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USER MANUAL HD55 GENIUS

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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
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.

1. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
2. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
3. For driver updates, you can check the "Download" section of our website, www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand allWarnings 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.

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.

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 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.

CONTENTS

Getting to Know Your Camera 8

Overview 8

Standard Accessories 8

Front view 9

Top view 9

Bottom view 9

Right view 10

Left view 10

Back view 10

Adjusting the LCD display 11

About the LEDs 13

How to use DIGITALVIDEOCAMERA 14

Inserting the battery 14

Charging the battery 15

Inserting an SD card 15

Turning on the video camera 16

Changing modes 16

Before you start 17

Setting the date and time 17

Setting the language 17

Setting the beep 18

Shoot/Playback video 19

Shooting a video clip 19

Playing the video clip 20

Taking/viewing pictures 20

Taking a still picture 20
Viewing images 21

Connecting to a computer 21

Connecting to a standard TV 22

Connecting to a HDTV 22

Using the camera 23

Movie and voice recorder mode 23

Movie and voice recorder mode 23
Using the macro function 24
Using the zoom function 24
Using the LED flash light 25
Quick access controls 25

Photo mode 25

Photo mode icons 25
Using the macro function 26
Using the zoom function 26
Using the LED flash light 26
Quick access controls 26

MoviePlaybackmode 26

MoviePlaybackmodeicons 26

PhotoPlaybackmode 28

PhotoPlaybackmodeicons 28

Thumbnail mode 29

USB mode 30

Using the menus 30

Movie menu 30

White balance 30

English

Video resolution 30
Color effect 31
Night mode 32
Capture mode 32

Movie playback menu 33

Delete 33
Protect 34

Photo menu 34

White balance 34
Resolution 35
Color effect 35
Night mode 36
Self timer 36

Photo playback menu 37

Delete 37
Protect 38
Slide show 39
DPOF 39

System menu 40

Setting the beep 40
Histogram Mode 40
Auto power off 41
TV standard 41
Format 42
Default 42
Language 43
Frequency 43
Date/time 43

Installing the software 43

Presto! Video Works 43

Presto! Mr. Photo 44

Appendix 46

Possible recording time / sec (video clip) 46

Possible number of shots (still image) 46

Specifications 46

Troubleshooting 48

Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced HD video camera.

This high definition digital video camera provides a variety of features and functions that use the latest technology. It not only functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but is also able to record video, audio and output it to HD TV. Additionally, the camera also features 2x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and a SD card reader slot.

This manual will show you how to use your digital video camera and how to install the accompanying software.

Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

Contact your retailer if you are missing any of the following components.

Digital Video Camera
USB Cable
Component Video Cable
□ AV Cable
Power Cord
□ Battery Charger
Casio NP40 Li-ion Battery
Quick Guide
Pouch
CD-ROM (Presto! Video Works, Presto! Mr. Photo, Quick Time, User Manual)

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera.

Top view

Bottom view

Tripod mount

Left view

Back view

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to capture a still image or record a video clip.

See the table below for a description of each button's function.

Button	Name	Function
	Power button	Press and hold to turn power on/off.
MENU	Menu button	Press to display main OSD menus.
	Mode dial	• Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes. 1. In Movie mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop recording. 2. In Movie Playback mode, press the REC.STOP to pause/restart playing.
	Scroll wheel	• In Photo and Movie modes, press the up and down to adjust the exposure setting, and inwards to adjust the flashlight setting. • In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press up and down to scroll through stored images. 2. When the image is zoomed in, you can move the image up/down or left/right. Press inwards on the scroll wheel and you can switch the moving directions (up/down ↔ left/right). 3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the thumbnail images and then press inwards to view the image in full screen mode. • In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press up and down to scroll through stored movies, and inwards to play/stop movie playback. 2. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the video clip and then press inwards to show the video clip. • In SET mode, press up and down to highlight menu items, and inwards to select.
	Shutter button	• In Photo mode, press to take a photo. • In Movie mode, you can also press to take a photo before recording a video clip.
4-8 000010	Macro switch	Move the switch to the 3 position to enable Macro mode.
	Playback button	In Movie and Photo mode, press to enter playback mode.
DISP	Display button	Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again to turn all OSD icons off.
ZOOM / VOL /	Zoom button	• In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. • In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo. 2. Press the button left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. • In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press the button left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. 2. During video playback, press the button to increase or decrease the playback volume.

