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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
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
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary
1.
product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general
reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh...
  • Page 3 The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Changing modes ................12 Before you start................13 1.9.1 Setting the date and time..........13 1.9.2 Setting the language ............13 1.10 Movie and voice recorder mode ............15 1.10.1 Shooting a video clip ............15 1.10.2 Recording an voice file.............16 1.10.3 Playing the video clip............17 1.10.4...
  • Page 5 Photo Playback mode icons ..........28 1.19 Thumbnail mode................30 1.20 USB mode..................31 1.20.1 Using the mass storage feature........31 1.20.2 Using the DPS (Direct Print) feature ......31 Using the menus ..............31 1.21 Movie menu..................31 4.1.1. White balance ..............31 4.1.2. Video quality ..............33 4.1.3.
  • Page 6 Auto power off ..............56 1.24.5 Frequency................56 1.24.6 TV standard ...............56 1.24.7 Date/time................58 1.24.8 Beep ..................58 1.24.9 Memory status..............59 Installing software and drivers ..........60 Mass Storage ..................60 To install Presto! Video Works: ............60 1.25 Presto! Mr. Photo................61 1.26 User’s Manual................62 Specifications....................63...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting..................65...

  • Page 8: Preface

    About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the...

  • Page 9: Introducing The Camera

    Standard USB 1.1 port or higher • Video Card 64MB or higher Video Card. Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port. 1.2 Features The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including: •...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Video Camera

    1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Video camera USB / AV cable Pouch CD-ROM 4xAAA alkaline batteries Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 11: Top View

    Lens REC / Self-timer LED white light Microphone 1.4.2 Top view Macro button Shutter button Zoom / Volume button 1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount Battery compartment 1.4.4 Right view...
  • Page 12 LCD screen cover...

  • Page 13: Left View

    1.4.5 Left view Macro switch Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view Power LED Playback button Scroll wheel Mode dial USB / AV Output REC.STOP button...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.
  • Page 15 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Press and hold to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes. In Photo mode, press the REC.
  • Page 16 Press once to display all OSD icons. Display Press again to turn all OSD icons off. button Press a third time to turn off the LCD screen. In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. In Photo Playback mode: 1.

  • Page 17: About The Leds

    2 seconds self-timer left. Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.
  • Page 18 Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing downwards. Press down the SD card compartment cover. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Batteries

    1.6 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use four AAA batteries or Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct.

  • Page 20: Turning On The Video Camera

    1.7 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. 1.8 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.

  • Page 21: Before You Start

    1.9 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time and languages need to be configured. 1.9.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight DATE/ TIME.
  • Page 22 Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Korean, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. After the language is selected, press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 23: Movie And Voice Recorder Mode

    The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name. Notes: The maximum length of each video recording file is 4G. The size and quality affect the length of the recording. High resolution and high quality settings will result in larger files, and therefore shorter length.

  • Page 24: Recording An Voice File

    Recording an voice file Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode. Voice mode Press the REC.STOP button to start recording. Press the REC.STOP button again to stop recording. The voice file is automatically saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 25: Playing The Video Clip

    To view the video clip in rewind and fast forward modes, long press and hold the scroll wheel up and down to fast forward and rewind at 2X, 4X or 8X speeds. To skip to the previous or next clip, press the scroll wheel up or down.

  • Page 26: Playing Back A Voice File

    When viewing the audio, press the zoom button left or right to adjust the volume. To skip to the previous or next file, press the scroll wheel up or down. Press the REC.STOP button to stop playing. Press the Playback button again to return to Voice mode.

  • Page 27: Taking/Viewing Pictures

    Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and switch to Photo mode. Photo mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the shutter button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    Playback mode Press the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the images. Press the zoom button right to zoom in on the picture, and press left to zoom out. Press the scroll wheel up and down to move the zoomed image vertically or horizontally.

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Computer

    Connect the video camera to a TV as shown with the USB / AV cable provided. Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 1.14 Movie mode Use Movie mode to capture video clips and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 1.14.1 Movie mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 30 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of files saved Memory status indicator : indicates that an SD card is inserted and the storage capacity of an SD card is used : indicates that SD card is not inserted...

  • Page 31: Using The Macro Function

    1.14.2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 15-16 cm. While in Photo or Movie modes, move the macro button on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen.

  • Page 32: Using The Zoom Function

    Night modes. An icon displays on the screen when activated. 1.14.5 Quick access controls You can also adjust the settings of exposure and lighting by pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards. In Movie mode, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation...

  • Page 33: Voice Mode

    1.15 Voice mode Use Voice mode to record sound and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 1.15.1 Voice mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Voice mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
  • Page 34 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of photos taken / remaining number of photos that can be taken Memory status indicator : indicates that an SD card is inserted and the storage capacity of an SD card is used...

  • Page 35: Using The Macro Function

    See section 1.14.4 “Using the LED white light”. 1.16.5 Quick access controls You can also adjust the settings of the exposure and lighting by pressing the scroll wheel up, down or inwards. In Photo mode, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation settings.

