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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:
z This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
z 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 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.
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READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
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,
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.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from
the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user's
manual.
5. For driver updates and revisions to this manual, please refer to our website
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
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 battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask retailer where you purchased it.
Use the specified batteries.
Use with any other type of batteries might cause explosion or influence
the camera’s performance.
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.
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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 a traffic accident.
CAUTION
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.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive
treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of
continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.
Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.
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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:
Use only the specified battery.
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
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.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the
flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power
left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance
may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a 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.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCING THE CAMERA......................................................8
1.1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................8
1.2 FEATURES ..................................................................................8
1.3
UNPACKING ................................................................................9
1.4 ABOUT THE CAMERA ..................................................................10
1.4.1 Front view....................................................................10
1.4.2 Top view ......................................................................10
1.4.3 Back view.................................................................... 11
2. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................13
2.1
INSERTING AN SD CARD.............................................................13
2.2 INSERTING THE BATTERY............................................................14
2.3 CHARGING THE BATTERY............................................................15
2.4
TURNING ON FOR THE FIRST TIME ...............................................15
2.5 CHANGING MODES ....................................................................16
2.6 BEFORE YOU START...................................................................16
2.6.1 Setting the date and time.............................................16
2.6.2 Setting the language....................................................17
2.7
TAKING PICTURES......................................................................18
2.7.1 Taking your first still picture..........................................18
2.7.2 Browsing Pictures.........................................................18
2.8
VIDEO RECORDING....................................................................22
2.8.1 Video...........................................................................22
2.8.2 Video playback............................................................23
2.9
SOUND RECORDING...................................................................25
2.9.1 Sound.........................................................................25
2.9.2 Playing the sound file ..................................................27
2.10
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER..................................................28
2.10.1 Mass Storage..............................................................28
2.10.2 PC camera..................................................................29
2.11
CONNECTING TO A TV..............................................................29
3. USING THE CAMERA..................................................................30
3.1
PHOTO MODE............................................................................30
3.1.1 Icons............................................................................30
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3.1.2 Setting the flash...........................................................31
3.1.3 Setting the size............................................................31
3.1.4 Quality.........................................................................31
3.1.5 White balance..............................................................32
3.1.6 Color effect..................................................................32
3.1.7 Date Stamp..................................................................32
3.2
VIDEO RECORDER MODE............................................................33
3.2.1 Icons............................................................................33
3.2.2 Setting the size............................................................34
3.2.3 Quality.........................................................................34
3.2.4 White Balance .............................................................34
3.2.5 Color effect..................................................................34
3.2.6 File format ...................................................................34
3.3
SOUND RECORDING MODE.........................................................35
3.3.1 Icons............................................................................35
3.4
SETUP MODE ............................................................................35
3.4.1 Setting the date and time.............................................36
3.4.2 Setting the beep function.............................................36
3.4.3 Setting the language....................................................36
3.4.4 Auto Display Off...........................................................36
3.4.5 Auto Power Off............................................................37
3.4.6 Format.........................................................................37
3.4.7 TV Standard ................................................................38
3.4.8 Defaultl........................................................................38
3.4.9 Memory Status ............................................................39
3.4.10 Frequency...................................................................39
3.5
FM RADIO MODE.......................................................................40
3.5.1 Sound recording icon...................................................40
3.5.2 Operation instructions..................................................40
3.6
MUSIC PLAYER MODE ................................................................42
3.6.1 Icons............................................................................42
3.6.2 Operation instructions..................................................42
3.7
MOVIE PLAYER MODE.................................................................44
3.7.1 Mode icons..................................................................44
3.7.2 Operation instructions..................................................44
3.8
PHOTO VIEWER MODE................................................................46
3.8.1 Operation instructions..................................................46
3.9
GAME MODE .............................................................................47
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3.9.1 Boxman.......................................................................48
3.9.2 Tetris............................................................................49
3.9.3 Memory (game)...........................................................50
3.9.4 Gobang........................................................................51
4. RECORDING THE TV PROGRAM...............................................52
4.1
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................52
5. HOW TO PLAY A MOVIE AND VIEW PICTURES........................53
5.1
INSTALL ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER........................................54
5.2 RUNNING THE ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER AND CONVERTING FILES
.....................................................................................................57
5.3
PLAYING THE CONVERTED FILES .................................................62
6. INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS..................................63
6.1
DRIVERS ..................................................................................63
6.1.1 Mass Storage ..............................................................63
6.2
PRESTO! VIDEO WORKS 6 .........................................................64
6.3
PRESTO! MR. PHOTO 3..............................................................64
6.4 XVID CODEC FOR PC ................................................................64
7 . TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................68
7.1
PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES.........................................................68
APPENDIX .......................................................................................69
S
PECIFICATION ...............................................................................69
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1. Introducing the camera
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera.
