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Table Of Contents Table Of Contents
Safety Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------
Overall Introduction --------------------------------------------------
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------
External View ---------------------------------------------------------------
Mode Dial (Working Mode) -----------------------------------------------
Focus Range -----------------------------------------------------------------
Icon Display -----------------------------------------------------------------
Icon Index Table ------------------------------------------------------------
Getting Ready ------------------------------------------------------------
Switch On or Off the Camera ---------------------------------------------
Loading the Batteries ------------------------------------------------------
Using an AC Adapter -------------------------------------------------------
Inserting an SD Card -------------------------------------------------------
Removing an SD Card ------------------------------------------------------
Attaching the Wrist Strap -------------------------------------------------
Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------
Basic Photography ---------------------------------------------------------
Advanced Functionality Settings --------------------------------
Under Shooting Mode ( ) -----------------------------------------------
Setting Focus Range -------------------------------------------------------
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor --------------------------------
Setting Flash Mode --------------------------------------------------------
Setting Self-timer ----------------------------------------------------------
Setting Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------
Setting an Image Size (Resolution) ---------------------------------------
Setting Image Quality -----------------------------------------------------
Setting Voice Memo -------------------------------------------------------
Setting Exposure -----------------------------------------------------------
Setting White Balance -----------------------------------------------------
Under Playback Mode ( ) ----------------------------------------------
Exploring an Image --------------------------------------------------------
Displaying Image Information --------------------------------------------
Playback of a Movie Clip -------------------------------------------------
Thumbnail Images (Small Images) Display -----------------------------
Deleting Images ------------------------------------------------------------
Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory ------------------------------------
Formatting an SD Card -----------------------------------------------------
Setting Slide Show ---------------------------------------------------------
Setting Image Protection --------------------------------------------------
Printing Out Images without a PC ----------------------------------------
Under Movie Clip Mode ( ) ---------------------------------------------
Setting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip -----------------------------
Under Setup Mode ( ) ----------------------------------------------------
Setting Beep Sound --------------------------------------------------------
Setting Auto Power Off ----------------------------------------------------
Setting Date Stamp ---------------------------------------------------------
Setting Date Type ----------------------------------------------------------
Setting Date ----------------------------------------------------------------
Setting Quick View --------------------------------------------------------
Setting Language -----------------------------------------------------------
Default Setting -------------------------------------------------------------
PC Connection -----------------------------------------------------------
Installing the Camera's Driver -------------------------------------------
Under Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE ------------------------------------
Under Microsoft Windows 2000 ------------------------------------------
Under Microsoft Windows ME / XP --------------------------------------
Under Mac 9.X or later ----------------------------------------------------
Installing Ulead Photo Explorer -----------------------------------------
Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP)
Under Macintosh Operating System (Mac 9.X or later) ----------------
About Ulead Photo Explorer --------------------------------------------
Downloading the Image(s) ------------------------------------------------
Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP)
Downloading Images from Removable Disk -------------------------------
Downloading Images through Ulead Photo Explorer -----------------------
Under Macintosh Operating System (Mac 9.X or later) ----------------
Downloading Images from Removable Disk -------------------------------
Downloading Images through Ulead Photo Explorer -----------------------
Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------
Error Message Table -------------------------------------------------------
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Safty Notes Overall Introduction
Do not try to open the camera by yourself which may cause damage to the
camera or electric shock.
Do not fire the flash in a close distance (less than 1 meter) to human eyes.
Keep the camera away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them
from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.
Avoid using the camera if any form of liquid enters the camera. If it happens,
switch off the camera and contact the company that you bought this camera
from for help.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands which may cause electric shock.
Do not place or store the camera in a high temperature environment which
may cause damage to the camera.
Do not mix to use different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
Take out the batteries to avoid electricity leakage which may damage the
camera when the camera is not in use for a long period.
Unplug the camera from the adapter (if used) to avoid damage to the camera
if the camera is not to be used in a long period.
It's normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after using for a long
period.
