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AIPTEK Pocket DV 4100M User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pocket DV 4100M...
  • Page 2 Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera. Use the camera with care.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 2. Loading the battery 3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional) Inserting the card Removing the card 4. How to hold your camera 5. Attaching the strap 6. Using the tripod Basic Operation 1.
  • Page 4 9. Real-time display on TV Advanced Settings 1. Settings menu access 2. Settings menu events Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1. Installing DV 4100M driver 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer 4.
  • Page 5 2. Conversing battery power 3. Storage capacity 4. More on flicker 5. Specifications...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. Shutter button Record button Up button (Zoom in) Down button (Zoom out) MENU/OK button (Power button) USB port Card slot A/V out connector LED indicator LCD on/off switch...

  • Page 7: Loading The Battery

    2. Loading the battery Please use two AA batteries. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the indication to open it. Follow the indication to load batteries into the battery section with the correct + and - ends. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the indication to lock it.

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Cf Card (Optional)

    3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional) Inserting the card Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. Removing the card Push the Eject switch in the direction of the indication to remove the card.

  • Page 9: How To Hold Your Camera

    4. How to hold your camera Please hold the camera as illustrated. While taking pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens; and while recording audio or video clips, avoid hindering the microphone. 5. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap.

  • Page 10: Using The Tripod

    6. Using the tripod Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode. Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the serrated wheel to lock it.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off Switching on Open the LCD panel in the direction indicated or press the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera on. Switching off Close the LCD panel in the direction indicated or press the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera off.

  • Page 12: Setting The Language

    2. Setting the language When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language by using the method below. Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU.

  • Page 13: The Lcd Display Information

    3. The LCD display information 1.0X 1.0X Still picture/ video mode Zoom ratio Self-timer mode Video resolution Storage media Internal memory: CF card: Number of pictures, video clips and audio clips Picture resolution Battery life 26 26...

  • Page 14: Recording Movies

    4. Recording movies Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. Focus Adjust the Focus switch to set the focus as appropriate. Macro Micro Start recording Press the Record button to start recording. While recording in progress, the count indicator will start.

  • Page 15: Taking Still Pictures

    5. Taking still pictures Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. Focus Push the Focus switch to set the mode best for your picture. Macro Micro Zoom in or zoom out Press the Up button to zoom in or the Down button to zoom out.

  • Page 16: Recording Audio Clips

    6. Recording audio clips Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. Record audio mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Record Audio_ Start recording Then press the MENU/OK button to start recording.

  • Page 17: Playing Your Pictures, Movies And Audio Clips

    7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips Playback mode Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. Playback mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Playback_ the MENU/OK button to enter the playback mode.

  • Page 18: Viewing Your Pictures

    Viewing your pictures View a picture Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a press the MENU/OK button to view the full-screen file. Exit Press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record button to exit.

  • Page 19: Playing Your Movies And Audio Clips

    Playing your movies and audio clips Play Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a (video) or (audio) icon, press the MENU/OK button to play the file. Adjust the volume While playing a recording, press the Up button to increase or the Down button to decrease the volume.
  • Page 20 Stop playing While playing a recording, you can press the MENU/OK button to stop playing. Pause and resume While playing a recording, you can press the Video button to pause. Press the Video button again to resume. Exit When a recording is finished or stopped playing, press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record...

  • Page 21: Deleting Your Files

    Deleting your files Delete Continued from page 15, once you select the target file, press the Shutter button to delete. Then press the Shutter button again to confirm the deletion. Exit Press the Record button to exit. As the step 1. above, if you do not wish to delete the file, press any button except the Shutter button to cancel the deletion.

  • Page 22: Using The Self-Timer

    8. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture or a movie. Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Set self-timer on Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Self Timer_ Then press the MENU/OK button to set self-timer on.

  • Page 23: Real-Time Display On Tv

    9. Real-time display on TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can preview the screen of the camera and display your video clips, still pictures and audio recordings directly on TV screen. Set TV to AV mode Turn on your TV and switch to the AV mode.

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings 1. Settings menu access The Settings menu provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access the Settings menu. Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Settings mode Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Settings_ Then press the MENU/OK button...