1.1 System requirements
The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:
• Windows
®
XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system
• Intel® Pentium III 500 MHz CPU or higher
• At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
• Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
• 4 x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
• At least 200 MB of available disk space
Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but
transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Features
The camera offers a variety of features and functions including:
• Digital still camera (max. 12.0 Mega pixels)
• Digital camcorder
• TV/AV-in Recording
• FM Radio
• Voice recorder
• Movie player
• Music player
• Photo viewer
• Games
Additionally, the camera also features 4X digital zoom, mass storage device and a SD
card reader function.
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1.3 Unpacking
All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or
appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Digital Camera Camera Pouch Earphone Li-ion Battery
DC-IN 5V Adaptor Battery
Charger Stand
DC-IN
Connector
AV Cable
USB Cable Wrist Strap Quick Guide AC Plug adaptor for
EU to US
CD-ROM I
(Driver, Manual)
CD-ROM II
(Arcsoft media Converter Software)
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1.4 About the camera
Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the
camera.
1.4.1 Front view
1.4.2 Top view
Microphone
AV IN jack
USB
AV OUT jack
DC IN jack
Browse
OK
Earphones jack
LCD screen
Direction
Indicator
Mode Button
Power
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1.4.3 Back view
Speaker
Lens
Wrist Strap
Buckle
Holder
Battery Cover
Flash
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
Button Name Function
Power
z Press to turn power on or off.
z When the camera is in work/standby
status, the green indicator lights.
z When the camera is in “Flash charging”
status, the red indicator lights.
Mode
z
Press this Mode button to switch to the
following modes: Camera mode, Music
Playback mode, Video mode, Photo
Playback mode, Movie playback mode,
Record Voice mode, Radio mode,
Game mode, System mode.
Direction
z Use this button to execute different
operations with different mode, such as
selecting, moving up/down/left/right.
z Adjust EV value and self-capturing time,
zoom and flash charging in Photo mode.
z Adjust EV value and zoom in Video
mode.
OK
z Use this button with Direction and Mode
button to finish the related selection and
setup.
z Press to capture in the Photo mode.
z Press to start/stop recording video/sound
in the Video/Sound recording mode.
Browse button
z Press this button in the Photo, Video or
Sound recording mode to enter the
Playback mode (quick browse), and
press again to return to the Photo, Video
or Sound recording mode.
Standby/Busy
(green indicator)
Flash charging
(red indicator)
z When the camera is in work/standby
status, the green indicator lights.
z When the camera is in use and “Flash
charging” status, the red indicator lights.
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2. Getting started
Read this section to learn how to start using the digital camera. This section covers only
basic functions, such as inserting the battery and memory card, turning on/off and initial
setup. See later chapters for details about advanced functions.
2.1 Inserting an SD card
An SD card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still
images, video, MP3 or other files.
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down as
shown.
3. Close the battery door.
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2.2 Inserting the battery.
The camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the batteries incorrectly
could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
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2.3 Charging the battery
Insert the battery into the charger as shown and connect the power supply to the
charging unit and the outlet.
The indicator on the charger will turn to red. It takes five hours to charge the battery from
empty to full. When the charging is finished, the indicator on the charge will turn into
green.
2.4 Turning on for the first time
Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn on/off the camera. The green
LED on the camera lights.
Power key
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2.5 Changing modes
The camera can operate in nine modes, Camera mode, Music Playback mode, Video
mode, Photo Playback mode, Movie playback mode, Record Voice mode, Radio
mode, Game mode, System mode. Press the mode button to display modes. Use the
Direction button to select a mode, and press the OK to enter when selected.
