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In case of dirt or dust accumulated on the camera or lens, clean them with a piece of soft, clean and dry cloth. In case of sand on the camera or lens, it is to gently blow the sands off. Do remember not to clean it a piece of cloth. Otherwise, surface of the camera or lens may be damaged; To clean surface of the camera lens, it is firstly to blow off the sands on it, and then clean it with a piece of mop or paper suitable for optical instruments. If needed, please clean camera with cleanser. It is strictly prohibited to clean the camera with organic solution; Touching surface of the lens with finger is strictly prohibited; In case of the first time of using memory card of the camera, please firstly make a back‐up of the data, and then format the memory card in a one‐off way; External TF card is a precise electronic component. The followings may cause loss or damage of the data: 1. Improper use of the memory card; 2. Bended card, fallen cards or impact against the memory card 3. High temperature and humidity or direct sunlight; 4. Static field or electromagnetic field nearby; 5. Taking out the memory card or interference with the camera power supply during visiting the memory card with the camera or computer (meaning reading, writing or formatting); 6. Contact metal surface of the memory card with finger or metal article; 7. Beyond lifespan of the memory card (Please regularly purchase the new memory card). ...
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• Do not use the device near water or let it come into contact with moisture. • The device must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and no object containing liquid should be placed on the device. • Make sure that no liquid can be spilled in the device openings. • Move the machine with care, and avoid shocks. • Do not obstruct the ventilation with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • Do not install the device near a heat source (e.g. a radiator) and do not expose it to the sun. • Do not put on the device any naked flame source, such as lighted candles. • To avoid static electricity, do not use the machine in a very dry atmosphere. • Connect the device cables as shown in this manual. • Turn off the power before inserting or removing a memory card. • Charge the internal battery when the battery icon is empty and flashes, or if the device powers itself off. • Never try to open the device or modify it by yourself. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by qualified technicians. ...
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Note: There is a risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced: the battery must be replaced by an equivalent type. • If any replacement is necessary, please contact a qualified technician or the manufacturer for service. • Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, a radiator or similar sources. • The user should not manipulate the device beyond what is described in this manual. Otherwise, the warranty shall be void. ...
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Support max. 32GB TF card; No internal memory; This product adopts loop coverage recording method and the new recording can automatically cover the former images achieving an endless rolling recording; This product is equipped with on‐site replay function. You may check the video recorded on‐site with the display. It also supports replay with computer. ...
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Key/Indicator Function Power the camera on or off. When opening the menu, switch over Power On/Off between normal (effect parameters and replay of image, video) and setup menu. In recording video mode, it is used to start/stop recording; in capture Shutter mode, ...
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2. To take the FT card out, after gently pressing the end of the memory card inwards, the card will reject out; Note: The camera is not equipped with a built‐in memory, and thus a memory card is required. 3. Power On/Off: 3.1 Power‐on: If to press and hold POWER key for 3 seconds, the screen starts up and the camera enters startup state; ...
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6. Video mode When pushing Mode switch to video mode, click shutter in preview state to start recording video; to stop video recording, it is to click it again. It will also automatically stop recording in case that no free room left in the memory card or the battery is over low: 1 00:00:01: time‐meter, indicating 1 second left for recording (indicating 1 second recorded during recording); 2 : mode icon: indicates the current mode is video recording; :loop recording video time icon: indicates the current loop video 3 recording time is 3 minutes; 4 : movie size: indicates the current movie size is 720P; 5 : indicates currently a memory card is inserted; ...
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In the main menu, press shutter key to exit from the menu. ...
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Multi‐point Metering subject to multi‐points metering Spot metering Metering subject to one point Using automatic white balance, suitable for most Automatic cases; Daylight Suitable for daylight environment White balance Cloudy Suitable for cloudy environment Fluorescent light Suitable for fluorescent light source environment Tungsten light Suitable for tungsten light source environment Normal Normal effect White and black White and black effect Sepia Retro effect Special effect Negative film Negative film effect Red Reddish effect Green Greenish effect Blue Bluish effect Turn off printing date/time on the file Date stamp During capturing/recording video, print date on Date ...
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During capturing/recording video, print date and Date and time time on right bottom corner of the file 7. Driving video recording: Push Mode switch to Video mode, open the menu, press Down key to select “Recording Int” menu, press OK key to enter sub‐menu, “1min, 3min, 5min” recording loop mode are for free selection. After pressing OK key for confirmation, press shutter key again to exit from the menu. When Shutter is pressed, it starts video recording. During video recording, the camera will automatically stop recording ...
