240.

Time Lapse

This option allows the camcorder to record still images at specific time intervals that can then be played back as one video file. The Time Lapse settings available are:

OFF Disables Time Lapse. 1 second Records one frame per second. 3 seconds Records one frame every three seconds. 5 seconds Records one frame every five seconds.

Photo Settings

NOTE

Resolution

The Resolution settings available are:

Record Mode

Menu options/operations

Motion Detect, Time Lapse, and Slow Motion functions cannot be used simultaneously.

High-16MP (interpolated)

Standard-5MP Takes photos at 2592 x 1944, 5MP quality.

Low-3MP Takes photos at 2048 x 1536, 3MP quality.

Takes photos at 4608 x 3456, 16MP quality.

Light

In this option, select a mode to brighten the shooting area or to extend the brightness of objects.

ON Turns the light ON, providing illumination when taking photos. OFF Turns the light OFF.

Digital Light

Extends the dynamic range of high contrast and backlight, so objects appear brighter and clearer.

Without Digital Light

Digital Light On

Self-Timer

The Self-Timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second delay.

NOTE

Record Mode

Menu options/operations

Date Printing

This setting enables imprinting of the current date and time on each photo. See “Date & Time” on page 32 for instruction on setting the date and time.

Description Display Screen

When the Date Printing feature is ON, the date and time appear at the lower right corner of the photo.

Turns Date Printing OFF.

ISO

The camcorder automatically adjusts the ISO setting of images. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are also available: 800 and

1600. Use the higher setting to take a photo in darkened locations, or for a subject moving at a high rate of speed.

Auto Sets the ISO setting automatically, according to conditions. 800 ISO 800 1600 ISO 1600

The image may appear grainy when a higher ISO setting is selected.

Slideshow

Photos can be viewed one after another in a chosen interval of time. The Slideshow settings available are:

2 seconds Displays one photo every two seconds 5 seconds Displays one photo every five seconds 10 seconds Displays one photo every ten seconds

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