  • Page 36: Movie Playback Mode

    1.17 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 1.17.1 Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 37 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of current image / total number of saved images Displays photo size Date and time Battery status indicator File protect indicator Playback mode icon...

  • Page 38: Thumbnail Mode

    Press the zoom button left again to view nine thumbnail images /video clips on the LCD screen. Press the scroll wheel up and down to highlight an image, or a video clip, and press inwards to view the image or playback the video clip in full screen mode.

  • Page 39: Usb Mode

    1.20 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. When the video camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB cable, the following menu displays. Press the scroll wheel up and down to highlight an option and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
  • Page 40 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

  • Page 41: Video Quality

    4.1.2. Video quality There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the QUALITY option.

  • Page 42: Color Effect

    4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the EFFECT option.

  • Page 43: Resolution

    4.1.4. Resolution This function enables you to choose the file format to save the video clips you recorded. You can save the video clip in QVGX, VGA, D1, XGA or HD format. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

  • Page 44: Capture Mode

    4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to select the Capture mode for recording movie or recording voice. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the CAPTURE MODE option.

  • Page 45: Movie Playback Menu

    1.22 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 1.22.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu.
  • Page 46 Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure the files are transferred to PC via USB cable or saved to another storage device. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first...

  • Page 47: Protect

    Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the PROTECT option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
  • Page 48 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

  • Page 49: Photo Menu

    1.23 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 1.23.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

  • Page 50: Image Quality

    1.23.2 Image quality Use this option to set the quality of the captured image. Higher quality images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the QUALITY option.

  • Page 51: Color Effect

    Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the EFFECT option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select Color, Sepia, or B & W. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 52: Size

    1.23.4 Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the SIZE option.

  • Page 53: Date Stamp

    Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the DATE STAMP option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select whether to show the date stamp on the screen. Press the scroll wheel inwards button to confirm.

  • Page 54: Burst Mode

    1.23.6 Burst mode The Burst mode allows you to take three consecutive photos by pressing the Shutter button. Use this option to select Single or Burst mode. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the BURST MODE option.

  • Page 55: Face Detect

    1.23.7 Face Detect The Face Detect allows you to detect and track faces automatically. Use this option to enable/ disable Face detect. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the FACE DETECT option.

  • Page 56: Photo Playback Menu

    If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to delete and press inwards to confirm. If you select Delete All, use the scroll wheel to select OK or Cancel, and press inwards to confirm.
  • Page 57 Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure the files are transferred to PC via USB cable or saved to another storage device. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first...

  • Page 58: Protect

    1.23.10 Protect Use this function to protect files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the PROTECT option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
  • Page 59 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

  • Page 60: Slide Show

    1.23.11 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.

  • Page 61: Dpof

    The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. Press the zoom button left and right to select the number of prints, and the scroll wheel up and down to select other photos. You can set a maximum of nine prints for each picture.

  • Page 62: System Menu

    See section 1.9.2 “Setting the language”. 1.24.2 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the FORMAT option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 63: Default

    Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Default option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select OK or CANCEL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 64: Auto Power Off

    Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the FREQUENCY option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll to select 60 Hz or 50 Hz. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 1.24.6 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area.
  • Page 65 Use the scroll wheel to highlight the TV STANDARD option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select NTSC or PAL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 66: Date/Time

    Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the BEEP option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select OK or CANCEL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 67: Memory Status

    1.24.9 Memory status This function displays the memory status and the number of video clips, photos, and voice files saved in the video camera. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the MEMORY STATUS option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 68: Installing Software And Drivers

    The digital camera offers Mass Storage function via the built-in card reader. You can treat this digital camera as a USB device. Windows Vista/XP are plug and play operating systems and do not require a driver to be manually loaded.

  • Page 69: Presto! Mr. Photo

    InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is displayed. Install button Click Install to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. More information about Presto! Mr. Photo can be found in the help files when the application is started.

  • Page 70: User's Manual

    The supplied CD-ROM includes the user’s manual. To view user’s manual: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is displayed.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (109 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC Compatible (Up to SDHC 8GB Class 6) Sensor sensitivity ISO 100 Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide: F/3.2, f=7.5mm...
  • Page 72 NTSC/PAL Shutter Electronic shutter 1/8~1/2000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. 4 x AAA Alkaline/Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh batteries (4 x 1.5V). or Power supply Li-ion Battery NP40 Dimension 68 (H) x 41 (W) x 111 (D) mm Weight Approx.218±5g (without batteries)

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    (See 1.6 Inserting the The batteries have no batteries.) power. • Replace the batteries • Turn the power on The camera suddenly The auto power off turns off. function was enabled. again. The camera is running • Replace the batteries.
  • Page 74 • Replace the batteries. The camera turns off The camera is running out when capturing of battery power. image using self-timer. • Please take a picture The image is out of The subject is beyond focus. focus range. within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode.

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