  • Page 25: Settings Menu Events

    2. Settings menu events Settings menu allows you to set some elemental functions of the camera. The following table is the description of the setting items. Settings Items Video 2304x1728 Picture 2048x1536 1600x1200 Beep Flicker Descriptions High quality for viewing on TV. 640x480 Standard quality and suitable for viewing on TV.
  • Page 26 Display Default Delete Format This item determines whether the small icons for illustration appears on the LCD display. This item allows you to override your current settings. This item allows you to quick erase all files in the card or internal memory. This item allows you to format the storage and thus erase all files in the card or internal memory.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Your Images And Audio Clips On The Computer

    Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1. Installing DV 4100M driver You need to install DV 4100M driver before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time to ensure that video clips can be played back on your computer. Please follow the steps to complete the installation.
  • Page 28 The "Install Shield Wizard" dialogue box is occurring and the automatic installation begins. When a window as Fig 1 appears, click Next . Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. " " Notice for Windows 2000 users 1. The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might show twice.
  • Page 29 After the driver installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs. If you are not sure if the codec has been installed in your computer, please click "Yes" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. Set your camera to the Disk Mode_ MENU/OK button to confirm.

  • Page 31: Copying Images And Audio Clips To Your Computer

    3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer For Windows XP users After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 4). Select the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and then click "OK".
  • Page 32 Double-click the "DCIM" file folder. Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder. Drag the file to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your image or audio clip to the computer. For Windows XP users The storage position of the files You can find the files of your pictures, movies and audio clips as Fig 5.

  • Page 33: Playing On Your Computer

    4. Playing on your computer Double-click "My Documents". For Windows XP users Select the desired file and double-click it to view. Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps.

  • Page 34: Using The Pc Camera Function

    Using the PC Camera Function 1. Installing the DV 4100M driver You need to install the DV 4100M driver before using PC Camera or video conferencing function. If you never install DV 4100M driver, please finish the installation first. For details, please see step 1. "Installing DV 4100M driver" on page 25. If you have already installed DV 4100M driver, please go to step 2.

  • Page 35: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. Set your camera to the Live Mode_ MENU/OK button to confirm.
  • Page 36 Notice for Windows 2000/ME/98SE users During the installation process for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000.

  • Page 37: Capturing Immediate Images To Your Computer

    3. Capturing immediate images to your computer After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only.) Launch the software Double-click the program.
  • Page 38 Capture immediate images Press the buttons at the bottom on the PC Camera panel to use the functions. Start recording Stop recording Snapshot Format * Source * * indicates that sub-menu is available. Viewing your pictures and movies with PC Camera interface Click the (Open album) button at the bottom on the PC Camera...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    4. Advanced settings Click the (Format), buttons to bring up advanced settings. Format settings Color Space/Compression Set one of the following functions according to your needs. RGB 24: Better image quality. I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for faster-speed transformation.

  • Page 40: Properties Settings

    Properties settings Video Setting Banding Filter If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change the "Banding Filter" item on the "Video Setting" tab to avoid noise. Select "50Hz" or "60Hz" until the screen stops flickering. Bandwidth If the controller has no enough bandwidth available for the camera, set the "Bandwidth"...
  • Page 41 Flicker setting If you take your camera abroad, and find the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, please select the "Cancel Flicker" check box to prevent noises from appearing on the screen. Or, you can refer to the Flicker Settings Table (p. 44) for proper flicker value that suits the country you are staying.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Question When using the camera The camera has no power. Cannot power on my camera even though batteries are installed. The camera is powered on, but the LCD display does not display. Cannot take pictures and movies when pressing the Record / Shutter button.
  • Page 43 The image is too blurred. Noise occurs on my camera when viewing the image on the LCD display or on the computer. When connecting the camera to your computer The driver installation failed. A conflict with other installed camera or capture device.

  • Page 44: Other Information

    Other Information 1. Battery life Available shots and time when using batteries Continuous shooting LCD panel on *Data above is with pictures taken every four seconds. Recording video clips LCD panel on Recording audio clips LCD panel on *Data of the three tables above is for using alkaline batteries fully charged and in 25 C without limiting for memory size.

  • Page 45: Battery Indicator

    Battery indicator Icons Meanings Full battery life. Adequate battery life. Low battery life. Empty battery life. *Please replace the batteries immediately when the icon indicates that battery life is empty. 2. Conversing battery power If the camera stays idle over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off automatically to converse the power.

  • Page 46: Storage Capacity

    3. Storage capacity Memory Flash memory (13MB) CF card (32MB) CF card (64MB) CF card (128MB) CF card (256MB) CF card (512MB) Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    5. Specifications Hardware resolution Sensor effective resolution Internal memory External memory Digital still camera Digital video camcorder Digital voice reocrder Video conferencing LCD display Digital zoom Exposure White balance Lens Self Timer Interface Power saving Built-in microphone / speaker TV-out Battery Dimension 2304x1728 (4 Mega pixels)
  • Page 48 82-149-90010 v1.0...

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