User manual AIPTEK POCKET DV4100M

Pocket DV 4100M 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. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body. 5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning. 6. Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time. There is potential of explosion from using incorrect batteries. 7. Remove batteries during long periods between usage, as deteriorated batteries may affect the functionality of the camera. 8. Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion. 9. We suggest using only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 6 Contents Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 2. Loading the battery 3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional) Inserting the card Removing the card 4. How to hold your camera 5. Attaching the strap 6. Using the tripod 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off 2. Setting the language 3. The LCD display information 4. Recording movies 5. Taking still pictures 6. Recording audio clips 7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips Playback mode Viewing your pictures Playing your movies and audio clips Deleting your files 8. Using the self-timer 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 19 20 1 9. Real-time display on TV 21 22 Advanced Settings 1. Settings menu access 2. Settings menu events 22 23 25 Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1. Installing DV 4100M driver 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer 4. Playing on your computer 25 28 29 31 32 Using the PC Camera Function 1. Installing DV 4100M driver 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Capturing immediate images to your computer 4. Advanced settings 32 33 35 37 40 Troubleshooting Other Information 1. Battery life Available shots and time when using batteries Battery indicator 42 42 42 43 2 2. Conversing battery power 3. Storage capacity 4. More on flicker 5. Specifications 43 44 44 45 3 Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 21 14 15 16 17 18 13 12 11 10 9 8 19 1 2 3 4 5 Shutter button Record button Up button (Zoom in) Down button (Zoom out) MENU/OK button (Power button) USB port Card slot A/V out connector LED indicator 11 CF card eject switch 12 Viewfinder 13 LCD display 14 Focus switch 15 Lens 16 Microphone 17 Self-portrait mirror 18 Battery cover 19 Tripod port 20 Speaker 21 Strap hook 6 7 8 9 10 LCD on/off switch 4 2. Loading the battery Please use two AA batteries. 1 2 3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the indication to open it. 1 Getting Started Follow the indication to load batteries into the battery section with the correct + and - ends. 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the indication to lock it. 3 1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this will increase time of usage. 2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries. For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 42. 5 3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional) 1 Inserting the card Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. Back side Label side 2 Removing the card Push the Eject switch in the direction of the indication to remove the card. To confirm if the card is inserted firmly: If inserting the card under the camera power-on status, when the card is inserted successfully, a beep will emit and a icon will appear at the top right section on the LCD display. The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not insert a CF card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory automatically. 6 4. How to hold your camera Please hold the camera as illustrated. While taking pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens; and while recording audio or video clips, avoid hindering the microphone. Getting Started Avoid blocking the lens. Avoid hindering the microphone. 5. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. 1 2 Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction indicated. 1 Fasten the strap loop as indicated. 2 7 6. Using the tripod Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode. 1 2 Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the serrated wheel to lock it. 1 Serrated wheel Unfold the legs to set up. Then adjust the alignment to the desired position. 2 8 Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off 1 Switching on Open the LCD panel in the direction indicated or press the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera on. 90o Basic Operation OR VIDEO 2 Switching off Close the LCD panel in the direction indicated or press the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera off. MENU OK USB CF CARD A/V If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera. If you do not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically. ! If the LCD panel is closed during recording and playing video or audio clips, the camera will not stop working unless you finish the recording or playback manually. 9 2. Setting the language When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language by using the method below. 1 2 3 Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. 1 Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Exit Settings Exit Video Picture Beep Exit Settings Language Flicker Display Default English Settings mode Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Settings_ item. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Select language Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Language_ item. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the desired language. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Press the Record button to exit. 10 3. The LCD display information 1 2 1.0X 26 5 6 Basic Operation 3 4 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Still picture/ video mode Zoom ratio Self-timer mode Video resolution Storage media Internal memory: CF card: 6 7 8 Number of pictures, video clips and audio clips Picture resolution Battery life 11 4. Recording movies 1 2 Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. 