Pocket DV 4100M
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Do not drop, puncture or disassemble
the camera; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
Avoid all contact with water and dry
hands before using.
Do not expose the camera to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
Doing so may damage the camera.
Use the camera with care. Avoid
pressing hard on the camera body.
For your own safety, avoid using the
camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
Avoid using batteries of different
brands or types at the same time.
There is potential of explosion from
using incorrect batteries.
Remove batteries during long periods
between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of
the camera.
Remove batteries if they show signs of
leaking or distortion.
We suggest using only the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
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Contents
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
2. Loading the battery
3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional)
Inserting the card
Removing the card
4. How to hold your camera
5. Attaching the strap
6. Using the tripod
Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
2. Setting the language
3. The LCD display information
4. Recording movies
5. Taking still pictures
6. Recording audio clips
7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips
Playback mode
Viewing your pictures
Playing your movies and audio clips
Deleting your files
8. Using the self-timer
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Advanced Settings
1. Settings menu access
2. Settings menu events
Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips
on the Computer
1. Installing DV 4100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer
4. Playing on your computer
Using the PC Camera Function
1. Installing DV 4100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Capturing immediate images to your computer
4. Advanced settings
Troubleshooting
Other Information
1. Battery life
Available shots and time when using batteries
Battery indicator
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2. Conversing battery power
3. Storage capacity
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications
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Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you
operate it more easily.
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12 Viewfinder
13 LCD display
14 Focus switch
15 Lens
16 Microphone
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18 Battery cover
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Strap hook
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Shutter button
Record button
Up button (Zoom in)
Down button (Zoom out)
MENU/OK button
(Power button)
USB port
Card slot
A/V out connector
LED indicator
LCD on/off switch
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2. Loading the battery
Please use two AA batteries.
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Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the indication to open it.
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Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
with the correct + and - ends.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the indication to lock it.
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1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this
will increase time of usage.
2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.
For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 42.
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3. Inserting and removing the CF card
(optional)
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Inserting the card
Insert the card in the direction of the
indication and push it in till the end of the
card plot.
Back side
Label side
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Removing the card
Push the Eject switch in the direction of
the indication to remove the card.
To confirm if the card is inserted firmly:
If inserting the card under the camera power-on status, when the card
is inserted successfully, a beep will emit and a icon will appear at
the top right section on the LCD display.
The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not
insert a CF card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory
automatically.
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