Download - User manual for ICAM FHD 18
ICAM FHD 18Full High Definition Video Camera
User’s Manual
2EN
Read This Before Using the Camera
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera. •
Use the camera with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components.•
Do not expose the camera to high temperature. Avoid contact with water.•
Please notice that the camera body may become warm when operating it for an extended period.•
Test for proper operation before using the camera.•
Only use accessories supplied by the manufacturer.•
Use only the type of battery that came with your camera.•
Remove the battery if the camera is not going to be used for long periods.•
Product Information
Designsandspecificationsofthecameraaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Thisincludesprimary•productspecifications,software,andthisuser’smanual.
ThisUser’sManualisageneralreferenceguideforthecamera.•
The illustrations in this manual may not be the same as the actual design of your camera and those •you see on the LCD screen.
Contents
Read This Before Using the Camera .......................................................................2Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ...............................................................4Section 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................7Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ..................................................................10Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ...............................................................21Section 5 Setting Your Camera ...........................................................................26Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV ......................................................30Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo on PC .............................................................31Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet ..................................................................32Section 9 Specifications and System Requirements .........................................35Section 10 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................37
4EN
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
Thecameraequippeda5MegaPixelsensorthatcantakeH.264formatvideos.TheH.264technologyallowsforextendedvideorecordingwithlessmemory.Highqualityimagesupto16mega-pixelscanalso be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the videos and photos easily.
The 3” LCD touch panel is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The menu options are accessiblewithyourfinger.Withthetouchpanel,youcanselecttheoptionsdirectlyandquickly.
ThecameraalsofeaturesvideorecordingatanHDresolutionof1920x1080.YoucanalsoconnectittoanHDTVviaanHDMIcable,andeasilyplaybacktherecordedhigh-definitionvideosonthewidescreenHDTV.
Moreover,thecamerahasanadvanceduploadingfeature.Withtheexclusivebuilt-inInternet Direct application, you can upload the videos captured by the camera to the web site more effortlessly .
ISOsensitivityandcolorbalancecaneitherbeadjustedautomaticallyorchangedmanually.A16xdigitalzoomhelpsyoutocontroloverthevideosandphotosyoutake.
Thevariedeffectoptions,suchasTimeLapseandSlowMotion,makerecordingmorefun.
Thebuilt-inmemoryallowsyoutotakephotosandtorecordvideoswithoutamemorycard.Thememorycard slot allows users to increase the storage capacity.
NotePartial memory of the built-in memory is used for the camera’s Firmware code• and software.
Install the bundled software application on the CD, ArcSoft MediaImpression, for viewing the •videos correctly on a PC.
Standard Accessories
Unpackthepackageandmakesureallstandardaccessorieslistedareincluded:
Camera•
USBCable•
AVCable•
HDMICable•
Adaptor•
Lithium-ionRechargeableBattery•
QuickGuide•
CD-ROM(Software,User’sManual)•
ClothBag•
5EN
Front View
Rear View
Lens
MicrophoneLight
Macro Switch
Speaker
Tele/Wide Button
[Video] Button
HDMI Port
Mini USB 2.0 Port
TV Port
[Photo] Button
Record LED IndicatorPlayback LED
Indicator
LCD Touch Panel
6EN
Side View
Bottom View
[Playback] Button
Power Button
Pause Button
Tripod Socket SD card Cover
7EN
Section 2 Getting Started
Open the battery cover
Follow utopushandejectthebatterycover.Follow v to lift the cover.
Loading the Battery
Beforeusingthecamera,youmustloadthesuppliedLithium-ionrechargeable battery.
Insertthebatteryaccordingtothecorrectpolaritymarks(+or-).1.
Closethebatterycoverfirmly.2.
Charge your battery
YoumustusethesuppliedACchargerortheUSBcable.
ThecameramustbeturnedOFF;blinkinglightconfirmscharging,andthe light becomes constant when the charging has been completed.
