This is a digital video camera of exceptional quality and value. You will be able 
to capture videos and pictures; then send and share them with friends and family. 
 
This digital video camera is also able to record audio. Plus, you can connect to a 
 
 
 
computer to function as a webcam.   
 
This manual will introduce you to using your digital video camera and how to 
install the accompanying software. Make sure that you read this manual carefully and 
keep it in a safe place for future reference. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contents 
1. Precautions………………………………………………..…….…...……3 
Safety  precautions…………………………………………………………………………3 
Precautions  before  use………………………………………………………………………3 
Precautions  before  operation……………………………………………………………………4 
Package  contents………………………………………………………………………………4 
2 .   I n t r o d u c t i o n . . … … … … … … … … . . . . . . … … . 5 
Digital  video  camera  construction.......................……………..………….………….…….5 
Top  view………………………………………………………………………………………5 
Front………………………………………………………………………………………5 
Back……………………………………………………………………………………5 
Left………………………………………………………………………………………6 
Bottom………………………………………………………………………………………7 
Battery  status  indicator…………………………………………………………………………7 
3.  Before  using  the  digital  video  camera…..…..……………..………8 
Preparations  before  operation………………………………………………………………8 
4.  Using  the  digital  video  camera………………………………………9 
Function  list…………………………………………………………………………………9 
Video  mode……………………………………………………………………………11 
Status  indicator…………………………………………………………………………11 
Hotkey  menu…………………………………………………………………………11 
Vi d e o   m e n u … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1 3 
Video  size…………………………………………………………………………13 
I m a g e   q u a l i t y … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1 3 
White  balance  type………………………………………………………………………14 
Exposure  compensation………………………………………………………………………14 
Color  effects……………………………………………………………………………14 
Return  to  video  mode………………………………………………………………………14 
Begin  recording………………………………………………………………………………14 
Photo  mode………………………………………………………………………………15 
Status  indicator……………………………………………………………………………15 
Hotkey  menu………………………………………………………………………………16 
Photo  menu………………………………………………………………………………17 
Select  image  size…………………………………………………………………………17 
Select  image  quality…………………………………………………………………17 
Select  white  balance  mode…………………………………………………………………17 
Exposure  adjustment…………………………………………………………………………18 
Color  effects……………………………………………………………………………18 
Auto  shutter………………………………………………………………………………18 
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Select  date  indicator………………………………………………………………………18 
Return  to  photo  mode………………………………………………………………………18 
Flash light function……………………………………………………………………………18 
How  to  take  a  picture………………………………………………………………………18 
Audio  mode……………………………………………………………………………………18 
  Status  indicator………………………………………………………………………………18 
  Begin  recording………………………………………………………………………………19 
Playback  mode………………………………………………………………………………19 
  Video  playback………………………………………………………………………………20 
  Audio  playback………………………………………………………………………………21 
Delete  single  file…………………………………………………………………………22 
Delete  all  files…………………………………………………………………………22 
Protect  single  file………………………………………………………………………  22 
Protect  all  files………………………………………………………………………22 
Undo  single  file  protection………………………………………………………………  23 
Undo  all  files  protection………………………………………………………………23 
Automatic  playback…………………………………………………………………………23 
DPOF …………………………………………………………………………………………23 
Direct  to  print  (DPS)…………………………………………………………………………24 
Exit  from  playback  menu………………………………………………………………25 
Setup  mode……………………………………………………………………………………26 
Options  setup………………………………………………………………………………26 
Date/time………………………………………………………………………………26 
Sounds  ………………………………………………………………………………………27 
Format………………………………………………………………………………27 
Factory default ……………………………………………………………………………… 27 
Memory  information…………………………………………………………………………27 
Language……………………………………………………………………………………  27 
Video  output…………………………………………………………………………………27 
Shutdown  auto  timer…………………………………………………………………………27 
Light  source  frequency………………………………………………………………………27 
Copy  to  card……………………………………………………………………………27 
Exit  setup……………………………………………………………………………27 
5.  Video  output……….……………………….………………..…………28 
6. How to connect to PC.......….…..….….…...………………..….….......29 
7.  Driver  installation  and  software  applications……………....….31 
Drivers  …………………………………………………………………………………31 
      Presto!  Video  Works  6…………………………………………………………32 
      Presto!  Mr.  Photo  3……………………………………………………………32 
XviD  1.03  codec  installation………………………………………………………………32 
8.  Digital  recording  specifications…………………………….......…36 
9.  Troubleshooting…....….....………………..…………….….......….…..37 
 
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1. Precautions 
 
 
 
Please carefully read through this user manual before use, and follow the instructions for 
operation to prevent unit damage due to inappropriate operation.   
 
Safety precautions   
 
●The included CD is a PC software only and not an audio CD. Please do not playback on 
stereo or personal equipment to prevent damage to the CD.   
 
