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  • Page 2: Welcome

    Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome Safety Notice Table of Contents Camera Parts Getting Started Loading the batteries Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) Attaching the wrist strap (optional) How to hold your camera How to open the connector cover Using the tripod (optional) Basic Operations Turning on your camera Turning off your camera...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Advanced Operations Menu access and operations Digital Video Camcorder menu - Changing the video resolution - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to video clips Digital Still Camera menu - Changing picture resolution - Using the self-timer - Adjusting the white balance - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to still pictures...
  • Page 5 - Recording an AVI movie - Taking a snapshot - Configuring Format options - Configuring Properties options - Configuring Flicker options Addenda Flicker Settings Table LED Event Table Storage Capacity Table Battery Life Table System Message Table Specificatoins Troubleshooting Troubleshooting on USB Aiptek Service...

  • Page 6: Camera Parts

    Camera Parts Power button Mode Dial Record/Shutter/Play/Pause button ( Direction buttons ( Menu/OK button ( INDEX button ( Battery compartment cover Battery compartment Memory card slot Strap hook (1) Status LED LCD panel LCD display switch ( Microphone Flash strobe Focus switch Lens Self-timer LED...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Loading the batteries Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction as indicated. Place the batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed. After the batteries are properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)

    Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) of built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Wrist Strap (Optional)

    Attaching the wrist strap (optional) Unfasten and separate the strap into two parts. Thread one part of the strap into the hook (1) on the back side of the camera. Thread the other part of the strap into the hook (2) on the front side of the camera.

  • Page 10: How To Hold Your Camera

    How to hold your camera Please put your hand through the wrist strap and firmly hold the camera as illustrated. While taking still pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens to retain the best result. How to open the connector cover When you want to connect the camera to your PC, TV or earphone, you need to open the connector cover.

  • Page 11: Using The Tripod (Optional)

    Using the tripod (optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image Tight quality, especially while shooting self- portraits or video conferencing. Loose...
  • Page 12 Basic Operations...

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Turning on your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn on the camera. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power button, please check: 1. There are two AA batteries installed in the camera. 2.

  • Page 14: Setting The Language

    Setting the language When you power on the camera for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language using the method below: Set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, and the Settings menu will display as illustrated.

  • Page 15: Recording A Video Clip

    Recording a video clip How to record a video clip Set the Mode Dial to Digital Video Camcorder mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Zoom ratio Mode Icon Resolution Press the Record/Shutter ( button to start recording. Press the Record/Shutter ( button again to stop recording.

  • Page 16: Setting The Focus

    Recording a video clip (continued) Setting the focus You can adjust the focus by setting the Focus Switch. Normally, you should set the focus to ) for most shooting conditions. Select ( only for close-ups. The focus is adjustable during recording. Zooming While recording, you can press the Up or Down (...

  • Page 17: Selecting Metering Modes

    Recording a video clip (continued) Selecting metering modes Under normal condition, the light is automatically measured based on overall lighting. If the subject of shooting appears too dark and the background too bright, you can manually select a proper metering mode according to the subject's position.

  • Page 18: Taking A Still Picture

    Taking a still picture How to take a still picture Set the Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Mode Icon Flash status Resolution Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to take a still picture.

  • Page 19: Using Flash Strobe

    Taking a still picture (continued) Using the flash strobe Before taking a still picture, you can set to use the flash strobe if the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment. Pressing the Left ( ) button repeatedly will switch the flash mode in the following order: Auto Off.

  • Page 20: Recording A Voice Clip

    Recording a voice clip Set the Mode Dial to Voice Recording mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Mode Icon Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to start recording. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording. Number of recordings 00:00:10 Recording time...

  • Page 21: Playing Back Your Recordings

    Playing back your recordings Full-screen view The Playback mode allows you to review the files stored in the SD/MMC card or internal memory. Set the Mode Dial to Playback mode. LCD Display Mode Icon File type Left arrow When you set the Mode Dial to Playback mode, the last recorded file will be automatically played.

  • Page 22: Thumbnail View

    Playing back your recordings (continued) Thumbnail view you press the INDEX ( playback mode, the camera will be switched to thumbnail view. Then use the four direction ( select the file you want to view. Once you select the target file, press either the Record/Shutter ( ) button or the INDEX ) button to view the file.

  • Page 23: Reviewing A Still Picture

    Playing back your recordings (continued) Reviewing a still picture While viewing the picture in full-screen mode, you can use the Up or Down ( zoom in or zoom out the picture. If you zoom in the picture and then press the Record/Shutter ( ) button, the zoom ratio will be locked.

