WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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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
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
receiver is connected
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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.
Product Information
1. 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.
2. The product and accessories that come with your 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,
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.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
5. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website,
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have OKed the camera, turn the
power OFF and remove the battery.
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 battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
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Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask retailer where you purchased it.
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 a traffic accident.
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 OKs your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has OKed 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.
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Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that
has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the
expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be
captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend
that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle
before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery
power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its
performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.
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CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ___________________ 9
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ 9
STANDARD ACCESSORIES _________________________________ 9
FRONT VIEW__________________________________________ 10
KEYPAD ILLUSTRATION _________________________________ 10
SIDE VIEW ___________________________________________ 11
GETTING STARTED __________________________________ 12
LOADING THE BATTERY _________________________________ 12
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD ____________________ 12
PROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD ________________________ 12
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ____________ 13
TURNING THE CAMERA OFF ______________________________ 13
RECORD MODE ______________________________________ 14
BUTTON FUNCTION_____________________________________ 14
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ____________________________ 15
H.264 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 16
PICTURE RECORDING ___________________________________ 16
VOICE MODE__________________________________________ 17
USING DIGITAL ZOOM __________________________________ 17
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OPTIONS FOR RECORD MODE _____________________________ 18
OPERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE __________________________ 18
DEFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION________________________ 19
MOVIE MODE SUBMENU SETTING__________________________ 20
Movie Resolution_____________________________________ 20
Possible recording time / sec (video clip )__________________ 20
Exposure ___________________________________________ 20
Light_______________________________________________ 21
Sharpness___________________________________________ 22
White Balance _______________________________________ 23
Motion Stabilization___________________________________ 23
Motion Detection_____________________________________ 24
Night Mode _________________________________________ 25
CAMERA MODE SETTING ________________________________ 25
Picture Resolution ____________________________________ 25
Possible number of shots (still image)_____________________ 26
Exposure ___________________________________________ 26
Two in One (Camera Mode Only) ________________________ 26
Photo Frame (Camera Mode Only)_______________________ 27
Flash ______________________________________________ 28
Self-timer (Camera Mode Only) _________________________ 29
Sharpness___________________________________________ 29
White Balance _______________________________________ 30
Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) ________________________ 30
Back Light Mode _____________________________________ 31
Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) ______________________ 32
Night Mode _________________________________________ 32
VOICE MODE__________________________________________ 33
EFFECT SETTING_______________________________________ 33
SETTING MENU________________________________________ 34
Sound______________________________________________ 34
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Time Setting _________________________________________ 35
Format Memory______________________________________ 35
TV System __________________________________________ 36
Selecting Interface Language ___________________________ 36
Default Setting_______________________________________ 36
PLAYBACK MODE ___________________________________ 37
LCD Monitor Information ______________________________ 37
MOVIE PLAYBACK _____________________________________ 39
Delete Movies _______________________________________ 40
Thumbnail Function __________________________________ 40
Lock Movies_________________________________________ 41
Repeat Movies _______________________________________ 42
PICTURE PLAYBACK ____________________________________ 43
Delete Picture _______________________________________ 44
Thumbnail Function __________________________________ 44
Lock Pictures ________________________________________ 45
Slide Show __________________________________________ 46
VOICE PLAYBACK______________________________________ 47
Tele/Wide and Right/Left Buttons Function _________________ 47
LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ___________________________ 50
TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA ____________________ 50
LISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC__________________________________ 50
Listen to MP3 Music with earphone ______________________ 51
VIEWING MOVIE ON PC ______________________________ 52
SHARE MOVIE ________________________________________ 52
VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV____________ 53
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Connecting to a high-definition TV _______________________ 53
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (Wide) or 4:3 TV ____ 54
ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER _______________________ 55
ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER_____________________________ 55
BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ____________ 59
UPLOADING VIDEO FILES TO YOUTUBE ______________ 62
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT _____________________________ 69
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER ______________ 69
INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER __________________ 69
CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER________________ 69
Mass Storage Device Mode _____________________________ 70
Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 70
INSTALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE _________________________ 70
SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________ 71
TROUBLESHOOTING_________________________________ 72
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