●This product is a precision unit, please do not disassemble as the internal high voltage 
components might cause electrical shock or fire hazards. Please do not place this product 
under direct sunlight to prevent fire hazards.   
 
Precautions before use   
 
●Before important filming (weddings or overseas travel), please do a test shoot to make sure 
the digital video camera functions normally. Any additional damage caused by malfunction 
of this product (fees for filming and revenues lost etc), manufacturer will not be responsible 
for any indemnity to user. 
 
●Copyright related issues   
 
All images captured by digital video camera, unless authorized by the rights holder, shall not 
violate copyright laws. In addition, if filming is prohibited for live performances and 
exhibitions, even if just for personal use filming is not allowed. Memory card transfers of 
data and copyrighted images should be bound within the range of copyright lays and not be 
exceeded.   
We will strive to ensure the contents of this manual are up to date. However, the accuracy 
cannot be guaranteed. If contents of the manual do not match with the camera, please use the 
camera as reference. We reserve the right to change the contents of this manual and 
specifications of the product without prior notice. If the packaged contents do not match the 
indicated accessories, please use the actual contents as reference.   
 
●About the LCD screen   
 
If the LCD display is damaged, please follow the following instructions about the liquid 
crystals from the display:   
1. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth and then wash 
with warm running water.   
 
2. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean water for at least 
15 minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.   
 
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3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large amounts of water and 
induce vomiting, then seek medical attention immediately. 
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Precautions before operation   
 
This product is composed of electrical components. In order to ensure that the camera functions 
properly, please do not apply heavy shock or impact to the digital video camera during operation. 
●Avoid operating and storing in the following locations:   
1. Damp and excessively dusty environment. 
2. Direct sunlight location and enclosed cars, 
3. Locations with excessive vibration. 
5. Strong magnetic field environment. 
or other high temperature locations.   
4. Smoky, grimy and hot environment.   
6. Rain and snow environment.   
 
●When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.   
●If water gets inside the digital video camera interior, immediately turn off power and remove 
the battery.   
●Care and handling of digital video camera   
1. If the lens, LCD screen surface and viewing window are dirty, please use a lens brush and 
lens cloth to wipe clean. Please avoid touching the lens with your fingers.   
2. To avoid scratches to the lens LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not bump the 
digital video camera against hard objects.   
3. Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners or 
volatile solutions. This may damage the exterior shell and paint of the camera. 
 
  Package contents 
 
 
 
Digital video camera 
 
 
Carry strap 
 
Leather case 
 
 
USB cable 
TV cable 
“AA” alkaline battery *4 
 
CD 
(including drivers) 
 
Instruction manual 
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1:Flash button 
2:Menu button 
 
 
3.Shutter button 
 
2. Introduction 
 
 
 
Digital Video Camera construction 
 
Top view:                                                                 
 
                                                                             
1. Flash button 
2.Menu button 
3 Shutter button 
 
 
 
Front:                                                                         
 
1. Lens     
                                                                 
2. Auto shutter indicator 
 
3. Flash 
 
4. Microphone 
 
 
 
Back: 
1.      Power/Busy indicator - when the digital video camera is powered on, the power 
4.Microphone
1. Lens
2. Auto shutter indicator
3. Flash
indicator will be lit (green). When the system is busy, the busy indicator will flash (red).   
2.  Up button(▲) – select up in different menus, selects the previous file in playback mode, 
increase the volume during playback of video and audio.   
3.  Confirm button(■)- mainly used to confirm an action and to call out the shortcut menu   
4.  Zoom IN button- digital zoom in 
5.  Down button(▼)- select down in different menus, selects the previous file in playback 
mode, increase the volume during playback of video and audio.   
] – enter the movie mode 
  - enter the still photo mode 
6.  Zoom OUT button- digital zoom out 
7.  Movie mode button [Movie] [
8. 
Photo mode button [STILL] 
9.  On/off button – powers the system on and off 
10.  Audio mode button [VOICE]
11.  Playback mode button – enter the playback mode 
12.  TV-OUT port – connects to the TV to output the display onto the TV 
13.  USB port – connects to the computer 
 
  - enter the voice audio mode 
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12. TV-OUT port
13. USB port
4. Zoom IN button
6. Zoom OUT button
1. Power/BUSY 
indicator 
2. Up button(▲)
3. Confirm button(■) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Left: 
1.  Rewind button- fast rewind during video playback.   
2.  Play/stop button – start or stop playback of video or audio under playback mode 
3.  Forward button-fast forward during video playback.   
4.  Display/Set button- switches between the display methods (normal/all/off). Switches back 
5. Down button(▼)
7. Video mode button
8. Photo mode button
9. Power on/off button
10. Audio mode button
11. Playback mode 
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and forth between the video menu, photo menu, playback menu with the setup menu.   
4.Display 
5.Speaker   
/Set button
 
5.  SPEAKER – for audio playback 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.Rewind button 2.Play/
3.Forward button
Stop button 
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