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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1).
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2).
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
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  • Page 1 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 2 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
  • Page 3 The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the...
  • Page 4 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. The camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AA size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to use for longer operation time.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Right view............................9 Battery status indicator ........................9 3. How to use your digital video camera............ 10 Preparations before operation....................10 4. Begin to use your digital video camera ..........11 Function list ..........................11 Video mode ..........................14 Status indicator........................... 14 Hotkey menu ..........................
  • Page 6 6. How to connect to PC................36 7. Driver and application software installation......... 39 Driver…………………………………………………………………….………………..39 Presto! Video Works......................... 40 Presto! Mr. Photo ........................41 XviD codec installation......................41 ..........................45 ser’s Manual 8. Appendix: digital video camera specificaions ........46 9. Troubleshooting ..................47...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Safety precautions ● The included CD is a PC software only compact disk and not an audio CD. Please do not playback on stereo or personal equipment to prevent damage to the CD.

  • Page 8: Precautions Before Operation

    2. To avoid scratches to the lens LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not bump the digital video camera against hard objects. 3. Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth and do not use cleaners or volatile solutions, or the digital video camera exterior shell and paint will disfigure and deteriorate.
  • Page 9 Pouch ● Lens cap strap ● USB/AV out cable ● “AA” alkaline battery X4 ● DC-IN Connector (optional) ● DC IN 5V Adapter (optional) ● Charger stand (optional) ● NP-60 Li-Ion battery (optional) ● CD (includes drivers) ● Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 10: Understanding The Digital Video Camera

    3. Flash 4. Stereo MIC Connector ports: Connect the video camera to a computer or TV with the USB/AV out cable provided. 1. USB Port – Through the USB connector, user can transfer photos, animation, and sound files to a PC from the video camera, and vice versa.

  • Page 11: Back View

    Back view 1. Power indicator light – When the digital video camera is on, the power indicator light is lit. 2. MENU button – Under different modes, pressing this button can access the function menu of each mode. 3. REC button – Between the mode selection buttons, mainly for video/audio recording functions.

  • Page 12: Right View

    2. Li-Ion battery support – After inserting the Li-Ion battery, pivot out this support to secure the battery. 3. DC power plug – Insert the DC-IN 5V power plug to supply external DC voltage to the unit. 4. Battery compartment lid 1.

  • Page 13: How To Use Your Digital Video Camera

    If the battery life is low, please immediately replace the batteries to ensure proper digital video camera operation. ● Second step: Please insert the memory card as per the direction illustrated correctly into the memory card slot. To remove the memory card, first lightly press the memory card and the memory card will automatically pop up.

  • Page 14: Begin To Use Your Digital Video Camera

    4. Begin to use your digital video camera ● Step one: Press the Power switch button, and the power indicator light will automatically light up. When the power indicator light is lit, release the power switch button. Function list Movie mode...
  • Page 15 Night shot mode: On/off Focus adjustment: MACRO/Portrait/Landscape Effects: normal/monochrome/retro Photo menu: White balance: auto/sun light/light bulb/florescent light /cloudy Size: 4048x 3040 /3264 x 2448/2592 x 1944/2048 x 1536/ 1600 x 1200/640 x 480 Image quality: fine/standard Date indicator: on /off Photo playback:...
  • Page 16 Setup mode Button beep: on/off Date/time Language: English/Traditional Chinese /Simplified Chinese French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish/Russian/ Korean/Turkish/Portuguese/Dutch/Arabian Format: confirm/cancel Memory message: Photo count Video count Audio count Remaining space Factory default: confirm/cancel TV standard: NTSC/PAL Light source frequency: 60Hz/50Hz Auto shutoff:off/1min/3min Copy to card: confirm /cancel...

  • Page 17: Video Mode

    Under the movie mode, continuously press the confirm button left of the LCD screen to access the hotkey function selection; this can control the captured video such as: Image file size, exposure, video quality, white balance, file format, color effect setups. After pressing the confirm button , press the up button ▲...

  • Page 19: Capturing Video

    Under the movie menu page, possible controls are as below: Select image size: 1. Press the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the size option and press the confirm button 2. Use the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select your desired image size and press the...

  • Page 20: White-Light Led Function

    Select white balance mode: 1. Press the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the white balance option and press the confirm button 2. Use the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select your desired white balance mode and press the confirm button .

  • Page 21: Night Shot Function

    Video playback: Under the movie mode, press the playback button to return to the video playback mode. 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the video to playback, then press the confirm button to begin playback (this camera supports MP4 video playback; to playback the MP4 files not created by this camera, please rename the MP4 file name in the format as MPEG0001 before copying to the digital video camera.

  • Page 22: Video Playback Menu

    Under the video playback mode, press the MENU button to return to the playback menu. Delete single video 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the single choice to delete, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either delete single video or cancel deletion (protected files cannot be deleted).

  • Page 23: Exit Video Playback Menu

    Protect single video 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the single choice to protect, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either protect single video or cancel protection.

  • Page 24: Hotkey Menu

    Under the photo mode, continuously press the confirm button left of the LCD screen to access the hotkey function selection; this can control the captured video such as: Image file size, exposure, image quality, white balance, self-timer, color effect setups. After pressing the confirm button , press the up button ▲...

  • Page 25: Focus Locking

    Setup the desired options before filming. Press MENU button to access the photo menu. The control procedures are as below: Select image size: 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select image size option, then press the confirm button . There will be six photo size options.

