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- Page 1 5200 OCKET User’s Manual English...
- Page 2 ELCOME Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. AFETY NOTICE 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Safety notice Table of contents Camera parts Getting started ► Loading the battery ► Charging the battery ► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) ► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) ► Using the tripod (optional) ► How to hold your camera Basic operation ►... - Page 4 Camera settings ► Camera settings mode ► Setting date and time ► Setting beep sound ► Setting date stamp ► Setting panel brightness ► Setting flicker ► Setting language ► Setting TV system ► Setting TV-out ► Restoring default settings ►...
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Page 5: Camera Parts
AMERA PARTS Power/Mode Button ( Display Toggle Button ( Shutter/Record Button Menu/OK Button ( Mode Indicator Strap Holes Mode Switch Zoom (Left/Right) Buttons ( Flash Strobe Battery/Card Cover TV-out Connector/ Earphone Speaker Connector SD/MMC Card Slot Focus Switch Battery Compartment USB Port Tripod Port Lens... -
Page 6: Getting Started
ETTING STARTED ► Loading the battery Li-Ion rechargeable battery is recommended for high performance. Slide open the battery/card cover in the direction of indication. Place the Li-Ion rechargeable battery into the compartment (with the label side facing up). After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery/card cover. -
Page 7: Charging The Battery
► Charging the battery The battery attached is not fully charged. Please charge the battery at least 4.5 ~ 5 hours for first time use. Connect one end of the supplied AC adapter to the charger stand and the other end to a wall outlet. Place the depleted battery pack into the charger. -
Page 8: Inserting The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)
► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) built- in fl ash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. -
Page 9: Attaching The Carrying Strap (Optional)
► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) Using the strap to carry the camera with ease. To attach the carrying strap, thread the strap as illustrated on the right. ► Using the tripod (optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self- portraits, longer movies or in a macro... -
Page 10: How To Hold Your Camera
► How to hold your camera When using the camera for shooting or filming, hold the camera firmly as the illustration indicates. You should also avoid blocking the lens to retain the best image. Tips for best shooting: 1) Keep the focus set to except for close-ups. -
Page 11: Basic Operation 1
ASIC OPERATION ► Turning on your camera Press and hold down the Power Button ( ) for 2 seconds to turn on the camera. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the Power Button ( ), please check: 1. -
Page 12: Mode Selection 1
► Mode selection After the camera is turned on, you Playback Digital can use the Mode Switch, together Digital Camcorder with the Power Button ( ), to shift Camera Mode-change between six modes. Every stage button of the Mode Switch provides two (after power-on) modes, which can be alternated by Voice... -
Page 13: Taking A Still Picture 1
► Taking a still picture Digital camera mode LCD illustration Selftimer Exposure method* 1.0X Zoom ratio Flash strobe Pictures Resolution Battery Focus SD card present Mode indicator Exposure value* White balance* * visible when non-default settings are selected Turn on the camera, and set the Digital Mode Switch to Digital Camera Camera... -
Page 14: Zooming 1
► Zooming Before taking a still picture, you can use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to Zoom in zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus Zoom out retaining the best result. ► Setting focus Before taking a still picture, you can use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. -
Page 15: Recording A Video Clip 1
► Recording a video clip Digital camcorder mode LCD illustration Zoom ratio 1.0X Video clips Battery SD card present Resolution Focus Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set Digital the Mode Switch to Digital Camcorder Camcorder ( ) mode. Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording. -
Page 16: Zooming 1
► Zooming While recording a video clip, you can use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to Zoom in zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus Zoom out retaining the best result. ► Setting focus In Digital Camcorder mode or during recording, you can use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. -
Page 17: Recording A Voice Clip 1
► Recording a voice clip Voice recording mode LCD illustration Voice clips Battery SD card present Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Voice Recording ) mode. Voice Recording Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording. Recording 00:01 time... -
Page 18: Playing Back Your Recordings 1
► Playing back your recordings Playback mode LCD illustration File type: 01/10 : JPEG picture : ASF video clip : WAV voice clip Current fi le/Total fi les Battery SD card present Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set the Playback Mode Switch to Playback ) mode. -
Page 19: Playing Back Your Recordings - Thumbnails 1
► Playing back your recordings (continued) ASF and WAV files: Press the Shutter/Record Button to play the file. JPEG files: Pressing the Shutter/Record Button will enable you to use Menu/OK Button the Zoom Buttons ( ) to Display Toggle zoom in or zoom out the picture. Button If you zoom in the picture, and then press the Shutter/Record... - Page 20 ► Playing back your recordings - thumbnails While in Playback mode, press the Display Toggle Button ) will switch the screen to thumbnail view. In the thumbnail view you can quickly search the fi le you want to play. 0001 While in the thumbnail screen, you can use the Menu/OK Page up...
