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3.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera
CAA-03040S
User’s Manual
20070110
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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. Do not use batteries of different types. Doing so may lead to the
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Loading the battery Please use two AA batteries. 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover as indicated. 2. Load the batteries into the battery compartment with + and - ends correctly installed. 3. Replace the cover. open close Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) 1. Lift the SD card cover. 2. Insert the card in the direction of indication until it reaches the end of the slot. 3. When using a SD card, the built-in memory will become inaccessible. 4. To remove the SD card, gently push the c
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Turning on the camcorder Open the LCD panel. OR Press and hold down the Power button ( ) for 3 seconds. Turning off the camcorder Close the LCD panel. OR Press and hold down the Power button ( ) for 3 seconds. Press the Power button ( ) quickly will turn the video light on/off. Setting Language Power-on → Press the Mode button → Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to enter the Setting AABC BC ( ) mode → Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the Language ( ) item → Use the Zoom buttons
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Reading LCD indicators Digital Camcorder mode: Flash mode Focus mode Photo resolution NightShot 1.1x Zoom ratio Smart Zoom SD card inserted Battery life Number of pictures/fi les Playback thumbnail mode: Current/total recordings Play mode File type Highlight box Playback full mode: Recording time Play mode Volume Video REC mode: Video light Recording time mode Focus mode Video resolution NightShot Zoom ratio 1.1x Smart Zoom SD card inserted Battery life Recording 5
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Recording a video clip 1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to ( ) for most fi lming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. 2. Press the Record button ( ) to start recording. 3. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen. 4. Press the Record button ( ) again to stop recording. Taking a still picture 1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to ( ) for most picture taking 50cm ~ condition
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Connecting the camcorder to a TV Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family. TV AV-Mode Video Audio TV Earphone OUT 1. Turn on your TV and switch the TV to the appropriate TV AV input mode. TV systems are different for various countries. You may need to adjust the TV-out setting, please refer to page 8 for more informa
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Mode selection 1. Turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the desired item. 4. Press the button to confi rm. Basic operation How to... Action Move the highlight bar Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to move up or down. Confi rm an item Press the button. Exit menu/Go back to upper menu Press the Mode/ button (when in sub-menu). Menu items in Digital Camera mode Power-on → Press the button. Item Option Description Resolution Please refer to ad
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Menu items in Digital Camera mode (cont’d) Item Option Description VGA Set the video resolution to VGA (640x480 pixels). Video QVGA Set the video resolution to QVGA (320x240 pixels). Stabilizer On/Off Reduces blurry images in certain lighting conditions. This setting allows you to get a clearer image when using the zoom Smart Zoom On/Off buttons. Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather. This setting is suit
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Menu items in Playback mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Playback ( ) mode → Press the Menu/OK button. Item Option Description Delete One Yes/No Delete current fi le. Delete All Yes/No Delete all pictures and video/audio fi les stored in the memory. Menu items in Setting mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting ( ) mode. Item Option Description Beep On/Off Enable beep sound on/off. Set fl icker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. For more information, Flicker 50Hz/60H
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Menu items in Setting mode (cont’d) Item Option Description Language Lets you select the language used for OSD. When connected to a PC, the camcorder displays a menu for Menu you to choose a desired connection mode. When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters USB Mode Camera Camera (PC camera) mode. When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters Disk Disk (removable disk) mode. Enable/disable the movie sequence when the camcorder is Start Movie On/Off powered on.
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Storage Capacity Memory Video (min.) Audio (min.) Maximum VGA QVGA 100 SD/MMC card (128MB) 2 9 200 SD/MMC card (256MB) 5 18 300 SD/MMC card (512MB) 10 36 400 SD/MMC card (1GB) 20 72 Memory Still picture 1M 5M 3M 800 SD/MMC card (128MB) 200 350 1600 SD/MMC card (256MB) 400 700 3200 SD/MMC card (512MB) 800 1400 6400 SD/MMC card (1GB) 1600 2800 Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings. “Pol
