Welcome Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Safety Notice 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera. 4. Use the camera with care.
Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Notice 1 Table of Contents 2 Camera Parts 5 Getting Started 6 Loading the batteries 6 Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) 7 Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 8 How to hold your camera 9 How to open the connector cover 9 Using the tripod (optional) 10 Basic Operations 12 Turning on your camera 12 Turning off your camera 12 Setting the language 13 Recording a video clip 14 - How to record a video clip - Setting the focus - Zooming - Select
Table of Contents Advanced Operations 26 Menu access and operations 26 Digital Video Camcorder menu 27 - Changing the video resolution - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to video clips 27 28 29 Digital Still Camera menu 30 - Changing picture resolution - Using the self-timer - Adjusting the white balance - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to still pictures 30 31 32 33 34 - Using the date stamp 35 Playback menu 36 - Deleting files - Viewing
Table of Contents Setting auto-off 51 Formatting media 51 Restoring default settings 52 Copying Files to Your PC 54 Installing the DV 3500 Driver on your PC 54 Connecting the camera to your PC 56 Copying files to the PC 57 Viewing/Playing files on your PC 59 File location 60 Using PC Camera 62 Installing DV 3500 software 62 Starting the application 62 Using the DV 3500 PC Camera 65 - Recording an AVI movie - Taking a snapshot - Configuring Format options - Configuring Properties op
Camera Parts SD/MMC PUSH RELEASE Microphone Power button Mode Dial Flash strobe Record/Shutter/Play/Pause button ( Direction buttons ( Focus switch Lens ) Menu/OK button ( INDEX button ( ) Self-timer LED ) ) Connector cover Battery compartment cover A/V out connector Battery compartment Earphone connector Memory card slot USB connector Strap hook (1) Strap hook (2) Status LED Speaker LCD panel LCD display switch ( Mode Dial pointer ) Tripod socket 05
Loading the batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction as indicated. SD/MMC PUSH RELEASE Getting Started - Loading the batteries Getting Started 2. Place the batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed. + 3. After the batteries are properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover. SD/MMC PUSH RELEASE Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time.
Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. To remove the card, first gently push the card. After the card pops up, pull the card out of the slot. The SD card comes with a write-protect switch. When the write-protect switch is set to the Lock position, the card will become non-writable.
Attaching the wrist strap (optional) Getting Started - Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 1. Unfasten and separate the strap into two parts. 2. Thread one part of the strap into the hook (1) on the back side of the camera. 3. Thread the other part of the strap into the hook (2) on the front side of the camera. 4. Fasten the wrist strap as indicated. Moving the ring on the strap to the right will tighten the strap, and vice versa. Then use the leather wrap to hold the strap.
How to hold your camera illustrated. While taking still pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens to retain the best result. Avoid blocking the lens. How to open the connector cover When you want to connect the camera to your PC, TV or earphone, you need to open the connector cover. Please open the cover gently in the direction as illustrated below. Gently pull up the cover. Open the connector cover.
Using the tripod (optional) Getting Started - Using the tripod (optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image Tight quality, especially while shooting selfportraits or video conferencing.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations Basic Operations - Turning on your camera / Turning off your camera Turning on your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn on the camera. The LED will light up. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power button, please check: 1. There are two AA batteries installed in the camera. 2. The batteries have enough power left. 3. The polar(+ -) directions of the installed batteries are correct.
Setting the language When you power on the camera for the first time, the You can set the LCD display language using the method below: 1. Set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, and the Settings menu will display as illustrated. 2. Use the Up or Down ( Settings ) button to highlight the Language item. Time ----/--/-Beep Flicker TV System 3. When the Language item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( Settings ) button to enter the sub- menu.
Recording a video clip How to record a video clip Basic Operations - Recording a video clip 1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Video Camcorder mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Mode Icon Zoom ratio Number of recordings 1.0X 10 00:00:10 Resolution Recording time Record / Stop 2. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to start recording. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording.