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Page 21: Connecting The Camera To Your
► Connecting the camera to your TV AV Mode Video Audio Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV. Connect the other end of the video cable to your camera. Turn on the camera. -
Page 22: Advanced Operations 2
DVANCED OPERATIONS ► Digital Camera - Recording voice memo Recording voice memo lets you add voice memos to your pictures. Here are some notes on using this feature: 1. Each voice memo lasts for 10 seconds. 2. This function is available after taking a picture. If you want to add a memo to every picture you take, you must use this function immediately after every shot. -
Page 23: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Resolution 2
► Digital Camera - Setting picture resolution While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 24: Digital Camera - Setting Flash Strobe 2
► Digital Camera - Setting fl ash strobe While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Strobe item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 25: Digital Camera - Setting Selftimer 2
► Digital Camera - Setting selftimer While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Selftimer item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 26: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Effect 2
► Digital Camera - Setting picture effect While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 27: Digital Camera - Setting White Balance 2
► Digital Camera - Setting white balance While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the WB Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK... -
Page 28: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Method 2
► Digital Camera - Setting exposure method While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the Scene Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK... -
Page 29: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Value 2
► Digital Camera - Setting exposure value While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( In the next menu, select the Advanced Advanced Exposure item and press the Menu/OK Button (... -
Page 30: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Resolution 2
► Digital Camcorder - Setting video resolution While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 31: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Effect 3
► Digital Camcorder - Setting video effect While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 32: Setting Voice Memo 3
► Setting voice memo Enabling this function will let you hear voice memos (see page 21) while reviewing your pictures. The voice memo is automatically played back after this item is enabled. You can press the Shutter/Record Button to interrupt the playback. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right... - Page 33 ► Deleting fi les While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Delete One or Delete All item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi...
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Page 34: Sorting Files 3
► Sorting fi les The File Sort option allows you to specify a particular file type to display. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Sort item, and press the Menu/OK Button (... -
Page 35: Setting File Info 3
► Setting fi le info While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Infor. (File information) item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi... -
Page 36: Camera Settings 3
AMERA SETTINGS ► Camera settings mode Set the Mode Switch to Camera Settings mode, and the following screen will appear. For detailed information on each setting, please refer to the corresponding page. Camera Settings Page 35 Page 36 Page 36 Page 37 M E N U Time:... -
Page 37: Setting Beep Sound 3
► Setting beep sound Select the Beep item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Left/Right Buttons Beep ) to select On or Off, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi rm. ► Setting date stamp Select the Date Stamp item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Left/Right Buttons Date Stamp... -
Page 38: Setting Panel Brightness 3
► Setting panel brightness Select the Brightness item and press the Menu/OK Button Panel Bright Use the Left/Right Buttons ) to select your desired item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi rm. Normal ► Setting fl icker Select the Flicker item and press the Menu/OK Button ( Use the Left/Right Buttons... -
Page 39: Setting Language 3
► Setting language Select the Language item and press the Menu/OK Button Language Use the Left/Right Buttons ) to select your preferred language, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi rm. Pressing the Shutter/Record Button can quick-exit the menu. English ►... -
Page 40: Setting Tv-Out 3
► Setting TV-out M E N U Select the TV Set item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the TV Out item and press TV Set TV: NTSC the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. TV Out Use the Left/Right Buttons TV Out ) to select On or Off, and... -
Page 41: Restoring Default Settings 4
► Restoring default settings M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Default item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Default Use the Left/Right Buttons Default ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button... -
Page 42: Formatting Media 4
► Formatting media M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Format item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Format Use the Left/Right Buttons Format ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button... -
Page 43: Copying Files To Your
OPYING FILES TO YOUR PC ► Installing the driver to your PC You need to install the driver included in the accessory CD to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 44: Installing The Driver To Your
► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Please click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Select Complete if you want to install the driver and the PC Camera application. - Page 45 ► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) Upon seeing this window, click on Install to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If the program prompts you to install Windows Media Player Codecs, please click on Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Page 46: Connecting The Camera To Your
► Connecting the camera to your PC Turn on your computer, and then connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera. -
Page 47: For Windows Xp Users
► Copying files to the PC This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear automatically. Please select the item Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click on OK. - Page 48 ► Copying files to the PC (continued) Double-click on the DCIM file folder. Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder. Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder.
- Page 49 ► Viewing/Playing files on your PC Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file’s type.
