G-SHOT HD500 - Digital Camera GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL G-SHOT HD500 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 productis 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 à 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 à 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 m_Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m_ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver M Connect the equipment into an outiet on à 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 ofthe 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 à general reference guide for the product. 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 slightiy 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. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For driver updates, you can check the "Download" section of our website, www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Wamings and Cautions before using this product Warnings = !f foreign objects or water have OKed the camera, tumn the power OFF and remove the battery. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult & the store of purchase. m_ifthe camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, tu the power OFF and remove the battery. Éontinued use in this state might cause fre or electric shock. Consuit @ the store of purchase.

"Do notdisassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ® ask retailer where you purchased it # Do notuse 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 ti over, causing injury. O = Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally O swallowed, immediately consult à physician " Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. (NS) This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident. Cautions m_insertthe 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 anyones 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 OKs your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has OKed your eyes, consult à physician to receive treatment. = A camerais a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike Itor use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. "Do notuse 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 notwrap the camera or place itin 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. m 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. DD © CO

= Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Fallure to do this might damage cords and cables, resuling in fre and (Ç) electric shock. Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictiy observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below m Use only the specified battery M Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance m When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. m The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not à malfunction. m_ The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. m_ifthe battery is not to be used for à long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion: m_ifthe battery is not to be used for à long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for à long time in à fully charged state, its performance may be impaired Always keep the battery terminals in à clean state. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use

DEFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION 19

Delete Movies ____ Thumbnail Function _ _ 40 Lock Movies 41 Repeat Movies __

LISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC 50

Listen to MP3 Music with earphone 51

VIEWING MOVIE ON PC 5

SHARE MOVIE 52 VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV 53

Connecting to a high-definition TV ___ Connecting to a non-high-definition 16

ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER 55

ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER.

Getting to Know Your Camera Overview Thank you for purchasing the new digital video camera! This mult-function digital video camera with à 5 Mega Pixel CMOS sensor can take H.264 movies which videos can be taken with in certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 11 mega pixels can also delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily. The G-Shot HD500 can also connect DV to a HDTV by HDMI cable, and easily playback recorded high-definition videos on the wide screen of an HDTV. Other features provided by this camera include the following: True 5.0 Mega pixels CMOS sensor H.264 Digital Video Camera Voice Recorder Music Player Security Motion Detect Web Camera 8X Digital Zoom 2.4" TFT LCD Supports up to 1668 SD Card Night Mode, LED light and backlight Photo frame OOCOOOOOCOO0O0 Standard Accessories Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included: Digital Video Camera USB Cable AV out Cable HDMI Cable CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft software and User Manual) Quick Guide 2 x'AA' Alkaline batteries Earphone Pouch Strap Warranty card OOCOOOOOCOO0O0

Side View Speaker Battery cover:

Focus setting Microphone

Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camera, you must load two AA (Alkaline) batteries.

1. Follow the arrow direction to slide open the battery

2. Insertthe batteries according to the correct polarity

marks (+or-) Close the battery cover firmly. Inserting and Removing an SD Card The camera comes with intemal memory (64MB) which allows you to store pictures, movies, recorded voice and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card up to 1668. To insert à memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the correct

card inwards to release it.

3. When the card pops out, gentiy remove it

from its slot. NOTE © When a memory card is being used, movies and pictures are saved on the card rather than on the built-in memory. Lock | po Protecting Data on an SD Card SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is in writeable position before recording any media.

Turning the Camera On and Getting Started To turn on the camera:

1. Flip outthe LCD panel and the camera will tum on automatically.

2. Or you can press the Power Button for one second to turn it on

[_ Totake a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ([)) D Totake a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button (C2) D To record voice, press the OK Button to enter Record Menu. Use Direction Buttons to choose Voice Pen Option. Press Movie Shutter Button to start voice recording. D Totake movie at HD resolution, press Right Button to switch to HD mode, then press the Movie shutter button. D To view stored movies, pictures or listen to Voice recordings and Music, press the RECORD/PLAY button once to switch to Playback Mode. Press ita second time to retum to Record Mode Turning the Camera Off To turn offthe Camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the LCD panel back to its original position:

Record Mode Button Function Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera. Movie Shutter Button:

1. Start to take a movie, or record voice

2. To stop recording, press it again

Left Button : Flash ON/OFF/Red-Eye Reduction/Light ON/auto Right Button: HD mode Picture Shutter Button: Take a picture (Tele/Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out. OK Button: Menu ON Marco switch: switch between Marco Mode and Normal Mode. RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record/Playback Modes.

