OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents Preface ...................................................................................................................... 2 Using a memory card .............................................................................................. 2 Proper care of a memory card................................................................................ 3 Maintaining your camcorder.................................................................................. 4 System requirements ...............
Preface Thank-you for your purchase of a MyMuvi Digital Camcorder. Please read this manual before using this camera and put it in safe place for future reference. The content in this manual refers to the latest information available at the time of printing. The screen display, illustration and other information in the manual are representative of the operation of the camera. Your camera may differ due to changes in firmware, technical updates and production batch.
Metal contacts on the memory card Write protection switch Push the switch on the SD memory card to the bottom and the data will be protected. Push the switch on the SD memory card to the top and the write protection will be cancelled. Be sure the switch is in the unlocked position before taking video or photos. Proper care of a memory card The memory card must be formatted in your camera/camcorder before use. Failure to do this may cause loss of images.
Maintaining your camcorder The camcorder should be kept in a clean, dry and dark place when it is not used with the battery removed. The dust on the surface should be removed before cleaning the lens. Then use an appropriate cleaning cloth or tissue that is suitable for the cleaning the optical equipment to lightly wipe the lens. If necessary, a drop of lens cleaning fluid may be used. DO NOT use an organic solvent to clean the camera. DO NOT touch the lens surface with fingers.
System requirements Please refer to the following minimum requirements for your computer system to interface with the camcorder. These are the MINIMUM requirements, faster processors and more memory will result is a better user experience. System requirements Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, VISTA,Windows7 CPU Intel PIII667 or equivalent or faster.
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Key functions _________________________ Key/indicator light Function Power key Powers the camera on or off Shutter key Press to take video or photos Zoom key Digital zoom; Enlarges or reduces the size of video or Menu key Turns the menu display on or off. Playback key Play back photos or video Upper direction key Menu selection; scene selection; move the photo (when photos. enlarging photos in the playback mode).
Getting started Install battery The camera uses four AAA alkaline batteries (not included) or a rechargeable lithium battery (included). Open the battery cover and insert the battery. Be sure to insert with the + of the battery matching the + indicator on the camcorder. Replace the battery cover. Your battery should be CHARGED before use. It may be charged in the camera through the USB port.
Open the screen to start Open the LCD screen and press the power switch to power the camcorder. You may turn off the power to the camcorder by pressing the power key for two seconds after the screen is opened. Switching modes Press the mode key to select the recording resolution. Recording video Press the record key to start the recording. Press the record key again to stop recording in the video mode. Taking still photos You may take still photos by pressing the shutter key.
HDMI output To connect to a device supporting HDMI, connect the HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI interface on the camera. Then connect the HDMI cable to the corresponding input on the equipment. Note: Be sure the power to the camcorder is OFF before connecting or disconnecting to the TV or other device. Power Off You may power off the camcorder by pressing the power key for approximately 2 seconds.
▲ Setup Menu ▲ System Menu Operation Video Recording/Still photo mode The camcorder starts in the video recording mode. You may take still photos by pressing the shutter key. To record video press the record key. Stop recording by pressing the recording key again. To use the digital zoom press the zoom key in the desired direction. T for telephoto or W for wide angle. To use the LED fill light, press the left navigation button. Pressing again will turn the light off.
◆ Information displayed on the screen while taking still photos Icon 1 2 5M 3 1377 Icon name Description Still Photo Mode Ready to take still photos by pressing the shutter key Image size Currently selected still photo resolution # of photos left The # of photos that can still be taken at the currently selected resolution.
Image menus Press the menu key to open the main menu. Press the left and right keys to select the Image menu and press OK. In the submenu, press the menu key or OK key to return to the main menu. Use the left and right navigation keys to make the selection and press the OK key to confirm your selection. After returning to the main menu, press the menu key to exit.
Still Photo Image Menu Options: Main menu Image quality Submenu Description Best Best quality Good Better quality Normal Image size General quality 3200 x2400 8 million-pixel resolution 2592 x1944 5 million-pixel resolution 2048 x1536 3 million-pixel resolution 2sec. or 10sec.
Setup menu The setup menu has the following options: Recording frequency, contrast, sharpness, automatic ISO, exposure compensation and exposure mode. System menu The system menu has the following options: TV system, automatic power off, date & time, volume, default setting, formatting, language, brightness, key-press tone and software version Video/Still Photo Mode When powering on the camcorder it will default to the video recording mode. To enter the still photo mode press the shutter key.
Note： Be sure hold the camera steady when shooting. For best results, use a tripod with your camcorder. The working indicator light will glow after pressing the shutter key. Avoid fuzzy photos by ensuring the camcorder is held steady while this light is on. ────────────────────────────────────────────────── Playback mode Use the playback mode key to enter the playback mode. Press the playback key again to switch between playback of videos or still photos.
Delete and Protect Menu Options: Main menu Submenu Protect this file Description OK locks the current file File protection Unprotect this file Ok unlocks the current files Yes Deletes the current file All Delete all files File deletion Connect to the computer to download photos/videos Connect the camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (included). The camcorder will be recognized by your computer as a new Removable disk in the “My Computer” window.
ArcSoft MediaImpression________________________________________________ The CD packed with your camcorder includes ArcSoft MediaImpression imaging software. Software Installation Put the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, the following menu will appear: If the CD does not automatically load, click the autorun.exe program in the root directory of the CD.
MediaImpression Installation and Use: Installation: Click the “Install MediaImpression” button and complete the installation following the on screen instructions. After installation, please restart the computer.
Run MediaImpression : Double click the icon on the desktop or follow “Start → Programs” to open: MediaImpression After starting MediaImpression, click the “Import” to import the media.
Choose the video camera storage and choose the output location. Choose required file and click the import, selected file will be stored in the output location. Click “Go to start page” to return to the main screen. Click the “Video” or “All media” to use the “You Tube” function.
Choose file and click the “upload to You Tube. Enter you username and password to login the You Tube, execute upload.
Specifications Image Sensor Still Photo Resolution Memory File Formats Video Resolution Self-timer Delay Digital Zoom Exposure Mode Exposure 5MP CMOS 3200 × 2400, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536 SD/SDHC card (128MB to 16GB) (not included) JPEG (Still), AVI (Video) 720P30(1280×720), WVGAP30(848×480), WVGAP60(848×480) 2 seconds, 10 seconds 4X Center photometry/average photometry/spot photometry -2.0 ~ +2.
Solving common problems The camera does not power up after the battery is installed Camcorder will not take photos or record when the record or shutter key is pressed Photos are fuzzy The battery has insufficient charge. Replace the batteries or charge the lithium battery. The battery is installed incorrectly. Make sure the batteries are installed per the diagram in the battery compartment. The memory card is full.