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Note: After selecting OFF in “Recording Int” menu, when existed from the menu, the camera turns to normal video recording. Normal recording is beyond the limit of time, and it will not stop until the memory card is full. 8. Capture mode: Push Mode switch to Capture mode. Press Shutter once in preview state or click center of LCD for a picture taken: 1. 9999: Counter: indicates quantity of pictures taken or available to be taken; 2. : mode icon: indicates it is currently the mode of capture; 3. : movie size: click this icon to select among 1M/3M/5M; 4. : indicates currently a memory card is inserted; 5. ...
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sub‐menu. In sub‐menu, press Up and Down key for selection, press OK for confirmation and back to main menu. In the main menu, press shutter key to exit from the menu. ▲ Capture menu Capture menu options Main menu Sub‐menu Description ...
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Cloudy Suitable for cloudy environment Fluorescent light Suitable for fluorescent light source environment Tungsten light Suitable for tungsten light source environment Use Left and Right key to adjust exposure Exposure / compensation Off Use general single shot mode 2s Use 2sec. delay self‐timer mode Capture mode 10s Use 10sec. delay self‐timer mode burst Use continuous shooting Normal Normal effect White and black White and black effect sepia Retro effect Special effect Negative film Negative film effect Red Reddish effect Green ...
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During capturing/recording video, print date on Date right bottom corner of the file During capturing/recording video, print date and Date and time time on right bottom corner of the file 9. Playback mode: 9.1 After power‐on, push Mode switch back to Playback mode: :mode icon: indicates it is currently the mode of playback; 1. 2. : Indicates that there is one file in current folder/totally one folder; 3. ...
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9.3 Play movie clips: During playing, press Shutter key to play, press Up key for pause, press OK key to stop playing. 9.4 Delete file: ...
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2)Press OK key to enter, after selecting “One”, press OK key for confirmation). “All” means to delete all files.) 3) After selecting “Yes”, press OK key to delete the file. When the file is deleted, press shutter key to exit from the menu. 10. System setup menu: In capture, video recording or playback mode, press OK key to open menu, and then press Power key to switch over to setup menu. In setup menu, press Up and Down key for selecting menu. When selecting menu, background of the selected item will be highlighted. Press OK to enter sub‐menu. In sub‐menu, press Up and Down key for selection, press OK for confirmation and back ...
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▲System setup menu System setup menu options Main menu Sub‐menu Description ...
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Date and time Set up date and time format Language Set up the menu language as English/French/Spanish/ Italian/Portuguese/German/Russian/Japan/Simplified Chinese / Default to French Format Yes/No Format memory card Reset all Yes/No Back to default value Setting date and time: Press OK key to open the menu, and then press Power key to enter setup menu. Press Down key to select “Date&Time” item, and press OK key to enter setup window. ...
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Finally press OK key to exit from setup mode. ...
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When AMCAP software is not opened, video can be transmited through network by using camera function. Make sure that Preview is selected in Option menu. ...
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INSTALL DRIVER AND SOFTWARE The accessory CD contains camera driver and User Manual. Installation interface Insert the accessory CD into CD‐ROM of the computer. The system will automatically run the installation procedure in the CD. The screen will show installation guide as shown in the figure below: (It may cost several seconds to run the installation driver depending on performance of the computer. If the installation window is not shown, please open “My Computer” to run in the CD. Install driver ...
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After completion of driver installation, restart the computer Please click “User Manual” key in the installation guide window for using method. ...
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DETAILS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THE USE OF BATTERIES ‐ Discard a used battery in nature or garbage pollutes and prevents the recovery of recyclable materials. It is therefore important to limit consumption of batteries and follow these guidelines: • Focus on alkaline batteries (that last longer than the saline batteries) and when possible, rechargeable batteries deposit batteries and accumulators in specific containers arranged among traders. • For example, metals will be valued and polluted the environment because they contain heavy metals hazardous to health and the environment primarily (cadmium and nickel) ‐ The piles must installation by respecting the polarity indicated on the apparatus and the pile. An incorrect positioning can is to damage the apparatus, is to cause escapes on the level of the pile, is to the extreme to cause a fire or the explosion of the pile. ‐ To ensure proper operation, the batteries must be in good condition. In case of abnormality in the functioning of the device, put fresh batteries ‐ Never attempt to recharge non‐rechargeable batteries. They could run, warm up, causing a fire or explosion. ‐ Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix zinc batteries with alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries ‐ The batteries must be removed from the device ‐ Also, remove the batteries from your device if you do not use it for a long time, if the batteries may ...
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leak and cause damage. ‐ Never try to short‐circuit the battery terminals ‐ Never dispose of batteries in fire, they might explode ‐ Charging of batteries is to be performed by an adult. ‐ Remove batteries from the device before reloading. ‐ We recommend an adult to supervise children when they change the batteries so that these instructions are complied with or to make himself the replacement of batteries. ‐ If a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a doctor or poison control center nearest you. Do not forget to carry the product with you. ...
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