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Genius P433 Manual

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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
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
  • Page 3 This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its...
  • Page 4 Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Overview Package contents Using the Self-Timer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Using the Flash CAMERA 9-18 Photography in a Variety of Modes Front view Selecting the Manual Mode Rear view Selecting the Auto Mode Mode dial Selecting the Macro Mode LED indicators...
  • Page 6 English Formatting an SD card or Internal The Playback Menu Memory The Setup Menu MOVIE MODE 46-48 CONNECTING THE Recording video clips CAMERA TO OTHER Viewing video clips DEVICES TRANSFERRING RECORDED CAMERA IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS 65-66 COMPUTER 48-51...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    USB cable (USB driver required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6) You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital camera USB cable...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    English GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front view Mode dial Shutter button Camera strap A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal Digital terminal DC-in connector Power switch Flash Viewfinder window Lens Self-timer LED...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    English Rear view Arrow button (up) Flash button Arrow button (right) Arrow button (down) Self-timer button Arrow button (left) OK button -10-...
  • Page 11 English Viewfinder Zoom out button LED indicator Thumbnail button LCD monitor Playback button Delete button Menu button Tripod socket Battery/SD card cover Zoom in button Digital zoom button -11-...

  • Page 12: Mode Dial

    Auto Mode Select this mode to a just "point-and-shoot" action. Macro Mode Select this mode to shoot a close-up of the subject. Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    English Mode against a dark or nighttime background. Select this mode to capture fast-moving subjects. Sports Mode Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. Setup Mode Select this mode to record video (movie) clips. Movie Mode LED indicators Indicator...

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    Yes *(1) activated. — — Error message Yes *(3) — — Valid button event Yes *(1) *(1) The camera sounds one beep. *(3) The camera sounds three beeps. LCD monitor information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: -14-...
  • Page 15 Night Scene Mode Sharpness Sports Mode High Setup Mode Medium Movie Mode Image size White balance AUTO 2304 x 1728 pixels Daylight 1600 x 1200 pixels Cloudy 1280 x 960 pixels Sunset 640 x 480 pixels Image quality Tungsten Super fine...
  • Page 16 English ISO AUTO Sepia Card indicator Flash mode Remaining pictures Auto flash Adapter indicator Red-eye reduction Battery level Full battery power Fill flash (on) Medium battery Flash off power Color Virtually no battery Full color power Black and White -16-...
  • Page 17 English 13. EV compensation These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. Battery level 5. Card indicator. These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Reverse Key 2. Card indicator 3.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Card indicator GETTING STARTED You can use either two AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while the AC power adapter power is recommended for transferring images to your computer.

  • Page 19: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    English NOTE If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent any leakage or corrosion. Never use manganese batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance.
  • Page 20 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow. 3. Insert the SD memory card. The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the front side of the camera. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Strap

    OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. NOTE The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. -21-...

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the image resolution and quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in internal memory, or on an SD memory card.
  • Page 23 English and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change image resolution or image quality, perform the steps below: Slide the POWER switch and turn on the camera. Press the button on the rear side of the camera.

  • Page 24: Taking Photographs

    TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Basic Setting Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve more battery power. If your batteries' level is in low condition, it is recommended to compose images by using the viewfinder.

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. NOTE -25-...

  • Page 26: Using The Zoom Functions

    The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.

  • Page 27: Using The Self-Timer

    4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. NOTE You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2304 x 1728 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels.

  • Page 28: Using The Flash

    The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
  • Page 29 English 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press the button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Photography In A Variety Of Modes

    Night Scene mode, flash photography is fixed to Fill Flash (on). Photography in a Variety of Modes Your digital camera offers you choices of seven "scenes", which include Manual mode, Auto mode, Macro mode, Portrait mode, Landscape mode, Night Scene mode and Sports mode. In these modes, your camera setting can automatically be optimized for the selected subject's type, sparing you the trouble of adjusting the settings one-by-one.
  • Page 31 This mode is used to capture human subjects against Night Scene Mode a dusk or nighttime background. Sports Mode This mode is used to capture fast moving subjects. NOTE In Capture mode, pressing the OK button will set the LCD monitor On/Off. -31-...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Manual Mode

    OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. Selecting the Auto Mode In this mode the camera adjusts the majority of the settings.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Macro Mode

    In [A] Auto mode, Color, Saturation and Sharpness settings cannot be adjusted manually. Selecting the Macro Mode Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.2m and 0.7m.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Portrait Mode

    Macro mode, use the image LCD monitor to compose your shot, avoiding the off center parallax phenomenon. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal status. Macro mode, the internal flash cannot be used.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Landscape Mode

    Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape pictures with the enhancement of image's color and saturation. The Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0.4m and infinity. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Night Scene Mode

    The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the background) appear according to the exposure.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Sports Mode

    Color, Saturation and Sharpness by pressing button and then press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. NOTE Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be set.

  • Page 38: Playback Mode

    English PLAYBACK MODE mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want. NOTE In Playback mode, pressing the Playback button or rotating the mode dial will change into Capture mode.

  • Page 39: Zoom Playback

    You can also view your images on a TV screen. Connect one end of the video cable to the video out jack of the camera and connect the other end to the video input of your input of your TV. Press the button and then turn on TV or camera.

  • Page 40: Displaying Thumbnail Images

    5. To return to the regular display from 6x status, keep pressing the [W] button and it will change into thumbnail images. NOTE When you zoom the maximum portion of the selected image, the keys will disappear. Displaying Thumbnail Images...