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Page 50: File Location 4
► File Location After connecting the camera to your computer, a removable disk will appear in your computer. Under the disk you can find all files stored in your camera. Refer to the figure on the right to see where the files are stored. -
Page 51: Using Mp3 Player 5
SING MP PLAYER ► Copying MP3 files to the camera Before playing MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to the camera. Connect the camera to your computer by the USB cable. You will find a Removable Disk in My Computer. -
Page 52: Setting The Output Device 5
► Setting the output device Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Playback ( mode. Press the Power Button ) to switch to MP3 Player ) mode. MP3 Player Press the Menu/OK Button M E N U ) to switch to the menu screen. -
Page 53: Playing Mp3 Music 5
► Playing MP3 music MP3 player mode LCD illustration Playing time Mode indicator 00:00:08 01/12 (hh:mm:ss) : Play Title of the song : Pause 07. The Call Repeat type: : Stop : Repeat one : Repeat one Volume : Repeat all : Repeat SD card present Current/... - Page 54 ► Playing MP3 music (continued) While playing MP3 music, 00:00:08 01/12 pressing the Menu/OK Button ) will lock the current 07. The Call status. Once you enable the lock function, the Hold icon ( lock function, the Hold icon ( will display on the LCD panel, indicating all button functions are disabled.
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Page 55: Play List Mode 5
► Play list mode While in MP3 Player ( ) mode Play List 01/04 under the status that MP3 is not 01. The Call being played, pressing the Display 02. Shape of My Heart 03. Get Another Boyfriend Toggle Button ( ) will switch to 04. - Page 56 ► Repeating playing (continued) In the subsequent menu, use Repeat Mode the Left/Right Buttons ( to select the desired item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi rm. The available items are: Repeat One: repeat the selected song. Repeat All: repeat all songs.
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Page 57: Deleting Mp3 Files 5
► Deleting MP3 fi les While in MP3 Player ( ) mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, use the Left/Right Buttons ( ) to highlight the Delete One or Delete All item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi... - Page 58 ► Deleting MP3 fi les (continued) If you select Delete All, use the Delete All Left/Right Buttons ( ) to select Yes or No in the subsequent menu. Then press the Menu/OK Button ( to confi rm. Deleted fi les are gone forever and cannot be restored.
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Page 59: Using Pc Camera 5
SING PC CAMERA ► Installing the PC Camera software You need to install PC Camera software to take advantage of the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the software, please refer to page 42 for details on installing the package. ►... - Page 60 ► Starting the application (continued) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click on Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, please select Search for the best driver for your device and click on Next to continue. 3.
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Page 61: The Application Interface 6
To view pictures taken by PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album. Or, as an alternate option, go to the “Work Temp” folder to find files taken by the program. The full path is as following: C:\Program Files\PocketCam 5200\Work Temp... -
Page 62: Recording A Movie
► Recording a movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the ASF file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start Record button to begin recording. -
Page 63: Properties Options 6
► Properties options Video setting: Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the “Bandwidth” item to avoid this problem. -
Page 64: When Using The Camera
ROUBLESHOOTING When using the camera: Q1: The camera cannot be turned on normally. A: 1) The battery may be out of power. Please change the battery. 2) Make sure the battery is correctly installed. Q2: Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Record/Shutter button. - Page 65 ROUBLESHOOTING Q7: Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer. A: Check if the flicker setting matches the place you are staying. For more information, please refer to the Addendum section - “Flicker Settings Table”. (p.67) When connecting the camera to the computer or TV: Q1: I can not view the video clips on my computer.
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Page 66: Shutter/Record Button
ROUBLESHOOTING Q6: If the TV Out is set to On in the camera settings, the camera LCD will become blank. I want the display back to the camera LCD. A: 1) If your camera has been connected to TV, the display will be shown by TV screen. -
Page 67: Storage Capacity Table
DDENDA Storage Capacity Table Still picture (pic.) Video (mm:ss) Audio Memory (mm:ss) 2560x1920 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x1024 640x480 320x240 Flash memory (12MB) 0:30 1:55 48:39 SD/MMC card (32MB) 1:15 4:47 121:37 SD/MMC card (64MB) 2:30 9:34 243:14 SD/MMC card (128MB) 1280 5:00 19:08 486:28... -
Page 68: System Message Table
DDENDA System Message Table Message Description When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to No Files play, this message will show up. The camera is under the status of low power. You should change the Please Change Batteries batteries immediately. -
Page 69: Flash Strobe
DDENDA Specifications Sensor effective resolution 3 Mega (2048x1536) pixels Interpolated resolution 5 Mega (2560x1920) pixels Internal memory 16MB flash memory (12MB storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC card slot (maximum: 512MB) JPEG (.JPG) format 2560x1920 (5 Mega) pixels Digital still camera 2048x1536 (3 Mega) pixels 1600x1200 (2 Mega) pixels 1280x1024 (1.3 Mega) pixels...
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