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USER MANUAL P5143 GENIUS

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
- 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 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

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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 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.

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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:

  • 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.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 7

PACKAGE CONTENT 7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 8

FRONT VIEW 8

REAR VIEW 8

LCD MONITOR INFORMATION 9

Camera Mode 9

Video Mode 10

Playback mode - still image playback 10

Playback mode - Video playback 10

GETTING STARTED 11

PREPARATION 11

ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION) 16

USING THE FLASH 17

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER 17

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) 18

VIDEO MODE 19

THUMBMAIL DISPLAY 21

SLIDESHOW DISPLAY 22

PROTECTING IMAGES 22

CANCELING THE PROTECTION 23

DPOF SETTINGS 24

ERASING IMAGES 25

Erasing single image / Erasing all images 25

CAMERA MENU 26

Size 26

Quality 26

Scene Mode 26

EV 27

Metering 27

W. Balance 27

ISO 27

Color 27

Saturation 27

Sharpness 28

Preview 28

VIDEO MENU 28

Size 28

EV 28

W. Balance 29

PLAYBACK MENU 29

Delete 29

Copy to Card 29

Slide Show 29

DPOF 29

Protect 29

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SETUP MENU 30

Format 30

Beep 30

Language 30

Auto Off 30

Sys. Reset 31

Light Freq. 31

Message 31

ONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER 31

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 33

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 34

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA 35

INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER 35

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 36

TROUBLESHOOTING 37

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS
Maximum 10.0 mega pixels
2.5 LTPS LCD monitor
□ 4X Digital zoom
Supports SD/SDHC card (SDHC card up to 4GB)
PictBridge support

Package content

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.

Digital Camera
CD driver includes:

MediaOne Gallery SE
Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Multi-Language User's Manual

USB cable
2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Quick Guide
Pouch
Strap
Warranty Card

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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1.Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch

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Normal mode

Macro mode

  1. Lens
  2. Beep
  3. USB connector
  4. Self-timer LED

Rear View

  1. LCD monitor
  2. Status LED
  3. OK button

Q Digital Zoom button

  1. Strap holder
  2. 4-way control button

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Up button

MENU

Menu button

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Right button

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Flash button

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Left button

MODE

Mode button

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Left button

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Self-timer

button

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Playback button

  1. Battery cover
  2. SD/SDHC memory card slot
  3. Tripod socket

LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

  1. Mode indication
    [A] Auto Mode
    [Sport Mode]
    [ Night Mode
    [ ] Portrait Mode
    [ ] Landscape Mode
    [Backlight]
  2. Flash mode
    [4] Auto
    [7] Forced Flash
    [1] Flash off

  3. Battery

[22] Full battery power

Medium battery

[ ] Low battery power

[□] No battery power

  1. Storage media

[Internal memory (no card)

SD: SD/SDHC memory card

  1. Image size resolution

[10m] 3648 x 2736

(FW Interpolation)

[8m] 3264 x 2448

(FW interpolation)

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[5m] 2560 x 1920

[3m] 2048 x 1536

[1.3m] 1280 x 960

[VGA] 640 x 480

  1. Image quality

[ ] Fi

Normal Economy

  1. Available number of shots

  2. Main focus area

  3. Self-timer icon

[10] 10 sec. Self-timer

[2] 2 sec. Self-timer

  1. ISO

[ISO] Auto

[100] 100

[ISO] 200

  1. [E] EV

compensation

  1. Metering

[ ] Average [ ] Spot

  1. White balance

[Blank] Auto

[Daylight]

[ ] Cloudy

[Tangsten]

[FR] Fluorescent

Video Mode

  1. Movie mode
  2. Available recording time
  3. Main focus area
  4. Battery condition
  5. Storage media
  6. Video resolution
  7. Exposure compensation
  8. White Balance
  9. Focus setting

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Playback mode – still image playback

  1. Playback mode
  2. Battery condition
  3. Storage media
  4. File number
  5. Folder number
  6. Protect icon
  7. DPOF icon

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Playback mode - Video playback

  1. Playback mode
  2. Mode icon
  3. Total recorded time
  4. Battery condition
  5. Storage media
  6. Video resolution
  7. File number
  8. Folder number
  9. Video Play/Stop indicator

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

  1. Attach the camera strap.
  2. Open the battery cover.
  3. Load the batteries in the correct orientation as shown.
  4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely.
  5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to expand the camera's memory capacity.
□ Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.