2. Retum to the previous page.

LCD Monitor Information The indicators below will display on the LCD when movies and pictures are recorded: Record Mode

Movie Record Mode Picture Record Mode Voice Record Mode Stabilization Night Mode Mult-Snap Mode Backlight Mode em Resolution Movie: HD ,D1, VGA, QVGA Picture: RkHigh / XXStandard/ * Low 2 Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.

(5) WB |White Balance (6) Batteryindicator. 22 full power, 22 medium power 2 bu power, 2 no power (A) AY Auto Flash |ashon & |rash or ® |aeû Eye Reduction >® Lo 0 (8) © (setrimer enabled (9) 8x digital zoom (10) Date: YYYY/MM/DD Time:lHH:MM:SEC (11) pl Motion Detection H.264 Movie Recording Press Movie Shutter button &=h to start recording. When a movie is recording, à time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button € J) again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded movie. Four resolution settings are available: HD, D1, VGA, QVGA Picture Recording Press the Picture Shutter Button (QI) to take à picture. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture. Three resolution settings are available: Quality High Quality2%

Standard Qualityx* Low Quality * Voice mode To enable voice recording:

In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen. Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Voice Option. Then the Voice Submenu will appear on the screen. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the OK and Exit Option Choose OK option to enable voice recording and press OK to validate the setting and exit. Press Movie shutter Button to start/stop voice recording. Using Digital Zoom The digital zoom magnifies the images when recording movies or taking pictures

To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on the LCD monitor.

1. Press OK when in Movie/Picture

2. Use RighÿLeft Buttons to move

between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice Mode, Effect, and Setting Mode. The submenu will appear when you move to each main option. Press OK to validate the sub option you select.

4. Select Exit option to exit submenu

Default Setting and Validation The following table indicates the camera's default setting as well as its validation Always: The settings always stay valid One Time: The setting is only valid either once or till camera power is off. Validation Default Factory Setting Resolution Always High for Movie Standard for Picture Exposure One Time DEV Light One Time off Sharpness One Time Level 8 White Balance One Time Auto Motion Stabilization | Always off Motion Detect One Time Of Night Mode One Time Of Two in One One Time Of Photo Frame One Time of Flash Always off Self-Timer One Time Off Multi-Snap One Time Of Backlight Mode One Time Of Date Printing Always of Effect One Time Normal Sound Always on TV System Always Depends on shipping area Format memory One Time off Language Always English Volume Always Level6

Movie Mode submenu Setting Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced settings. You can use Right/Left Buttons to move between the options and press OK to validate the setting Movie Resolution To change Movie Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK _ to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will

appear on the screen. Use (UP/DOWN) Tele/Wide Button to select Resolution then press OK to switch to Resolution submenu

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between four settings.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Video Resolution Option Mois ose | Eposue N Es É Œ VGA NE Wiite Balance movca & 3 Est Possible recording time / sec (video clip ) 64 MB SD memory Card capacity Quality | internal memory | 128MB | 256MB | 512M8 168 268 468 1280x720 | 00:01:13 | 00:04:03 | ooo8:11 | 00:16:23 | 00:31:18 | 01:04:09 | 02:06:02 720x480 | 00:02:23 | 00:07:55 | 00:15:48 | 00:31:35 | 01:01:13 | 02:05:28 | 04:06:31 640x480 | 00:02:40 | 00:08:52 | 00:17:32 | 00:35:20 | 01:08:29 | 02:20:23 | 04:35:48 320x240 | 00:09:18 | 00:30:54 | 00:30:54 | 02:03:06 | 03:58:33 | 08:08:55 | 16:00:34 Exposure The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting.

