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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.
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
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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
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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:
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.
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 digital video 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.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
The video camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AAA
size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to use for longer
operation time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.................... 10
OVERVIEW .................................................................... 10
STANDARD ACCESSORIES.............................................. 10
EXTERNAL VIEW........................................................... 11
Front View...............................................................11
TOP VIEW...................................................................... 11
BOTTOM VIEW.............................................................. 12
RIGHT VIEW.................................................................. 12
LEFT VIEW.................................................................... 12
REAR VIEW................................................................... 13
ADJUSTING LCD DISPLAY ............................................ 14
GETTING STARTED..................................................... 15
LOADING BATTERIES .................................................... 15
INSERTING SD CARD(S) ................................................ 17
CHARGING THE BATTERY (13P)..................................... 19
THE GESTURES OF USING THE TOUCH SCREEN ............... 20
Single touch........................................................... 20
SLIDE ............................................................................ 21
ROTATE ......................................................................... 21
BUTTONS & FUNCTIONS ............................................... 22
ABOUT LED INDICATORS.............................................. 24
INITIAL SETTINGS BEFORE USE ...................................... 24
Setting Date and Time ......................................... 24
LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION.................................. 26
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IN MOVIE CLIP MODE................................................... 26
IN VOICE RECORDING MODE ........................................ 28
IN DSC MODE............................................................... 29
USING THE CAMERA.................................................. 31
SHOOTING A MOVIE CLIP.............................................. 31
VOICE RECORDING: ...................................................... 33
MOVIE CLIP / VOICE CLIP PLAYBACK.......................... 34
SHOOTING / PLAYBACK IMAGES.................................... 37
Taking a picture..................................................... 37
IMAGES PLAYBACK....................................................... 38
LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION.................................. 41
1.MOVIE CLIP RECORDING MODE:.............................. 41
2. VOICE RECORDING MODE:...................................... 43
3. DSC PLAYBACK MODE............................................ 44
MENU MODE................................................................. 46
MENU OPTIONS OF MOVIE CLIP MODE.......................... 46
Movie Clip Resolution .......................................... 46
White Balance ....................................................... 47
Effect....................................................................... 48
Metering ................................................................. 49
Backlight................................................................. 50
Night Mode ............................................................ 50
Motion Detection................................................... 51
EV Compensation................................................. 52
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MENUS OF PLAYBACK IN MOVIE CLIP/VOICE................ 54
Delete ..................................................................... 54
Protect .................................................................... 55
MENU OPTIONS OF CAMERA MODE............................... 57
Still Image Resolution .......................................... 57
White Balance ....................................................... 58
Effect....................................................................... 59
Metering ................................................................. 60
Backlight................................................................. 61
Night Mode ............................................................ 62
Self-timer................................................................ 63
Continuous Shot ................................................... 64
EV compensation.................................................. 65
MENUS OF PLAYBACK IN DSC ...................................... 66
Delete ..................................................................... 66
Protect .................................................................... 68
Auto play ................................................................ 69
Rotate ..................................................................... 70
DPOF...................................................................... 71
SETTING MENU............................................................. 73
Information............................................................. 73
Date / Time ............................................................ 74
Beep ....................................................................... 74
Default .................................................................... 75
TV standard ........................................................... 76
USB......................................................................... 77
Auto Power Off...................................................... 78
Frequency.............................................................. 79
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