Welcome We are honored that you have chosen our product. Before using, please read the following statement carefully. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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.
Preparing the camcorder Knowing the camcorder parts Power button Directional button: Left/Mode/Exit button Up button/EV comp. hot key Right/Menu/OK button Flashlight hot key Down button/Snap mode hot key Status LED indicator Wrist strap holder (back) Shutter button Record button 15 16 Playback button Connector cover LCD display...
Loading the battery (batteries) Slide latch open to remove the battery compartment cover. Load the battery (batteries) based on specifications of the camcorder as follows: Camcorder supplied with AA batteries Load four AA batteries into the compartment according to the (+) (-) orientation shown in the battery compartment.
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When the card is inserted successfully, the icon ( ) will appear on screen and the internal memory will become inaccessible. To remove the card, push the card to release it and then pull it out gently. Put the cover back. * When using a brand new memory card, you are recommended to format the card with the camcorder or other devices.
Getting started Turning the power on/off To turn on the camcorder, either open the LCD panel or press the Power button. To turn off the camcorder, either close the LCD panel or press the Power button. Power on Power off * If the power is not turned on after you have completed the above procedures, please check the following have been done correctly: Batteries are correctly loaded.
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Realizing the battery life indicator Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Charging battery Note: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery when the icon indicates low battery life. Comprehending icons on the screen Camera mode: Mode icon (camera mode)
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Playback mode: Mode icon (play mode) Current / total recordings File format (JPG) Memory card inserted Battery life Recording time Voice mode: Mode icon (voice mode) Number of recordings Memory card inserted Battery life Voice recorder...
Basic operations Recording a video clip Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. Press the Record button to start recording. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in or zoom out the screen. Press the Record button again to stop recording.
Advanced settings Setting menu options The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your camcorder functions. The following table gives details on menu operations: How to... Action Bring up the menu in Camera/ Press the Right button. Playback mode Move the highlight bar Press the Up button or Down button.
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Item Option Description The camcorder will take a single shot when the Shutter button is Single pressed. The camcorder will have ten seconds delay before taking a shot Snap Mode Self-Timer when the Shutter button is pressed. The camcorder will take a sequence of shots when the Shutter Continuous button is pressed.
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Menu options in Playback mode Power on → enter Playback mode → press the Right button. Item Option Description Slide show On/Off Start picture slideshow. / Repeat playing all video clips. View the file's title, saved date and time, size, and length of File Info recording.
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Item Option Description Clock Set date and time. Format the storage medium. Note that all files stored in the Format Yes/No medium will be gone. Restore factory defaults. Note that your current settings will be Reset Default Yes/No overridden.
Advanced operations Exporting to a standard TV and HDTV Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family. TV : Traditional CRT TV The TV system is different across areas.
Turn on your HDTV. Connect the HDMI-in connector (the bigger end) of the HDMI cable to the HDTV. Turn on the camcorder. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your camcorder. Switch the HDTV to the “HDMI input” mode. Copying files to your computer Please notice that the video clips are recorded in MP4 format.
Appendix Flicker settings reference Area England Germany France Italy Spain Russia Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Area Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply. System Requirements For Mac OS X: •...
Troubleshooting When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution The battery is out of power. Replace the battery. The camcorder can not be powered on normally. The battery is incorrectly Re-install the battery. installed. Free some space from the Out of memory. SD/MMC card or the internal memory.
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When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution If the battery icon indicates low battery, the flash strobe Cannot use the flash strobe. Replace the battery. may be disabled due to insuf- ficient voltage. Remove the battery pack and The camcorder does not The camcorder encounters replace it into the compart- respond to any action during...
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When connecting the camcorder to the computer or TV: Problem Cause Solution Install Direct X 9.0c or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. Install the software and driver I cannot view the video clips Driver or software is not in the bundled CD, or go to on my computer.
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