Digital Video Camera Safety Precautions Specifications Name of Parts and Buttons LCD Monitor and LED Displays Before Using the Digital Video (DV) Powering the Digital Video How to recharge the battery Using the AC adapter Setting the date and time Setting the storage media 4 5 8 12 15 16 16 17 17 18 20 20 21 22 22 26 28 28 1.Basic Recording Motion Picture Recording Still Picture Recording 2.Advance Recording Menu Function (Resolution / Self-Timer / White Balance / Effect / Strobe) Selector Dial Function (Digital Zoom / Scene Mode) 3.Voice Recording Record E1 ENGLISH Contents 4.Playback Mode Playing Files on a TV Motion File / Voice File Playback Still Single File Playback Slide Show Thumbnail Playback Delete (One File / All Files) Protect (One File / All Files / Cancel All) Print (One File / All Files / Cancel All) 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 34 36 39 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 48 50 5.MP3 Play Music 6. Changing the DV Setting Setting the Beep Sound Setting the Power Off Setting the LCD Confirmation Time Formatting the Internal Memory / Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Brightness Setting the Frequency Setting the Date Imprint Setting the Language Changing the Video Out Signal Method Setting the Date and Time 7. Others Recording Capacities Warning Message E2 Computer System Requirements Introduction to Software Applications Installing Software Applications Important Note for Viewing Video Clips Sent via E-mail 51 51 52 53 9.CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER Connect the camera to a USB port on the computer via the supplied USB cable 54 10. DOWNLOADING PICTURES / VIDEO CLIPS / MUSIC ONTO YOUR COMPUTER For Windows Users (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP) For Macintosh Users (Mac OS 9.0 or higher) 58 58 58 60 61 11. USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 12. USING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION (WEB MODE) 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 14. GETTING HELP 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 63 66 67 E3 ENGLISH 8. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 51 Safety Precautions Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery. Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in high temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car. Do not put it into water or allow it to get wet. Do not use this DV in the bathroom. Do not use batteries that are significantly damaged or deformed. Turn off the power immediately in the event of irregularity, such as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Keep the battery and Memory Card used in this DV out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. E4 General Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Conditions Storage Temperature Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter 94.3 x 63.3 x 34.6 mm Approx. 157.8g (with battery 184.5g) Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity: 85% or less -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 3.7V 5.0V Memory Media Internal Memory Memory Card 16 MB Secure Digital Card Slot E5 ENGLISH Specifications Digital Video (DV) CMOS Lens Focal Length Shooting Range Digital Zoom Monitor White Balance Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Image Resolution (Quality) 1/2" 2.0 mega pixels Fix Lens F = 2.8 f = 8.64 mm Approx. 1.0 m ~ Infinity Motion Picture: 4X Still Picture: 2X 1.5" Low ­Temperature Polysilicon TFT Color LCD Auto / Manual (Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent) Exposure compensation: Auto Metering: TTL CMOS Motion Picture: 1 / 30 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds Still Picture: 1 / 8 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds Auto (ISO 100 equivalent) Set by manually Modes: Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Motion Picture: 320 x 240F(17 FPS), 320 x 240N (15FPS), 320 x 240E (10FPS), 160 x 120F (10FPS), 160 x 120N (10FPS) Still Picture: 2048 x 1536F, 1600 x 1200F, 1600 x 1200N, 800 x 600F, 800 x 600N File Format Still Picture: JPEG (Exif2.2) , DCF Motion Picture: AVI File Voice: WAV File E6 Windows Macintosh 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Mac OS 9.x System Requirements of PC Windows Windows 98SE or higher Pentium II 450 Processor or equivalent 64MB or more of RAM Media Player 7 or later version Macintosh Mac OS 9.x 400 MHz G3 or faster QuickTime 6 or later version E7 ENGLISH PC Platforms Name of Parts and Buttons DV Body Strobe Microphone Photo Sensor Lens Self-Timer Indicator Battery Cover Menu Button Power Button Power / Strobe Indicator Mode Dial Shutter Button Voice Motion MP3 Set Up Still Selector Dial ENTER Playback Wrist Strap Eyelet E8 Reset Button DC IN USB Terminal LCD Monitor (270° Rotation) AV Out / Card Cover Battery Cover Earphone Tripod Screw Hole Reset Button: When an error happens to your DV, please press the Reset Button with the tip of a pencil or similar object to turn off the DV, then turn on again. All DV setting will keep as what you set before turning the DV off. E9 ENGLISH Buttons Keys includes Power, Shutter, Mode Dial, Menu, and Selector Dial ( ENTER). / / Power Button You turn the DV on and off using the Power Button, located on the top of the DV. Shutter Button Mode Motion Still Voice Playback Shutter Button Function record motion picture stop recording record still picture record voice file stop recording play motion picture file play voice file stop playing play music data MP3 Mode Dial Icon SET Mode Name Set Up Still Playback Motion Description This mode is used for changing and confirming the DV settings. This mode is used for still picture shooting. This mode is used for playing recording file. (Motion, Still, and Audio) This mode is used for recording motion picture with sound. Audio MP3 MP3 This mode is used for recording voice. This mode is used for playing music. E10 In Motion, Still, and Playback Mode, press the MENU button to enter into the menu which displays the modes to set up different functions. The display is as below, for example: n Motion and Still Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. n Playback Selector Dial n Digital Zoom Control in Motion and Still Mode. n Function Selection in Menu (under any modes). n FF/REW function in Motion, and Audio during playing. n Volume Control in Motion, Audio, and MP3 during playing. ENTER E11 ENGLISH MENU Button LCD minitor and LED Displays LCD Monitor Displays n Recording In preview mode, on-screen information will display as below if functions has been previously set: n Still and Motion Mode 1. Strobe (OFF: / AUTO: no icon / Red-eye: ). / / Tungsten ). / Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. 