Welcome Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Safety Notice 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. This may lead to the potential for serious damage. 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. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 10. Keep the camera out of the reach of children. 01 Table of Contents Welcome Safety Notice Table of Contents Camera Parts Getting Started Loading the batteries Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) Attaching the wrist strap (optional) How to hold your camera How to open the connector cover Using the tripod (optional) 1 1 2 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 02 Basic Operations Turning on your camera Turning off your camera Setting the language Recording a video clip - How to record a video clip - Setting the focus - Zooming - Selecting metering modes Taking a still picture - How to take a still picture - Using flash strobe - Zooming - Selecting metering mode Recording a voice clip Playing back your recordings - Full-screen view - Thumbnail view - Reviewing a still picture - Playing back a video or audio clip Switching on/off the OSD display Connecting the camera to your TV Table of Contents Advanced Operations Menu access and operations Digital Video Camcorder menu - Changing the video resolution - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to video clips Digital Still Camera menu - Changing picture resolution - Using the self-timer - Adjusting the white balance - Adjusting exposure compensation - Applying special effects to still pictures - Using the date stamp Playback menu - Deleting files - Viewing file information - Locking files - Sorting files Playing MP3 music - Copying MP3 files to the camera - Playing MP3 files MP3 menu - Repeat playing - Setting 3D enhancement - Setting bass effect - Viewing MP3 info - Deleting MP3 files - Holding button settings 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 03 Camera Settings Switching to Settings mode Setting the date and time Setting the beep sound Setting the flicker Setting the TV system Setting the language Table of Contents Setting auto-off Formatting media Restoring default settings 51 51 52 54 54 56 57 59 60 62 62 62 64 65 66 66 66 67 68 68 68 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 73 74 75 78 04 Copying Files to Your PC Installing MoviePix M-330 Manager on your PC Connecting the camera to your PC Copying files to the PC Viewing/Playing files on your PC File location Using MoviePix M-330 Manager Installing MoviePix M-330 Manager Before starting the application Starting the application MoviePix M-330 Manager - File Management - Picture Enhancement - Downloading files to your PC - Slide show MoviePix M-330 Manager - PC Camera - Recording an AVI movie - Taking a snapshot - Configuring Format options - Configuring Properties options - Configuring Flicker options Addenda Flicker Settings Table LED Event Table Storage Capacity Table TV System Settings Table Battery Life Table System Message Table Specificatoins Troubleshooting Troubleshooting on USB Camera Parts Power button Mode Dial Record/Shutter/Play/Pause button ( Direction buttons ( Menu/OK button ( INDEX button ( ) ) ) ) Microphone Flash strobe Focus switch Lens Self-timer LED Connector cover A/V out connector Earphone connector USB connector Strap hook (2) Speaker Mode Dial pointer ) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Battery compartment Memory card slot Strap hook (1) Status LED LCD panel LCD display switch ( 05 Getting Started Loading the batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction as indicated. Getting Started - Loading the batteries 2. Place the batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed. + 3. After the batteries are properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover. Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time. Alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for high performance. 06 Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) Getting Started - Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) of built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. To remove the card, first gently push the card. After the card pops up, pull the card out of the slot. The SD card comes with a write-protect switch. When the write-protect switch is set to the Lock position, the card will become non-writable. To ensure that the camera can operate normally, you should set the write-protect switch to the Unlock position before inserting the SD card. Unlock Lock Do not remove the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing data (when the LED indicates red light). When a SD/MMC card is inserted, the camera will use the card as the main storage media. Files stored in the camera's built-in memory will become inaccessible until the SD/MMC card is removed. 07 Attaching the wrist strap (optional) Getting Started - Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 1. Unfasten and separate the strap into two parts. 2. Thread one part of the strap into the hook (1) on the back side of the camera. 3. Thread the other part of the strap into the hook (2) on the front side of the camera. 4. Fasten the wrist strap as indicated. Moving the ring on the strap to the right will tighten the strap, and vice versa. Then use the leather wrap to hold the strap. 08 How to hold your camera Getting Started - How to hold your camera / How to open the connector cover Please put your hand through the wrist strap and firmly hold the camera as illustrated. While taking still pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens to retain the best result. Avoid blocking the lens. How to open the connector cover When you want to connect the camera to your PC, TV or earphone, you need to open the connector cover. Please open the cover gently in the direction as illustrated below. Gently pull up the cover. Open the connector cover. 