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G-SHOT 5034TFT 5 Mega Pixel Multi-Functional Digital Camera (User Guide)
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Specifications ● Image Sensor: 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor (2592 x 1944pixels) ● Digital Camera Resolution : - 2592 x 1944 [5 Mega Pixel ] - 2432 x 1824 [4 Mega Pixel ] - 2048 x1536 [3 Mega Pixel ] - 1600 x 1200 [2 Mega Pixel ] - 640 x 480 [VGA - 0.3 Mega pixel]...
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● Internal Storage: 32MB Internal Flash Memory ● Number of images stored in 32MB (typical): Mode Condition Approx. capacity Super Fine 5Mega Pixel : 2592 x 1944 Fine Normal Super Fine 4Mega Pixel : 2432 x 1824 Fine Normal Super Fine Camera 3Mega Pixel : 2048 x 1536 Fine...
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System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the digital camera are as the following: System Requirement OS Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP CPU Pentium MMX ‘ Celeron or AMD Athlon® or higher RAM 128 MB CD-ROM 4X or above HDD Hard drive with 500MB free disk space Color display: 16-bit USB port Please note that only the camera driver is compatible with Apple Mac computers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................5 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................ 6 2. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS ..........................7 3. CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS ......................... 8 4. PREPARATION............................... 10 Loading the Battery into the Camera ......................10 Inserting and Removing an SD Card (not supplied)..................11 Inserting card: ............................
2. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS Front View Flash Self-timer indicator View Finder On / Off Shutter Button Microphone Lens Lens Cover Battery compartment USB & TV Port Cover Rear View Zoom Button Status LED Preview Button View Finder Menu Button OK / FLASH Macro Button Switch...
3. CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS Functional Buttons FUNCTION ITEM ▪ Power Button : Press the power button for one second to turn on / off the camera [ON / OFF] Function of [Shutter] in various modes: MODE FUNCTION OF [REC] Start taking photo Start taking movie /Stop taking move Start playing movie Stop playing movie...
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BUTTON [MOVIE MODE] [PHOTO MODE] [PLAYBACK MODE] ▪ ▪ Hide screen icons/info Hide screen [OK / Flash] Toggle between icons/info ▪ Show screen icons/info Flash mode ▪ Show screen ▪ ▪ Off / Anti-Red Six-image icons/info Eye/ Auto / On display [MOVIE MODE] [PHOTO MODE]...
4. PREPARATION Loading the Battery into the Camera Please load 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment as shown below: (1) Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow: (2) Insert the batteries as indicated on the inner side of the cover. (3) Note correct polarity as shown below diagram.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (not supplied) The camera comes with 32 MB inbuild memory which allows you to store pictures & videos. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC memory card up to 1GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the figures shown below: Inserting card: ●...
Protecting Data on an SD Card The SD card comes with a write-protect switch. When the write-protect switch is set to the Lock position, no further shots can be recorded. To ensure that the camera can operate normally, you should set the write- protect switch to the Unlock position before inserting the SD card.
5. GETTING STARTED Turning the Camera On ●Press and hold down the [ON / OFF] button for 1 ~ 2 seconds to turn on the camera. When you turn on the camera, you will hear a confirmation-Beep, the Red LED will illuminate. When the Red LED stops blinking, the camera is ready.
6. MONITOR SCREEN CONTENTS DIGITAL CAMERA MODE The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the status of under camera mode. (1) MODE Status Indicator ● Photo Taking Mode ● Movie Recording Mode ● Playback Mode (2) White Balance Indicator Auto / Sunny /...
DIGITAL VIDEO MODE The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the status of under video mode. (1) MODE Status Indicator Movie Recording Mode ● ● Photo Taking Mode ● Playback Mode à[Movie/Photo/Voice] (2) White Balance Indicator Auto / Sunny / Cloudy/...
7. SETTING THE DEFAULT (Setup Mode) MENU Different menus are available for Movie, Photo, Playback, and Voice recording mode. To access the menu: 1. Press the MENU button to open the main menu under different mode. The selected mode menu is displayed on the LCD screen. MENU in Movie Mode MENU in Playback Mode 3/ 4...
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In the below table, default setting is indication with an asterisk [Þ] 1min 3min Never Sleep Þ Functions: - This item determines the auto-off time when the camera stay idle [ Auto Off ] Þ Functions: - This item allows you to toggle the beep sound on or off [Beep] LCD Brightness Range : -2.0 (darker) to +2.0EV(brighter) ÞDefault setting :...
