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Optimus 16-3845 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
  • Page 5 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PHOTOGRAPHY MODES........23 INTRODUCTION..........8 Package Contents........9 Capturing Still Images........23 Recording Video Clips........24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO Macro Mode..........24 CAMERA ............10 Normal Mode..........25 Front View........... 10 Zoom Photography........25 Rear View............ 11 Setting the Flash.......... 26 LCD Monitor Information.......
  • Page 8 MP3 MODE............34 INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO........50 AUDIO RECORDING MODE.......35 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA.............51 Recording Audio Files........35 Playing Back Audio Files......35 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver....52 Deleting MP3 / Audio Files......36 Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to your computer........53 MENU OPTIONS..........37 Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital video camera! This digital video camera is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 3.0 Megapixels CMOS sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images. Other features provided by the digital video camera include the following: Support for SD memory card for memory 3.0 Megapixels expansion...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure 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. Common product components: Digital video camera AV Cable User’s Guide Earphone...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Tripod socket 6. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 7. SD card cover 8. Battery cover EN-10...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Power button button 3. Zoom lever Record button Zoom in Zoom out 4. State LED indicator Image button Earphone connector 7. A/V terminal 8. USB connector 9. Strap holder 10. Speaker 11. LCD panel / monitor Menu button Right / Fast forward button Self-timer button Left / Rewind button...

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Movie Mode: 00:00:28 Movie mode icon 8. Video quality SD memory card is full 2. Zoom status SUPER FINE 5. Macro mode 3. Battery power indicator 6. EV compensation FINE Full battery power NORMAL 7. White balance Medium battery power AUTO 9.
  • Page 14 Camera Mode: 8. ISO sensitivity Still image mode icon 12.Image resolution AUTO 2880 x 2160 2. Zoom status 3. Battery power indicator 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 4. SD memory card indicator 1280 x 960 1.2M 5. Available number of shots 640 x 480 9.
  • Page 15 Audio Recording Mode Audio recording mode 2. Remaining battery status 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Recording indicator 5. Available recording time (Before recording)/ Elapsed time (While recording) Video (Movie) Playback 1. Folder and file name 100-0004 00:01:22 2.
  • Page 16 Still Image Playback Still-image playback mode 100-0005 2. Battery power indicator 3. SD memory card indicator 4. Folder and file name Audio / MP3 Playback Audio/MP3 playback mode icon 00:01:22 2. File name 3. Battery power indicator AUD_0001 4. SD memory card indicator 5.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the digital video camera. 1. Slide the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ or -). 3. Close the battery cover firmly. Turning the Power On/Off Press and hold the button until the digital video camera turns on.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid green 1. The digital video camera is powering up. 2. The digital video camera is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress.

  • Page 19: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital video camera comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB available for image storage), allowing you to record video clips, captured still images, MP3 and audio files in the digital video camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Panel

    Using the LCD Panel 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera. 2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it. Rotate the LCD panel carefully and with the correct direction, over rotation and rotation in the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.

  • Page 21: Choosing The Osd (On-Screen Display) Language

    Choosing the OSD (On-Screen Display) Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor for the first time. Select the displayed language with the zoom lever and press the button. The setting will be stored. Refer to the section in this manual titled "LANGUAGE"...

  • Page 22: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Format an SD memory card before its initial usage. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Toggle the button to select movie, camera or playback (SELECT MODE) mode. Then press the button.

  • Page 23: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital video camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

  • Page 24: Photography Modes

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODES Capturing Still Images 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Compose the shot. 3. Press the button to capture a still image. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on the LCD preview after it was captured. Number of recordable images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card.

  • Page 25: Recording Video Clips

    Recording Video Clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Compose the shot. 3. Press the button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the button again will pause the recording. Pressing the button during pause will resume recording.

  • Page 26: Normal Mode

    Normal Mode This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Slide the focus switch to the side. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button to capture a still image. To record video clips, press the button to start recording, and then press the...

  • Page 27: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash to suit the photographic conditions. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Press the ( ) button to select the desired flash mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description Flash off...

  • Page 28: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer This setting allows still images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Press the ( ) button to select the setting. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button.

  • Page 29: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images/ Video Clips You can playback the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera.