About the LEDs

The following table describes the camera LEDs:

LED	Color	Definition
Power / Rec.	Green	Power-on
	Green Blinking	Recording
	Red	Camera busy
	Red Blinking	Self-timer is activated
	Red Blinking Rapidly	2 seconds self-timer remaining.
Self-timer	Red Blinking	Self-timer is activated.
	Red Blinking Rapidly	2 seconds self-timer remaining.

How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Inserting the battery

This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-1on battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

1. Insert the battery as shown.

1. Close the battery compartment cover.

NOTE

Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.
- The battery compartment can also use four AAA batteries but the period of operation will be shorter than using the Li-ion. If you use the AAA batteries, make sure you put them in correctly.

Charging the battery

You can charge the battery with the battery charger provided.

Insert the battery to the battery charger and connect the power cord to the battery charger.

Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open the LCD screen cover and open the SD card compartment cover.

1. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing downwards.

1. Press down the SD card compartment cover.

1. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.

Turning on the video camera

Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off.

Changing modes

The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.

Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured.

Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Date / Time. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight each field and inwards to select a field.

1. Adjust each value by moving the scroll wheel up and down. Press the scroll wheel inwards to save your changes
2. Press the scroll wheel down to highlight to leave the date menu.

Setting the language

1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Language. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Arabic. After the language is selected, press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Setting the beep

1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Beep. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Use the scroll wheel to select the and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Shooting a video clip

1. Turn on the video camera and move the mode dial to Movie mode.

Movie mode

1. Use the LCD screen to frame the video.
2. Press the REC.STOP button to start recording.
3. Press the REC.STOP button again to stop recording.
4. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name.

NOTE

• The maximum length of each video recording file is 2GB. The high-resolution settings result in larger files, and therefore shorter length.
• The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table:

Video resolution

Preview

Taking pictures and focusing

HD (1280 x 720)

16:9 ratio

4:3 ratio

D1 (720× 480)

4:3 ratio

4:3 ratio

CIF (352 x 240)

• Before shooting a video clip, you can still take a photo in Movie mode.

Playing the video clip

1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen.

Movie playback mode indicator

1. Move the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press the Scroll Wheel inwards to play back the video clip.
2. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the REC. STOP inwards.
3. When viewing the video clip, press the Zoom button left or right to adjust the volume.
4. Press the Scroll Wheel inwards to stop playing.
5. Press the Playback button again to return to Movie mode.

Taking/viewing pictures

Taking a still picture

1. Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo mode.

1. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.
2. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.
3. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.

Viewing images

1. In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen.

Playback mode

1. Press the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll through the images.
2. Press the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right and press inwards the scroll wheel, you can switch the moving directions (up/down left/right).
3. Press the Zoom button left fully zoomed out to view thumbnails of all stored files and then press the Scroll Wheel up and down to select the thumbnail images.
4. Press the Scroll Wheel inwards to view the image in full screen mode.
5. Press the Playback button again to return to Photo mode.

Connecting to a computer

This section shows you how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on TV/DVD. Or use the camera as a PC web-camera for conferences. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided.

Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

Connecting to a HDTV

This section explains how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos.

Connect the video camera to a HD TV as shown with the component video cable and AV cable provided.

Using the camera

Read this section to learn how to use the camera.

Movie and voice recorder mode

Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them in an internal memory or on an SD card.

Movie and voice recorder mode

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie and voice recorder mode icons and symbols.

Movie mode:

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	EV	EV compensation indicator
2		Effect indicator
3		Night mode indicator
4		White balance indicator
5		Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator
6	00:00:00	Remaining recording time indicator
7		LED flash light indicator
8	HD	Resolution indicator
9		Battery indicator
10		Histogram indicator
11		Macro indicator
12		Movie mode indicator
13		Zoom indicator

Voice recorder mode:

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	S	Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator
2	00:00:00	Remaining recording time indicator
3	L	Histogram indicator
4	HD	Resolution indicator
5		Battery indicator
6	Q	Voice recorder mode indicator

Using the macro function

This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 15-16 cm.

While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro button on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen.

Move the macro button again to return to normal mode.

Using the zoom function

The camera is equipped with 2x digital zoom.

Move the zoom button right to get closer to a subject.

Move the zoom button left to move away from a subject.

Using the LED flash light

Use the LED flash light to illuminate subjects in dark environments.

Press the scroll wheel inwards to choose from the following lighting options:

Off and On modes. An icon displays on the screen when activated.