InACchargingMode,thelightwillturnitselfoffautomaticallyafter3~5minutes .The full charge time is about 3 to 4 hours. (Actualchargingtimemayvary.Itdependsonthebatteryconditions.)
8EN
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)
Thecameracomeswithan internalmemorywhichallowsyou tostorephotosandvideos.YoucanexpandthememorycapacitybyusinganoptionalSDmemorycard.
Insertthememorycardintotheslot.Pleaserefertothefigure1.on the right side.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to2. release it.
When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.3.
Recommendedmemorycapacity:1GBorabove.4.
NoteWhenamemorycardisfitted,videos/photosaresavedonthecardratherthanonthebuilt-in•memory.
Protecting Data on an SD Card: SD Card is read-only •when it is locked. No photos or videos can be recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on the writeable position before recording any media.
Writeable position
Write-ProtectedPosition
9EN
Turning the Camera On
Toturnonthecamera:•
Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.1.
Orpress[PowerButton2. ] for one second to turn it on.
Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup
Thetimesettingscreenappearstoallowyoutosetupdateandtime:•
Operation Display Screen
TouchYear,Month,Day,Hour,Minute,andAM/PMtoset.1.
Adjustthenumericvaluebytouching2. /
Touch the [OK] icon to validate the setting.3.
Touch the Exit icon 4. ( )to exit.
Getting Started
Torecordvideo:• Press [VideoButton] to record video. To stop recording, press it again.
Topause recording:• Press [PauseButton] topause recording.Tocontinue the recording,press itagain.
Totakea• photo:Press[PhotoButton]totakephoto.
Toviewstoredvideosandphotos:Press[PlaybackButton]ortouch• on the screen to switch to thePlaybackmode.
Turning the Camera Off
Toturnoffthecamera:Youcaneitherpress[PowerButton]foronesecond,oryoucanplacetheLCD•panelbacktoitsoriginalposition.
10EN
Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode
Button Function
Video Button:
Presstotakevideo.1.
To stop recording, press it again.2.
Photo Button:
P1. resstotakephoto.
Tele Button:
ZoomIn.1.
Wide Button
Zoom out.1.
Pause Button:
Press to pause the recording. 1.
To continue the recording, press it again.2.
Playback Button:
SwitchtothePlaybackMode.1.
Forquickreview,pressitafterrecording.2.
Power Button:
Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera.1.
Macro Switch:
SwitchbetweenMacroModeandNormalMode.1.
11EN
LCD Monitor Information
TheindicatorsshownbelowmaydisplayonLCDwhenvideoandphotoarerecorded:
(1)
VideoResolution
FullHD(1080p30fps)
HD(720p60fps)
HD(720p30fps)
VGA(640X480)
SlowMotion(RecordvideoatQVGAresolution.)
Photo Resolution
16MP
5MP
3MP
(2)
Recordingtimeofthevideothatcanstillbetakenatcurrentresolution
Numberofimagesthatcanstillbetakenatcurrentresolution
(3)Pre-RecordMode(VideoRecordingOnly)
Time Lapse (VideoRecordingOnly)
(4)
WhiteBalance
Daylight
Fluorescent
Tungsten
12EN
(5)
Scene
Skin
Night
Backlight
Black/White
Classic
Negative
(6) Self-timerenabled
(7) MotionDetection(VideoRecordingOnly)
(8) MenuOn
(9) PlaybackModeOn
(10)
Digital Light On
Light On
Light Off
(11) Stabilization(VideoRecordingOnly)
(12) MacroFocusingOn
(13) Date Printing On (PhotoOnly)
(14) SDCardInserted
(15)
Battery:fullpower
Battery:mediumpower
Battery:lowpower
Battery:emptypower
DC power mode
(16) Zoommeter:1X~16X(16XDigitalzoom)
NoteStabilization, Pre-record, and Slow Motion functions can not be used simultaneously.•Pre-Record, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse functions can not be used •simultaneously.
13EN
Video Recording
Press • [VideoButton] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display ontheLCDmonitor( ).Tostoprecording,pressit again.