2.6 Before you start
Before you can use your camera there are some basic settings to configure in the
following sections.
2.6.1 Setting the date and time
1. Turn the camera on, use Direction button (Left/Right button ) to setup the
camera, and then press OK
.
2. Use Direction button (Up/Down button
) to select the Date/Time option. Press
the OK
and the submenu flashes.
OK
Direction button
Mode Button
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3.
Use the Direction button (Left/Right button ) to select the field, and use it
again (Up/Down button
) to adjust the value. When finishing changing, use the
OK
to confirm.
4. Press the Direction button (ENTER button ) or Mode button to exit the menu.
2.6.2 Setting the language
1. Turn the camera on, and use Direction button (Left/Right button ) to setup the
system, and then press OK
.
2. Use the Direction button (Up/Down button ) to select the Language option.
3. Use the Direction button (Left/Right button ) to select languages, and press
the OK
to confirm.
4. Press the Direction (ENTER button
) or Mode button to leave the menu.
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2.7 Taking pictures
2.7.1 Taking your first still picture
1. Turn the camera on, and use Direction button (Left/Right button ) to scroll
through Photo unit, and then press OK
to enter the Photo mode.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.
3. Press OK
to take a still picture.
4. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.
5. Use Direction button (Left/Right button
) to erase the display of part or all the
icons on the screen.
You can use the Direction
button to execute the following functions while
taking pictures:
Digital
zoom
Use Direction button (Up/Down button ) until the upper of the
screen appears zoom display, and use it again (Left/Right button
)
again to adjust the digital zoom. The screen will appear the digital
zoom ratio.
Exposur
e value
Use Direction button (Up/Down button ) until the center of the
screen displays the exposure value. Use it again (Left/Right button
) to adjust exposure values, and the screen will display the exposure
value –2.0~+2.0.
Self
timer
setting
Use Direction button (Up/Down button ) until the center of the
screen displays the auto capturing icon, and use it again (Left/Right
button
) to adjust the self timer. The screen will display the self timer
value: Off, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 second. Press the OK
to
start self- capturing after selecting.
Flash
setting
Refer to the section 3.1.2 “Setting the flash”.
2.7.2 Browsing Pictures
1. Press Browse to enter the picture playback mode, and the last files will display on
the LCD screen.
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2. Use Direction button (Up/Down button
) to select the previous/next picture.
Press OK
to enlarge (zoom in ratio 1.0-8.0). Press Direction button (ENTER
button
) to reduce the enlarged picture (zoom out ratio 8.0-1.0). Press the
Browse
to exit while enlarging/reducing.
3. Use Direction button (Left button
) to change the ratio of the picture. Press it
again (Left button
) to display the picture by ratio 1：4, and press it again (Left
button
) to display the picture by ratio 1:9. Press the OK or Direction button
(
) to display the picture by ratio 1:1.
4. Use the Direction (first the right button
, then Left/Right button ) to select to
delete pictures or not (select
to delete, but to not), and press the OK to
confirm.
5. Press Direction button ( ), and the screen will appear the Setup menu under the
Playback mode.
(1) Use the Direction (Up/Down button
) to select the Delete option, and press
the OK
to enter. Use the Direction (Left/Right button ) to select to delete
all or not (select
to delete, but to not), and press the OK to confirm.
(2) Use the Direction Up/Down button ) to select the Protect option.
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Use the Direction (Left/Right button ) again to select Protect One, Protect
All or Cancel, and press the OK
to confirm.
(3) Use the Direction Up/Down button
) to select the Slide show option. Use the
Direction (Left/Right button
) again to select 1s, 3s, or 5s, and press the OK
to view the pictures automatically:
(4) Use the Direction Up/Down button ) to select the DPOF option. Use the
Direction (Left/Right button
) again to select Setup One, Select All or Select
Print Date, and press the OK
to confirm:
If selecting Protect All,
shown as above, then use
the Direction (left/right
button) to select to Lock All
or not. Press the OK to
confirm.
If selecting Cancel, shown
as above, then use the
Direction (left/right
button) to select to cancel
all protection or not. Press
the OK to
confirm.
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