Quick access controls

You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards.

In Movie and voice recorder and Photo modes, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation setting. Press the scroll wheel inwards to choose lighting options.

Photo mode

Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card.

Photo mode icons

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	0003	Remaining number of photos
2	EV	EV compensation indicator
3		Effect indicator
4		Night mode indicator
5		White balance indicator
6		Memory status indicator M : SD card indicator M : Internal memory indicator
7		LED flash light indicator
8		File size indicator
9		Battery indicator
10		Histogram indicator
11		Macro indicator
12		Self timer indicator
13		Photo mode indicator
14		Zoom indicator

Using the macro function

See the section "Using the macro function".

Using the zoom function

See the section "Using the zoom function".

Using the LED flash light

See the section "Using the LED flash light".

Quick access controls

See the section "Quick access controls".

MoviePlaybackmode

Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera.

MoviePlaybackmodeicons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols.

Movie mode

Voice recorder mode

Movie mode:

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	0001/0001	Displays the number of current movie / total number of recorded video clips
2		Volume level
3		Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator
4	00:00:00	The length of each video clip
5		Play/ Pause indicator
6		Battery status indicator
7		File protect indicator
8		Movie playback mode icon
9	100-0001	Displays the file number of the video clip

Voice Recorder mode:

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	0001/0001	Displays the number of current audio/ total number of recorded audio clips
2	Volume level
3	Memory status indicator SD card indicator M: Internal memory indicator
4	00:00:00	The length of each audio clip
5	Play/ Pause indicator
6	←▶/■	Indicates: press to Play/ Stop
7	■	Battery status indicator
8	■	File protect indicator
9	■	Voice playback mode
10	100-0001	Displays the file number of the audio clip

Photo Playback mode

Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera.

Photo Playback mode icons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1	0001/0001	Displays the number of current image / the total number of saved images
2		Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator
3	100-0001	Displays the file number of the photo
4		Battery status indicator
5		File protect indicator
6		Playback mode icon
7		DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator

Thamburger mode

When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, press the zoom button left to show images as thumbnails.

1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode.
2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /video clips on the LCD screen.

1. Press the scroll wheel up and down to highlight an image, or a video clip, and press inwards to view the image or playback the video clip or voice file in full screen mode.
2. Press the zoom button left to return to thumbnail view.

You can use the USB mode to connect to a host PC.

When you connect to a host PC, the video camera displays as a removable drive in Windows Explorer.

Using the menus

Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features.

Movie menu

When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu.

White balance

Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the White Balance option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Video resolution

Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the menu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select CIF, D1 or HD. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

NOTE

• The LCD displays the 16:9 ratio while setting as HD video resolution.
• The LCD displays the 4:3 ratio while setting as D1 or CIF video resolution.

Color effect

The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Color, B&W or Sepia. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Night mode

Use this function to shoot a better quality video clip in dark environments.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off or Night mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Capture mode

Use this function to record sound or image.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Voice recorder or Video options. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card.

Delete

Use this function to delete files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select Delete One or Delete All options.

If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to delete and press inwards to delete.

If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the menu.

1. Use the scroll wheel to select and press the scroll wheel inwards to delete.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

NOTE

• Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them.

Protect

Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the PROTECT option. The playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to protect and press inwards to confirm. A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected.

NOTE

• To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked.
• Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Photo menu

In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu.

White balance

Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the White Balance option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

3. Use the scroll wheel to select Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Resolution

Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the menu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select from 3M, 5M or 8M. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Color effect

The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Color, B & W, or Sepia. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Night mode

Use this function to shoot a better quality video clip in dark environments.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off or Night mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Self timer

Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself or with a group of friends.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the menu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds options. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Photo playback menu

Delete

Use this function to delete files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the Delete One or Delete All options.

If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to delete and press inwards to delete.

If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the menu.

1. Use the scroll wheel to select and then press the scroll wheel inwards to delete.

1. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

NOTE

• Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them.

Protect

Use this function to protect files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the PROTECT option. The playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to protect and press inwards to confirm. A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected.

NOTE

• To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked.
• Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.

Slide show

The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the AUTOPLAY option and press the scroll wheel inwards. The images will be displayed automatically.

1. Press the Menu button to stop the slide show.

DPOF

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the DPOF option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

1. Use the scroll wheel to select and press the MENU button. A DPOF icon is displayed to show that the file will be set to print.