Topauserecording:• Press [PauseButton] to pause recording ( ). To continue the recording, press it again.
Press • [PlaybackButton] or touch on the screen to view the recorded video.
Fourresolutionsettingsareavailable:•
Video Quality
Full HD (1080p 30 fps)
HD (720p 60 fps)
HD (720p 30 fps)
VGA (640X480)
NotePause function can not be used when Time Lapse function is activated.•
Photo Capturing
Press • [PhotoButton]totakephoto.
Press • [PlaybackButton] or touch on the screen to view the photo.
Threeresolutionsettingsareavailable:•
Image Quality
16 Mega Pixels
5 Mega Pixels
3 Mega Pixels
Taking Close up Photo/Video
Slidethemacroswitchtochangethefocusrangefordifferentdistancesofobjects.•
SlidethemacroswitchtoMacro(1. ).
Press 2. [VideoButton] to start recording or press [PhotoButton]totakephoto.
InMacroMode,themacroicon(• )willappearontheLCDmonitor.
NoteRemember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-up photo.
Using Zoom Function
Thezoommagnifiesimageswhenrecordingvideoortakingphoto.•
Tozoomin/out,presstheTele/WideButton.1.
Itcanbesetfrom1X~16X(16XDigitalzoom)2.
14EN
Using Light Function
Thesettingallowsyoutoextendthebrightnessoftheobjectsthataredarkorintheshadow.Using•theon-screenbuttontochangethesettings.
Digital Light On1. ( ): Toextendthedynamicrangeforbacklightandhighcontrastsensesothattheobjectswillbebrighterandclearer.Light On2. ( ):Thelightwillbeturnedonandkeepprovidinglight.Light Off 3. ( ):Thelightisturnedoff.
Press 4. [VideoButton] to start recording or press [PhotoButton]totakephoto.
Options for Record Menu
Video Photo Effect Setting*
Resolution•Stabilization•MotionDetect•SlowMotion•Time Lapse•Pre-record•
Resolution•ISO•Self-Timer•
Light•Scene•WB(WhiteBalance)•FaceTracking•
Sound•TV•Language•TimeSetting•Date Printing•Format•DefaultSetting•
* Please refer to Section 5 for the detailed information about [Setting].
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch on the screen inRecordMode.Themenuwill show on the screen.
Touch the option icons on the screen lightly with your 2. finger.TheoptionsareVideo,Photo,Effect,andSetting.The option menu will pop up on the screen.3.
Touchtoselectthespecificoptionyouwanttoadjust.(4. Theselectedoptionwillbehighlighted.)
TouchtheExiticon(5. )toexit.
15EN
Video
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch on the screen inRecordMode.Themenuwill show on the screen. Touchthe[Video]icononthescreen.SubmenuofVideo2. will pop out on the screen.The Video submenu contains 6 options-- Resolution,3. Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, Time Lapse ,and Pre-record--foryoutoadjustthecamerasettings.
Video Resolution
Four resolution settings are available.FHD (1080p 30)• (FullHD(1080p30)):Recordvideosat1920x1080p30fpsresolution.HD+ (720p 60):• Recordvideosat1280x720p60fpsresolution.HD (720p 30):• Recordvideosat1280x720p30fpsresolution.VGA (640X480): • Recordvideosat640x480p30fpsresolution.
Operation Display Screen
In the Video menu, touch the [Resolution] icon on the1.screen.Touch to select the desired option.2. Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Stabilization
Recordwithaneffectofreducingcamerashaketoresultinmorestablevideo.
Operation Display Screen
In theVideomenu, touch the [Stabilization] iconon the1.screen.Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
16EN
Motion Detection
Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement.
Operation Display Screen
IntheVideomenu,touchthe[1. MotionDetect] icon on the screen.Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.Camera will start to record video automatically if it detects 4. a movement. Stop recording if it does not detect amovement.
Slow Motion
Recordvideoswithslowmotioneffect.Whenthevideoisplayed,theplaybacktimewillbelongerthanthe actual recording time.
