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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
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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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Table of Contents
1
Preface ..............................................................................x
About this manual.............................................................x
Copyright...........................................................................x
Precautions ......................................................................xi
Before You Start ............................................................ xiii
Introducing the Video CameraEUR ....... 1
1.1 System requirements...............................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................1
1.3 Unpacking the video camera..................................2
1.4 About the camera ...................................................3
Front view...................................................3
Top view .....................................................3
Bottom view ...............................................4
Right view...................................................4
Left view .....................................................5
Back view....................................................5
Adjusting the LCD display.......................6
About the LEDs........................................10
2 Getting started...........................................11
Inserting an SD card............................................11
2.1
2.2
Inserting the batteries...........................................13
2.3 Turning on the video camera ...............................14
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
1.4.8
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2.5.1
2.5.2
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.4 Changing modes...................................................14
2.5 Before you start ....................................................15
Setting the date and time ........................15
Setting the language................................16
2.6 Movie and voice recorder mode ...........................17
Shooting a video clip...............................17
Recording an voice file............................18
Playing the video clip..............................19
Playing back a voice file..........................20
2.7 Taking/viewing pictures........................................21
Taking a still picture................................21
Viewing images........................................22
2.8 Connecting to a computer ....................................23
2.9 Connecting to a TV ..............................................23
3 Using the camera...................................... 24
3.1 Movie mode ..........................................................24
3.1.1 Movie mode icons....................................24
Using the macro function .......................25
3.1.2
Using the zoom function.........................27
3.1.3
3.1.4
Using the LED white light......................27
Quick access controls ..............................27
3.1.5
3.2 Voice mode............................................................28
Voice mode icons.....................................28
3.3 Photo mode...........................................................29
3.2.1
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3.5.1
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
Photo mode icons.....................................29
Using the macro function .......................30
Using the zoom function.........................31
Using the LED white light......................31
Quick access controls ..............................31
3.4 Movie Playback mode...........................................32
3.4.1 Movie Playback mode icons...................32
3.5 Photo Playback mode...........................................33
Photo Playback mode icons....................33
3.6 Thumbnail mode ..................................................35
3.7 USB mode.............................................................36
Using the mass storage feature ..............36
Using the DPS (Direct Print) feature .....36
4 Using the menus ....................................... 37
4.1 Movie menu..........................................................37
4.1.1. White balance...........................................37
4.1.2. Video quality............................................39
4.1.3. Color effect ...............................................40
4.1.4.
Resolution.................................................41
4.1.5. Capture mode...........................................42
4.2 Movie playback menu...........................................43
Delete.........................................................43
Protect .......................................................45
Copy to Card ............................................47
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
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4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.3 Photo menu ..........................................................48
4.3.1 White balance...........................................48
Image quality............................................49
4.3.2
Color effect ...............................................50
4.3.3
4.3.4
Size.............................................................51
Date stamp................................................52
4.3.5
Burst mode................................................53
4.3.6
4.3.7
Face Detect................................................54
4.4 Photo playback menu...........................................55
Delete.........................................................55
Protect .......................................................57
Slide show.................................................59
DPOF.........................................................60
Copy to Card ............................................62
4.5 System menu.........................................................63
Language ..................................................63
4.5.1
Format .......................................................63
4.5.2
Default.......................................................64
4.5.3
Auto power off.........................................65
4.5.4
Frequency .................................................65
4.5.5
TV standard..............................................66
4.5.6
Date/time .................................................67
4.5.7
4.5.8
Beep ...........................................................67
4.5.9 Memory status .........................................68
Installing software and drivers ............... 69
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