Recording a video clip (continued) Setting the focus ( ) for most shooting conditions. Select ( only for close-ups. The focus is adjustable during recording. Zooming While recording, you can press the Up or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture. 15 ) Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) You can adjust the focus by setting the Focus Switch.
Recording a video clip (continued) Selecting metering modes Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) Under normal condition, the light is automatically measured based on overall lighting. If the subject of shooting appears too dark and the background too bright, you can manually select a proper metering mode according to the subject's position. Pressing the Right ( ) button repeatedly will switch the metering mode in the following order: Auto g Average g Center g Center-low g Auto.
Taking a still picture How to take a still picture The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Zoom ratio Number of recordings Mode Icon 1.0X 10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card Flash st atus Resolution Battery life White Balance Self-timer st atus 2. Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to take a still picture. 17 Basic Operations - Taking a still picture 1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode.
Taking a still picture (continued) Using the flash strobe Basic Operations - Taking a still picture (continued) Before taking a still picture, you can set to use the flash strobe if the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment. Pressing the Left ( ) button repeatedly will switch the flash mode in the following order: Off g Auto g Off. Off ( ): The flash is disabled. Auto ( ): The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient. 1.
Recording a voice clip 1. Set the Mode Dial to Voice Recording mode. LCD Display Number of recordings 10 Mode Icon 00:00:10 Recording time Record / Stop 2. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to start recording. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording.
Playing back your recordings Full-screen view Basic Operations - Playing back your recordings The Playback mode allows you to review the files stored in the SD/MMC card or internal memory. 1. Set the Mode Dial to Playback mode. LCD Display Zoom ratio Current / Total recordings 1.0X Mode Icon 7/10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card File type 00:00:10 Left arrow Playing time Play / Pause / Stop 2.
Playing back your recordings (continued) Thumbnail view ) button under playback mode, the camera will be switched to thumbnail view. Then you can use the four direction ( ) buttons to select the file you want to view. Once you select the target file, press either the Record/Shutter ( ) button or the INDEX ( ) button to view the file.
Playing back your recordings (continued) Reviewing a still picture Basic Operations - Playing back your recordings (continued) While viewing the picture in full-screen mode, you can use the Up or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture. If you zoom in the picture and then press the Record/Shutter ( ) button, the zoom ratio will be locked. You can then browse the picture using the direction ( buttons. To unlock the zoom ratio, press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again. 1.0X 1/20 2.
Playing back your recordings (continued) Playing back a video or audio clip clip, pressing the Record/Shutter ( ) button can pause the playing. To resume playing, press the same button again. While playing the file, pressing the Up or Down ( volume. If you press the Right or Left ( ) button can adjust the sound ) button during playing, you can fast wind or rewind the video or audio clip.
Switching on/off the OSD display When playing back a video clip or Basic Operations - Switching on/off the OSD display reviewing a still picture, you can press the LCD display switch ( ) to disable the OSD display, thus gaining a clearer view for your display. Press the same LCD display switch ( button again will switch on the display.
Connecting the camera to your TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can display uploaded, directly on your TV screen to share them with friends and family members. Video Audio Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV. Open the connector cover of your camera. (page 9) Connect the other end of the video cable to your camera. Turn on the camera.
Advanced Operations Menu access and operations Advanced Operations - Menu access and operations In several modes, you can bring up the menu to fine tune the camera settings by changing the menu items. The following describes how you can bring up the menu and perform normal operations to complete an action: 1. Set the Mode Dial to your target mode. Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to bring up the menu. 2. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to select the target item.
Digital Video Camcorder menu Changing the video resolution Before recording a video clip, you can change the resolution to suit your viewing To change the video resolution: 1. While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Resolution item. Once the Resolution item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued) Adjusting exposure compensation You can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the previewed Advanced Operations - Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued) image appears too bright or too dark. To adjust exposure compensation: 1. While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Exposure item.
Digital Video Camcorder menu (continued) Applying special effects to movie clips When recording a video clip, you can apply a special effect to the clip to add a To select a special effect: 1. While in Digital Video Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Effect item. Once the Effect item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Digital Still Camera menu Changing picture resolution Changing the resolution will affect the number of pictures that can be taken. The Advanced Operations - Digital Still Camera menu higher the resolution, the more memory-demanding the images will be. To change the video resolution: 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Resolution item.
Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Using the self-timer This function comes in handy when you want to take a self-portrait picture. 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Self Timer item. Once the Self Timer item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Adjusting the white balance You can manually select the white balance setting to suit the shooting Advanced Operations - Digital Still Camera menu (continued) environment. To select a white balance setting: 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( Menu ) button to highlight the White Balance item. Once the White Balance item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3.
Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Adjusting exposure compensation You can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effects when the previewed To adjust exposure compensation: 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to scroll page and highlight the Exposure item. Once the Exposure item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Applying special effects to still pictures You can apply special effects to your pictures to add a personal touch. Advanced Operations - Digital Still Camera menu (continued) To select a special effect: 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to scroll page and highlight the Effect item. Once the Effect item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3.
Digital Still Camera menu (continued) Using the date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the picture. 1. While in Digital Still Camera mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Date Stamp item. Once the Date Stamp item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Playback menu Deleting files While reviewing your recordings, you can delete the files that you do not want to Advanced Operations - Playback menu preserve. To delete a file or all files: 1. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button. ) button to highlight the Delete or Del All item depending on your purpose. Once the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3.
Playback menu (continued) Viewing file information The file information provides you data such as date of recording, file size, and Advanced Operations - Playback menu (continued) lock status. To view the file information: 1. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button. Menu ) button to highlight the Info item. Once the Info item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. An info page of the file will then Info appear.
Playback menu (continued) Locking files The locking file function can prevent files from being accidently erased. Advanced Operations - Playback menu (continued) To lock a file or all files: 1. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button. Menu ) button to scroll page and highlight the Lock or Lock All item. Once the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3.
Playback menu (continued) Sorting files The sorting file function allows you to select the file type you want the camera to To enable the sorting file function: 1. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK ( 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button. ) button to scroll page and highlight the Index item. Once the Index item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Playing MP3 music Copying MP3 files to the camera Before you can play MP3 music, you need to Advanced Operations - Playing MP3 music copy MP3 files to the camera. 1. To upload MP3 files to the camera, you need to connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable. For details on connecting the camera to your PC, please see page 56. 2. After the camera is connected to the PC, double-click on My Computer and you will find a removable disk. Inside the removable disk you can locate a MP3 folder.
Playing MP3 music (continued) Playing MP3 files 1. Set the Mode Dial to MP3 mode, and you are show the screen as below: LCD Display Track index : hold Current / Total tracks none: unhold 1/3 Mode icon Status icon: : repeat none: no repeat 0001 track01.MP3 00:04:30 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card File name Length 00:00:56 Playing time Play / Pause / Stop 2. The available function buttons in MP3 mode are as illustrated on the right.
MP3 menu You can use several functions provided by the MP3 menu. Note that there are no MP3 files in the camera, the menu cannot be activated. Advanced Operations - MP3 menu Repeat playing You can repeat playing to save the trouble of pressing the play button. To repeat playing MP3 music: 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the UP or Down ( ) button to select Repeat item.
MP3 menu (continued) Setting 3D enhancement You can enable the 3D enhancement effect to enrich the sound quality. 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu as illustrated on the right will appear. Press the UP or Down ( Menu ) button to select 3D Exit Repeat 3D Enhance Bass Enhance item. Once the 3D Enhance item is selected, press the Menu/Ok ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
MP3 menu (continued) Setting bass effect You can enhance the sound quality by enabling the bass effect. Advanced Operations - MP3 menu (continued) To enable the bass effect: 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) Menu button to highlight the Bass item. Once the Bass item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
MP3 menu (continued) Viewing MP3 info This item enables you to view the MP3 file information. 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) Menu button to scroll page and highlight the Info item. Once the Info item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on file will be displayed on the Status icon: : repeat none: no repeat screen. You can also press the Right or Left ( ) button to shift between files.