  • Page 24: Playing Back A Video Or Audio Clip

    Playing back your recordings (continued) Playing back a video or audio clip When playing back the video or audio clip, pressing the Record/Shutter ( ) button can pause the playing. To resume playing, press the same button again. While playing the file, pressing the Up or Down ( volume.

  • Page 25: Switching On/Off The Osd Display

    Switching on/off the OSD display When playing back a video clip or reviewing a still picture, you can press the LCD display switch ( ) to disable the OSD display, thus gaining a clearer view for your display. Press the same LCD display switch ( button again will switch on the display.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting the camera to your TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, audio recordings, as well as the MP3 files you uploaded, directly on your TV screen to share them with friends and family members.

  • Page 27: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Menu access and operations In several modes, you can bring up the menu to fine tune the camera settings by changing the menu items. The following describes how you can bring up the menu and perform normal operations to complete an action: Set the Mode Dial to your target mode.

  • Page 28: Digital Video Camcorder Menu

    Digital Video Camcorder menu Changing the video resolution Before recording a video clip, you can change the resolution to suit your viewing preferences. To change the video resolution: While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( the Resolution item.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued) Adjusting exposure compensation You can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the previewed image appears too bright or too dark. To adjust exposure compensation: While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear.

  • Page 30: Applying Special Effects To Video Clips

    Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued) Applying special effects to movie clips When recording a video clip, you can apply a special effect to the clip to add a personal touch. To select a special effect: While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear.

  • Page 31: Digital Still Camera Menu

    Digital Still Camera menu Changing picture resolution Changing the resolution will affect the number of pictures that can be taken. The higher the resolution, the more memory-demanding the images will be. To change the video resolution: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear.

  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Using the self-timer This function comes in handy when you want to take a self-portrait picture. To enable the self timer: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( Self Timer item.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The White Balance

    Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Adjusting the white balance You can manually select the white balance setting to suit the shooting environment. To select a white balance setting: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to highlight the White Balance item.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Adjusting exposure compensation You can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effects when the previewed image appears too bright or too dark. To adjust exposure compensation: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear.

  • Page 35: Applying Special Effects To Still Pictures

    Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Applying special effects to still pictures You can apply special effects to your pictures to add a personal touch. To select a special effect: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to scroll page and highlight the Effect item.

  • Page 36: Using The Date Stamp

    Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Using the date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the picture. To enable the date stamp: While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( Date Stamp item.

  • Page 37: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Deleting files While reviewing your recordings, you can delete the files that you do not want to preserve. To delete a file or all files: While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to highlight the Delete or Del All item depending on your purpose.

  • Page 38: Viewing File Information

    Playback menu (continued) Viewing file information The file information provides you data such as date of recording, file size, and lock status. To view the file information: While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to highlight the Info item.

  • Page 39: Locking Files

    Playback menu (continued) Locking files The locking file function can prevent files from being accidently erased. To lock a file or all files: While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to scroll page and highlight the Lock or Lock All item.

  • Page 40: Sorting Files

    Playback menu (continued) Sorting files The sorting file function allows you to select the file type you want the camera to display in the thumbnail mode. To enable the sorting file function: While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear.

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Music

    Playing MP3 music Copying MP3 files to the camera Before you can play MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to the camera. To upload MP3 files to the camera, you need to connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3 Files

    Playing MP3 music (continued) Playing MP3 files Set the Mode Dial to MP3 mode, and you are ready to play MP3 music. The LCD display will show the screen as below: LCD Display : hold none: unhold Mode icon Status icon: : repeat none: no repeat Play / Pause / Stop...

  • Page 43: Mp3 Menu

    MP3 menu You can use several functions provided by the MP3 menu. Note that there are no MP3 files in the camera, the menu cannot be activated. Repeat playing You can repeat playing to save the trouble of pressing the play button. To repeat playing MP3 music: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear.

  • Page 44: Setting 3D Enhancement

    MP3 menu (continued) Setting 3D enhancement You can enable the 3D enhancement effect to enrich the sound quality. To enable the 3D enhancement effect: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the UP or Down ( Enhance item.

  • Page 45: Setting Bass Effect

    MP3 menu (continued) Setting bass effect You can enhance the sound quality by enabling the bass effect. To enable the bass effect: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to highlight the Bass item.

