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Table of Contents 1 Overall Introduction.............................. 13 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 System Requirements.....................................13 Features..............................................................13 Digital Video Camera & Accessories...........14 External View.....................................................15 Adjusting LCD Display....................................16 Getting Started....................................... 17 2.1 Inserting SD Card .......................
Using the Camera.................................. 31 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip .....................................31 4.2 Pause Recording a Movie Clip......................31 4.3 Shooting a photo..............................................31 4.4 Voice Recording Mode....................................31 4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback ..................32 4.6 Shooting / Playback Photos ..........................34 4.6.1 Shooting Photos.......................................34 4.6.
6.1.11 6.1.12 6.1.13 6.1.14 6.1.15 EV Compensation....................................45 Backlight....................................................46 Contrast.....................................................46 Sharpness.................................................46 Motion Detection ......................................47 6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback49 6.2.1 File Protection...........................................49 6.2.2 Play Options ........................................
.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 6.4.6 Slide Show Effect.....................................60 Delete ........................................................60 DPOF.........................................................61 Rotate ........................................................61 6.5 Setting Menu......................................................62 6.5.1 TV Type .....................................................62 6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial)..................63 6.5.3 Date/Time...................
10 Appendix ................................................. 72 Specifications ..............................................................72 Troubleshooting..........................................................74 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder (digital video camera). Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved.
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parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Safety Warning and Notice Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camcorder warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the camcorder but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death. For your safety 1. Do not attempt to charge any other battery with this camcorder. 2.
as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode. 9. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camcorder by yourself. 10. Some camcorder models accept non-rechargeable batteries.
4. Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camcorder in a dry place. 5. If your camcorder becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible. 6. Salt or seawater may cause severe camcorder damage. 7. Do not drop, knock, or shake the camcorder. A rude behavior of using the camcorder may damage the internal electronic circuit board or deform the lens shape. 8. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the camcorder. 9.
15. Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camcorder to format the card first. 16. Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted. Operating environment 1.
1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. This chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: • Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating system or Mac OS 10.3 ~10.4 • A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz I • At least 512 MB of RAM • Standard USB 1.
1.3 Digital Video Camera & Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. Digital video camera 2. Quick Guide 3. Software CD 4. HDMI cable 5. AV cable 6. USB cable 7. Lithium-Ion battery 8. Adaptor 9. Hand Strap 10. Pouch Note: Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped and may vary from the list above. 14 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
1.4 External View 1 2 3 4 5 Lens Flash Light Self-timer Indicator LED Indicator Mode Button 11 12 13 14 15 6 Recording Button 16 7 8 9 10 USB/HDMI/TV/Audio Output Status Display Speaker Zoom Button 17 18 19 Shutter Button Playback Button Power Button OK Button Menu Button Battery / Memory Card Compartment Tripod socket Hand Strap Microphone Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
1.5 Adjusting LCD Display Before taking pictures or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below. 16 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card 1. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.2 Loading the Battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting the battery could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera. 1. Open battery cover. Battery / Power Status Indicator: Battery full / Battery half full Battery empty The device power is supplied by DC input. (The battery is not charged.) 18 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2. Insert the battery according to the illustration. 3. Close battery cover. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the Lithium-Ion battery. Insert the Lithium-Ion battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. (You can also charge the battery by using the USB cable from a computer.) 20 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen 2.4.1 Single touch You can touch hotkey to change settings as shown below (Take DV function as an example). E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilizer): on AF lock: on Focus mode: (Auto Focus Menu / off / off / Touch AF ) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the [Playback] Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under [Playback] Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below. 22 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Power Button To turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Camera. Menu Button To display the main OSD menu. MODE Button There are three operating modes for the Digital Video Camera: DV Mode, DSC Mode, and Voice Recording Mode. Press the Mode button to switch to different modes. OK Button 4-Way Direction Button Recording Button To confirm all settings.
Shutter Button To take images. Zoom Button This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 10X Optical Zoom: press the button Right (T) to pull in the distance of the subject, or press the button Left (W) to move away the distance from the object. Playback Button To enter Playback mode. 2.6 About LED Indicators Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators: Indicator Color Power Definition Green Turning power on. Green blinking Flash is charging.