1 90o Focus Adjust the Focus switch to set the focus as appropriate. Macro Micro 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) 16"~ (40cm~ ) 3 4 5 12 Start recording Press the Record button to start recording. While recording in progress, the count indicator will start. VE ID O Zoom in Zoom in or zoom out Press the Up button to zoom in or the Down button to zoom out. effect menu M E N U O out KZoom U S B C FR C A D A / V Stop recording Press the Record button again to stop recording. 5. Taking still pictures 1 2 Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. 1 90o Basic Operation Focus Push the Focus switch to set the mode best for your picture. Macro Micro 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) 16"~ (40cm~ ) VE ID O Zoom in 3 4 Zoom in or zoom out Press the Up button to zoom in or the Down button to zoom out. effect menu M E N U O out KZoom U S B C FR C A D A / V Take a still Press the Shutter button to take a shot. effect menu 13 6. Recording audio clips 1 2 Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. 1 90o Record audio mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Record Audio_ item. Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Start 3 4 Start recording Then press the MENU/OK button to start recording. While recording in progress, the count indicator will start. Stop recording effect Press the MENU/OK button again to stop recording. menu VIDEO MENU OK USB CF CARD A/V VIDEO MENU OK USB CF CARD A/V 14 7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips 1 Playback mode 1 2 Switch on Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on. 1 Basic Operation 90o Playback mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Playback_ item. Then press the MENU/OK button to enter the playback mode. Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Enter 4/15 3 Select images You are now in the thumbnail mode. Press the Up button to select the previous image or the Down button to select the next one. The selected file will be highlighted. Press Thumbnail view : Start There are three file types that you can identify by the icons at the top left section on the thumbnails. : pictures : video clips : audio clips 15 2 Viewing your pictures 1 2 View a picture Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a icon, press the MENU/OK button to view the full-screen file. 1 4/15 Play Full-screen view VI DE O ME NU OK US B CF AR D C A/ V Exit Press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record button to exit. 2 VIDEO Exit MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V To thumbnail mode In the full-screen mode, the Up and Down buttons allow you to select the image. 16 3 Playing your movies and audio clips 1 Play Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a (video) or (audio) icon, press the MENU/OK button to play the file. 1 5/15 VI DE O ME NU OK 00:00:03 Play US B The video clip is played. CFR A C D A/ V Basic Operation 12/15 2 Adjust the volume While playing a recording, press the Up button to increase or the Down button to decrease the volume. VI DE O IMG-0012.WAV 00:00:42 ME NU OK 00:00:06 Play US B The audio clip is played. CFR A C D A/ V 2 VIDEO Volume up Volume down MN EU O K UB S CCR F AD A /V 5/15 00:00:04 The volume controller will appear at the right side while adjusting the volume. 17 3 Stop playing While playing a recording, you can press the MENU/OK button to stop playing. 3 VIDEO Pause/resume MN EU O K Stop playing UB S C CR F AD Pause and resume While playing a recording, you can press the Video button to pause. Press the Video button again to resume. 4 A /V VIDEO Exit MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V To thumbnail mode 4 Exit When a recording is finished or stopped playing, press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record button to exit. If the recording is finished or stopped playing, the Up and Down buttons allow you to select the image. 18 4 Deleting your files 1 2 Delete Continued from page 15, once you select the target file, press the Shutter button to delete. Then press the Shutter button again to confirm the deletion. 1 4/15 Press Delete : Delete Basic Operation 2 Exit Press the Record button to exit. VE ID O Exit M E N U O K U S B C FR C A D A / V As the step 1. above, if you do not wish to delete the file, press any button except the Shutter button to cancel the deletion. 19 8. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture or a movie. 1 2 Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. 1 Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Exit Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Select Set self-timer on Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Self Timer_ item. Then press the MENU/OK button to set self-timer on. You will see a icon at the bottom left section of the LCD display. VIDEO 1.0X 26 3 Use the self-timer When the Shutter button is pressed (the Record button is available as well under the selftimer mode), the camera will have ten seconds delay with ten beeps emitting before taking a picture. After the shutter fires, the self-timer will be automatically disabled. MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V As the step 2. above, if you wish to cancel the setting of self-timer on, press the MENU/OK button twice to disable. 20 9. Real-time display on TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can preview the screen of the camera and display your video clips, still pictures and audio recordings directly on TV screen. Basic Operation 1 2 Set TV to AV mode Turn on your TV and switch to the AV mode. Connect your camera to TV Insert the video and audio ends of the AV cable to the AV-in port on your TV. Insert the other end of the AV cable to the TV-out port on your camera. Video Audio 21 Advanced Settings 1. Settings menu access The Settings menu provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access the Settings menu. 1 2 3 Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. 1 Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Exit Settings Exit Video Picture Beep Exit Settings Exit Video Picture Beep 320X240 Settings mode Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Settings_ item. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Adjust the settings Use the Up or Down button to highlight the desired item of settings. Then press the MENU/OK button to enter the sub-menu. VIDEO Exit Select MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V Confirm 22 2. Settings menu events Settings menu allows you to set some elemental functions of the camera. The following table is the description of the setting items. Settings Video Descriptions Advanced Settings High quality for viewing on TV. Standard quality and suitable for viewing on TV. High quality for network transmission or email. Standard quality for network transmission or email. Ideal for developing 6x8 photos or smaller. The most memory-demanding option. Suitable for developing 5x7 photos or smaller. Items 640x480 352x288 320x240 160x128 2304x1728 Picture 2048x1536 1600x1200 The default setting. Suitable for developing 4x6 photos or smaller. The most memory-saving option. Suitable for viewing on the computer or email. This item determines whether the beep sounds when operating the camera. 640x480 On Off 50 Hz 60 Hz Beep Flicker If you travel to another country, the flicker setting may not suit the place you are staying. This item allows you to set the flicker to prevent nosie on your image. The default flicker value depends on your country. For details, please refer to the "More on flicker" section on page 44. 23 Display On Off This item determines whether the small icons for illustration appears on the LCD display. Default Yes This item allows you to override your current settings. Delete All Yes This item allows you to quick erase all files in the card or internal memory. Format Yes This item allows you to format the storage and thus erase all files in the card or internal memory. All files will not be recovered if you execute the format item. *The storage media illustration on the LCD display as below: Internal memory CF card The camera will use the card as the main storage media. To format the files in the card, please insert the card; to format the files in the internal memory, please remove the card. 24 Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1. Installing DV 4100M driver You need to install DV 4100M driver before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time to ensure that video clips can be played back on your computer. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. ! ! Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage. Turn off other applications running on your computer. Place the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. Move the mouse to the icon (DV 4100M Driver) and click it. If no title appears on the screen, please follow the steps. 1. Double click the "My computer" icon. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon (DV 4100M driver (E:)*). The name of CD-ROM drive changes depending on how your computer is set up. 3. Browse to the "\DV 4100M driver" folder and start the Setup.exe program manually. 25 4 The "Install Shield Wizard" dialogue box is occurring and the automatic installation begins. When a window as Fig 1 appears, click "Next". Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Fig 1 Notice for Windows 2000 users 1. The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might show twice. Please simply click "Yes". The camera works well for Windows 2000. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish". ! Do not restart your computer at this step. 26 5 After the driver installation is completed, the 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. Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer Fig 2 6 After the codec installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Direct X 8.0 or above. If you are not sure if this program has been installed in your computer, please click "Yes" to continue. Fig 3 7 The driver will be available after restarting your computer. Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 8.0 or above are necessary for viewing the video clips recorded by the camera. 27 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 1 2 Turn on your computer. Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 4 28 Set your camera to the Disk Mode_ MENU/OK button to confirm. item. Then press the Disk Mode Disk Mode Live Mode Press : Select 3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer 1 For Windows XP users After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 4). Select the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and then click "OK". Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 1 Fig 4 2 For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Double-click "My computer", then double-click the new "Removable Disk" icon. 1 2 Some users may find two removable disks appear under "My computer", that is because the OS detects two storage media in the camera (the internal memory and the CF card). If you can not find your files in one of the disks, please try to find them in the other disk. 29 2 3 4 Double-click the "DCIM" file folder. Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder. Drag the file to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your image or audio clip to the computer. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users The storage position of the files You can find the files of your pictures, movies and audio clips as Fig 5. Fig 5 30 4. Playing on your computer 1 Double-click "My Documents". For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer 2 Select the desired file and double-click it to view. Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps. 1. Double-click 2. Click on the task bar. (USB Disk), then click "Stop". 3. Select the camera (DV 4100M) on the confirmation screen and click "OK". 4. Follow the on-screen instruction to disconnect your camera from your computer correctly and safely. 31 Using the PC Camera Function 1. Installing the DV 4100M driver You need to install the DV 4100M driver before using PC Camera or video conferencing function. If you never install DV 4100M driver, please finish the installation first. For details, please see step 1. "Installing DV 4100M driver" on page 25. If you have already installed DV 4100M driver, please go to step 2. "Connecting your camera to your computer" on the next page. 32