  • Page 31: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback Images that are being played back can be enlarged. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 100-0001 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3.

  • Page 32: Protecting Still Images/Video Clips

    Protecting Still Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. PLAYBACK MENU SLIDE SHOW 5 SEC 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. ONE FILE DELETE FILE 2. Togge the button to go to [SELECT MODE].

  • Page 33: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slideshow function enables you to play back still images/video clips automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. PLAYBACK MENU 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. SLIDE SHOW 5 SEC DELETE FILE...

  • Page 34: Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Still Images/Video Clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. PLAYBACK MENU 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. SLIDE SHOW 5 SEC 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 35: Mp3 Mode

    MP3 MODE The digital video camera allows you to play back MP3 files. You may download MP3 files to your computer and then copy them into the digital video camera via the USB cable or insert an SD memory card with MP3 files recorded into the digital video camera.

  • Page 36: Audio Recording Mode

    AUDIO RECORDING MODE The digital video camera enables you to record and play back audio files anytime and anywhere. Recording Audio Files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Toggle the button to select audio recording mode as the illustration. 3.

  • Page 37: Deleting Mp3 / Audio Files

    Deleting MP3 / Audio Files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. MP3 MENU 3. Select [MP3] / [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the button. The MP3 / AUDIO LIST appears on the screen.

  • Page 38: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing video clips in the photography mode. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Press the button. The MOVIE MENU is displayed on the screen. MOVIE MENU 3.
  • Page 39 Your digital video camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the digital video camera's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV.

  • Page 40: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in the photography mode. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. CAPTURE MENU 2. Toggle the button to access in camera mode. Then press the button.
  • Page 41 Your digital video camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the digital video camera's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV. Examples of Exposure Compensation - + (positive) compensation * Printed matter comprising black text on light-colored paper...
  • Page 42 This sets the sensitivity for photography. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear. [AUTO]: Auto adjustment [100]: Equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Equivalent to ISO200 [400]: Equivalent to ISO400 DATE PRINT...

  • Page 43: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu This menu sets which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. PLAYBACK MENU 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 44: Mp3 / Audio Menu

    MP3 / Audio Menu This sets whether or not to play MP3 files repeatedly or delete MP3 files. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. MP3 MENU 2. Toggle the button to go to [SELECT MODE]. PLAY MODE SINGLE 3.

  • Page 45: System Menu

    System Menu Sets your digital video camera’s operating environment. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the button. SYSTEM MENU 2. Toggle the button to access in movie, camera or playback (SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH MODE) mode, then press the button.
  • Page 46 LCD BRIGHT This adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter by sliding the zoom lever to the T side and darker to the W / side. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. DATE TYPE This sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen.
  • Page 47 COPY TO CARD Allows you to copy your files from the digital video camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. [YES] / [NO] BEEP Enables or disables the sounds (beeps) associated with digital video camera button functions.

  • Page 48: Transferring Recorded Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer the recorded files from the digital video camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98 users only). Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to your computer. Step 3: Download image, audio and video files.

  • Page 49: Step 2: Connect The Digital Video Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the digital video camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

  • Page 50: Step 3: Download Still Images, Video Clips And Audio Files

    Step 3: Download still images, video clips and audio files When the digital video camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" to your computer hard drive.

  • Page 51: Installing Videostudio

    INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO ® Ulead VideoStudio is home video-editing software that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them. Users can make a video in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode. VideoStudio features fully customizable filters and special effects and shares finished projects on diversified devices by supporting the latest formats. To install VideoStudio: 1.

  • Page 52: Using The Digital Video Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital video camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or to have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital video camera as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Install the PC camera driver (same as USB driver).

  • Page 53: Step 1: Install The Pc Camera Driver

    Step 1: Install the PC Camera Driver (same as USB driver) The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 54: Step 2: Connect The Digital Video Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the Digital Video Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the digital video camera. USB MODE 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. MASS STORAGE 3.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES AV Cable USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook EN-54...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor 1/2” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 3.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2880 x 2160, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL Video clip: SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions Load new or fully charged battery. * The battery has run out. The power does not * Load the battery in the correct direction. * The battery is not oriented correctly. turn on.

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