Operation Display Screen
IntheVideomenu,touchthe[SlowMotion]icononthe1.screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( )
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Time Lapse
Recordstillimagesatspecificintervalsyoucansetandplaythemasonevideofile.
Off:• Disable Time Lapse.
• 1 Second.: Record one frame per second.
•3 Seconds: Record one frame every 3 seconds.
•5 Seconds: Record one frame every 5 seconds.
Operation Display Screen
IntheVideomenu,touchthe[TimeLapse]icononthe1.screen.Touch to select the desired option.2. Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NotePause function can not be used when Time Lapse function is activated.•
17EN
Pre-record
ThePre-recordfunctionensuresthatyouwillnotmissanycriticalrecordingopportunities.Thevideoisrecorded3secondsmorebeforethe[VideoButton]ispressed.
Operation Display Screen
In the Video menu, touch the [Pre-record] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NoteAim the camera at the subject and position it securely before • the[VideoButton]ispressed.
Photo
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch on the screen inRecordMode.Themenuwill show on the screen.
Touch the [Photo] icon on the screen. Submenu of2. Photo will pop out on the screen.
The Photo submenu contains 3 options-- Resolution,3. ISO, and Self-Timer --for you to adjust the camerasettings.
Photo Resolution
Three resolution settings are available.
16MP• :Shootphotoat4608x3456,16MPquality.
5MP• :Shootphotoat2592x1944,5MPquality.
3MP• :Shootphotoat2048x1536,3MPquality.
Operation Display Screen
In the Photo menu, touch the [Resolution] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
18EN
ISO
ThecameraadjuststheISOsensitivityofitsimagesautomatically.TwomanualISOsensitivitysettingsareavailable.(800/1600).Thelargerthenumberis,thehighertheISOsensitivityissetto.Selectasmallnumbertoshootasmootherimage.Selectalargenumbertoshootanimageinadarklocationortoshootasubjectmovingathighspeed.
Operation Display Screen
InthePhotomenu,touchthe[ISO]icononthescreen.1.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NoteThe image may become noisy when the ISO number is large.
Self-Timer
Theself-timerallowsyoutotakephotoswithaten-secondtimedelay.TheLEDlightonthefrontofthecamerawillalsoblink.Thespeedofblinkingwillincreasejustbeforethephotoistaken.
Operation Display Screen
In the Photomenu, touch the [Self-timer] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Effect
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch on the screen inRecordMode.Themenuwill show on the screen. Touchthe[Effect]icononthescreen.SubmenuofEffect2. will pop out on the screen.TheEffectsubmenucontains4options--Light,Scene3. , WhiteBalance,andFaceTracking--foryoutoadjustthecamera settings.
19EN
Light
Three light settings are available.
Light On• : Thelightwillbeturnedonandkeepprovidinglight.
Digital Light• : Toextendthedynamicrangeforbacklightandhighcontrastsensesothattheobjectswill be brighter and clearer.
Light Off• : The light is turned off.
Operation Display Screen
IntheEffectmenu,touchthe[Light]icononthescreen.1.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Scene
Youcanselectthemodeaccordingtothescenecondition.Auto:• Shootwithoutanyspecialeffectontheimage.Skin: • Shootwithaneffectthatmakesskintonesmorenatural.Night: • UseNightModefornightscenesorlowlightconditions.Backlight:• Youcantakeshotswhenthebrightlightisbehindthesubject.Black/White: • Theimageisconvertedtoblack-and-white.Classic: • Theimageisconvertedtoasepialook.
Negative: • The image is converted as the negative of the normal.
Operation Display Screen
In the Effect menu, touch the [Scene] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NoteToavoidblurryphotos,placethecameraonaflat,steadysurface,oruseatripodwhentakingshots in the Night Mode.
20EN
White Balance
Thecameraadjuststhecolorbalanceofimagesautomatically.Threemanualwhitebalancesettingsareavailable:
Auto: • Thecameraautomaticallyadjustswhitebalance.Daylight: • Under outdoor condition.Fluorescent: • Underfluorescentlightcondition.