2. Scene Mode (Normal : no icon / Backlight Snow& Beach 3. White Balance Fluorescent 4. Effect Mode: ). (Normal: no icon / B&W / Still: ). / Sepia / Spotlight ). / Cloudy (Auto: no icon / Sunny / Lowlight 5. Recording Mode (Motion: motion image. 7. Resolution 6. Recording Data: displays the remaining number of still pictures or time for n Motion (320F / 320N / 320E / 160F / 160N) n Still (2048F / 1600F / 1600N / 800F / 800N) 8. Storage Media (Internal: / Card: ). 9. Battery Icon. E12 Voice Mode In Preview 1. Voice Mode Icon ( ). 1 2 2. Recording Data: displays the remaining time for voice. In Record 1. The Recording Time displays after pressing Shutter Button. 1 MP3 Mode 1. Track number and music title. 2. Playback Mode ( ). 1 2 Playback Motion Picture 1. Motion Picture Recording Time. 2. Motion Icon. 1 2 E13 ENGLISH 10. Date and Time. 11. Self-Timer Icon. Still Picture 1. Print Icon. 2. Protect Icon. 3. Playback Icon. 4. Recording Data (for playback): Displays the number of the image file being played and total number of file recorded. Audio 1. Voice Recording Time. 2. Voice Icon. 1 2 LED Displays Location Front (Blue) Status Blink Lit Description Self-Timer (count down), Data recording to Storage Media. Mass Storage Mode. PC Camera. Green LED: Flash is recharging. Red LED: Data recording to Storage Media, MP3 is playing. Green LED: Power on. Red LED: Battery recharge. Back (Green/Red) Blink Lit E14 Package Contents Check that your digital video comes complete with all the accessories listed below. Items Digital Video Battery (3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion) Wrist Strap Soft Case CD-ROM (Drivers, User's Manual, Software, and Acrobat Reader) User Guide / Quick Start Guide Earphone USB Cable AV Cable AC Adapter Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l l l l l l l l l l Getting Started This section includes Attaching the Strap, Powering the Camera, Setting the Date and Time, and setting the storage media. n Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the wrist strap eyelet on the Digital Video. E15 ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Video Powering the Digital Video Loading the Battery 3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. 1. Open the battery cover by sliding it in the direction shown. 2. Load the battery and close the battery cover. How to recharge the battery Use the AC Adapter to recharge the battery. Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the AC Adapter cable to (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. The battery will be recharged through AC Adapter. Use the USB to recharge the battery. Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the Digital Video to PC, the battery will be recharged through the USB cable. Note Use only specified 3.7V rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for this camera. When the battery symbol is (near end), it indicates that the batteries are nearly exhausted. Be sure to have spare batteries on hand. NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE THE SAME! Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, type, and brand. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Note for Recharging Battery 1. LED Status: (A)during recharging, the LED is red, (B) LED is not lit when charging has been completed, (C) if under voltage, the LED is green, (D) if the battery temperature is abnormal the LED is orange (if, without battery, use the AC Adapter as the power source , the LED is also orange, but it is normal). 2. For LED status (C), please change the battery. E16 3. For LED status (D), please disconnect the AC Adaptor and remove the battery, wait until the battery cools down and try again. 2. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. Note The battery icon will not display on the LCD monitor when using AC Adapter. When using the AC Adapter, the AUTO POWER OFF function will be disabled although the auto power off time has been set. Setting the date and time You will need to adjust the date and time when you first use the digital video and each time you change time zones on trips. Date format can be set to: Y / M / D, M / D / Y, and D / M / Y. Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Setting is possible from [2003/01/01 00:00] to [2099/12/31 23:59]. 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [CLOCK] and press ENTER to confirm. E17 ENGLISH Using the AC Adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select Year, Month, Day, Time, or Date Format, then press ENTER. After selecting an item, press [ : +1 ] / [ or : -1 ] , to adjust the item. If you keep pressing the number will advance or recede continuously. Each time you set an item you must press ENTER to confirm the setting. If you want to return to menu screen, press MENU. Setting the storage media This digital video uses internal memory and Secure Digital Memory Card as storage media to record data. It is not necessary to choose internal memory or memory card to record data, because if you insert a memory card to DV, the memory card will take priority. Important If you want to use Internal Memory as the storage media, you must remove the Memory Card from the card slot first. Note The icon of the memory media will display on the LCD monitor. Internal Memory The size of the internal memory is 16MB. E18 2. Gently flip open the monitor, then open the card compartment cover. 3. Insert the card (position it with the metalic slots facing towards the card cover and the cut-corner being near the side of the wrist-strap eyelet). 4. Close the card cover. Remove the SD Card 1. Check that the DV is turned off. 2. Gently lift up the monitor, then open the card compartment cover. 3. Press the edge of the card so that a small part of it slides out. 4. Carefully pull out the card and close the card compartment cover. Note The memory card has a limited service life, so, please check your memory card before using it. Incorrect handling of a memory card may cause the loss of data. Before using the memory card, please format the card in the video camera first to attain the best compatibility and performance. Before inserting or removing the memory card, be sure to turn off the Digital Video fir ...