READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows VistaTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh, Mac, and PowerPC are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SDTM is a trademark. SDHCTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adaptors, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product colour, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. EN-1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the supplied AC adaptor only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. Please use battery with complete external seals. Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed. This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury. EN-2 Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Use the camera with caution, avoiding sudden power cutoff during operation. This might cause file error, corrupt the stored data or even damage the hardware. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. EN-3 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximise its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals clean. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions. Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time. To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects when carrying or storing. EN-4 CONTENTS 6 6 6 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 7 7 8 9 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View Rear View LCD Monitor Display Preparation Charging the Battery Turning the Power On/Off LED Indicators Handling the Digital Video Camera Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language Formatting the Memory Card 25 Thumbnail Display 25 Slide Show Display 26 Protecting Images/Video Clips/ Audio Files 27 DPOF Settings 28 Deleting Images/Video Clips/ Audio Files 29 MENU OPTIONS 29 31 33 34 Video Menu Capture Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu 12 GETTING STARTED 36 INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM 37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 37 Downloading / Deleting Your Files via Computer 18 CAPTURE MODE Recording Video Clips Capturing Still Images Using the Zoom Function Using the Assist Light Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology 21 Setting Manual White Balance 38 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 39 SPECIFICATIONS 40 APPENDIX 40 Possible Number of Shots 41 Troubleshooting 22 AUDIO MODE 22 Recording Audio Files 22 Playing Back Audio Files 23 PLAYBACK MODE 23 Playing Back Video Clips 23 Playing Back Still Images 24 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV 24 Connecting the Digital Video Camera to HDTV EN-5 INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images and video clips with high definition. Package Contents Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components: Digital video camera Software CD-ROM with Multi-language User Manuals USB cable AV cable YPbPr (HD out) cable Earphone Camera strap Camera pouch Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Quick start guide Battery charger Power Adaptor (3-pin for UK model; 2-pin for EU model) Accessories and components may vary by selling regions. EN-6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 6 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lens LED assist light Speaker Battery cover Strap holder Tripod mount EN-7 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. Microphone 2. Status LED 3. Play button 4. Up button MODE Mode button 5. Right button O Focus button 6. Down button MENU Menu button 7. OK / Record / Shutter button 8. T Zoom in (telephoto) button W Zoom out (wide-angle)button / Thumbnail button 10. Left button Assist light button 11. Power button 12. USB or AV OUT terminal 13. HDTV terminal 14. SD/SDHC memory card slot 15. Earphone jack 16. LCD monitor 9. EN-8 LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Video Mode 1 2 3 4 Camera Mode 1 2 3 4 13 5 6 7 8 12 11 10 9 16 5 6 7 8 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Video mode icon Available recording time Storage media [q] SD/SDHC memory card Battery condition [l] Full battery power [o] Medium battery power [n] Low battery power [m] No battery power Focus setting [Blank] Normal [O] Macro [Q] Infinity Assist light ON Scene mode [Blank] Auto [ O ] Portrait [ C ] Night [ F ] Sports [ N ] Landscape [ K ] Sunset [ X ] Beach/Snow [ Y ] Spotlight [ N ] User Setting Self-timer [e10s] 10 sec. [e2s] 2 sec. Exposure compensation White balance [Blank] Auto [%] Daylight [#] Cloudy [&] Fluoresc.1 [*] Fluoresc.2 [$] Tungsten [(] Manual WB Image quality [y] Fine [x] Standard [w] Economy Video size [ ] 1440 x 1080 [ ] 1280 x 720 [ VGA ] 640 x 480 Zoom status bar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Camera mode icon Available number of shots Storage media Battery condition Focus setting [Blank] Normal [O] Macro [Q] Infinity [Z] Face detection Assist light ON Scene mode Image stabilization icon Self-timer Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [U] AEB [T] Continuous ISO [Blank] Auto [:] 64 [5] 100 [7] 200 [9] 400 Exposure compensation White balance Image quality Image size [7.7m] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation) [5m] 2560 x 1920 [3m] 2048 x 1536 [1m] 1280 x 960 [ VGA ] 640 x 480 Zoom status bar EN-9 Audio Recording Mode (Standby) 1 2 3 4 (Recording) 7 6 5 1 1 2 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Audio mode icon Available recording time Storage media Battery condition Elapsed time Recording indicator Status indicator (standby) 1. Recording indicator 2. Status indicator (recording) Playback Mode Video Mode 1 2 3 4 Camera Mode 1 2 3 8 7 5 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Video playback mode icon Elapsed time Storage media Battery condition Folder and file number Volume indicator Video status bar Playback indicator 1. 2. 3. 4. Image playback mode icon Storage media Battery condition Folder and file number EN-10 Audio Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Audio playback mode icon Elapsed time Storage media Battery condition Volume indicator File name (ex. 100-0001) Playback indicator Audio status bar EN-11 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. (Label side back) Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (not included). The digital video camera does not have built-in memory and cannot operate without an SD/ SDHC memory card inserted. Make sure to insert an SD/SDHC memory card before use. Open the SD card slot cover gently. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card to the card slot. Close the cover and make sure it is locked securely. Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card with this video camera before its initial usage. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD/ SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card. To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will automatically turn off. Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover. EN-12 Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. The battery to be inserted into the charger by the label side back. 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. 1 The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and 2 lights green when charging is completed. The LED also lights green if no battery is inserted into the charger. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of ...