8. TAKING PHOTOS (Camera mode) Mode TO TAKE A PHOTO: button Press the Mode Button[ ] to get into Camera mode. Press [ ] button repeatedly to select photo resolution setting [5MP] / [4MP] / [3MP] / [2MP] / [VGA], Or, press [ ] button to select photo resolution [SF] Super Fine/ [F] Fine / [N] Normal (See next...
Photo Quality (Camera Mode) : SUPER FINE ● ● : FINE ● : NORMAL (You can press key to toggle around above quality setting for quick access!. TIPS – Photo Resolution Vs Photo Quality: In general, photos taken at higher resolution and quality contain more details and look sharper, but they also take up more memory space as well as longer processing time for taking next photos.
Other Camera Settings In the below table, default setting is indication with an asterisk [Þ] No Flash Anti-Red-Eye Auto Always ON Þ Hints: [O.K] - You can press key to toggle around above settings. [Flash Option] - Super Fine - FINE - Normal Þ...
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- Date-Stamp Disabled - Date-Stamp Enabled Þ [Date Stamp] Note: - Use this function to mark the date stamp on the captured photos. Once this function is enabled, the date-time setting will be activated and confirmation on current date & time will need to be inputted.
9. TAKING A MOVIE (DV mode) This mode allows you to take motion video with sound in the Movie Mode. The length of recorded movie clip is unlimited (maximum length depends on memory size of SD/MMC card) Movie Mode TO TAKE MOIVE: ▲...
Changing Zoom Level (DV Mode) While recording, you can press the [ ] or [ ] button to zoom in/out the screen. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on the LCD monitor. Other Video Recording Settings In the below table, default setting is indication with an asterisk [Þ] 640 x 480Pixels...
10. PLAYBACK (Playback mode) Preview Mode Playing Photos Turn on the camera, and press the Preview button to get into (Preview) Mode, then the last file, e.g. Photo / Movie, taken will be displayed Press [ ] display key twice to display 6-images [thumbnail display] Use the 4-way keys select the photo you want to view.
Playing Back a Movie Preview Mode Turn on the camera, and press the Preview button to get into (Preview) Mode, then the last file, e.g. Photo / Movie, taken will be displayed Press [ ] display key twice to display 6-images [thumbnail display] Use the 4-way keys select the movie file you want to view.
Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real- time display. You can export your video clips, still pictures directly to your TV to share them with friends and family. Turn on your TV and select the appropriate Video Input channel to which the camera is connected. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV.
11. DELETING FILES (Play back mode) Preview Mode TO DELETE FILES: Turn on the camera, and press the Preview button to get into (Preview) Mode, then the last file, e.g. Photo / Movie, taken will be displayed Press [ ] display key twice to display 6-images [thumbnail display] Use the 4-way keys select the movie file you want to view.
12. INSTALLING SOFTWARE DRIVER Before connecting this camera to a computer for the first time, you should install a driver on the computer. The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the driver: 1. Insert installer CD into the CD-ROM drive 2.
13. TRANSFERRING FILES Connecting to PC Preview Mode Firstly turn on the camera [the Red LED will illuminate], then press the Preview button to get into (Preview) Mode Connect the computer and camera with the supplied USB cable. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera. Note: While the camera is being connected to the computer, the Red LED will illuminate and LCD monitor will be turned off.
Copying files to PC By copying files from the camera to your computer, you can permanently save your creative works in the hard disk. To do this: (This step varies according to your operation system) For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear automatically.
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Drag the pictures to your desired target folder. Note Ø Please do not copy any files into the “DCIM” folder or “100COACH” folder of your camera. Otherwise it may cause the camera unstable or crash.
15. USING AS PC CAMERA Set the Camera to PC CAMERA mode Set up an account with Windows NetMeeting (or other similar programs) Turn on your camera, and press the Mode Button to get into [ ] DV mode. Connect the camera to a computer with a USB cable. Turn on the camera and computer.
Recording Video Clips Directly To Your Computer Besides taking video clips on your digital camera, you can also record them directly to your computer with the AMCAP program. This program exists on the root directory of installation CD. Browse the installation CD, you will see Amcap.exe file.
16. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION (FAQs) 1. I always take poor quality images at home, why? It may be due to insufficient light intensity at your home. Try to increase the illumination of your home when taking images. Or, use the flash in insufficient light environment. 2.
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10. Why the camera is not recognized by the PC? [A 1]: Camera driver is not installed properly. à Install the camera driver again. Refer to chapter12. Turn on the camera and . Then, press the Preview button to get into (Preview) Mode reconnect the camera to the PC again.
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