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NOTE

  • To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to "LOCK".
  • To save, edit or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.

  • To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

  • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.

Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.

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NOTE

  • The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section "Auto Off" in the Setup Menu for further details.

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

IndicatorsStateDescription/Activity
LED indicatorSolid greenThe digital camera is powering up.
LED indicatorSolid greenThe digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).
LED indicatorBlinking greenReading/Writing files.
LED indicatorBlinking greenCharging the flash.
Self-timer indicatorBlinking redThe self-timer function is activated.

Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  1. Press the MENU button.
  2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
  3. Select [Language] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

  1. Select the displayed language with the

buttons, and press the OK button.

The setting will be stored.

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Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

  1. Press the MENU button
  2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
  3. Select [Format] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  4. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the OK button.

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CAPTURE MODE

Capturing Images

Your camera is equipped with a 2.5 full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.

  1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
  2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.
  3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing the OK / Q button. It's a useful feature, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.

To capture a zoomed image:

  1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
  2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK / Q button.

The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  1. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the image.

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NOTE

  • The digital magnification ranges from 1.0 × to 4.0 × .
  • As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

Setting the Focus

Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode.

  1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
  2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
  3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

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The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus modeDescription
[▲] InfinityThis mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
[▼] MarcoSelect macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm.

Using the Scene Mode

You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are six available scene modes.

ModeDescription
AAutoSelect this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
SportsSelect this mode to photograph fast-moving subjects.
NightSelect this mode to capture dark scenes such as night views.
PortraitSelect this mode to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
LandscapeSelect this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.
BacklightSelect this mode to capture images as the light comes from behind the object.
  1. Press the MENU button.

The [Capture] menu is displayed.

  1. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
  2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, then press the OK button.
  3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

  1. Press the MENU button.

The [Capture] or [Video] menu is displayed.

  1. Select [EV] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
  2. Use or to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV, then press the OK button.
  3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

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Ex.: In Camera Mode

Effective Subjects and Set Values

+(positive) compensation-(negative) compensationBacklight correction (+1/3 EV, fixed)
• Printed matter with black text on whitish paper. • Backlighting. • Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes. • When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen.• People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background. • Printed matter with white text on blackish paper. • Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves.• When the background is bright and the subject is dark. • When subjects (people) have a light source such as the sun to their backs.

Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode depending on the circumstances.

  1. Press the four-way control ( / ) . The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed.
  2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has three flash modes: Auto, Forced Flash and Flash off.

The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash modeDescription
[4A] Auto FlashThe flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.
[4] Forced FlashIn this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting.
[6] Flash OffUse this mode when capturing images using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

Setting the Self-timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

  1. Press the four-way controller (▲ / ⌒) to select your desired self-timer mode.. The self-timer changes each time the button is pressed.
  2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The self-timer function is activated.
The photograph is then taken after the preset time.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer modeDescription
[10s] 10 sec.The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
[2s] 2 sec.The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

Possible number of shots (still image)

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

SizeQualityInternal MemorySD memory Card capacity
64 MB128 MB256 MB512 MB1 GB2 GB4GB SDHC
10MFine32143881783336671336
Standard5357214529354710972196
Economy95511222745685217073416
8MFine32348981983707411485
Standard6398016232660812192440
Economy106112525250794718973796
5MFine428571172354408831767
Standard8469519338872414512904
Economy1373149301604112822584518
3MFine7449118336968913802762
Standard1373150302607113322684539
Economy21115234471945176335297061
1.3MFine21115234472946176635357073
Standard3519038677615562902580811621
Economy55297601120724214515903618078
VGAFine884669411891379070681414428297
Standard145766154731076228116122323846489
Economy2261193240748349689180643614872317

VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240) pixels.

  1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [].
  2. Compose the image.
  3. Press the shutter button.

The recording of the video clip will start.
Pres the shutter button one more time to end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded.

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NOTE

  • When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
  • If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in the currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
    The last image appears on the screen.
  2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons.
  3. Press the OK button.

A press of the buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.

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To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button. This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the OK button again.

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NOTE

  • Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
  • This camera does not have a microphone so the video is without sound.
  • This camera does not have a built-in speaker so you can not play back sound with the camera. To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows Media Player or Apple "Quick Time Player".
  • Quick Time basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. For help using Quick Time Player usage, refer to the Quick Time on-line help for more information.

