1. Camera Precautions 2. Preparation . Standard Accessories . Parts Names . Charging the Battery Pack . Installing the Battery Pack . Inserting the SD Card 3. Quick Start . Using the LCD Monitor . Powering the camera On/Off . Setting Date and Time Language Auto Power Off...
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4. Advance Mode . Video Mode . Capture Mode Resolution White Balance Exposure . Recording audio Clips . Playback Mode Playback Erase Single Erase All Format . MP3 Player Play All Play Single Volume Control . PC (MSDC) Video, Audio clips/Images Download MP3 Upload .
1. Camera Precautions Notice the following guidelines when you use the camera: To avoid a fire or electric shock, do not put this camera in damp or dusty location. Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential l installation.
Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. If the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. Connect the AC adaptor/ charger to a power outlet.
. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Open the battery cover by lightly pressing and sliding it. Fit in the battery with its label facing upward. After the battery is set, close the cover. Remark: Battery power status Full Battery Power Half Battery Power Low Battery Power...
. Inserting the SD Card 1. Insert SD card into memory card slot and push it all the way in. (Optional accessory) To remove the card, press it to eject SD card. When the optional SD card is installed: * All images by default will be automatically stored in SD card. * With SD card installed, the images/video clips/ audio clips in built-in memory cannot be played back.
3. Quick Start . Using the LCD Monitor Put your finger on the convex as illustrated to open the LCD Monitor. Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording/playing angle. The LCD Monitor can rotate up to angle 270∘maximum.
. Powering the camera ON/OFF Power On Press the Power Button for about 1 second to turn on. The green LED light up indicate power is on. When the LCD monitor has been activated, the camera is ready to use. Power Off Press the Power Button to turn the camera off.
. Setting Date and Time Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to SET Mode. Press OK button for confirmation. Press to select Year/ Month/day/ Hour/ Minute you want to change, and then press OK button to set. Language Under SET Mode.
Auto Power Off Under SET Mode. Press twice to select Auto Power Off Mode and press OK button. Press to select the Cancel/ 1min/ 2min/ 3min you want to change, and then press OK button to set. Frequency Under SET Mode. Press three times to select Frequency system Mode and press OK button.
TV Out You can view your video clips and images, stored on your camera through your TV. To properly display video clips and images on the TV screen, your camera must be set to the correct video signal standard, which depends on where your location, and must be connected to your TV.
Taking Pictures Recording Video Clips Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Use the colour LCD to frame the subject you want to record. Press the video recording button again to stop recording. You can use zoom in/out function during the recording. Zoom in/out detail Ref. P.16 Capturing Still Images Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to...
Basic Shooting Functions Using the Zoom Under Capture Mode and Use the LCD monitor to frame your shot. Press button to zoom in and Recording a video clip or take picture. Flash Setting Under Capture Mode. Press the and red LED light would blink until the flash is fully charged. To turn flash off, press Video Mode.
Under Mode. Press the button. The self-timer symbol on the LCD monitor will appear and indicate that the timer is in stand-by mode. After you click the Shutter Release button, the Self-Timer LED will blink 10 seconds to indicate the time. To reset, press Self-timer button again.
Viewing Images and Erasing Viewing Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press to select the video clip or image you wish to view. Press the Shutter Release Button for full-screen review. Press the Shutter Release Button again to return 6-images index screen. Erasing Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press...
4. Advance Mode Video Mode Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press MENU button to select QUALITY. To select following function, press Fine 400x288 Normal 320x240 Economy 320x240 Press OK button for confirmation. Use the colour LCD to frame the subject you want to record and press the Video Recording Button to start record.
Capture Mode Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press MENU button to select white balance, exposure, resolution. Resolution Press OK button to confirm on Resolution mode. To select following function, press 2272 x 1704 by interpolation 1600 x 1200 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 Once set, press OK button to proceed.
White Balance Press 1 time and OK button to confirm on white balance mode. To select following function, press Auto – takes pictures under a variety of lighting conditions. Daylight – takes pictures outdoors. Cloudy – takes picture under cloudy day. Tungsten –...
Recording Audio Clips Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to To start, press Recording Button. To stop, press Recording Button again. To pause, press Menu Button. Press Menu Button again to release pause. Audio Mode.
Playback Mode Playback Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press to select the video clip or image you wish to view. Press the Shutter Release Button for full-screen review. Press the Shutter Release Button again to return 6-images index screen. Erase Single Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press...
Erase All Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press Menu Button twice, select YES and press OK Button to confirm erase all. Format Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to Press Menu Button three times, select YES and press OK Button to confirm format.
MP3 Player Play All Turn on the camera, and switch mode button to On this mode, this camera is default on Play All MP3 music and icon is red. Press the Shutter Release Button to play all MP3 music once. Press the Shutter Release Button again to stop MP3 music.
PC (MSDC) Video, Audio clips/Images download To download video clips and still images from the camera, switch the Mode button to PC (Mass Storage Device Control) position before connecting it to the computer. The camera will appear as a removable driver under My Computer. For Windows 2000, ME and XP, you can just plug the camera and start uploading images.
MP3 Upload To upload MP3 files to camera, switch the Mode button to PC (Mass Storage Device Control) position before connecting it to the computer. The camera will appear as a removable driver under My Computer. For Windows 2000, ME and XP, you can just plug the camera and start uploading images.
Web Cam To use the camera as a real time Web cam or in a PC video application, switch the Mode button to WEB position before connecting it to the computer. You must install the PC video stream driver on your computer before making the connection in this mode for first time.
. Install Driver Place the software CD to your computer’s CD-ROM drive and it will auto run. Click the Install Digital Camera Driver, and the installation will begin. Follow the instruction of the install shield wizard step by step to complete the installation.
. Install Application Software Turn on your PC. Place the software CD to your computer’s CD-ROM drive and it will auto run. You must check and install the camera drive (for Win 98SE and PC cam) first. Then, install provided application software. Presto! Mr. Photo and Presto!ImageFolio are a program used to upload and edit still images from camera.
. Using Presto! Mr. Photo3.6 to download your photos Switch the Mode button to the PC position. Plug the USB cable to the camera and your computer properly. Open Mr. Photo3.6 Click the Get Photos from Mass Storage Device icon. Click Select All icon to select all photos from camera.
. Using Presto! VideoWorks to edit your video clips and image Switch the Mode button to the PC position. Plug the USB cable to the camera and your computer properly. Open VideoWorks. Click the Import Files from Memory Card icon. (The files in built-in memory would be automatically appeared.
Connecting to TV This function allows you to playback on TV. Before you connect to TV set, please make sure your TV output system of DV on Set Mode. Open USB & Video output cover. Plug AV cable (the black end) into the camera. Connect AV cable to your TV set.
Computer System Requirement Personal computer designed for Win98SE, 2000, ME or XP Minimum Pentium II 500 MHz CPU 600MB free disk space At least 8x CD-ROM drive to install software Available USB ports Color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 24-bit true color (1024 x 768 is recommended) Minimum 128 MB or above RAM for WIN98SE, 2000, ME and XP.
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