2.7 Initial Settings Before Use 2.7.1 Setting Language 1. It is automatic to move on to Language setting after setting Date/Time. 2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button left/right to select the language you want to use. 3. Press OK Button to confirm the setting. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
2.7.2 Setting Date and Time 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select. 2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button up/right to select each column. Then press left/down or touch the screen to select a value. 3. Press . 26 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In DV Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Resolution indicator 2 Scene mode Indicator 3 Remaining recording time indicator 4 DV mode indicator 5 Battery status indicator 6 White balance indicator 7 Exposure compensation indicator 8 Metering mode 9 Playback button 10 Histogram indicator 11 Menu button Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
12 Focus mode button 13 Auto Focus button 14 E.I.S. button (On/Off) 3.2 In Voice Recording Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Recording time left indicator 2 Voice Recording Mode indicator 3 Battery status indicator 4 Playback button 5 Menu button 28 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
3.3 In DSC Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Resolution indicator 2 Scene Mode indicator 3 Number of pictures left 4 DSC Mode indicator 5 Battery indicator 6 White balance indicator 7 EV compensation indicator 8 Metering mode 9 Playback button 10 Histogram indicator 11 Menu button Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
12 Flashlight mode selection (off/auto/fill-in) 13 Focus mode button 14 Self-timer indicator 15 Face Detection 16 Drive mode 30 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
4 Using the Camera 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip 1. [DV] mode is the default setting after you power [On] the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the [Recording] Button to start/stop recording. 3. The Digital Video Camera will store the movie clip automatically. 4.2 Pause Recording a Movie Clip 1. Press OK Button during recording a movie clip. The video will pause recording immediately. 2. Press OK Button again to start recording a movie clip. 3. The Digital Video Camera will store the video automatically. 4.
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback 1. In [DV]/ [DSC]/ [Voice Recording] Recording Mode, press [Playback] Button to display recently stored files on the LCD screen. Playback Movie clip playback mode Voice clip playback mode 2. Press [4-Way Direction] Button up/down, left/right to view stored files. Press OK Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. 32 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
3. To pause the Playback of file, press the [Recording] Button or . touch the screen icon 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. 5. You can also playback the movie clip in different speeds by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon .
6. Capture the image from movie clip playback. Press [Shutter] Button in replaying the movie clip. The Digital Video Camera will store captured still images automatically in the image size (resolution) you select (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 848 x 480, or 432 x 240). 4.6 Shooting / Playback Photos 4.6.1 Shooting Photos 1. Turn [On] the power and adjust the [Mode] Button to [DSC] Mode. 2. Press [Shutter] Button to capture images which will be stored automatically. 4.6.2 Playback Photos 1.
3. Touch the screen ( or ) to enlarge/shrink the image, then you can move the image up/down or left/right. 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to [DSC] Mode. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 DV Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Folder and file number 2 Length of each Movie Clip 3 File Protection indicator 4 Battery status indicator 5 Resolution indicator 6 Slow motion playback button 7 Return button 8 Sound volume touch icons 9 Volume (“+” for up and “-“ for down) 10 Playback/Pause button 11 Fast forward playback button 36 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
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5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Folder and file number 2 Length of each voice clip 3 File Protection indicator 4 Battery status indicator 5 Return button 6 Sound volume touch icons 7 Volume (“+” for up and “-“ for down) 8 Playback/Pause button 9 Fast forward playback button 10 Fast rewind playback button 11 Menu button 12 Delete button 38 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. 1 Folder and file number 2 DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) indicator 3 File Protection indicator 4 Battery status indicator 5 ISO value 6 Resolution indicator 7 Return button 8 Zoom-Out indicator 9 Zoom-In indicator 10 Next file 11 Previous file 12 Menu button 13 Delete button Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
6 Menu Options Please read this chapter to understand the settings and advanced operations of this Digital Video Camera. 6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode Press [MENU] button to display menu options of movie clip under the [DV] mode. 6.1.1 Quality 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Quality] item. Press OK Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.1.2 Resolution 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Resolution] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select and press OK Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.3 Pre-recording 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Pre-recording] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off]/[On], and press OK Button or click the screen to confirm the setting. 6.1.4 Time Lapse 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.
6.1.6 Face Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Face Detection] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off]/ [On]. Press OK Button or click the screen to confirm. 6.1.7 Scene Mode 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.
Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Incandescent The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with dark light. Daylight For daylight recording. Cloudy For cloudy or shady environments. Fluorescent For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with bright light. Preset Preset on a plain white background for more realistic white balance value. 6.1.9 Effect 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.
6.1.10 Metering 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Metering] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Center], [Average], or [Spot]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Center To preserve background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.
6.1.12 Backlight 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Backlight] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off]/ [On]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.1.13 Contrast 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.
Normal For normal scenes. High For sharper scenes. Low For softer scenes. 6.1.15 Motion Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Motion Detection] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [On] or [Off]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm.
If the pillar rises to peak, the Digital Video Camera will take movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. Start recording If the pillar disappears, the Digital Video Camera will end taking movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. End recording 48 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback When in [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode, press the [MENU] Button to show the movie clip options menu. 6.2.1 File Protection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] Playback mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to select the [File Protection] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. The icon represents the file is under protection.
6.2.2 Play Options 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to select the [Play Options] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Play One], [Play All], [Repeat One], or [Repeat All], then press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. The movie clip will playback automatically.