To change Exposure setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode wi

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Exposure Option. Press OK and then the

previewed immediately.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Exposure Option Movie Made EEE Rss M} : ETS Expos ke s

Bones ame Light There are to flash settings under Movie. To change flash settings, press the hot key {Right Button) or select from the option menu: On 69): The LED will be tumed on and provides light in a low light environment. off. The LED is turned off. To change the Light setting from the option menu:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode wi

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Light Option. Press OK and the Light submenu

will appear on the screen.

4. Use TeleWide Button to move between the two settings.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

© The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low (=) Display screen [ Light Option Movie Mode. Resolution Sharpness You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects. To change Sharpness setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode wi

appear on the screen.

3. Use TeleWide Button to select Sharpness then press OK to switch to the

4. Use TeleWide Button to move between the nine levels. The change can be

previewed immediately.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Sharpness Option Movie Mode:

White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available:

3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition:

4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.

To change White Balance Setting: In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode wi

appear on the screen. Use Tele/Wide Button to select White Balance, then press OK to switch to the White Balance submenu

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the four settings. The change can be

previewed immediately.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ W/B Option Movie Mode Motion Stabilization To enable Stabilization:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Stabilization then press OK Button to switch to

Stabilization submenu Use Tele/Wide Buttons to choose ON or OFF. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

6. The camera will start to record video at once if there is movement for three

consecutive seconds. lt will stop recording if there is no movement for three seconds Display screen Movie Mode Motion Detect Option Sharpness is Bancs

Night Mode Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. À longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. Display screen [ Night Mode Option © To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a fiat, steady surface, or use a tripod. Camera Mode Setting Picture Resolution To change Picture Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Resolution then press OK to switch to the

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the three settings.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen. Use TeleWide Button to select Exposure. Press OK and the Exposure submenu will appear on the screen. Use TeleWide Button to choose the preferred EV value. Press OK to validate the setting and exit. Display screen Exposure Option ‘Camera Mode OK Button Two in One (Camera Mode Only) With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one picture. To enable Two in One:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Two in One then press OK to switch to the Two in

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit|

Display screen [ Two in One Option Camera Mode

1. Press Picture Shutter Button to

2. Press Picture Shutter Button to

take second picture.

3. Press the RECORD/PLAY Button

to view the Tiro in One picture Photo Frame (Camera Mode Only) Your camera features à popular electronic photo frame. You can take your picture with à preferred electronic photo frame. To enable Photo Frame:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to locate the preferred photo frame. Then select the Set

option and press OK to validate the setting and exit

Display screen Photo Frame Option ‘Camera Mode Flash This camera has four flash settings under Camera Mode. To change the flash setting, use either the hot key (Right Button) or Option Setting

1. Auto-flash (A9: the flash res automatically according to light conditions. Use this

mode for general photography.

2. Flash On (4): The flash will fire for every shot taken:

Flash Off (@): the flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of the flash).

4. Red-Eye Reduction (®): The flash fires ice before the picture is taken

To change Flash settin

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to select settings.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

C4 NOTE © The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low (C3). [Display screen [ Flash Option

Self-timer (Camera Mode Only) The self-timer allows you to take pictures with a ten-second time delay. You can activate the Self-timer using either the hot key (Left Button) or Option Setting. The self-timer LED on the front of the camera beneath the flash light will also blink. The speed of the blinking will increase just before the picture is taken. 7 enable the Self-timer: In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen. ; Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Self-timer, then press OK to switch to the

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Self-timer Option ‘Camera Mode Sharpness You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects. To change Sharpness setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Sharpness Option, then press OK to switch to the

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the nine levels.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Sharpness Option

OK Button Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default: The camera automatically adjusts white balance.

2. Daylight: Outdoors

3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition

4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.

To change White Balance Setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select White Balance, then press OK to switch to the

White Balance submenu

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the four settings. The change can be

previewed immediately.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ W/B Option Camera Mode OK Button Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) With the camera set to Multi-Snap Mode, you can take five continuous pictures. To enable Multi-Snap:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

appear on the screen.

4. Use TeleWide Button to choose On or Off.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

6. Press Picture shutter Button to take five continuous pictures

Display screen [ Multi-Snap Option Camera Mode . OK Button Back Light Mode With the camera set to backlight Mode, you can take shots when bright light is behind the subject. To enable Backlight:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use TeleWide Button to select Backlight, then press OK to switch to the Backlight

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

E D OK Button Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) To enable Date Printing:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. The submenu of Camera Mode will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Date Printing, then press OK to switch to the Date

4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose On or Off.

5. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen [ Date Printing Option C4 NOTE Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects. [Display screen [Night Mode Option ]

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to move to Voice Option. Then the Voice Submenu will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the OK and Exit Option:

4. Choose OK option to enable voice recording and press OK to validate the setting

5. Press Movie shutter Button to start/stop voice recording.

Display screen | Voice Option sur LEO 00:00:06 EXENISES … d Effect Setting There are four modes: Normal, Black/White, Classic and Negative Te change Effect setting: In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen. : Use RightLeft Buttons to move to Effect Option. Then the Effect Submenu will appear on the screen.

3. Use TeleWide Button to move between the four settings. The change can be

previewed immediately.

4. Press OK to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen à Cineostre

æ. ” Setting Menu The Setting submenu contains options for configuring your camera set up. To change to advanced settings:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use RightLeft Buttons to move to Settng option, then the Setting Submenu will

appear on the screen.

3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between settings.

Display screen Setting Option Sound (operation sound) Es = Setting e Time Setting Ep . e Format Memory À = on + TV System e Language

Default Setting Sound Enable or disable the Keypad tone and operation sound by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press OK to validate the setting, [Display screen [ Sound Option

1. Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using the LefRight Buttons:

2. Adjust date and time by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press OK to validate

3. Select Exit to leave Time Settng without any change.

Display screen [ Time Setting Time Setting, OK Button Date: 2007 / 01 104, Time: 13 : 50 DES 4 Format Memory Display screen [ Format Card option OK Button Yes: Format the SD Card / built-in memory. No (Default): Do not format SD Card / built in memory.

C4 NOTE © Allthe data will be erased if the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data is duplicated to the PC before formatting a SD card. TV System Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected - either NTSC or PAL. Wrong TV system setting may cause the image to flicker. NTSC standard: USA, Canada, | apan, South Korea, Taiwan, etc. PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. Display screen [TV System option

Defsu Sting |] Selecting Interface Language You can select what language you want by using the Tele/Wide Button, then press OK to validate the setting Display screen Default Setting To restore the default factory setting, select this option. [Display screen [ Default setting option

OK Button Playback Mode Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode. The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures as well as listening to voice or music on the built-in memory or on an optional memory card Operation Display Screen Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu There are four options in the Playback Mode, movie, picture, music, voice. © Tele/Wide button and RightLeft Buttons can be used to select the specific option Press OK Button to view movies/pictures, listen to voice/music LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:

q@ Mode Indicator Movie Playback Mode Picture Playback Mode @) Resolution Indicator SX High Resolution XX [Standard Resolution # [LowResoltion (3) @ cars te selected movierpieure is locked. co . ; enot pe Indicates the single movie/voice/MP 3 is being repeated. a . ent . Indicates all of the moviesivoices/MP 3 are being repeated.

ÉD inéicates the side shour is playing (4) Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice, or MP3. (5) [| Magnification Indicator. Movie Playback Operation Display screen

1. Use TeleWide Button or RighyLeft

2. Press OK to go to Movie Playback Mode.

4. Press Movie Shutter Button to play and

press it again to pause.

5. While playing movie, press RightLeft

Buttons to fast fonward/backward, then release the button to stop.

6. Use Tele/Wide Button to adjust volume

3. Use RightLeft Buttons to go to the nextor

options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One or All and Exit.

Delete Movies Operation Display screen

1. Use RightLeft Buttons to selectthe Delete

2. Press OK to go to the Delete menu

Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie

4. Use Wide Button to delete à single movie

and the Tele Button to delete all movies.

