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Index Chapter I Basic Functions........................................................................................... 3 1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 3 2. Buttons, Slots and LCD screen ........................................................................... 4 Buttons ................................................................................................................
Chapter I Basic Functions 1.
2. Buttons, Slots and LCD screen Power switch Start GIGA VU SONIC: Push and hold the power switch for about 3 seconds till the startup frame appears, and then release the power switch. Turn off GIGA VU SONIC: Push the power switch slightly and select in the Message Box. Forced shutdown of GIGA VU SONIC: Push and hold the power switch till the “Shutdown In Process” frame appears, and then release the power switch. LED indicators Yellow is shown: An error occurred to the current operation.
Buttons Button name Function OK Confirming choice or starting a function. Directional Pad Changing the selected options. Menu When the interface has additional functions, press the button to retrieve the menu. Exit Exiting the current function mode and returning to the previous one. Zoom in Zooming in and out pictures being browsed LCD screen GIGA VU SONIC has a 3.2 LCD screen.
Symbols of battery electricity Status Indication Electricity is over 75% Residual electricity is 60% Residual electricity is 30% Electricity is used up. Charge it as soon as possible. Electricity is used up. The unit will shut down automatically. 3. Charging the battery Charging the battery with the USB cable provided: When the unit is powered off, insert GIGA VU SONIC into USB2.
Charging the battery with the power adapter provided: When the unit is powered off, insert the power adapter provided into DC port, and the built-in lithium battery will be charged. When adapters other than those of the original manufacturer are used, ensure the output index conforms to requirements. Refer to relevant sections of “Appendix A”. Charging indicators: Status Indication Constant on Charging in process Extinguished Charging finished Flashing Malfunction of charging.
Chapter II Photo GIGA VU SONIC has built-in picture browser, picture search and picture recovery tools, etc. These enable you to browse and share digital pictures conveniently, and even recover your loss due to deleting pictures by mistake.
1. Browser The built-in picture browser of GIGA VU SONIC allows you to browse your digital pictures without going through the computer. Starting picture browser: Select under on the main menu. Selecting folders to browse: Select the folder you desire to browse in the Folder Selecting Window. Picture wall: Digital pictures in the selected folder will be displayed horizontally in the form of thumbnail. You may use the „Direction“ button to change the highlighted pictures.
Viewing pictures full screen: In the Picture Wall, press the “Ok” button to display the highlighted pictures full screen. Viewing the previous or next picture: “Direction” button Left: the previous picture “Direction” button Right: the next picture Rotating and enlarging the picture: Every time you press the “Ok” button, the picture will rotate 90 degrees, and automatically zoon in and out to adapt to the screen.
Local enlargement of the picture: Press “Zoom In” button, and the picture browsed full screen will be displayed by enlarged central part. Go on pressing “Zoom In” or “Zoom Out” button, the amplification grades will switch among 1/8, 1/4 and 1/1. Continuously press “Zoom Out” button for a couple of times or ”Exit” button once , it will return to the mode of browsing in full screen.
Displaying EXIF brief: In the mode of browsing in full screen, press Up of the ”Direction” button to display or close EXIF brief, or press “Menu” button to select . Displaying Histogram: In the mode of browsing in full screen, press “Menu” button to select .
2. Search GIGA VU SONIC allows you to browse pictures of designated date quickly. Searching pictures: If you want to search the memory card, insert it first into the corresponding slot. b) Select under on the main menu, and then select the device (hard drive or memory card). c) In the input interface, press Left or Right of the “Direction” button to change year or month.
3. Recover If you delete pictures on the memory card by mistake, the function of recovery will recover your loss. With the function, you can recover: • the deleted pictures on the memory card (such as using deletion function of the digital camera) • pictures of designated formats.
Recovering pictures: a) Insert the memory card to be recovered into the corresponding slot. b) Select under on the main menu. Select the memory card to be recovered on the menu. c) In the process of recovery, the thumbnail of the picture being recovered appears on the screen horizontally. You may cancel the recovering operation by pressing “Exit” button.
Chapter III Backup The unit adopts parallel processing system that is the most advanced currently and can enormously enhance the speed of backup from the memory card to the hard drive.
1. Full Backup The full backup function can copy all files and folders on the memory card to the hard drive. With the function, you can: • back up multiple types of memory card, such as CF, SD, MS, etc. • back up the picture data on memory cards of types mentioned above and other non-system data. • create new folders in the built-in hard drive and maintain directory structure of the original card.
Viewing backup data After successful backup, press pictures in the backup folder. Ok button to start the picture browser and browse If you need to view other types of data, refer to relevant sections of “File Manager”. 2. Incremental Backup Incremental backup will distinguish differences between the memory card and folders of the hard drive.
Changing incremental backup folder: Select the function of on the main menu. After entering the function, select
3. Backup Setup You can change Verify, Folder, Speed and Visual of backup. Changing verification mode: Under on the main menu, select [ . Real-Time Verify: The real-time verification performs CRC verification of data in the course of file copying. Upon discovery of error, it will be retried. I/O error will be reported after the retry fails. The real-time verification is supported by hardware, so it will not influence the copying speed.