MP3 menu (continued) Deleting MP3 files Deleting MP3 files can free some memory space for other purposes. Advanced Operations - MP3 menu (continued) To delete MP3 files: 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to scroll page and highlight the Delete item. Once the Delete item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
MP3 menu (continued) Holding button settings Holding the button settings can prevent current status from being changed, so To hold button settings: 1. While in MP3 mode, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 2. A menu will appear. Press the Up or Down ( ) button to scroll page and highlight the Hold item. Once the Hold item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button. 3. A sub-menu as illustrated on the right will appear.
Camera Settings Switching to Settings mode Set the Mode Dial to Settings mode, and you can fine tune several functions of the camera. Camera Settings - Switching to Settings mode / Setting the date and time When you set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, the menu as illustrated will display. For details on each setting, please refer to the corresponding page.
Setting the beep sound 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the Beep item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. ) buttons to select On or Off. When the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button to confirm. Beep Exit On Off Setting the flicker 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the Flicker item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. 2.
Setting the TV system 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the TV System item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. Camera Settings - Setting the TV system / Setting the language 2. Use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to select a suitable item. When the settings are done, press the Menu/OK ( ) button to confirm. TV System Exit PAL NTSC If you travel to another country, the TV system setting may not suit the country you are staying in.
Setting auto-off 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the Auto Off item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. ) buttons to select a desired item. When the desired item is selected, press the Menu/OK ( ) button to confirm. Auto Off Exit 1Min 3Min 5Min Formatting media 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the Format item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. 2.
Restoring default settings 1. While in Settings mode, use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to highlight the Default item, and then press the Menu/Ok ( ) button to enter the sub-menu. Camera Settings - Restoring default settings 2. Use the Up and Down ( ) buttons to select Yes, and then press the Menu/OK ( ) button to confirm. Restoring default settings will override your current settings. 52 Default Exit Yes Return to init.
Copying Files to Your PC
Copying Files to Your PC Installing the DV 3500 Driver on your PC You need to install DV 3500 Driver to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. To install the software: Copying Files to Your PC - Installing the DV 3500 Driver on your PC 1. Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer now. Shut down all other applications running on your computer.
Installing the DV 3500 Driver on your PC (continued) 3. The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Please click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs. If you are not sure if the codec has been installed in your computer, please click Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5.
Connecting the camera to your PC 1. Turn on your computer, and then connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. Copying Files to Your PC - Connecting the camera to your PC 2. Set the camera to any mode except Live ( ) mode, and then connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera. Notice for Windows 2000/XP/ME users: If you select DISK mode and then want to disconnect the camera from your computer, please follow these steps: 1.
Copying files to the PC 1. This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK. For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users: Double-click on My Computer. Then double-click on the icon of the removable disk that has just appeared.
Copying files to the PC (continued) 2. Double-click on the DCIM file folder. Copying Files to Your PC - Copying files to the PC (continued) 3. Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder. 4. Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder.
Viewing/Playing files on your PC 1. Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. matching the file's type. 59 Copying Files to Your PC - Viewing/Playing files on your PC 2.
File location After connecting the camera to your computer, a removable disk will appear in your computer. Under the disk you can find all files stored in your camera. See the figure in the right to see where different types of files are located. Note Copying Files to Your PC - File location that MP3 format files must be copied into the MP3 folder, or the camera will not be able to locate the MP3 files.
Using PC Camera
Using PC Camera Installing DV 3500 software You need to install DV 3500 software to take advantage of the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the software, please refer to page 54 for details on installing the package. Starting the application Using PC Camera - Installing DV 3500 software / Starting the application 1. Set the Mode Dial to Live ( ) mode. 2. Connect the camera to your computer.
Starting the application (continued) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click Next when the following screen appears. device and click Next to continue. 3. During the installation process, some users might be asked to insert a licensed 98SE CD into the CD-ROM drive to copy the needed files. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Notice for Windows 2000 users: When using the PC camera function for the first time, the following warning message may appear twice or more.
Starting the application (continued) 3. Double-click the DV 3500 icon on the Desktop to start the program. After the program is started, you can begin to use the PC camera function. Using PC Camera - Starting the application (continued) If you cannot find the program shortcut on the desktop, you can start the program from the Programs menu.