  • Page 46: Viewing Mp3 Info

    MP3 menu (continued) Viewing MP3 info This item enables you to view the MP3 file information. To enable the bass effect: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to scroll page and highlight the Info item. Once the Info item is selected, press the Menu/OK ) button.

  • Page 47: Deleting Mp3 Files

    MP3 menu (continued) Deleting MP3 files Deleting MP3 files can free some memory space for other purposes. To delete MP3 files: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( button to scroll page and highlight the Delete item. Once the Delete item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button.

  • Page 48: Holding Button Settings

    MP3 menu (continued) Holding button settings Holding the button settings can prevent current status from being changed, so that you can carry the camera without worrying about the settings being changed. To hold button settings: While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( A menu will appear.

  • Page 49: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Switching to Settings mode Set the Mode Dial to Settings mode, and you can fine tune several functions of the camera. When you set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, the menu as illustrated will display. For details on each setting, please refer to the corresponding page.

  • Page 50: Setting The Beep Sound

    Setting the beep sound While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ) buttons to highlight the Beep item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( enter the sub-menu. Use the Up and Down ( or Off. When the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button to confirm.

  • Page 51: Setting The Language

    Setting the language While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ) buttons to highlight the Language item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( enter the sub-menu. Use the Up and Down ( suitable language. When the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( confirm.

  • Page 52: Formatting Media

    Formatting media While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ) buttons to highlight the Format item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( the sub-menu. Use the Up and Down ( Yes, and then press the Menu/OK ( to confirm. Formatting the media will erase all files stored in the SD/MMC card or internal memory.

  • Page 53: Copying Files To Your Pc

    Copying Files to Your PC Installing the DV 4500 Driver on your PC You need to install DV 4500 Driver to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. To install the software: Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer now.
  • Page 54 Installing the DV 4500 Driver on your PC (continued) The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Please click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the driver installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Camera To Your Pc

    Connecting the camera to your PC Turn on your computer, and then connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. Set the camera to any mode except Live ) mode, and then connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera.

  • Page 56: Copying Files To The Pc

    Copying files to the PC This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear automatically. Please select the item Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK.
  • Page 57 Copying files to the PC (continued) Double-click on the DCIM file folder. Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder. Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder.

  • Page 58: Viewing/Playing Files On Your Pc

    Viewing/Playing files on your PC Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file's type.

  • Page 59: File Location

    File location After connecting the camera to your computer, a removable disk will appear in your computer. Under the disk you can find all files stored in your camera. See the figure in the right to see where different types of files are located. Note that MP3 format files must be copied into the MP3 folder, or the camera will not be able to locate the MP3 files.
  • Page 60 Using PC Camera...

  • Page 61: Using Pc Camera

    Using PC Camera Installing DV 4500 software You need to install DV 4500 software to take advantage of the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the software, please refer to page 52 for details on installing the package. Starting the application Set the Mode Dial to Live ( Connect the camera to your computer.
  • Page 62 Starting the application (continued) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, please select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next to continue. 3. During the installation process, some users might be asked to insert a licensed 98SE CD into the CD-ROM drive to copy the needed files.
  • Page 63 Starting the application (continued) Double-click the DV 4500 icon on the Desktop to start the program. After the program is started, you can begin to use the PC camera function. If you cannot find the program shortcut on the desktop, you can start the program from the Programs menu.

  • Page 64: Using The Dv 4500 Pc Camera

    Using the DV 4500 PC Camera Start recording a video clip Stop recording Snapshot Format Properties To view pictures taken by DV 4500 PC Camera, please click on album. Or, as an alternate option, go to the "Work Temp" folder to find files taken by the program.

  • Page 65: Recording An Avi Movie

    Using the DV 4500 PC Camera (continued) Recording an AVI movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the AVI file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4.

  • Page 66: Configuring Properties Options

    Using the DV 4500 PC Camera (continued) Configuring Properties options Video setting: - Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. - Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the "Bandwidth"...

  • Page 67: Addenda

    Flicker Settings Table Country England Germany Setting 50Hz Country Portugal America Setting 50Hz The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply. LED Event Table Condition LED color Status (Status LED) Green Flash (Status LED) Green Data transformation...

  • Page 68: Storage Capacity Table

    Storage Capacity Table Memory Flash memory (16MB) SD/MMC card (32MB) SD/MMC card (64MB) SD/MMC card (128MB) SD/MMC card (256MB) SD/MMC card (512MB) 1. The actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2.

