Contents Important Safety Notice Your camcorder Introduction What’s in the box Functional overview Get started Load the Micro SD card Turn on Set the date and time (for first-time users only) 8 Select a menu display language Charge the built-in battery Use your camcorder Record video Take pictures...
Any changes or modifications made to this negative consequences for the environmental device that are not expressly approved by and human health. Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s Always bring your product to a professional to authority to operate the equipment. remove the built-in battery.
2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder, you can: • take full HD (1080P) or VGA movies • take pictures • play recorded movies or pictures either directly or on the large screen of a connected TV • upload the recorded movies or pictures to the Internet directly What’s in the box Make sure that the following items are packed...
Functional overview • During video play, change the volume. a Built-in speaker • Perform the specific function as b Display panel shown on the display panel. c +/- d Shutter button • In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out. • In viewfinder mode, take a picture or •...
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• In viewfinder mode, switch to play mode. • In play mode, play a selected video clip. • Confirm settings. f MICRO SD • Connect a Micro SD card. • Navigate left/right in a menu. • Select a menu option. •...
3 Get started • To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically after being idle for 3 minutes. Load the Micro SD card Set the date and time (for first-time users only) When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, a menu for date and time setting appears.
You can also charge the camcorder via a USB Select a menu display adaptor (not supplied) connected to mains language power. The charge time is about 2 hours. In viewfinder mode, press . » A settings menu appears. Press to highlight [Language]. Press to select a language.
4 Use your Play camcorder In viewfinder mode, press to enter play mode. » The last recorded video clip is played Record video automatically. Press to select a picture or video Switch the mode switch button to . clip for play. »...
Adjust settings In viewfinder mode, press . » A settings menu appears. Press to highlight an option. Press to select a setting. Press to confirm the setting and return to viewfinder mode. Description [Scene] Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting.
5 Use more of Install and use the camcorder software your camcorder With the software (ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition) available in the internal memory View video or pictures on TV of the camcorder, you can import, edit, archive or upload your pictures/videos to the Internet easily.
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Install and use the camcorder Transfer video/pictures to a PC/Mac software Connect the camcorder to a PC/Mac (see ‘Get started’ > ‘Charge the built-in On your PC, click Start\(All) Programs\ battery’). ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition. » » It may take some time for the PC/Mac The main screen of the software to recognize the camcorder.
6 Technical Audio file format AAC Battery 700mAh Li-ion (built-in) specifications PC interface Mini USB 2.0 port System support Windows XP/Vista/ Windows 7, Mac (mass storage only ) Product information is subject to change TV out NTSC/PAL selectable, without prior notice. Mini HDMI (type C) Image sensor 1/3.2”...
7 Frequently How do I charge the camcorder? • You can charge the camcorder via the USB pop-out connector. When you asked questions connect it to your PC/laptop it will automatically charge. You can also plug (FAQ) the camcorder via the pop-out USB into a USB charger.
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• To play back on TV, please use an HDMI are stored on the CAM102. To play the connector (mini HDMI to standard videos from the CAM102, it depends if HDMI) if your TV accepts HDMI input, or your host supports the file format H.264...
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Tips on video making • You can easily look back on fun moments and relive them with the camcorder. To enjoy these memories to the fullest, here are some simple video tips: • When capturing videos, hold your camcorder steady in your hand •...