Tungsten: • Under tungsten light condition.
Operation Display Screen
IntheEffectmenu,touchthe[WhiteBalance]iconon1.the screen.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Face Tracking (Photo Only)
The camera can detecthumanface(s)andfocusontheface(s)automatically.Thisfunctioncanworkswithphotocapturing.Itiswonderfulforcapturingbeautifulportraitsinbacklightsituation.
Operation Display Screen
In theEffectmenu, touch the [FaceTracking] icon on1.the screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NoteWhen Face Tracking is activated, aim the camera at the human face(s). The focus frame(s) will show on the LCD before the [Photo Button] is pressed.
21EN
Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode
Button Function
TheButtonshavethefollowingfunctionsinPlaybackMode.
Video Button:
PresstogotheRecordMode1.
Photo Button:
PresstogotheRecordMode1.
Tele Button:
Volumeincrease./Zoominthephoto1.
Wide Button
Volumedecrease./Zoomoutthephoto1.
Pause Button:
InVideoPlaybackMode,presstopausetherecordedvideo.1.
Playback Button:
SwitchtothePlaybackMode.1.
Forquickreview,pressitafterrecording.2.
22EN
LCD Monitor Information
IndicatorsontheLCDscreenwhileinPlaybackMode:
VideoPlaybackMode PhotoPlaybackMode
(1)
VideoResolution
FullHD(1080p30fps)
HD(720p60fps)
HD(720p30fps)
VGA(640X480)
SlowMotion(QVGA)
Photo Resolution
16MP
5MP
3MP
(2)Videoplaybacktimecounter.
Currentnumber/Totalnumberofphoto/video.
(3) Volume
(4)Return
Videostop
(5) Previousvideo/photo
(6) Videofastrewind
(7)Videoplay
Videopause
23EN
(8) Videofastforward
(9) Nextvideo/photo
(10) Delete
(11)Slideshow
Slideshowstop
(12) MagnificationIndicator
Operations for Playback Mode
ThePlaybackModeisforviewingandmanagingvideosandphotosonthebuilt-inmemoryoronanSDCard.
Operation Display Screen
Press 1. [PlaybackButton] or touch on the screen to switchtothePlaybackmode.
Touchtoselectthespecificoption.2.
Touch(3. )tobacktoRecordMode.
24EN
Video Playback
Operation Display Screen
IntheVideoPlaybackmode,touch1. / to play or pause the video.Sweeptothe2. right or touch to go to the previous video; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next video. While playing video, touch 3. / to fast rewind/forward. Touch 4. to increase the volume; touch to reduce the volume.Touch(5. )toexit.
NoteWhen the LCD is idle for a few seconds, the playback function icons will disappear •automatically.
Delete Videos
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch to go to the Delete option screen.
Touch[Yes]todeletethecurrentvideoor[No]tocancel2. the operation and to exit; touch [All (Delete All)] todelete all videos.
Beforeallvideosareabouttobedeleted,aconfirmation3. screenwillappear;touch[Yes]toexecutetheoperationand [No] to cancel the operation.
NoteIf a memory card has been inserted, you can only delete those videos stored on the card. •Videos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
25EN
Photo Playback
Operation Display Screen
InthePhotoPlaybackmode,1. sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous photo; sweep to the left or
touch to go to the next photo. Whilethephotoisselected,press[TeleButton]tomagnify.2. (ThemagnificationIndicatorappearsonthescreen)Tonavigatethemagnifiedphoto,pressonthescreenand3. move as well. (The inner Magnification Indicator turnsred)Press[WideButton]tozoomoutorexitthemagnification4. mode.Touch 5. / to start or to stop the slide show.Touch(6. )toexit.
NoteWhen the LCD is idle for a few seconds, the playback function icons will disappear •automatically.
Delete Photo
Operation Display Screen
Touch1. to go to the Delete option screen.