  • Page 41: Slide Show Display

    English To view a full-size image, press [T] the telephoto or OK button after the image selection by using the button. NOTE While displaying thumbnail images, pressing the delete button will cause the current chosen image to be deleted. While displaying thumbnail images, by pressing the playback button, the screen will change to Capture mode and be ready to take next shot.

  • Page 42: Setting Dpof

    To stop the slide show display, press the OK button or rotate the mode dial. NOTE You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 1 sec. to 10 sec. (1 sec. / 3 sec. / 6 sec. / 10 sec.) To not set the slide show display you may choose Exit.

  • Page 43: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    [Exit]: to exit the screen. NOTE To print images from the internal memory, it is necessary to copy your images to the SD memory card first. print icon will also display on the LCD monitor to indicate images selected for printing.

  • Page 44: To Delete One Image/Video Clip

    English To Delete One Image/Video Clip 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera to see the captured images and video clips. 3. Select the unwanted image/video clip by using button and then press the button.

  • Page 45: Formatting An Sd Card Or Internal

    NOTE To delete the images or video clips stored in the internal memory, the steps are the same as mentioned above. Be sure to remove the SD memory card first and the OSD screen will display as "All images on memory".

  • Page 46: Movie Mode

    English NOTE To format the images or video clips stored in the internal memory, be sure to remove the SD card memory card first and the OSD screen will display as "Format memory?" Movie MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

  • Page 47: Viewing Video Clips

    To stop the recording, press the button. NOTE It is not possible to zoom in or zoom out while in the [ ] Movie mode. In movie mode, image size, image quality and self-timer’s functions cannot be set or activated.

  • Page 48: Transferring Recorded

    To play out the voice recorded in the video clips, you can use a video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable. PC connected with the USB cable can also play out the recorded voice in the video clip. Be sure to turn ON your speaker.

  • Page 49: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On Windows Computers

    Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computers The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 50: Installing The Usb Driver On

    English Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers Mac OS 8.6 users must install a USB driver. For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 51: For Computers Running Windows

    NOTE It is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while transferring your images/video clips from the camera to your computer to avoid any camera cut off unexpectedly if the batteries run out.

  • Page 52: Installing Photosuite

    For information on how to use PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online help. For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the PhotoSuite while logged in as a user with an Administrator account.

  • Page 53: Installing Photovista

    For information on how to use PhotoVista to create spectacular 360 panoramic images, please refer to its online help. For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the PhotoVista while logged in as a user with an Administrator account. PhotoVista is not supported on the Mac.

  • Page 54: Menu Options

    English MENU OPTIONS The Capture Menu In the Capture menu, you can determine the conditions you would like to choose such as image size, image quality, EV compensation, white balance, ISO, color, saturation and sharpness. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch.
  • Page 55 [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). To select the EV compensation you wish, first press the OK button. Then increase or decrease the EV compensation depending on what you need by using the button and then press the OK button again to confirm.

  • Page 56: White Balance

    Portrait mode, the EV compensation cannot be set. White balance When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt to the difference so that the white object remains white. For digital still cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject.
  • Page 57 Fluorescent ] : for recording under fluorescent lighting condition The ISO speed decides the sensitivity to the lights. The higher the ISO number is, the more sensitive it is to the lights. When recording under dark situations or recording fast movements, use a high-number setting.
  • Page 58 To set the color, first press the OK button. Then choose the appropriate color background Full (Color/Black and White/ Sepia) you prefer by pressing the button and then pressing the OK button again to confirm.
  • Page 59 English Saturation To capture an image, the camera offers you three different degrees of color (High/Medium/Low) for you to match as you wish. Your images will give a different impression by choosing these different degrees of color. This is called Saturation.

  • Page 60: The Playback Menu

    Scroll through the menu options by using the button. Delete Refer to "Deleting Images/Video Clips" in Playback Mode. Copy to card This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera's memory card or the internal -60-...

  • Page 61: The Setup Menu

    However, you can only do this when the memory card is installed and the internal memory contains images. To perform this function, first press the OK button. Then select [No] or [Yes] by using the button and press OK button to confirm. Showing the copying process a bar displays and the screen indicates "Copy to card".
  • Page 62 The camera defaults to [OFF]. Language This option allows you to select the language for the menus and the texts displayed on the LCD monitor. To set the language, refer to the section "Choosing the Language". (p.19) The camera defaults to English.
  • Page 63 30 minutes Shut off If the camera is idle, re-activate the camera by pressing any button or rotate the mode dial. If the camera has powered-off then you must turn the camera on again by sliding the POWER switch. To change the power saving interval when the camera is charging with batteries, first press the OK button.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    English CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES -64-...

  • Page 65: Camera Specifications

    1280 x 960 640 x 480 Movie image: 320 x 240 Fine Image quality Normal Economy 16MB internal memory; SD memory card (optional) Recording media Focal length: 7.8mm~23.44mm Lens Focusing range: Wide---0.2m~infinity; Tele---0.4m~ infinity; F-number: 2.77~4.9 1.6" color TFT LCD monitor...
  • Page 66 2 x AA Alkaline batteries, Power 2 x AA Ni-MH batteries, AC power adapter Tripod socket 95 x 64 x 36 mm (W x H x D) (without protruding parts) Dimensions Approx. 180g Weight (without batteries and the SD memory card) *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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