Accessories
Digital Camera Camera Driver 2xAA
& Ulead Software Batteries
Camera Pouch User Manual Quick Start Guide
USB Cable Wrist Strap
Alikaline
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Overall Introduction
Overall Introduction
Mode Dial(Working Mode)
Focus Range
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Movie Clip Mode
Setup Mode
( )
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( )
( )
Macro : 0.2m
Normal : infinity
( )
( ) 1.0m~
Menu Button
LED
Indicator
View Finder
Power Switch
TFT LCD
Monitor
Strap Eyelet
TFT LCD Button
Back
Up ( )Direction Button
Down ( )Direction Button
Left ( )Direction Button
Right ( )Direction Button
External View
Mode Dial
Shutter Button
Tripod SocketBattery/Memory
Card Cover
Lens Cover
Lens Cover Switch
USB Connector
Focus Switch
DC In Connector
Flash
MIC
View Finder
Self-timer LED
Top
Front
Bottom
4X DIGITAL ZOOM
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Icon Display Icon Index Table
Memory Card
Exposure
Digital Zoom
Focus Range
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Date
Battery Status
( ) Battery full
( ) Battery half drained
( ) Battery drained
Image Size
( )3072x2048( By interpolation )
( )2304x1728
( )2048x1536
( )1600x1200
Image Quality
( ) Super fine
( ) Fine
( ) Normal
White Balance
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( )Fluorescent
( )Tungsten
AUTO
Working Mode
( )Shooting mode
( )Playback mode
( )Movie clip mo
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( )Setup mode
Working Mode
Focus Range
Flash Modes
Digital Zoom
Thumbnails
Self-timer
Movie Clip
Memory Card Inside
Battery Status
Image Size (Resolution)
Image Quality
White Balance
Exposure
Protected Image
Print (DPOF)
Voice Memo
Darkness Warning
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Voice Memo
Flash Mode
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( )Fill-in flash
( )Flash off
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Switch On or Off the Camera
Loading the Batteries
Using an AC Adapter
Inserting an SD Card
Getting Ready Getting Ready
Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without
using. Please remove the batteries while the camera is not in use.
Do not use manganese batteries since they cannot supply sufficient power to
support the camera's operation.
Batteries may not work normally under 0 .
It's normal that the temperature of the camera body goes up after being in use
for a long period.
Long time use is suggested to use an AC adapter.
In order to avoid any damage caused by bad quality AC adapters, please
contact the original company, selling you the camera.
1. Check if the camera is switch off .
2. Make sure the AC adapter is 3.3V/2.0A.
3. Connect the AC adapter connector with the DC In socket on the camera.
4. Connect the adapter itself with the power outlet
5. Switch on the camera.
1. Switch off the camera.
2. Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
3. Insert the SD card into the card slot and press it down until a click sound
happens
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
Slide the "POWER" switch sideways and
hold it awhile to switch on the camera.
Repeat the action above to switch off the
camera.
1. Check if the camera is switched off.
2. Slide the Battery / Memory Card Cover out to open it.
3. Load 2 x AA batteries into the battery chamber, following the
polarity indications.
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
Note
The below symbols are the indication of the battery status on the TFT LCD
Monitor.
( ):Battery power is full.
( ):Battery power is half drained. Have new batteries ready.
( ):Battery power is drained. Replace the batteries you are using now.
Note
To ensure the normal operation of this digital camera, please use high quality
alkaline batteries.
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Basic Photography
1.Open the lens cover.
2.Switch on the power.
3.Set the Mode Dial at Shooting Mode ( ) for still image or Movie Clip
Mode ( ) for video recording.
4.The setting of the focus range for still image capture is required as follows
Macro ( ) : 0.2m
Normal ( ): 1.0m~infinity
5.Refer to the next section -- Advanced Functionality Settings (page14)to set
up the features you prefer.
6.Hold still and press down the Shutter Button.
7.The LED Indicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Button is released.
8.Once the LED Indicator stops blinking, you are ready to take another shot.
Note
A message of "LENS COVER" blinking on the TFT LCD Monitor as a
warning is to remind you of opening the lens cover first.
Note
A message of "Low Light!" appearing on the TFT LCD Monitor as a warning
is to remind you that the image that you are going to capture is under a low
light environment. To compose a good quality image, it is strongly
recommended to go to the Flash Mode to select Auto Flash or Fill-in Flash to
supply more light sources.
Getting Ready Getting Started
Note
If a new SD card is used, you are required to format it first. Please refer to
page 24 for details.