Touch[Yes]todeletethecurrentphotoor[No]tocancel2. the operation and to exit; touch [All (DeleteAll)] to delete all photos.
Beforeallphotosaredeleted,aconfirmationscreenwill3. appear;touch[Yes]toexecutetheoperationand[No]tocancel the operation.
NoteIf a memory card has been inserted, you can only delete those photos stored on the card. •
Photos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
26EN
Section 5 Setting Your Camera
Setting Menu
Operation Display Screen
T1. ouch on the screen inRecordMode.Themenuwill show on the screen.
Touch the [Setting] icon on the screen. Submenu of2. Settingwillpopoutonthescreen.
TheSettingsubmenucontains7optionsforconfiguring3. your camerasetup.TheyareSound(operationsound),TV,Language,TimeSetting,DatePrinting,Format,andDefaultSetting.
Sound
Enableordisablethekeypadtoneandtheoperationsound.
Operation Display Screen
In the Setting menu, touch the [Sound] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
TV
Ensure that theappropriateTVstandardofyourarea isselected–eitherNTSCorPAL.WrongTVsystemsettingmaycauseimageflickers.
NTSC• (60Hz):USA,Canada,Japan,SouthKoreaandTaiwan,etc.
PAL• (50Hz):UK,Europe,China,Australia,SingaporeandHongKong,etc.
Operation Display Screen
IntheSettingmenu,touchthe[TV]icononthescreen.1.
Touchtoselect[PAL]or[NTSC].2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
27EN
Language
Use this option to select the language of the user interface.
Operation Display Screen
In the Setting menu, touch the [Language] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select the desired option.2.
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
Time Setting
Operation Display Screen
IntheSettingmenu,touchthe[TimeSetting]icononthe1.screen to enter the time setting screen.
TouchYear,Month,Day,Hour,Minute,andAM/PMtoset.2.
Adjustthenumericvaluebytouching3. /
Touch the [OK] icon to validate the setting.4.
Touch the Exit icon 5. ( )to exit.
Date Printing
Imprintthedateandtimeonthephoto.
Operation Display Screen
IntheSettingmenu,touchthe[DatePrinting]1. icon on the screen.
Touch to select [Off] or [On] 2. ( ).
Touch the Exit icon 3. ( )to exit.
NoteDate Printing function can not be used in Video Record Mode..•
28EN
Format
Yes: • Formatthebuilt-inmemory(WhenthereisnoSDcardinthecamera)/SDCard(WhenthereisanSDcardinthecamera).
No: • Donotformatthebuilt-inmemory(WhenthereisnoSDcardinthecamera)/SDCard(WhenthereisanSDcardinthecamera).
Operation Display Screen
In the Setting menu, touch the [Format] icon on the1.screen.
Touch to select [Yes] or [No]2. ( ). (Touch[Yes] to enter theconfirmationscreen.)
Touchthe[Yes3. ] icon to execute the operation and the [No ] icon to cancel the operation.
NoteAll the data will be erased if the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data are copied to your PC before formatting the SD card.
Default Setting
To restore the default factory setting, select this option.
Operation Display Screen
IntheSettingmenu,touchthe[DefaultSetting]iconon1.the screen.
Touch to select [Yes] or [No]2. ( ). (Touch[Yes] to enter theconfirmationscreen.)
Touchthe[Yes3. ] icon to execute the operation and the [No ] icon to cancel the operation.
29EN
Thefollowingtableindicatesthecamera’sdefaultsettings
Setting Default Factory Setting
Resolution FHD(1080p30)forVideo
5MPforPhoto
Stabilization Off
Motion Detection Off
Slow Motion Off
Pre-Record Off
Time Lapse Off
Self-Timer Off
ISO Auto
Scene Auto
White Balance Auto
Light Off
Sound On
TV Depends on shipping area
Language Depends on shipping area
Date Printing Off
Volume Level6
30EN
Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV
Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV
ConnecttheHDMIcabletoyourcamera’sHDMIOutport.1.Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2. SetthevideoinputsourceofyourTVto“HDMI.”3.
