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English Contents 1 Important 4 Safety Notice 4 5 2 Your camcorder Introduction What’s in the box Functional overview 3 Get started Load the Micro SD card Turn on Set the date and time (for first-time users only) Select a menu display language Charge the built-in battery 4 Use your camcorder Record video Take pictures Play Options during video play Adjust settings 5 Use more of your camcorder View video or pictures on TV Install and use the camcorder software 6 Technical specifications 6 6 6 7 8 8 8
1 Important Safety a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. h Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. i Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
English Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder, you can: • take full HD (1080P) or VGA movies • take pictures • play recorded movies or pictures either directly or on the large screen of a connected TV • upload the recorded movies or pictures to the Internet directly What’s in the box Make sure that the following items are packed in the box: • Camcorder • AV cable • Quick start guide • Pouch • Hand strap 6 EN
r q p a o b n c d m e l f k j i g h a Built-in speaker • b Display panel • c +/• In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out. • Navigate up/down in a menu. • Change a value in the settings menu. During video play, change the volume. Perform the specific function as shown on the display panel. d Shutter button • In viewfinder mode, take a picture or start/stop video recording.
• In play mode, switch to viewfinder mode. 3 Get started • In viewfinder mode, switch to play mode. In play mode, play a selected video clip. Confirm settings. Load the Micro SD card e • • f MICRO SD • Connect a Micro SD card. g / • • • Navigate left/right in a menu. Select a menu option. In play mode, turn to the previous/ next picture/video clip. In viewfinder mode, switch to the settings menu. • h USB connector i • Eject the USB connector.
English Charge the built-in battery Tip • To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically after being idle for 3 minutes. Set the date and time (for first-time users only) When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, a menu for date and time setting appears. 1 Press at the bottom of the camcorder to eject the USB connector. 1 Press to highlight [Yes]. » A date setting menu appears. 2 2 Press / to select the day, month and year fields successively.
4 Use your camcorder Record video 1 Switch the mode switch button to . » The selected resolution and remaining recording time appear on the display panel. 2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the lens as needed. 3 Press the shutter button to start recording. » A red time indicator appears on the display panel. Play 1 In viewfinder mode, press to enter play mode. » The last recorded video clip is played automatically. 2 Press / to select a picture or video clip for play.
1 In viewfinder mode, press . » A settings menu appears. 2 3 4 Press / 5 Use more of your camcorder to highlight an option. Press / to select a setting. View video or pictures on TV Press to confirm the setting and return to viewfinder mode. Description Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting. [Effects] Add a special effect to your shooting. [Resolution] Select a video resolution. [Volume] Change the keypad tone and operation sound. [Date] Set the date.
Install and use the camcorder software Install and use the camcorder software With the software (ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition) available in the internal memory of the camcorder, you can import, edit, archive or upload your pictures/videos to the Internet easily. Note 1 On your PC, click Start\(All) Programs\ ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition. » The main screen of the software appears. 2 Click an option to select the corresponding operation.
Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Image sensor Operation modes Lens (focusing) Focus mode Focus range Aperture Digital zoom Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Auto power off Memory 1/4” 1.1M CMOS sensor Movie record, picture record Fixed Fixed 0.6m to Infinity F2.0 2X Auto -2.0~2.
How do I charge the camcorder? • You can charge the camcorder via the USB pop-out connector. When you connect it to your PC/laptop it will automatically charge. You can also plug the camcorder via the pop-out USB into a USB charger. How long do I have to charge the camcorder? • The camcorder is fully charged for first usage. The camcorder charge time when connected to your PC/laptop is 3 hours. When you charge it via USB adaptor, the charge time is 2 hours.
How do I play my videos on TV? • To play back on TV, please use an HDMI connector (mini HDMI to standard HDMI) if your TV accepts HDMI input, or use the video-out cable provided. Why is there no lens cover? • The camcorder comes without a lens cover, keeping it simple to use and fuss-free. It is made of robust material that doesn’t scratch under normal usage. A travel pouch and a lens cloth are provided, allowing you to keep the camcorder clean.
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