Note
With a built-in flash memory, the image(s) can be stored either in it or in
memory card. Only if the memory card is inserted, the images will be stored
in the memory card rather than the built-in flash memory. On the other hand,
the images will be stored in the built-in flash memory only if a memory card
is not inserted.
1. Check if the camera is switched off.
2. Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
3. Press down the SD card and the card will jump up.
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
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Removing an SD Card
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Under Shooting Mode ( )
Setting Focus Range
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor (Preset: On)
Setting Flash Mode (Preset: Auto Flash)
Advanced Functionality Settings Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Self-timer (Preset: Off)
The self-timer
starts
with the
10 seconds.
countdown for
The self-timer
will be automatically
cancelled once the
shoot
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done.
Setting Digital Zoom
The zoom bar, appearing on the left
on the TFT LCD monitor, shows the
current digital zoom position.
Note
Generally speaking, the digital-zoom image quality, compared with
non-digital-zoom, always decreases sharpness.
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Macro : 0.2m
Normal
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( ): 1.0m~infinity
The flash fires automatically as required under shooting mode.
To avoid the subject's eyes appear red in the picture, use this
mode can effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.
The flash will flash and the exposure time is set to 1/4 second so
that the subject in the foreground and the background are properly
exposed.
The mode will enable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
The mode will disable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
Auto Flash
Auto Flash with
Red-eye Reduction
Night Scene
Fill-in Flash
Flash Off
You can change the icon display
on the TFT LCD Monitor, turn it
off, and turn it on again by pressing
the LCD button in order.
You can change the flash mode
shown below according to the
environment.
Setting Digital Zoom ( 4X continuously )
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Setting Image Size (Preset:2304 x 1728)
Note
Four resolutions provided can be selected as follows:
( ) 3072x2048 (XL)(By interpolation)
( ) 2304x1728 (L)
( ) 2048x1536 (M)
( ) 1600x1200 (S)
Note
You can easily check whether the setting is changed or not by the resolution
icon display on the right side of the LCD screen. If not, please repeat the
above steps.
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IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
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VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
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Setting Image Quality (Preset: Fine Quality)
Note
Three levels of image quality can be selected as follows:
( ) Super Fine
( ) Fine
( ) Normal
Note
The better the image quality is set, the less the number of images can be
stored in the built-in flash memory or the memory card.
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the option
EXIT:MENU CHANGE:
STILL IMAGE 1/2
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
EXPOSURE 0.0
IMAGE SIZE
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
EXPOSURE 0.0
QUALITY
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IMAGE SIZE
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2048X1536(M)
1600X1200(S)
3072X2048(XL)
IMAGE SIZE
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2048X1536(M)
1600X1200(S)
3072X2048(XL)
QUALITY
FINE
NORMAL
SUPER FINE
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QUALITY
FINE
NORMAL
SUPER FINE
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STILL IMAGE 1/2
STILL IMAGE 1/2 STILL IMAGE 1/2
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Step :To escape the setting
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the option
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Step :To escape the setting
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The higher the value is, the brighter the image will be.
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QUALITY
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
EXPOSURE 0.0
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the
option
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STILL IMAGE 1/2 STILL IMAGE 1/2
Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
Setting Voice Memo (Preset: 10 SEC)
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VOICE MEMO
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the
option
STILL IMAGE 1/2 STILL IMAGE 1/2
Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
EXIT:MENU CHANGE:
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
EXPOSURE 0.0
STILL IMAGE 1/2
EXIT:MENU CHANGE:
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
EXPOSURE 0.0
STILL IMAGE 1/2
EXIT:MENU CHANGE:
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
EXPOSURE 0.0
VOICE MEMO 10 SEC
STILL IMAGE 1/2
Note
With the Voice Memo, you can view the icon ( ) on the TFT LCD Monitor.
Note
With the Voice Memo, the audio is stored in WAV file format. So you can
download both of the image in JPG and the Voice Memo in WAV on PC.
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Advanced Functionality Setting
Under Playback Mode( )
Exploring an Image
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To explore the image
Step :To zoom in/out and enter the
option
Step :To escape the setting
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Advanced Functionality Setting
Setting White Balance (Preset: Auto)
Five White Balance modes can be selected as follows:
It is suggested to stay AUTO mode for beginners.
