FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do
not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such
changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
SDTM 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. This includes primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide
for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your digital video camera may be different from those described
in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions
and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, memory
cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique
product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition
and included accessories.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of
your digital video camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
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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.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the
shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
During the course of a thunderstorm, please do not operate the camera.
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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.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters
your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid
has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-
ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a
car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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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. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore
Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.
If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an
extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of
pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you
fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash
continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
Please dispose the rechargeable batteries according to your local regulations. You will find them in the User ’s
Manual on page 60.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................8
Package Contents........................................ 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMERA ...........................................................10
Front View................................................... 10
Rear View.................................................... 11
LCD Monitor Information............................... 12
GETTING STARTED.......................................... 16
Installing the Batteries ................................16
Turning the Power On/Off...........................16
Attaching the Strap.....................................17
LED Indicators.............................................17
Loading an SD Memory Card......................18
Using the LCD Panel.................................. 19
Choosing the OSD (On-Screen Display)
Language....................................................20
Setting the Date and Time..........................20
Formatting an SD Memory Card................... 21
Setting Image Resolution and Quality......... 22
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PHOTOGRAPHY MODES.................................. 23
Capturing Still Images.................................. 23
Photo Frame...............................................25
Recording Video Clips.................................. 26
Normal Mode............................................... 27
Macro Mode................................................27
Zoom Photography...................................... 28
Setting the Flash.......................................... 29
Setting the Self-Timer................................... 30
PLAYBACK MODE.............................................31
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips..........31
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on
TV...............................................................32
Zoom Playback.............................................33
Thumbnail Display........................................33
Protecting Still Images/Video Clips...............34
Slide Show Display.......................................35
Deleting Still Images/Video Clips..................36
MP3 MODE.........................................................37
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO................................53
USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA.............................................................54
Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...............55
Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to
your computer.......................................56
Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.
Windows NetMeeting).......................56
CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO
OTHER DEVICES.................................................57
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................58
APPENDIX............................................................59
AUDIO RECORDING MODE...............................38
Recording Audio Files..................................38
Playing Back Audio Files.............................38
Deleting MP3 / Audio Files.........................39
MENU OPTIONS.................................................40
Movie Menu...............................................40
Capture Menu............................................42
Playback Menu...........................................45
MP3 / Audio Menu......................................46
System Menu.............................................47
TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO YOUR
COMPUTER........................................................50
Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98
users only).......................................51
Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to
your computer................................51
Step 3: Download still images, video clips and
audio files........................................52
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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 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution
images.
Other features provided by the digital video camera include the following:
USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or audio recording files
that you have recorded can be downloaded to
your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver
is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).
Multi functionality
In addition to still image and video, your digital
video can act as a voice recorder, MP3 player
and PC camera.
Provided editing software: VideoStudio
You can enhance and retouch your images on
your computer by using the provided editing
software.
5.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0
megapixels for good quality of images.
Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects
the shooting (lightening) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be
used.
2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor
Digital zoom: 1x~8x
64MB internal (built-in) memory (56MB
available for image storage)
Images can be captured without using a
memory card.
Support for SD memory card for memory
expansion
You may wish to expand the memory
capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an
external memory card.
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