  • Page 26: Select White Balance Mode

    Select white balance mode: 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select white balance option, and then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select your desired white balance mode, and press the confirm button White balance options: auto, sun light, cloudy, light bulb, florescent light.

  • Page 27: Capturing Close-Up Photos

    Press ▼ key under the photo mode, the night shot icon appears on the screen. You can now shoot photos during the night time or in a darker environment. Press ▼ key again the night shot icon disappears, you can then take shots during daylight or in a lighter environment.

  • Page 28: Focus Adjustment

    MACRO mode enables you to take shots of objects within the distance of 12 to 14cm away from the lens; Portrait mode enables you to take shots of objects within the distance of 70 to 120cm away from the lens; Landscape mode enables you to take shots of objects in a distance more than 130cm away from the lens.

  • Page 29: Photo Playback Menu

    Control procedures are as below: Delete single photo 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the single photo choice to delete, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either delete single photo or cancel deletion (protected files cannot be deleted).
  • Page 30 (protected files cannot be deleted). Undo all photo protection 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the all photos to protect, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either unprotect all photos or cancel undo protection (only undo protected files).
  • Page 31 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the “DPOF” option, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to set the all option, then press the confirm button to set to print one single copy of all photos.

  • Page 32: Exit Photo Playback Menu

    Print single 1. At the print menu, Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select to print single and then press the confirm button to go to the print single interface.

  • Page 33: Audio Mode

    Please take note that this cameras supports only WAV format audio files. Under the playback mode, use the up button ▲ and down button ▼ to select the audio file. After selecting the audio file, press confirm button...

  • Page 34: Audio Playback Menu

    Under audio playback mode, press the MENU button to display the audio playback menu. Delete single audio 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select the single audio choice to delete, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either delete single audio or cancel deletion (protected files cannot be deleted).

  • Page 35: Exit Audio Playback Menu

    Undo all audio protection 1. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select all audio to protect, then press the confirm button 2. Press up button ▲ or down button ▼ to confirm or cancel, press the confirm button to either unprotect all audio or cancel undo protection (only undo protected files).

  • Page 36: Status Indicator

    8. Auto shutoff 9. Video setting 10. Light source frequency 11. Copy to card Under the setup mode, press the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to modify the options, and press the confirm button to perform setup. Date/time: yr/mo/date/hr/min/sec...

  • Page 37: Setup

    Setup: Exit setup To exit setup mode, press the DISP/SET button to return to the interface before pressing MENU button; then press MENU button to return to the interface before that.

  • Page 38: Video/Audio Output

    (such as: TV), the method is as below: ● Step one: Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector port of the video camera. Insert the the yellow and white plug of the USB cable to the video input of the TV port.

  • Page 39: How To Connect To Pc

    ● Step two: Connect the smaller end of the USB cable plug to the USB port on digital video camera Note: Please make sure to connect the USB cable properly to prevent damage. ● Step three: Connect the larger plug of the USB cable to the USB port on the PC.
  • Page 40 ● Step four: In a moment the camera will enter the connect to PC mode: ● Step five: Press Up button ▲ or Down button ▼ to select removable disk or webcam and then press confirm button, the camera screen will turnoff and enter the appropriate function.
  • Page 41 For Microsoft Windows98SE/Me users, please connect the larger USB plug to the PC USB port and the other end to the digital video camera USB port after installing the drivers and application software. When the camera enters the “connection to PC” page, press the up button ▲ or down button ▼...

  • Page 42: Driver And Application Software Installation

    PC webcam You must install the camera drivers to be able to use the camera as a PC webcam on all Windows operating systems (Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE). Note: All operating systems can accept and install this driver version.

  • Page 43: Presto! Video Works

    3. Press the install button to install the drivers. 4. Please follow the on screen instructions. 5. Use the included USB cable to connect the camera with the PC as described in the chapter (Connect to PC). 2 . Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Works is an advanced application software for video editing.

  • Page 44: Presto! Mr. Photo

    XviD codec installation 1. Insert the included CD into your optical drive. 2. If the CD does not auto run, navigate to the XviD.exe file under the CD root directory using Windows explorer. 3. Click XviD.exe to begin the installation. Press “Next” to continue.
  • Page 45 5. Please follow the instructions and use “Browse” to choose the installation path to use, press “Next” to continue.
  • Page 46 6. Please choose the name of the folder to install program, and press “Next” to continue. 7. At the install additional tasks screen, press “Next” to continue. 8. At the ready to install screen, press “Install” to begin installation.
  • Page 47 9. Install in progress. To stop installation, please press “Cancel”. 10. The screen below will be shown after installation is complete, press “Finish” to end program installation.

  • Page 48: User's Manual

    5. user’s Manual You can download the user’s manual in a wide range of languages and following the instructions below. To view the user’s manual: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 49: Appendix: Digital Video Camera Specificaions

    ● Shutter auto timer: Off, 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec. ● Video Frequency: Night shot mode: 8~20 fps (320 x 240), 8~20 fps (640 x 480) PC Cam mode: 30 fps. (320 x 240), 30 fps. (640 x 480) Normal mode: 30fps.(320 x 240), 30fps.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    9.Troubleshooting When the digital video camera hangs during operation and cannot accept input, please check the battery contacts and then restart. If not able to System hangs restart, check if unnecessary operation has caused damage to digital video camera. Do not attempt to disassemble and please return for repair.

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