Using the DV 3500 PC Camera Preview Window Using PC Camera - Using the DV 3500 PC Camera Start recording a video clip Start/Stop preview window Stop recording Setting Snapshot Open album (where files are stored) Format Select video source * Properties * * * Sub-menu is available. To view pictures taken by DV 3500 PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album. Or, as an alternate option, go to the "Work Temp" folder to find files taken by the program.
Using the DV 3500 PC Camera (continued) Recording an AVI movie 1. Click on the 2. Press icon. to specify the path and name of the AVI file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start Record button to begin Using PC Camera - Using the DV 3500 PC Camera (continued) recording. 5. To stop recording, click on the icon. Taking a snapshot Click on the icon to take a snapshot.
Using the DV 3500 PC Camera (continued) Configuring Properties options ! Video setting: - Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. - Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth select a smaller value in the "Bandwidth" item to avoid this problem. ! Custom setting: You can use the default settings, or change the settings (such as brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness) on your own.
Addenda Flicker Settings Table Country England Germany France Italy 50Hz 60Hz Spain Netherlands 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Korea 60Hz Setting 50Hz Country Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz * The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply.
Addenda Storage Capacity Table Still picture Memory * * Video Clip Audio Clip All Maximum resolutions 2048x1536 1600x1200 640x480 Flash memory (16MB) 20 30 48 3-7 min 1 hr SD/MMC card (32MB) 40 60 96 6-14 min 2 hr SD/MMC card (64MB) 80 120 192 12-28 min 4 hr SD/MMC card (128MB) 160 240 384 24-56 min 8 hr SD/MMC card (256MB) 320 480 768 48-112 min 16 hr SD/MMC card (512MB) 640 960 1536 96-224 min 32 hr 1.
Addenda Battery Life Table >> Battery indicator status Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Note: The following tests are conducted based on the following conditions: 1. Alkaline batteries are used. 2. Temperature: 25 C. 3. LCD display is always on. >> Shooting still pictures (pics) Still picture 2048x1536 1600x1200 640x480 110 120 130 * 1. Shooting interval: 30 seconds. 2. The flash strobe is used for every other image.
Addenda System Message Table Message Description Recording The camera is recording a file. Please Unlock SD Card If you insert a SD card and the card is set to "Protected", this message will show up when the camera tries to write data into the card. No Files To Play When the camera is set to Playback or MP3 mode without any existing file to play, this message will show up. Please Change Batteries The camera is under the status of low power. You should change the batteries immediately.
Addenda Specifications Sensor effective resolution 2Mega (1600x1200) pixels Interpolated resolution 3.1Mega (2048x1536) pixels Internal memory 16 MB flash memory (storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital video camcorder MPEG4 (.ASF) Format VGA (640x480 pixels) / up to 11 fps CIF (352x288 pixels) / up to 30 fps 160x128 pixels / up to 30 fps Digital still camera JPEG (.JPG) Format 3.
Troubleshooting When using the camera: Q1 The camera can not be switched on normally. A: 1) The batteries may be out of power. Please change the batteries. 2) Make sure the batteries are correctly installed. Q2 The camera is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display. A: If the camera stays idle for over one minute, the LCD screen will automatically shut down to save power. You can press any button except the power button to reactivate the display.
Troubleshooting Q5 I cannot use the flash strobe. A: If the battery life icon indicates , the flash strobe may be disabled due to insufficient voltage. Please change batteries immediately. Q6 The pictures taken appear too blurred. A: Please adjust the focus as appropriate. Q7 The pictures or video clips taken appear too dark. A: Make sure the environment of shooting or recording has adequate light. Or you may consider using flash strobe when taking pictures.
Troubleshooting When connecting the camera to the computer or TV: Q1 I can not view the video clips on my computer. A: Please install Direct X 8.0 or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. See page 54 for details on installing the driver, or go to http://www.microsoft.com to download the required files. Q2 The driver installation failed. A: 1) Please remove the driver and other related programs. Follow the installation steps in the manual to reinstall the driver.