Coby CAM4000 - SNAPP Camcorder - 3.0 MP Quick Setup Manual

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Page 2 Thank You

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Thank You

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Thank you for your purchase of the Coby SNAPP™ CAM

Digital Video Camera. This guide will help you set up and

begin using your new video camera as quickly and easily as

possible. For more detailed instructions, please refer to the

instruction manual.

Package Contents

SNAPP CAM unit 

AV cable 

USB cable 

Installation CD 

 x “AAA” batteries 

Hand strap 

Carrying case 

Features

Brilliant .” TFT LCD full 

color display

 MB built-in Flash 

memory

Built-in YouTube™ 

uploader lets you share

videos instantly online

†

Software CD for easy 

video editing/uploading

included

†

Advanced features includ- 

ing still capture, digital

zoom (x), and ash

Hi-speed USB . port for 

fast le transfers

Integrated SD/SDHC card 

slot for memory expan-

sion up to GB

Connects easily to your 

computer for use as a

webcam

†

† Function available in

Windows only.

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Page 3 Cam4000 At A Glance

CAM4000 at a Glance

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LCD screen1.

Joystick/OK button2.

Charging indicator3.

Shutter button4.

Display button5.

Mode button6.

Power button7.

Menu/Delete button8.

USB jack9.

AV output jack10.

Strap mount11.

SD card slot12.

Microphone13.

Speaker14.

Lens15.

Self-timer indicator16.

Flash strobe17.

Battery cover18.

Page 4 Getting Started

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Getting Started

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Installing the Batteries

Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it 1.

toward the base of the camera.

Insert three (3) “AAA” batteries. Be sure to match their 2.

polarities to those indicated in the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

Replace the battery compartment door and snap it 3.

into place.

The batteries used in this device may present a re

or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassem-

ble, incinerate, or heat the batteries.

If the unit will not be used for a long time, remove

the batteries to prevent damage or injury from

possible leakage.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

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Page 5 Getting Started

Inserting a Memory Card

Use an SD/SDHC memory card to expand your digital

video camera’s available memory. The CAM can ac-

commodate memory cards of up to GB.

Install a memory card by inserting it gently into the 

SD card slot on the underside of the video camera.

To remove the memory card, press it further into the 

card slot and then release. The card should automati-

cally eject from the slot. Grasp it by the edge and pull

gently to fully remove.

To avoid damage and loss of data, always power

o the video camera before inserting or removing

a memory card.

Be sure that your memory card is unlocked before

inserting it into the video camera.

Do not attempt to place any object other than an

SD memory card into the SD card slot. A compat-

ible memory card should slide easily into the SD

card slot; if you encounter resistance, do not at-

tempt to force the card in.

Turning the Video Camera On/O

Your digital video camera will turn on automatically 

when the LCD screen is ipped open, and turn o

when the screen is closed.

When the LCD screen is open, you may also turn the 

camera O/On by pressing the <POWER> button.

Page 6 Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

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Recording a Video Clip

When you turn on your digital video camera, it will auto-

matically enter Video Mode. To record video:

Press the <SHUTTER> button to begin recording. 

Press the <OK> button to pause recording. Press it 

again to resume.

Press the <SHUTTER> button to stop recording. 

During recording, the total elapsed recording time

is displayed in the upper righthand corner of the

LCD screen. When the camera is in video mode

and not recording, the estimated available re-

cording time will be displayed in the upper right-

hand corner.

Recording will stop automatically when the mem-

ory card is full.

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Page 7 Basic Operation

Taking a Photo

You can use your video camera to capture still shots. To

take photos:

Turn on the video camera and press the <MODE> 

button to enter Photo Mode.

Hold the camera steady, then press the <SHUTTER> 

button to take a picture.

After you take a picture, the estimated number

of pictures remaining on the camera memory or

memory card will be displayed in the upper right-

hand corner of the LCD screen.

Playback of Files

To review your video or image les, press the <MODE>

button to select Playback Mode. The most recently re-

corded video or image le will appear on the LCD screen.

Video Playback

After setting the video camera to Playback Mode, push the

joystick to the left or right to scroll through the available

les. Video les are indicated by the [image] icon on the

left-hand side of the LCD screen.

When the desired video clip appears on screen, press 

the <OK> button to begin playback.

To pause playback, press the <OK> button. Press it 

again to resume playback.

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To fast forward through the video le, push the 

joystick to the right.

To rewind through the video le, push the joystick to 

the left.

To stop playback, press the <MENU> button. 

Image Playback

After setting the video camera to Playback Mode, push the

joystick to the left or right to scroll through the available les.

To view thumbnail images of all available les, push the dis-

play button. The screen will display les in thumbnail mode.

Use the joystick to select your desired le. 

Press the <SHUTTER> button to view the selected le 

in full screen.

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Page 9 Transferring Files To A Computer

Transferring Files to a

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Computer

Connect your digital video camera to a computer to

transfer les from the camera onto your hard drive.

Power on your video camera. In the Setup Menu, 

set the USB Mode to “MDSC”. (Please see the Menu

Options section for additional information.)

Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the 

USB port on your digital video camera. Connect the

other end to your computer.

Your computer should automatically recognize the 

video camera as a removable disk. Follow the prompt

on your screen to view les on the camera. If no

prompt appears, you may access the camera via “My

Computer” or Windows Explorer.

Copy and paste les from the camera to your com- 

puter as you would with any external disk.

If you wish to transfer les from an SD card, you may

leave the SD card in the card slot and connect the

camera directly to your computer. Your computer

will recognize the inserted SD card as an external

drive. Or, remove the SD card and insert it directly

into your computer’s card reader to transfer les.

If you are using an SD card and wish to access les

on your camera’s internal memory, you must re-

move the SD card before connecting the camera

to your computer. If an SD card is present, your

computer will not recognize les that are stored

directly on the camera.

Page 10 Support

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Support

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If you experience a problem with this device, please read the

troubleshooting guide included in the product instruction

manual and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and rmware updates. If

these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact

Technical Support.

Address

COBY Electronics Technical Support

- Rust Street

Maspeth, NY 

Email

techsuppor[email protected]om

Web

www.cobyusa.com

Phone

--: Weekdays :AM–:PM EST

Saturdays :AM–:PM EST

--: Weekdays :AM–:PM EST

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Page 11 Safety Notices

Safety Notices

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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operation and servicing instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Page 12 Safety Notices

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WARNING: To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this device

to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the

enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.

Note: If the product suddenly has no response or powers off, an

electrostatic discharge may be the cause. In this circumstance, please

follow the procedures below for recovery:

Remove the batteries and wait for 30 seconds.•

Replace the batteries and turn the unit on again.•

For recycling or disposal information about this product,

please contact your local authorities or the Electronics

Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

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:

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Page 13 Safety Notices

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.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help•

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 modications to the equipment unless

otherwise specied in the manual. If such changes or modications

should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the

equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should 1.

be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should 2.

be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating 3.

instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be 4.

followed.

Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 5.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufac-6.

turer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near 7.

a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements,

or near a swimming pool and the like).

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-8.

tilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect

it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by

Page 14 Safety Notices

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placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type 9.

of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer

or local power company. For products intended to operate from bat-

tery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or 10.

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re

or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this 11.

product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or shout-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-12.

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet 13.

and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the follow-

ing conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if

liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if

the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does

not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as

improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the

product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

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Page 15 Safety Notices

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure 14.

that your service technician has used replacement parts speci-

ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric

shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this 15.

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as 16.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

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