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

The table shows the approximate length of time you can take video clips.

SizeInternal MemorySD memory Card capacity
64 MB128 MB256 MB512 MB1 GB2 GB4GB SDHC
VGA 640 x 48000:1401:0402:1204:2708:5818:0036:0501:01
QVGA 320 x 24000:2602:0804:2108:4617:4135:2701:1102:22
  • The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.
  • The frame rate for VGA is 24fps and for QVGA is 30fps (frames per second).

PLAYBACK MODE

Playing back - Still Images

You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
    The last image appears on the screen.
  2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.
    To view the previous image, press the button.
    To view the next image, press the button.
  3. Press the OK / Q button to adjust the zoom ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  4. To view different portion of the images, press the button to adjust the display area.

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NOTE

  • An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.
  • The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).

Thamburger Display

This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor

simultaneously so you can search for a particular

image.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
    The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
  2. Press the MENU button.
    The playback menu is displayed.
  3. Select [Thumbnail] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

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Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.
For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.

  1. Use the button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.
  2. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.

Slideshow Display

The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
  2. Press the MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

  1. Select [Slide Show] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
  2. Select the desired interval time with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The slideshow starts.

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  1. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK button.
    The image is displayed on screen when you press the OK button.

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NOTE

  • The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.
  • All still images in the folder are automatically played back.
  • Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.

Protecting Images

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
  2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons.
  3. Press the MENU button.
  4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Protects the selected image or the last image.
[All]: Protects all of the images.

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[Select]: Select the image you want to protect in thumbnail mode.

  1. Select [Lock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the previous menu mode.
The protect icon [0] is displayed with protected images.
□ When [All] has been selected, [O-] is displayed with all the images.

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Canceling the Protection

To cancel protection for only one image, display the image where you want to remove the image protection.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
  2. Select the protected image that you want to unlock with the buttons.
  3. Press the MENU button.
  4. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.
  5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  6. Select [Unlock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the previous menu mode.

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NOTE

  • Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of their protected status.

DPOF Settings

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed

and how many prints to make with the DPOF

menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

  1. Press the [ ] button.
  2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the buttons.
  3. Press the MENU button.
  4. Select [DPOF] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

  1. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.
[All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.

  1. Select [Print Num] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

This displays the number of prints setting screen.

  1. Set the number of prints with the buttons, and press the OK button.

□ You can set up to 99 prints for each image.
This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.
The DPOF icon [4] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings.

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Erasing Images

Erasing single image / Erasing all images

  1. Press the [ ] button.

The last image will be displayed on the screen.

  1. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons.
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Select [Delete] with the buttons and press the OK button.
  4. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images.
[Select]: Select the image you want to erase in thumbnail mode.

  1. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the OK button.

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NOTE

  • Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

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  1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to Camera.
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
  4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Size

This sets the size of the image that will be captured.

[10m] 10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)
[8m] 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)
□ [5m] 5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels)
□ [3m] 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels)
□ [1.3m] 1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels)
□ [VGA] VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Quality

This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.

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Scene Mode

Refer to "Setting the Scene Mode" for further details.

EV

Refer to "Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)" for further details.

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
□ Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

W. Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

[Blank] Auto
□ [Daylight]
□ [ ] Cloudy
□[Tungsten
□ [六] Fluorescent

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear.

Auto
□100
□ 200

Color

This sets the color of the image that will be captured.

Standard
Vivid
Sepia
B&W

Saturation

This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.

□ High
□ Normal
Low

Sharpness

This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.

□ Hard
□ Normal
Soft

Preview

This sets the preview interval when displaying the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

On
Off

Video Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

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  1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [].
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
  4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Size

This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.

□ [VGA] VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
[QVGA] QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)

EV

Refer to "Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)" for further details.

W. Balance

Refer to "W. Balance" in Capture Menu for further details.

Playback Menu

In the [mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.

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  1. Press the [ ] button.
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
  4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Delete

Refer to "Erasing Images" for further details.

Copy to Card

Allows you to copy your files from the camera's internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Cancel
Execute

Slide Show

Refer to "Slideshow Display" for further details.

DPOF

Refer to "DPOF Settings" for further details.

Protect

Refer to "Protecting Images" for further details.

Thumbsail

Refer to "Thumbnail Display" for further details.

Setup Menu

Set your camera's operating environment.