1. Press the Playback button again to exit the image.

NOTE

• A memory card is required for DPOF function.
• If DPOF is set, all photos will be set to print.

System menu

The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions.

Setting the beep

See the section "Setting the Beep".

Histogram Mode

Use this function to display a histogram graph on LCD screen. This function can help you to capture a better photo/video clip.

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Histogram option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Histogram or Off options. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Auto power off

Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving.

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Auto Power Off option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off, 1 minute, or 5 minutes. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

TV standard

Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area.

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the TV standard option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select NTSC or PAL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Format

Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media.

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Format option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select X or , and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

1. The current media (memory card or internal memory) is formatted.

NOTE

• If you format the internal memory or SD card, all images/videos will be lost. Make sure you have downloaded them to your PC before you format.

Default

Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings.

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Default option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select X or , and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Language

See section 0 "Setting the language".

Frequency

Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area.

To set the frequency:

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Frequency option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
3. Use the scroll to select 50Hz or 60Hz . Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

Date/time

See the section "Setting the date and time".

Installing the software

Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera.

Presto! Video Works

Presto! Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video.

To install Presto! Video Works:

1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

The following screen is displayed.

1. Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen.

More information about Presto! Video Works 6 can be found in the help files when the application is started.

Presto! Mr. Photo

Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application.

To install Presto! Mr. Photo:

1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

The following screen is displayed.

1. Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. More information about Presto! Mr. Photo can be found in the help files when the application is started.

Quick Time

Quick Time is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card.

To install the Quick Time:

1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-Rom doesn't automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

1. Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen.

More information about Quick Time can be found in the help files when the application is started.

Appendix

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Quality	Resolution	32MB internal memory	SD memory Card capacity
			128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB
Fine	CIF	00:01:44	00:20:48	00:44:43	01:29:26	02:55:52	06:01:00
Fine	D1	00:00:39	00:07:34	00:15:53	00:32:28	01:06:37	02:10:51
Fine	HD	00:00:20	00:3:50	01:08:02	00:16:25	00:32:21	01:07:31

Possible number of shots (still image)

Quality	Resolution	32MB internal memory	SD memory Card capacity
			128MB B	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB
Fine	3M	9	120	252	544	860	2096
	5M	5	65	141	294	465	1132
	8M	4	48	104	193	344	779

Specifications

General
Imaging sensor	1/2.5" CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor
Active pixels	5.0 Megapixel
Storage media	Built-in 32 MB flash memory (19 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible
Sensor sensitivity	Auto
Color effects	Color/B&W/Sepia
Lens	Fixed lens Wide: F/3.2, f=7.5mm
Focus range	Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 14~15cm
Still image	Formats: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF) Resolution: 3MP, 5MP, 8MP (Firmware interpolation) Quality: Auto
Movie clips	Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF, D1, HD (1280 x 720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Auto
Zoom	Movie: Digital Zoom 2X Camera: Digital Zoom 2X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.)
Audio Video	Yes
TFT Monitor	3.0" TFT (960 x 240 pixels)
LED Light	< 1.0m range Movie: On / Off Camera: On / Off
White balance	Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent
EV compensation	-2.0 EV~+2.0 EV
Self-timer	Off, 5, 10 seconds
PC interface	Camera: USB 2.0 (high speed) MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed)
TV out format	NTSC/PAL
Shutter	Electronic shutter 1~1/8000 second
Auto power off	Off, 1 min., 5 min.
Power supply	Li-Ion Casio NP-40 battery
Dimension	111 (L) x 68 (H) x 41 (W) mm
Weight	Approx. 227+-5g (without batteries)

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Cannot turn on the video camera.	The battery is not inserted correctly. The battery has no power.	• Insert the battery correctly. (See Inserting the battery.) • Recharge the battery.
The camera suddenly turns off.	The auto power off function was enabled. The camera is running out of battery power.	• Turn the power on again. • Recharge the battery.
The captured image is not stored in memory.	Before the image is saved the power has been cut off.	• When the battery indicator turns red, recharge the battery immediately.
The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer.	The camera is running out of battery power.	• Recharge the battery.
The image is out of focus.	The subject is beyond focus range.	• Take a picture within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode. (See Using the macro function).
Memory card cannot be used.	The memory card is protected. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other cameras.	• Unlock the memory card. • Format the memory card. (See 4.5.5 Format) Before formatting the card, ensure you back up the files.
All buttons are inactive.	Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices.	• Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.