Verify Card: After the verifying memory card function is selected, for each file copied, CRC checksum of the file will be recorded (multiple CRC checksums will be recorded for large files). Whenever all files in a folder are copied, the system will reread the memory card, recalculate the CRC checksum of each file and compare it with the checksum during copying to ascertain the copying operation is fully correct. When the function is started, it will: • detect the data errors on the memory card.
Changing Folder Name: , and Under on the main menu, select select/deselect a type of name on the menu,you can change this backup folder name form “COLOR” to something else. Changing Visual mode Visual copying is one of GIGA VU SONIC features. When it is started, picture file is copied, and its preview pictures are displayed on LCD screen. Turning On/Off visual copying: Under on the main menu, select select/deselect on the menu.
HDD: After the data transfer is completed, preview picture data are read from the hard drive and displayed on the screen. When the function is started: backup speed will be greatly affected because image decoding cannot be performed in the course the data are transferred. Backing up to the designated folder: Under on the main menu, select . The currently set folder is displayed in the dialogue box.
1. File Manager The File Manager allows you to edit (such as copying, cutting, deleting, etc.) Pictures, files and folders without going through the computer. Starting File Manager: Under on the main menu, select . Selecting a single file or folder: Start the File Browser, press Up or Down of the “Direction” button, and move the highlighted bar to the file or folder to be selected. When the folder is selected, press Right of the “Direction” button, and you can enter the folder.
Changing the name of file and folder:Start the File Browser, select the folder to be renamed (single choice only), press the “Menu” button, and select on the Function Menu. Use the built-in soft keyboard to enter the file name, select , and save the new file name. 2. Creating Thumbs GIGA VU SONIC can create thumb file for digital pictures in batch. Under “Function” on the main menu, select , select a folder containing picture files, and begin creating thumbs.
4. Slide Show Under on the main menu, select , select a folder containing pictures in the Folder Selecting Window, and the pictures in the folder will be played. 5. Running Script The unit supports the user to compose interpretation of script and run it, and realize more extensive and flexible functions. For operation of running the script, refer to the online Reference Manual of SDL Script Language. 6. Firmware Update Users may update the firmware of GIGA VU SONIC by themselves.
Updating the firmware to built-in Flash chip The method is used to write the firmware file into the built-in Flash chip of GIGA VU SONIC. a) Download firmware file “*.SEF” from the official website. b) Copy the firmware file into the memory card or the built-in hard drive. If memory card is used, insert it into the corresponding slot. c) Under “Setup” on the main menu, select . In the File Selecting Window, select firmware file “*.SEF”.
1. Hard Drive Tools With built-in hard drive tools of GIGA VU SONIC, you can conveniently view hard drive information, get to know and optimize performance of your hard drive, and reduce data loss due to hard drive breakdowns like bad sectors, etc. Viewing capacity and S.M.A.R.T. information: Under on the main menu, select , and information about capacity of the hard drive (including usage) is displayed. Press “OK” button to switch to S.M.A.R.T.
You CANNOT use the tool to obtain: • the running speed of hard drive on equipment other than GIGA VU SONIC. • the performance announced by the hard drive manufacturer. • the actual reading and writing performance of hard drive during backup and USB connection. 2. Memory Card Tools Testing reading performance of the memory card:Insert the memory card to be tested into the corresponding slot. Under on the main menu, select .
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1. Interface Setup Changing color of the system interface: Under on the main menu, select . Press Left and Right of “Direction” buttons to select your favorite colors. Press “Ok” to confirm application of new colors. Setting the picture as wallpaper: Under on the main menu, select Select your favorite picture file in the File Selecting Window. . 2.
3. Language Setup The unit supports multiple languages. Under on the main menu, select , and then select the language you need. The setting can be used to: • Change the character set of system language, making the existing file or folder inaccessible or display messy code in the name of the file or folder. 4. Key Sound Turning the key sound on/off: • Under on the main menu, select , and press Up and Down buttons to turn the key sound on/off.
Appendix A: Safety And Operation 1. Safety of the unit body • Do not use the device in a moist environment. Do not handle the device with wet hands. If liquid enters the device, immediately remove the battery, power off the unit, and return it to the designated dealer for repair. Never use the device corroded by liquid, otherwise it may lead to short circuit of battery. Some batteries with short circuit may cause fire.
Appendix B: Operation Techniques and Problem Solving 1. Operation techniques • Prior to important shooting, charge the unit (in the mode of power off) in advance and test the unit. • Please select high-speed memory card to achieve ideal backup speed. Test the memory card when buying it. • Update the firmware timely. 2. Troubleshooting The unit won't start: • Charge the battery. • Keep the unit in appropriate ambient temperature, namely 5- 45 .
3. Replacing and Installing the Battery Operation described in the section is dangerous to a certain degree. Do not try the operation unless it is necessary. Consult the local dealer or customer service department prior to the operation. Removing the battery A) Open the back cover of the unit. Refer to relevant sections of “Hard Drive Installation” for how to open the back cover. B) Remove the battery from its compartment.
Contact/Service If you have any questions on or need help with our products please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Technical Service. You can reach our service people by phone under the telephone number indicated below from Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Independently of these service times you can also get in touch by e-mail, fax or mail: JOBO AG Kölner Straße 58 D-51645 Gummersbach Tel.