Delete One Delete one file. Delete All Delete all files. Delete Selections Select the file and delete. Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting it. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode During [DSC] Mode, press [MENU] Button to display camera mode option menu. 6.3.1 Quality 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Quality] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Super Fine], [Fine], or [Normal]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm the setting. 6.3.2 Photo Size 1.
3:2 3648 x 2432 pixels 16:9 3648 x 2048 pixels 2M 1824 x 1360 pixels 6.3.3 Capture Mode 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Capture Mode] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [Continue Shot], [AEB mode], [Fast Cont.], or [Super Fast Cont.]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm.
3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [1 second], [3 seconds], or [5 seconds]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.3.5 Face Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Face Detection] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], or [On]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.3.
3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent], or [Preset]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Incandescent The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with dark light. Daylight For daylight recording. Cloudy For cloudy or shady environments. Fluorescent For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with bright light.
Vivid 6.3.9 Images with bright color. Metering 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Metering] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Center], [Average], or [Spot]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm the setting.
6.3.11 EV Compensation Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [EV Compensation] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to increase/decrease the value.
High Images with brighter scenes. Low Images with darker scenes. 6.3.14 Sharpness 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sharpness] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [High], or [Low]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Normal Images with normal scenes. High Images with sharper scenes.
6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback 6.4.1 File Protection 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [Playback] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Protection] item; press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. The locked icon protection. will be shown to indicate the file is under Protect One Protect one file. Unprotect One Unprotect one file. Protect All Protect all files. Unprotect All Unprotect all files.
2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Slide Show Setting] item to enter into submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to choose [Off], [1 Second], or [3 Seconds]. The images will playback automatically. 6.4.3 Slide Show Effect 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Playback] mode. 2.
Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting the protected file. 6.4.5 DPOF Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to mark the printing information stored in the memory card. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Playback] mode.
6.5 Setting Menu Setting Menu can be applied on all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. 6.5.1 TV Type 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [TV Type] item. Press OK Button or touch the panel to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [NTSC] or [PAL], then press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Note: The video resolution will be different due to various TV Type settings.
6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial) The file number can be set in this function. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Number] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Reset]/ [Serial], then press OK Button or touch the panel to confirm. Notes: 1. The file number will start from 0001 when setting to [Reset]. 2.
3. Press [4-way Direction] Button/ touch the screen to choose [V] or [X], press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.5.6 LCD Brightness This function is to adjust the brightness of LCD. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select the [LCD Brightness] item, then press OK Button or click the screen to confirm. 3.
3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off], [3 min], or [5 min]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm the setting. 6.5.9 Language Please refer to chapter 2.7.2 “Setting Time/Date and Language.” 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. Move [4-way Direction] Button left/right to select the [Language] item, and press OK Button or click the screen to confirm. 2.
6.5.11 Information This function is to show information on the LCD screen to help you taking better photos/movie clips. 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Information] item, and press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [Histogram], or [Off]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.5.12 Sound Use this function to adjust the sound volume. 1.
3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Default Setting] or [User Setting]. Press OK Button/touch the panel to choose the item. 6.5.15 Digital Zoom 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Digital Zoom] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [X10], or [Maximum]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm.
7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown below, use the provided USB cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission. 7.2 Connecting to TV As shown below, use the provided video cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a TV. 68 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
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8 Installing the Software 1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. 2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. 3. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen. 70 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
9 Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme (TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack. Upload your files easily to YouTube™! Or share them through simple email attachments or popular photo printing. You can go to http://www.arcsoft.
10 Appendix Specifications Sensor Aptina 10 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CMOS Zoom 10X optical zoom Digital zoom: Still: 60X ,Video: 120X Playback: Up to 10X Lens F = 3.58 (W) ~ 3.64 (T) f = 6 ~ 60 mm Focus range Movie Record: 10 cm ~ Infinity Capture Mode: 10 cm ~ Infinity (Wide); 100 cm ~ Infinity (Tele) Macro: 10 cm (Wide) LCD 3.
File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible) Video: MOV Dimensions / Weight 123.5 x 55 x 59.2 mm 330 g (without battery & SD card) Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output: NTSC/PAL; HDMI Accessories Quick Guide / Lithium-Ion battery / AV Cable / HDMI cable / USB cable / Software CD ROM / Adaptor / Hand Strap / Pouch Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Can not turn on the power of Digital Video Camera. 1. The Battery is not inserted correctly. 2. The Battery is dead. 1. Please insert the battery correctly. 2. Replace the battery. Pictures are not stored in the memory. Power off before storing the images. Please change to a new battery when the battery indicator turns to red color. Camera shutdown when using Self-timer shooting picture. The Battery in camera is dead. Change to a new battery.