5. Before à movie is deleted, à confirmation

screen will appear; choosing “Yes” to execute the operation and “No” to cancel the operation

6. Press OK Button to exit. Da von return Pl

C4 NOTE fa memory card is used, you can delete only those movies stored on the card © Movies on à written-protected memory card cannot be deleted. © The delete function will only erase unlocked movies. Locked movies must be unlocked before being deleted Thumbnail Function [Operation [ Display screen

Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail Press OK to view nine thumbnail movies. To play à movie, use RightLeft Buttons to select the movie and press OK to view. Lock Movies Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted accidentally Operation Display screen

1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock

2. Press OK to go to the Lock menu

3. Use RightLeft Buttons to select the movie

4. Use Tele Button to lock/unlock all movies and Wide Button to lock/unlock single

5. Before a movie is locked/unlocked, à confirmation screen will appear; choosing

“Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation

[6. Press OK to exit. Repeat Movies This function automatically repeats playing à single movie or all movies in order. Operation Display screen

2. Press OK to startrepeating. press it again

Buttons to select the Picture option.

2. Press OK to go to Picture Playback Mode.

Use RighULeft Buttons to go to the next or last picture.

4. While the picture is selected, use

Tele/Wide Button to magnify. For navigation, press OK and then use Tele/Wide Button or RighLeft Buttons to navigate the magnified picture. Press OK again to go back to the original size without navigation

Then, press OK to go to the picture option menu Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options: Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.

Delete Picture Operation Display screen

1. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete

2. Press OK to go to the Delete menu

4. Use Tele Button to delete all pictures and

Wide Button to delete a single picture.

5. Before a picture is deleted, à confirmation

screen will appear; choosing Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation

6. Press OK to exit.

C4 NOTE f you are using à memory card, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card © Pictures on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted. © The delete function will only erase unlocked pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked before being deleted Thumbnail Function [Operation [ Display screen

4. Press OK to view the selected picture.

Lock Pictures Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent the pictures from being deleted accidentally Operation Display screen

1. Use Right/Left Buttons to selectthe Lock

2. Press OK to go to the Lock menu

4. Use Tele Button to lock/unlock all pictures

and Wide Button to lock/unlock à single picture.

5. Before a picture is locked/unlocked, à

confirmation screen will appear: choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.

6. Press OK Button to exit.

Voice Playback Tele/Wide and Right/Left Buttons Function In Voice Playback Mode, the TeleWide and RightLeft Buttons have the following functions: voice. Right Left Buttons: Select the last or next Up/Down Button: Adjust the voice playback OK Button: Switch to voice option menu. volume. Operation Display screen

Use Tele/Wide or RighULeft Buttons to select the Voice option: Press OK to go to Voice Playback Mode. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last voice recording. Press Movie Shutter Button to start playing back the selected voice. Press it again to stop. Use TeleWide Button to adjustthe volume Press OK to go to the voice playback option menu 05/45 WAV 036 Use Tele Button to select Delete option and Wide Button to select Repeat option. WAV 036 (Qi ) 02:11:26 Ca sorte vnepeat Qu return [5

Delete option Operation Display screen

1. In Voice Playback mode, press OK to go to

the voice playback option menu.

2. Use Tele Button to select Delete option:

3. Use Tele Button to delete all voice

recordings and Wide Button to delete à single voice recording

4. Before a voice recording is deleted, à

confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.

5. Press OK to exit the submenu.

6. Press Record/Play Button to exit Voice

1. In Voice Playback mode, press OK to go to

3. Use Tele Button to repeat a single voice 05/45

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4. The repeat icons will be different while

selecting Repeat Once and Repeat AI option. Press OK to exit the submenu. Press Record/Play Button to exit Voice Playback mode.

Listening to MP3 Music Transfer MP3 Music to the camera

1. Connect your camera to the computer USB port.

2. The red LED wil light when the camera is connected to the computer and is in

Mass Storage Mode Transfer MP3 music to My ComputenRemovable Disk\MP 3. If you can't find MP3 folder from à SD card, format the SD card first.

5. Once allthe music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.

Operation Display screen

2. Press OK to go to Music Playback Mode

and then play the first song afterward

3. Use Tele/Wide Button bo locate MP3 you

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4. Press OK Button to start playing back the

selected music. Press Move shutter button again to stop and play.