09 Using the tripod (optional) Getting Started - Using the tripod (optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, especially while shooting selfportraits or video conferencing. Loose Tight 10 Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning on your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn on the camera. Basic Operations - Turning on your camera / Turning off your camera The LED will light up. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power button, please check: 1. There are two AA batteries installed in the camera. 2. The batteries have enough power left. 3. The polar(+ -) directions of the installed batteries are correct. Turning off your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn off the camera. The LED will go out. 12 Setting the language When you power on the camera for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language using the method below: Basic Operations - Setting the language 1. Set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, and the Settings menu will display as illustrated. 2. Use the Up or Down ( Language item. ) button to highlight the Settings Time ----/--/-Beep Flicker TV System 3. When the Language item is highlighted, press the Menu/OK ( ) button to enter the sub) menu. In the sub-menu, use the Up or Down ( button to select a suitable language, and then press the Menu/OK ( ) button to adopt. Settings Language Auto Off Format Default 4. After all settings are done, you are ready to use the camera. Set the Mode Dial to other modes according to your purpose. 13 Recording a video clip How to record a video clip Basic Operations - Recording a video clip 1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Video Camcorder mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Zoom ratio Number of recordings Mode Icon 1.0X 10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card Resolution 00:00:10 Recording time Record / Stop Battery life 2. Press the Record/Shutter ( button to start recording. ) 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording. 14 Recording a video clip (continued) Setting the focus Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) You can adjust the focus by setting the Focus Switch. Normally, you should set the focus to ( ) for most shooting conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. The focus is adjustable during recording. Zooming While recording, you can press the Up or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture. 15 Recording a video clip (continued) Selecting metering modes Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) Under normal condition, the light is automatically measured based on overall lighting. If the subject of shooting appears too dark and the background too bright, you can manually select a proper metering mode according to the subject's position. Pressing the Right ( ) button repeatedly will switch the metering mode in the following order: Auto g Average g Center g Center-low g Auto. Auto mode (no indicator): When the camera is in Auto mode, the camera will automatically select the best metering method for the overall conditions. Average mode: When in Average mode, the camera will measure the lighting condition within the bracketed area. Center mode: When under Center mode, the camera will measure the lighting condition within the central area. Center-low mode: The camera will focus the metering on the center-low area. Center Mode Center-low Mode 1.0X 10 1.0X 10 1.0X 10 1.0X 10 Auto Mode Average Mode 16 Taking a still picture How to take a still picture Basic Operations - Taking a still picture 1. Set the Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Zoom ratio Number of recordings Mode Icon 1.0X 10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card Flash st atus Resolution Battery life White Balance Self-timer st atus 2. Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( button to take a still picture. ) 17 Taking a still picture (continued) Using the flash strobe Basic Operations - Taking a still picture (continued) Before taking a still picture, you can set to use the flash strobe if the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment. Pressing the Left ( ) button repeatedly will switch the flash mode in the following order: Off g Auto g Off. Off ( Auto ( ): The flash is disabled. ): The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient. 1. If the battery life icon indicates , the flash strobe may be disabled due to insufficient voltage. Please change batteries immediately. 2. You cannot take pictures when the flash strobe is recharging. Zooming Before taking a still picture, you can press the Up or Down ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out the picture. Selecting metering modes Before taking a still, you can press the Right ( ) button to select a metering mode. The metering mode changes in the following order: Auto g Average g Center g Center-low g Auto. For a detailed description of each metering mode, please see page 16. 18 Recording a voice clip 1. Set the Mode Dial to Voice Recording mode. Basic Operations - Recording a voice clip The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Number of recordings Mode Icon 10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card 00:00:10 Recording time Record / Stop Battery life 2. Press the Record/Shutter ( button to start recording. ) 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording. 19 Playing back your recordings Full-screen view Basic Operations - Playing back your recordings The Playback mode allows you to review the files stored in the SD/MMC card or internal memory. 1. Set the Mode Dial to Playback mode. LCD Display Zoom ratio Current / Total recordings Mode Icon 1.0X 7/10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card File type Left arrow 00:00:10 Playing time Play / ...