RCA Small Wonder EZ4000 series Quick Start Manual

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EZ4000 Series RCA Small Wonder Camcorder Recording indicator
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Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA High Defi nition Small Wonder Camcorder. Lens
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product.
The User Manual PDF fi le can also be found in the camcorder memory under the User Manuals folder.
Lift up the
1. Content of the box
cover to access
the below
• Small Wonder Camcorder • Wrist strap
connectors
• AC/DC adapter • Quick Start Guide
HDMI video
• USB cable • Owner Registration card
AV output
• AV cable • Warranty leafl et
• Carrying case microSD
card slot
Camcorder strap hole
*The camcorder is waterproof. The supplied accessories are not waterproof.
2. Charging your camcorder
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:
Please charge the battery for at least three hours before fi rst use.
NOTE: Open the cover
The unit is properly charging when you see the
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animated charging symbol on the Camcorder
display.
If you do not see this charging symbol, follow these steps:
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1. Make sure that you have the camcorder connected to Use only the provided AC/DC adapter
the AC/DC power adapter.
2. Press and hold MENU/ to initiate charging.
4. Inserting (or removing) memory card
* To reset the camcorder (in case it is not functioning properly): The camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. A microSD memory
Press and hold the On/off switch for more than 10 seconds. card (not included) is recommended for recording.
To insert card: Push the card in until a click is heard
To remove card: Push card in until a click is heard, then slowly
LCD screen release the card. As card is under minimal tension when locked
in memory slot, please use care when removing.
Playback/ Delete
pause PLAY/PAUSE DELETE
recordings As the memory card is small in size, it is recommended to use a small coin to help insert or remove it.
On/off switch/ PHOTO
MENU/ Take
Setup menu
photo
5. Turning on the camcorder
Record
output Audio
speaker
The camcorder has two operation modes (Preview and
Playback). It is always in Preview mode after switched on.
Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes.
+/– – Adjust volume during playback/zoom during record and
Switch on
USB preview
/ – Skip to previous or next recording; fast rewind or forward
PLAY/PAUSE DELETE
Press and MENU/ PHOTO Preview mode
hold until the
camcorder turns
on or off
Press PLAY/PAUSE
Playback mode
1 In Preview mode, press Record to start/stop video recording.
6. Selecting recording quality 8. Playing back or deleting recordings
1. Press MENU/ to show the camcorder Selected recording quality
Battery indicator
menu.
2. Press + or - to select Video Quality. Memory card indicator
3. Press to enter and press + or – to
select from HD, Sports and WebQ.
4. Press to exit the current menu
option.
5. Press MENU/ to save settings and Settings Resolutions (pixel) & Approx. recording durations
exit the camcorder menu. Frame Rates (FPS) on a 16 GB memory card 2
HD 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps 5 hours
Sports 848 x 480 @ 60fps 8 hours
WebQ 320 x 240 @ 30fps 40 hours
2 Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system requirements,
and other factors.
7. Video recording and photo taking
1 3 9. Installing RCA Memory Manager application
1 Start, stop, resume recording in Preview mode; enter
Preview mode from other modes
Press PHOTO Connect the camcorder to your PC with the provided USB cable.
2 Pause recording
PLAY/PAUSE DELETE 3 Zoom in during recording
1 Take a photo
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4 Zoom out during recording To install Memory Manager 3
Auto timeout MENU/ PHOTO
5 Take photos Windows: Open My Computer and double-click the drive labeled SMALLWONDER. Double-
Press PHOTO /
click MemoryMgr3_Windows_Installer.exe to start the installation.
Press Record
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Mac: Open the mounted volume labeled SMALLWONDER on the desktop. Double-
Video recording indicator
click the RCAMacInstallers.dmg disk image in the SMALLWONDER volume. Locate
the RCAMacInstallers volume on the desktop and Double-click on it. Double-click the
MemoryMgr3 Mac Installer fi le in the RCAMacInstallers volume to start the installation. After
the Memory Manager 3 installation has completed, double-click the RCA Detective Installer
fi le in the RCAMacInstallers volume to install the RCA Detective application.
To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC:
• Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application.
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1 Enter Playback mode to play the most recent recording; 10. Learning more about the camcorder
start or pause playback
2 Adjust volume during playback
Read the user manual for more information on the followings:
3 Cue to previous recording
PLAY/PAUSE DELETE
1 • Using the MENU button to setup the camcorder (including date and time)
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4 Cue to next recording
PHOTO • Viewing videos on TV
MENU/ 5 Enter Preview mode from Playback mode
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• Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD
6 Press to select delete one or all recordings.
• Connecting the camcorder to your PC
7 Enter Preview mode from playback mode; take photos
• Tips and troubleshooting
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• Safety and warranty information
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
11. Waterproof precautions
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom.
Before using for outdoor activity:
• Make sure to close the card door securely without water, dust, hair or etc. between door
and cabinet.
• It may result in malfunction if water, dirt or sand gets inside the camcorder.
• Closing the card door: make sure to close the card door properly and ensure no space
between the cover and the cabinet before using.
Using camcorder outdoor:
• Do not open or close the card door near the sea, a lake or similar locations.
• Do not open or close the card door with wet hands or in wet environment.
• Before changing your memory card, make sure that the camcorder and your hands are
completely dry.
• Do not use the camcorder in water more than 3 meters (9.8 feet) or in water for more than 1
hour consecutively or water temperature exit 0 – 40 degree C.
• Do not open or close the card door in water.
• Do not use the camera in hot water, hot spring bath or etc.
• Do not apply excessive force to the camcorder. The camcorder may be damaged if you dive
into water with it.
• Do not leave the camera on sand, excess heat under sunlight may damaged the camcorder.
After using camcorder:
• Wash the camcorder immediately after used in sea or other outdoor activity, and then use
cloth to clean it and leave it dry.
• To wash sand, dirt or dust off the camera, rinse it under running tap water or wash it in a
bowl of fresh water for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Make sure to wipe any dirt or sand off the waterproof sealing material or its contacting
surface. Dirt or sand may scratch the material or the surface, making the camcorder less
resistant to water.
• Do not use any soapy water, mild detergents, alcohol or similar liquids to clean the
camcorder. They may make the camcorder less resistant to water.
• The waterproof sealing material is replaceable at cost. The material should be replaced once
a year to maintain the camera's water resistance.
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