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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 colour, appearance, and internal memory capacity.
Contact our helpline 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 our helpline.
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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, refer to our website or
contact our helpline.
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 or use its AC
Adaptor.
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Cautions
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarity 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.
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force
when handling it.
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:
Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce digital video camera performance.
Fully charge and discharge battery for one complete cycle prior to first use. Using new rechargeable
batteries, or batteries which have not been used for a long time, without first charging/discharging may
cause the battery life to be shorter than optimum.
The battery may feel warm after long periods of continuous use of the digital video camera or the flash.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
The digital video camera may feel warm after long periods of continuous use. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long periods of time, remove it from the digital video camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long periods of time, store it after the battery power has been
drained. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................. 8
Package Contents .................................... 8
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL
VIDEO CAMERA ............................. 9
Front View ................................................. 9
Rear View .................................................. 10
LCD Monitor Information .......................... 11
3. GETTING STARTED ....................... 15
Installing the Battery ................................. 15
Turning the Power On/Off ........................ 15
Attaching the Strap .................................. 16
LED Indicators .......................................... 16
Loading an SD Memory Card .................. 17
Using the LCD Panel ................................ 18
Setting the Date and Time ...................... 19
Choosing the Display Language ............. 19
Formatting an SD Memory Card .............. 20
Setting Image Resolution and Quality .... 21
4. PHOTOGRAPHY MODES .............. 24
Capturing Still Images .............................. 24
Recording Video Clips .............................. 24
Normal Mode ............................................. 25
Macro Mode .............................................. 25
Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 26
Setting the Flash ...................................... 27
Setting the Self-Timer ............................... 28
5. PLAYBACK MODE ......................... 29
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips ..... 29
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV 30
Zoom Playback ......................................... 31
Thumbnail Display .................................... 31
Protecting Still Images/Video Clips ......... 32
Slide Show Display ................................... 33
Deleting Still Images/Video Clips ............. 34
6. MP3 MODE ...................................... 35
7. AUDIO RECORDING MODE .......... 36
Recording Audio Files .............................. 36
Playing Back Audio Files ......................... 37
Deleting MP3 / Audio Files ...................... 38
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Install the webcam driver (same CD-
Step 1:
ROM as USB driver) ................................. 55
Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to
your computer ........................................... 56
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.
Windows NetMeeting) ............................... 56
13.SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 57
14.TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 58
8. MENU OPTIONS ............................. 39
Video Menu ............................................... 39
Capture Menu ........................................... 41
Playback Menu ......................................... 43
MP3 / Audio Menu .................................... 44
System Menu ............................................ 45
9. CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE
COMPATIBLE PRINTER ................ 48
10.TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES
TO YOUR COMPUTER ................... 50
Step 1: Install the USB driver (requirement for
Windows 98 users only) ............. 50
Step 2: Connect the digital video camera to
your computer ............................. 51
Step 3: Download still images, video clips and
audio files .................................... 52
11.INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO ......... 53
12.USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
AS A WEBCAM............................... 54
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INTRODUCTION
1.
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-megapixel CMOS sensor, your video camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920
resolution images.
Other features provided by the digital video camera include the following:
LCD monitor -
Recording media -
Digital Recorder/Player -
TV and PC connection -
Digital zoom -
Flexible flash settings -
2.5" full colour LTPS LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame
your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you
have captured.
64 MB internal memory (56 MB available for image storage).
External memory supports SD memory cards up to 2 GB.
Store and play movies, video, music, pictures and MP3.
You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using
the USB or A/V cables.
8x digital zoom enables zoom photography.
You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.
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INTRODUCTION
1.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact our helpline.
Common product components:
Digital video camera
User’s Manual
USB Cable
Software CD-ROM
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
A/V OUT Cable
Earphones
Camera Strap
Camera Pouch
Mini Tripod
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