  • Page 69: Battery Life Table

    Battery Life Table >> Battery indicator status Description Icon Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Note: The following tests are conducted based on the following conditions: 1. Alkaline batteries are used. 2. Temperature: 25 C. 3.

  • Page 70: System Message Table

    System Message Table Message Recording Please Unlock SD Card No Files To Play Please Change Batteries Memory Full Card Error Memory Error Strobe Is Charging File Format Error Deleting Formatting File Is Locked Locking Unlocking Setting Addenda Description The camera is recording a file. If you insert a SD card and the card is set to "Protected", this message will show up when the camera tries to write data into the card.

  • Page 71: Specificatoins

    Specifications Sensor effective resolution Interpolated resolution Internal memory External memory Digital video camcorder Digital still camera Digital voice recorder MP3 player PC Camera LCD display Digital zoom TV-out Built-in microphone Built-in speakers Built-in flash strobe Built-in headset connector Lens Self Timer Interface Power saving Battery...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When using the camera: Q1 The camera can not be switched on normally. A: 1) The batteries may be out of power. Please change the batteries. 2) Make sure the batteries are correctly installed. Q2 The camera is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display. A: If the camera stays idle for over one minute, the LCD screen will automatically shut down to save power.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting Q5 I cannot use the flash strobe. A: If the battery life icon indicates insufficient voltage. Please change batteries immediately. Q6 The pictures taken appear too blurred. A: Please adjust the focus as appropriate. Q7 The pictures or video clips taken appear too dark. A: Make sure the environment of shooting or recording has adequate light.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting When connecting the camera to the computer or TV: Q1 I can not view the video clips on my computer. A: Please install Direct X 8.0 or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. See page 52 for details on installing the driver, or go to http://www.microsoft.com to download the required files.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting On Usb

    Troubleshooting on USB If you connect your camera to the USB 2.0 port on your computer and find that your computer cannot correctly detect camera, please read the following text for solution: 1. Windows 98SE/ME users: Windows 98SE/ME does not fully support USB 2.0 port connection. Please consider using another port for connection.
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting on USB 2) Highlight the USB 2.0 controller ("Billionton USB 2.0 Host Controller" in this case) and right-click the mouse, a menu should pop up: a) Click on "Properties", and a sub-menu as the following should show up. b) Click on the "Driver" tab. Then click on the "Update Driver..." button.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting on USB 3) When the following dialogue window appears, click on "Next >" to continue. 4) When the following dialogue window appears: a) Check the item "Search for a suitable driver for my device". b) Click on "Next >" to continue.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting on USB 5) When the following dialogue window appears, select none of the items and click on "Next >" to continue. 6) When the following dialogue window appears: a) Check the item "Install one of the other drivers". b) Click on "Next >" to continue.
  • Page 79 Troubleshooting on USB 7) When the following dialogue window appears: a) Select the correct USB driver. In this case, you should select the USB 2.0 driver provided by Microsoft to replace the original driver. b) Click on "Next >" to continue. 8) When the following dialogue window appears, click on "Finish"...
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting on USB 9) Launch "Device Manager" and unfold the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" container again. If the old driver has been replaced by the new one, the installation is successfully completed. 10) After all the above steps are completed, reconnect the camera to the USB 2.0 port.
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting on USB Windows XP users: 1) Launch "Device Manager" and unfold the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" container. 2) Highlight the USB 2.0 controller ("NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller (B1)" in this case) and right-click the mouse, a menu should pop up. Select the "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting on USB 3) Check the item "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install." Then click on "Next >" to continue. 4) Select "Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller" and click on "Next >" to continue.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting on USB 5) The driver installation process is complete. Click on "Finish" to continue. 6) Launch "Device Manager" and unfold the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" container. Make sure the USB 2.0 driver has been updated.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting on USB When you use your computer to view the video clips stored on the camera, the bigger the file size is, the longer it would take to load the file. If you encounter problems related to taking a long time loading video clips, we recommend you: 1) Copy the video clips to your computer and then view them on the computer.

  • Page 85: Aiptek Service

    If you have any problems about the product, please contact AIPTEK office located in the United States: AIPTEK, Inc. 51 Discovery, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618, USA TEL: 949-585-9600 FAX: 949-585-9345 http://www.aiptek.com Online registration website: Http://www.aiptek.com/registration/registration.htm (Online registration entitles you to special services, downloads, and promotions.)
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