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  1. Press the MENU button.
  2. Select the [Setup] menu with the button.
  3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
  4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
  5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Format

Refer to " Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details.

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's buttons.

On
Off

Language

Refer to "Choosing the Language" for further details.

Auto Off

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery usage.

1 Min.
□ 3 Min.
□ 5 Min.
Off

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera's default settings.

Cancel
Execute

Light Freq.

The function allows you to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz.

□ [60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz
[50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz

Message

It will show the version of this camera.

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.

Connecting the camera to the printer

  1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.
  2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.
  3. Select [Printer] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

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Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a Pict-Bridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.

  1. Select the item you want to configure with the buttons, and press the OK button.

□ [Images]: Select whether you want to print a specific image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image.

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[Size]: Select the desired paper size according to the printer type.
- [Layout]: Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type.
[Print]: After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.

  1. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Select], [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Select]: Select to print one specific image.
[All]: Select to print all images.

  1. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

□ Select the image that you want to print with the buttons.
Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
□ After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the OK button to confirm.

  1. Select [Print] with the buttons, and press the OK button to start printing.

  2. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears.

□ [COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.
□ If a print error is detected, [PRINT ERROR] will be displayed.

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NOTE

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  • The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off.

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirements (Windows)

Pentium 166 MHz or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
□ Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 9.0 or later
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
□ Available USB port

Downloading your files

  1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
  2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.
  3. Select [PC] using the buttons, and press the OK button.
  4. From the Windows desktop, double click on "My Computer".
  5. Look for a new "removable disk" icon.

This "removable disk" is actually the

memory (or memory card) in your camera.

Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter "e" or higher.

  1. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
  2. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
    □ Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
  3. Copy and paste or drag and drop the image and video files to a folder on your computer.

Mac users: Double-click the "untitled" or "unlabeled" disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.

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NOTE

  • Formatting the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card by computer (via USB connection) as NTFS file system, the stored data will be automatically deleted by the camera.
  • Do not format the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card as NTFS file system.

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family and friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

To install software:

  1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
  2. Click the respective software name.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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NOTE

  • For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.
  • For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, make sure to install and use the software in "Administrator" mode.
  • The software is not supported on the Mac.

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA

Your camera can act as a Web camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

Microphone
Sound card
■ Speakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection

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NOTE

  • Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital still camera.
  • This mode does not work with Mac.

Install the Web camera driver

The Web camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

  1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

ItemDescription
Image Sensor1/2.5" 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Sensor
LensFixed Focus Lens F/3, f=6.47mm (Type: 39mm equivalent to 35mm film) Range of Focus: Macro: 0.6~1.45m, Normal: 1.45m~Inf.
Image Resolution<Still Image> 10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation) 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation) 5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels), 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels), 1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels), VGA (640 x 480 pixels) <Video clip> VGA: 640 x 480/24fps, QVGA: 320 x 240/30fps
Zoom1~4X Digital Zoom (Preview & Playback)
Shutter Speed1- 1/1000 sec.
ExposureAuto, Manual (-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps)
ISOAuto, 100, 200
White BalanceAuto, Manual (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)
LCD monitor2.5" LTPS LCD (154K pixels)
FlashAuto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off
Memory16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage) Supports SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC card up to 4GB)
FlashAuto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off
Self-Timer2 sec. / 10 sec. delay
File FormatPhoto: JPEG ; Video: Motion JPEG
ConnectorUSB port (USB 2.0 full speed)
Battery type2X AAA Alkaline Batteries
DimensionsApprox. 90 x 55 x 18 mm (without protruding parts)
WeightApprox. 82g (without batteries and memory card)
  • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.

SymptomCauseSolutions / Corrective Actions
The power does not come on.The batteries are not loaded.Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted.Replace with a new set of batteries.
The batteries or camera feels warm.Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.Turn off the camera and wait for 5~10 minutes.
The start-up screen blinks after powering up.The rechargeable batteries have reached their effective life.Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries.
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.The shutter button is not pressed all the way own.Press the shutter button all the way down.
The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
The flash is charging.Wait until the status LED turns green.
The memory card is write-protected.Remove the write-protection.
The camera cannot focus.The lens is dirty.Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.
The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Files cannot be deleted.The file is protected.Cancel protection.
The memory card is write-protected.Remove the write-protection.
Cannot download images.The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.
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Brand : GENIUS

Model : P5143

Category : Digital Camera