Auto Adjusting the white balance automatically
Daylight Under strong light environment
Sunset Under sunset light environment
Fluorescent Under fluorescent light environment
Tungsten Under tungsten light environment
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EXIT:MENU SET:
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AUTO
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the
option
STILL IMAGE 2/2
STILL IMAGE 2/2 STILL IMAGE 2/2
Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
EXIT:MENU CHANGE:
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STILL IMAGE 2/2
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EXIT:MENU
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EXIT:MENU
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Displaying an Image Information
Note
Press Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Button to search for the movie clip
you record and press Right ( ) Direction Button to see the movie clip.
( )
Playback of a Movie Clip
Note
You can press Right Direction Button to pause the playback and repress
to cancel it.
Thumbnail Images (Small Images) Display
Note
Press Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Button to search for the images or
movie clips and press Right ( ) Direction Button to see the movie clip.
Note
The appearance of icon of ( ) represents a movie clip, not a still image.
Note
The appearance of icon of ( ) represents a still image with voice memo.
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FLASH: FIRED
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Deleting Image(s)
Setting Slide Show (Preset: 1 SEC)
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PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
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DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
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PLAY
DELETE
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
DELETE IMAGE
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and enter the
option
Step :To select and enter the
option
Step :To select and confirm the
option
Step :To escape the setting
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DELETE IMAGE
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NO
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DELETE
DELETE IMAGE
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PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
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PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the option
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Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
Advanced Functionality Settings Advanced Functionality Settings
Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory
Please make sure no memory card is inserted.
Refer to page 24 and follow the steps, selecting "FORMAT" in step 3 , "YES"
in step 4.
Formatting an SD Card
Please inset an SD Card in advance.
Follow the above steps, selecting "FORMAT" in step 3, "YES" in step 4.
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SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
PRINT XO
PROTECT LOCK
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DELETE
SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
PRINT XO
PROTECT LOCK
PLAY
PLAY
EXIT:MENU SET:
PROTECT
UNLOCK
LOCK
PLAY
EXIT:MENU SET:
PROTECT
UNLOCK
LOCK
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SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
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SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC
PROTECT LOCK
PRINT XO
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After the above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on the right
side of the TFT LCD screen. If it is not shown please repeat the above steps.
For cancelling this "PROTECT" function, please repeat the steps above and
select "UNLOCK" in the step 3 instead.
Printing Out Images without a PC(Preset : X0)
Note
After the above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on the left
down corner. If it is not shown, please repeat the steps.
You cannot see the "PRINT" function on the TFT LCD Monitor if a memory
card is not inserted.
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the option
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Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the option
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Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To escape the setting
PLAY
EXIT:MENU SET:
PRINT
XO
PLAY
EXIT:MENU SET:
PRINT
XO
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Under Movie Clip Mode( )(Preset :10 SEC)
Under Setup Mode ( )
Setting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip
Note
1. Once the Shutter Button is pressed, the camera will start and end the
recording automatically according to the time you select.
2. If "Manual" is selected, press the Shutter Button to start the recording or
press the Shutter Button again to stop the recording.
Note
The TFT LCD Monitor will show "Low Light!" as a warning to remind you
that the video that you are going to record is in a low light environment.
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and confirm the
option
Step :To escape the setting
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MOVIE CLIP
TIME
20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL
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MOVIE CLIP
TIME
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30 SEC
MANUAL
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MOVIE CLIP
TIME
20 SEC
30 SEC
MANUAL
10 SEC
Setting Auto Power Off (Preset : 2 Minutes)
Setting Beep Sound (Preset : On)
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To select and confirm the option
Step :To escape the setting
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BEEP ON
POWER OFF 2 MIN
DATE STAMP ON
DATE TYPE YMD
CHANGE:
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SETUP 1 / 2
BEEP ON
POWER OFF 2 MIN
DATE STAMP ON
DATE TYPE YMD
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BEEP
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SET: EXIT:MENU
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Step :To enter the setting mode
Step :To select and enter the option
Step :To select and confirm the option
Step :To escape the setting
SETUP 1 / 2
BEEP ON
DATE STAMP ON
DATE TYPE YMD
POWER OFF 2 MIN
CHANGE:
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SETUP 1 / 2
POWER OFF
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SET: EXIT:MENU
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BEEP ON
DATE STAMP ON
DATE TYPE YMD
POWER OFF 2 MIN
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