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Getting Started - Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 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
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Getting Started - How to hold your camera / How to open the connector cover How to hold your camera 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
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Getting Started - Using the tripod (optional) Using the tripod (optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image Tight quality, especially while shooting self- Loose portraits or video conferencing. 10
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Basic Operations
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Basic Operations - Turning on your camera / Turning off your camera Basic Operations Turning on your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn on the 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 powe
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Basic Operations - Setting the language 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: 1. Set the Mode Dial to the Settings mode, and the Settings menu will display as illustrated. 2. Use the Up or Down ( ) button to highlight the Settings Language item. Time 2003/01/01 Beep F l i c k e r L a n g u a g e 3. When the Language item is highlighted, pr
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Basic Operations - Recording a video clip Recording a video clip How to record 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 Storage media: Mode Icon 1.0X 10 : internal memory : SD/MMC card Resolution Battery life 00:00:10 Recording time Record / Stop 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to start recording. 4. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recordi
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Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) Recording a video clip (continued) Setting the focus 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
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Basic Operations - Recording a video clip (continued) Recording a video clip (continued) Selecting metering modes 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 gg Average Center gCenter-low
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Basic Operations - Taking a still picture Taking a still picture How to take 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 Storage media: Mode Icon 1.0X 10 : internal memory : SD/MMC card Flash status Resolution Battery life White Balance Self-timer status 2. Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to take a still picture. 17
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Basic Operations - Taking a still picture (continued) Taking a still picture (continued) Using the flash strobe 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 gg Auto Off. Off ( ): The flash is disabled. Auto ( ): The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient. 1. If the battery life ic
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Basic Operations - Recording a voice clip Recording a voice clip 1. Set the Mode Dial to Voice Recording mode. The LCD display will show the screen below: LCD Display Number of recordings Mode Icon 10 Storage media: : internal memory : SD/MMC card Battery life 00:00:10 Recording time Record / Stop 2. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button to start recording. 3. Press the Record/Shutter ( ) button again to stop recording. 19
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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 wi
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Table of Contents Welcome 1 Safety Notice 1 Table of Contents 2 Camera Parts 5 Getting Started 6 Loading the batteries 6 Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) 7 Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 8 How to hold your camera 9 How to open the connector cover 9 Using the tripod (optional) 10 Basic Operations 12 Turning on your camera 12 Turning off your camera 12 Setting the language 13 Recording a video clip 14 - How to record a video clip 14 - Setting the focus 15 - Zooming 15 - Selecting meterin
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Table of Contents Advanced Operations 26 Menu access and operations 26 Digital Video Camcorder menu 27 - Changing the video resolution 27 - Adjusting exposure compensation 28 - Applying special effects to video clips 29 Digital Still Camera menu 30 - Changing picture resolution 30 - Using the self-timer 31 - Adjusting the white balance 32 - Adjusting exposure compensation 33 - Applying special effects to still pictures 34 - Using the date stamp 35 Playback menu 36 - Deleting files 36 - Viewing f
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Table of Contents Formatting media 51 Restoring default settings 51 Copying Files to Your PC 52 Installing the DV 4500 Driver on your PC 52 Connecting the camera to your PC 54 Copying files to the PC 55 Viewing/Playing files on your PC 57 File location 58 Using PC Camera 60 Installing DV 4500 software 60 Starting the application 60 Using the DV 4500 PC Camera 63 - Recording an AVI movie 64 - Taking a snapshot 64 - Configuring Format options 64 - Configuring Properties options 65 - Configuring Fl
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Camera Parts Power button Microphone Mode Dial Flash strobe Record/Shutter/Play/Pause button ( ) Focus switch Lens Direction buttons ( ) Menu/OK button ( ) Self-timer LED INDEX button ( ) Connector cover Battery compartment cover A/V out connector Battery compartment Earphone connector Memory card slot USB connector Strap hook (1) Strap hook (2) Status LED Speaker LCD panel Mode Dial pointer LCD display switch ( ) Tripod socket 05
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Getting Started - Loading the batteries Getting Started Loading the batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction as indicated. 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 h
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Getting Started - Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) 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.
