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  • Page 1 User’s Manual English...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH 1.PARTS OF THE VIDEO CAMERA 2.PREPARING FOR USE NSTALLING THE ATTERY NSERTING THE EMORY ETTING THE ANGUAGE ETTING THE DATE AND TIME ONITOR SCREEN DISPLAY 3.USING THIS VIDEO CAMERA URNING THE AMERA N AND HANGE THE MODE ECORDING VIDEO CLIP AKING STILL IMAGES SING THE TIMER AND...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH 4.USING THE MENU IN RECORD MODE ENU IN CAPTURE MODE ENU IN VIDEO MODE ETUP MENU 5. PLAYBACK LAYBACK STILL IMAGE LAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS LAYING BACK AUDIO FILES THER FUNCTIONS IN PLAYBACK MODE 6. MAKING CONNECTIONS ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH 1.Parts of the video camera 1: Lens 2: Microphone 3: Compensating lamp 4: Self-Timer LED 5: Delete 6: Playback 7: Mode 8: TFT LCD Screen 9: Left /Self-Timer 10: Power 11: Down button 12: Menu 13: AV Out jack 14: USB jack 15: Right /LED on or off...
  • Page 6 ENGLISH 2.Preparing for use Installing the Battery Open the video camera battery door. 2. Insert three AAA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated on the battery cover. 3. Close the battery door...
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Inserting the Memory Card This camera has an internal memory, it can take a few pictures and video clips; please use a SD or MMC or SDHC card for more picture storage. Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the memory card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH • Never insert any other object which is not a SD/MMC/SDHC card into the camera’s SD card slot. • Never remove the SD card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Format the memory card All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting.
  • Page 9 ENGLISH Setting the Language When using the video camera for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language before using the video camera. 1: Turn the power on, press the MENU button to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button to select [setup] 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Language] then press the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Setting the date and time 1: Turn the power on, press the MENU button to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button to select [setup] 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Date&Time] then press the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Monitor screen display A. When shooting movies...
  • Page 12 ENGLISH B. When shooting still images...
  • Page 13 ENGLISH C: When recording audio file D. When playing back...
  • Page 14 ENGLISH 3.Using this video camera Turning the Camera On and Off Open the LCD panel. To turn on the camera, press hold the POWER button, the LCD screen turns on. Press the POWER button again will turn the camera off. To save battery power, the video camera automatically turns off after a period of idle time.
  • Page 15 ENGLISH Change the mode There are three record modes in this video camera. 1: Press the POWER button to turn on the camera, and the camera get into the default video mode. 2: Press the MODE button to change the record mode. Each time the MODE button is pressed the mode icon is changed.
  • Page 16 ENGLISH Recording video clip 1: Turn the video camera on and its default mode is video record mode. 2: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording. Press the UP button to pause and press it again to continue. 3: Press the SHUTTER button again to end the recording. If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically.
  • Page 17 ENGLISH Taking still images Turn on the video camera. Press the MODE button to set the video camera to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD screen. Use the LCD screen to frame your subject. Hold the video camera steady and then press the SHUTTER button completely down to take a picture.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH Using the Self-timer and Burst snapshot Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst snapshot to take pictures continuously. 1: Turn the power on, and set the video camera to the Capture mode. 2: Press the LEFT button to change the self-timer mode: each time the LEFT button is pressed the icon on the top left corner is changed.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Using the Zoom Function This video camera has a digital zoom function that allows you to zoom in or zoom out on subjects. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 1: Turn the video camera on and set it to capture mode or video record mode.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Recording audio 1: Turn the video camera on and set it to audio record mode. 2: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording. Press the UP button to pause and press it again to continue. 3: Press the SHUTTER again to end the recording. If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu In Record Mode

    ENGLISH 4.Using the menu in record mode When a menu is displayed, the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and OK buttons are used to make the desired setting. The audio record mode doesn’t have a menu. Menu in capture mode 1: Turn on the video camera and set it to capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Capture menu list Menu item Function Resolution There are four options for choice: [2592x1944]/[2048x1536]/[1280X960]/[640X480] Quality Select a lower image quality to decrease the image size in order to capture more images. There are three options for choice:[Super Fine] /[Fine] /[Normal]. Metering Change the metering method to change the brightness of the picture.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH [Fluorescent] / [Tungsten]. Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. The exposure value range is –2.0 to 2.0. Driver Use this item to set the camera to different mode: Off/ 2 Mode Self-timer / 10 Self-timer / Burst Effect...

  • Page 24: Menu In Video Mode

    ENGLISH Menu in video mode 1: In video record mode press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Use the UP or DOWN button to select an item. 3: Press the OK or RIGHT button to enter the submenu. 4: Use the UP or DOWN button to select the desired item.