7. Press OK Button to go to the Music

8. Use Wide Button to select Repeat option:

9. You can choose repeat one song, all song

and no-repeat. The repeat icons will be different while selecting Repeat Once and Repeat All option. 10 Press OK to exit the submenu. Press Record/Play Button to exit Music Playback mode. ps) = LL 05/45 ETS) C4 NOTE © if you would like to delete MP3 music, please connect your camera to the computer USB port and delete it from My ComputenRemovable Disk\MP 3 folder. Listen to MP3 Music with earphone MP3 files stored in the camera can be played either by the built-in speaker, earphone, or TV. When the earphone cable is plugged in the camera, the option menu of Earphone/TV appears on the LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press OK Button to validate the setting.

Viewing Movie on PC When playing à movie for the first time, Video Codec should be installed in PC. To do this: (1) Insertthe CD-ROM into the computers CD-ROM drive. Click “install Device Driver” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. (2) Start video player such as Widows Media P layer to view AVI Movies Share Movie You can share the recorded movies to your friends via internet or CD. Make sure Video Codec is installed in your friends’ PC. Video Codec is available in the provided CD or can be downloaded from Internet.

Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV Connecting to a high-defi ion TV Connect HDMI cable to a HD TV

2. Set video input source of a TV to “HDMI” option.

The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactiy the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor.

Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (Wide) or 4:3 TV Connect one end of the AV cable to your camera's AV out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. The option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LCD Screen. Choose TV option and press OK button to validate the setting. The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor. uewNe

Video Auto Velo Wie AVN C4 NOTE © The LCD Panel does not work when the camera is connected to a television.

Arcsoft Media Converter Bundled software CD contains Arcsoft Media Converter that features video file converter to convert multiple video formats into your camera. In this way, you can convert various video files formats and playback your favorite movies on your camera. Arcsoft Media Converter To convert a video file:

3. Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop

4. Click “Add File."

5. Select Video file you want to convert

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8. Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.

9 Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to “ClipO001.avi”. (Please note: if ClipO0OL.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file has to be renamed to clipO002.avi)

10. Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to "My 12.

ComputenRemovable DiskDCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section Transferring Data to à Computer)

11. After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play >

REC/PLAY Button to enjoy your favorite movie.

Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD ArcSoft Mediaimpression is for burning the movie clip into à DVD. You can preserve your precious movies on à DVD to share with family and friends. To create à DVD: Install Arcsoft Medialmpression DVD Click Start Select Programs-> Arcsoft Medialmpression Arcsoft Medialmpression main Screen will appear on your desktop

Uploading Video Files to YouTube | The bundled software CD contains Arcsoft Medialmpression which features uploading the recorded videos to YouTube. ltwill help you can share them with your family and friends on YouTube website. Also bundled Youtube-Link software inside camera which allows uploading your favorite video to Youtube web site easily. Arcsoft Medialmpression To upload video filles to YouTube: L. Install Arcsoft Medialmpression

2. Click [Start] [ Select Programs ][ Acrsoft Medialmpression ]

3. Arcsoft Medialmpression main Screen will appear on your desktop.

4. Click [ Video] Option:

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5. Selectthe video file you want to upload and click [ Upload to YouTube] option atthe

6. Ifthis is your first using this function, please follow the instruction on YouTube

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8. After you log onto your YouTube account, Click [ Get Authorization ] button below.

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System Requirement Windows 2000/XP [Vista/ windows 7 Pentium Ill 800MHz or higher 256MB RAM CDROM 1GB free HDD space Available USB port Transferring Data to a Computer Installing the Digital Camera Driver Before connecting this camera to à computer for the first time, you should install à driver on the computer. The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the driver: Insertthe CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will appear.

2. Click "Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Depending on your operating system, you may have to restart your computer after installing the driver. Connecting Your Camera to a Computer You can transfer pictures, movies or voice recordings stored on your camera to à computer and send them in emails to friends or post them on websites. To do this you should:

1. Install the camera driver on your computer.

2. Connectthe computer and camera with the supplied mini USB cable:

3. Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camera connects to PC

4. Transfer pictures or movies or MP 3 or voice recordings.

Mass Storage Device Mode The red LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies, pictures and voice recordings can be found on your computer at'My ComputenRemovable Disk\DCIM\". Music can be found on your computer at "My ComputenRemovable Disk\MP 31" Under this mode, you can read, delete, move, or copy any movie/picture/voice recording/music you want. Use the bundled Arcsoft application software to edit the movies or pictures Web Camera Mode When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to Web Camera Mode and the GREEN LED will light up. Under this mode, you can implement live video conference meetings or use video email over the Internet. Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this video camera contains: Multi-language manuals Device driver (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) Arcsoft Media Impression is à user-friendly application that helps you read, edit and organize images. Arcsoft Media Converter can convert multiple video formats into compatible format with your camera Adobe Reader is à popular program that you need to have installed to read the Users Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer. O © OO0O To install the bundled software:

1. Insertthe CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen

2. Select the software you want to install from the list, then click it. Follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Troubleshooting | Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Suppl Symptom Cause Measure The power does not | The battery is notioaded. | Load the battery correctiy. come on The batteryis exhausted. | REPlèce with à new set of batteries. The AC power adaptoris not connected correctiy. Reconnectit properiy Thepowercutsout | Thedigialvideo camera | Tumthe powerbackon. during use. was left unattended and unused, 50 auto power off cuts it off. The battery is exhausted, | RéPlece with a new set of batteries. The power does not | Digital video camera Replace with à new set of go off. malfunction: batteries. The battery runs out Don'tuse this camera Itis being used in extreme quickly low temperature, under extreme low temperature Many images are being Prepare extra batteries if captured in dark places you need take à lot of inside, requiring flash images with flash. The batery ordigial | Long period ofconümuous | fe camera if you video camera feels | use of the digital video ° don't use it. warm. camera or the flash Shootin Symptom Cause Measure Evenifl press the | The battery is Replace with a new set of shutter button, the | running low. batteries. digital video camera |_The poweris noton. | Tum the power on does not shoot. The digital video camers ie not Slide he mode switch to shooting shooting mode. :

Symptom Cause The shutter button is not pressed all the Way. Measure Press the shutter button all the way. The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space. Load à new memory card, or delete unwanted files. End of memory card life Load à new memory card The flash is recharging. Wait until the system LED off. The memory card is unrecognized by the digital video camera. Formatthe memory card in the digital video camera before its first use or when itwas used other than this digital video camera. The auto power off function is activated Tu the power on again: Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The power is not on Tu the power on: The LCD monitor is dark. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the System Menu: Symptom Although it is set to Auto Focus, it does notfocus. Cause Measure The lens or Selftimer LED is Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth dy or lens paper. The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. Get your subject within the effective focus range. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. The flash is set to flash off. Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Symptom Even though the flash fired, the image is dark. Cause The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range. Measure Get closer to your subject and capture. The image is too dark. The image was captured in à dark place while set to flash off. Setthe flash to something other than flash off mode. Itis under-exposed Setthe exposure compensation to à larger value The image is too bright. Itis over-exposed. Setthe exposure compensation to à smaller value. The image lacks natural color. The image was captured in conditions that are hard for Auto White Balance to adjust to Add à white object to the composition. Playback Symptom Cannot playback. Cause not setto playback mode. Measure Slide the mode switch to playback mode. The contents of memory card cannot You played back à memory card that was not formatted Load a card that was formatted and stored be replayed by this device on by this device. Files cannot be The file is protected. Cancel protection. deleted. You played back a memory | Load a card thatwas card thatwas not formatted | formatted and stored by this device on by this device. Cannot format à The memory cards write-_ | Remove the write- memory card. protected. protection. End of memory card life. Load à new memory card. The playback image is dark though | used the flash. The LCD monitor is too dark. Adjustthe brightness of LCD monitor in the System Menu.

Other Problems Symptom Cannot load the memory card. Cause The card is facing the wrong Way. Measure Load correctiy. Even when the digital video camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. The battery is running low. Replace with a new set of batteries. Digital video camera malfunction. Turn the power off and remove the battery once, and try again The date and time is wrong. The correct date and time is notset Setthe correct date and time. The date sethas disappeared. The battery is removed with the power still on: Setthe date and time again. Cannot download files. About connecting to your computer/software The free space on the hard disk drive of your computer may be insuffcient. Check whether the hard disk drive has enough space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the digital video camera No power supply. Replace with à new set of batteries. The USB driver is not installed (for Windows 98/98SE). Install Device driver.