  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    ENGLISH Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu. 1: Power on and press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Press the RIGHT button to select [Setup]. 3: Use the UP or DOWN button to select an item. 4: Press the OK or RIGHT button to enter the submenu.
  • Page 26 ENGLISH [Beep]: Set the operation sound on or off by pressing the RIGHT button. [Volume]: Adjust the sound volume. You can change it by pressing the RIGHT button. Auto Review Adjust the review time after taking a picture. There are three items for option: [Off]/ [1sec.]/ [3 sec.].

  • Page 27: Playback

    ENGLISH Start-up You can use your favorite picture as the start-up image. Image [Off]: No start-up image. [System]: Use the default image as the start-up image. [My image]: Use your favorite image as the start-up image. Format See the details on page 7. Reset all To reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Movie Clips

    ENGLISH Playing back movie clips 1: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the movie clips you want to playback in playback mode. 2: Press the SHUTTER button to start playing. Press the MENU button to end playing. Press the UP button to pause it and press it again to continue.

  • Page 29: Other Functions In Playback Mode

    ENGLISH Other functions in playback mode Viewing Thumbnails Press the W button to view the files in thumbnail mode. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select a file. Press the OK or T button to view the file in full screen. Lock files 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Delete files 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Delete]. 3: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.[One]: Delete current file. [All]: Delete all files except locked files. 4: Use the UP or DOWN button to select the item.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH Play a slide show 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Slide Show]. 3: Press the OK button to enter the submenu. [Start]: Select this item to prepare for slide showing after setting the slide show mode.
  • Page 32 ENGLISH Effect 1: Press the MENU button in playback mode. 2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Effect]. 3: Press the OK or RIGHT button to enter the submenu: [B&W]/ [Sepia]/ [Negative] / [Red]/ [Green] / [Blue] / [Binarize] /[Sunset] / [Warm] / [Cold]/ [Contrast].
  • Page 33 ENGLISH Resize 1: Select an image you want to resize in playback mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Resize]. 4: Press the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu: 2048x1536/ 1280x960/ 640x480.
  • Page 34 ENGLISH • If you want to cancel the voice memo please select [Delete] when the dialog box appears, and then press the OK button to delete the memo. Set the image as the start-up image 1: Select an image of your choice in playback mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Printing images 1: Select an image you want to print in playback mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [Print…]. 4: Connect the device to a printer which includes print photo from a camera directly.

  • Page 36: Making Connections

    ENGLISH 6. Making connections Connecting the Camera to a TV Connect the video camera and the TV via the supplied cable. Then power on the TV and video camera. The video camera’s LCD screen turns black, and the TV screen now performs as the camera LCD screen. Connect the video camera to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied) .

  • Page 37: Connecting The Camera To Apc

    ENGLISH Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the video camera's memory card to a computer: • By inserting the memory card into a card reader • By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 38 ENGLISH Connecting the Camera to a PC with the USB Cable 1: Set the USB mode under Setup menu to [MSDC] mode. 2: Connect the camera with a PC by a USB cable 3: Double click the icon “my computer” on the desktop of PC 4: Double click “...

  • Page 39: Software Installation

    ENGLISH 7. Software Installation Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with video camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: Install Driver: Installs software for PC camera •...
  • Page 40 ENGLISH Vista, Windows 7 platforms. Click the items in the autorun menu to install the software. If the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM in [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.exe] to start the program. You can also click [Run] in the Windows Startup menu, enter "D:\autorun.exe"...
  • Page 41 ENGLISH How to use the PC Camera function Please install the camera driver first. Connect the camera to the computer via the USB jack. Power on the camera, the LCD screen displays “PC CAM” or “MSDC”. Press the MODE button to set it to “PC CAM” mode. Double click the icon to run the program.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH 8. Troubleshooting Power does not turn on. 1. Battery is inserted in the wrong ★ Reload battery in the correct direction. direction. 2. Battery is insufficient to power ★ Replace recharge...
  • Page 43 ENGLISH battery. The camera does not take pictures. 1. Memory is full. ★Insert a new memory card. 2. Memory card is not formatted ★Format the memory card again correctly. or use a new card. Image is blurry or out of focus. 1.
  • Page 44 ENGLISH 1. The video camera was turned ★ If the battery low indicator off before the images are saved in memory. appears on the LCD monitor, replace the battery immediately.
  • Page 45 ENGLISH 9. Technical Specifications Sensor 1.3MegaPixels CMOS Display 1.44" TFT Color LCD Focus range 150cm ~ infinity Aperture F3.0, Fixed Focus Shutter Electronic Shutter: 1/1024~ 1/2sec. Resolution Still Image:5M(2592X1944);3M(2048X1536); 1 M(1280X960); VGA(640X480) Video:1280x720, 720x480, 640x480 Sensitivity Auto White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten Exposure -2EV to +2EV in 0.3 steps control...
  • Page 46 ENGLISH Storage Internal memory: 32MB Flash External memory: SD / SDHC ( support up to 8GB ) MMC ( support up to 4 GB ) TV system NTSC / PAL Power Supply 3 AAA (alkaline/ 1.5V) batteries Ambient Operating: 0° C to 40° C temperature Storage: -20 to 60°...

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