ThestepsforviewingstoredvideosandphotosonHDTVareexactlythesameasforviewingthem4. on the LCD screen.
NoteSome icons on the LCD screen do not display when the camera is connected to an HDTV.•Some functions may not be accessible while the camera is connected to an HDTV.•
Connecting to a non-high-definition 4:3 TV
ConnectoneendoftheAVcabletoyourcamera’sAVoutport.1.
Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2.
ThestepsforviewingstoredvideosandphotosonTVareexactlythesameasforviewingthemon3. the LCD screen.
NoteSome icons on the LCD screen do not display when the camera is connected to a TV.•
Some functions may not be accessible while the camera is connected to a TV.•
31EN
Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo on PC
Installing Bundled Software
TheCD-ROMsuppliedwiththiscameracontains2piecesofsoftware.
ArcSoft MediaImpression • isauser-friendlyapplicationthathelpsyoumanagingyourmedia,burningyourvideointoDVD,anduploadingyourfilesto the web sites easily.
Adobe Reader• isapopularprogramthatyouneedtohaveinstalledtoreadtheUser’sManual.Manycomputeruserswillfindtheyalreadyhavethissoftwareinstalledontheircomputer.
Toinstallthebundledsoftware:
InserttheCD-ROMintoyourcomputer’sCD-ROMdrive.Theautorunscreenappears.1.
Click2. “Install ArcSoft MediaImpression”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete theinstallation.
NoteDetailed information can be found in the online help of all the bundled software.•
Install the bundled software application, ArcSoft MediaImpression, for viewing the video •correctly on a PC.
Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer
Youcantransferphotosorvideosstoredonyourcameratoacomputerandsendthemine-mailstofriends or post them on the web sites.
Todothisyoushould:
ConnectthecomputerandcamerawiththesuppliedminiUSB2.0cable..1.
The videos and photos can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\2. DCIM\100MEDIA”.(OntheSDcardinthecamera)
Underthisfolder,youcanview,delete,move,orcopyanyvideo/photoyouwant.3.
32EN
Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet
Thebuilt-inInternet Direct applicationoffersyouaneasywaytouploadyourfilestoInternetinstantly.Ithelpsyousharethemwithyourfamilyandfriendsonthewebsite.
To upload files to Internet:
ConnectthecameratoyourcomputerbyusingthesuppliedUSBcable.1.
AftermakingaUSBconnection,theAutoPlaywindowwillappear.(ItmaybedifferentbasedonOS2. recognition.IftheAutoPlaywindowdoesnotappear.Pleaseclick[MyComputer]-->[DVAP]-->[DVAP.exe]toexecutetheapplication.)
(InWindowsXP)
33EN
Themainscreenappearsautomaticallyonthedesktop.(ToviewtherecordedclipsonInternetDirect,3. itisnecessarytoinstallArcSoftMediaImpressionfirst.)
NoteThe social media Web site may not be accessible in certain regions.•
You must have internet access to upload videos to a Web site.•
Onthethumbnailscreen,clickontheup/downicontochangethepages.Clickonthefile(s)you4. want to upload.Clickon“UPLOAD”tostartuploading.5.
34EN
Clickon“CANCEL”tostopuploading.6.
To playback the video file:
Doubleclickonthevideocliponthethumbnailscreen.1.
Clickon thePlay/Pause icon2. toplay/pause.Clickon theReturn icon to return to the thumbnail preview screen.
To setup your account information for the web site:
1.Clickon to go to the setup screen.
2. Fillinyouraccountinformationintheblanks.Thenclickon“Save”.
(Ifyoudonothaveanaccount,pleasesignupontheWebsitefirst.)
35EN
Section 9 Specifications and System Requirements
Specification
Imagesensor 5MegapixelCMOSsensor
Operation modes Videorecord,Photorecord
Lens FixedFocus(F2.5)
Focus range MacroMode:20cm
NormalMode:110cm~infinite(HD+(720p60)&HD(720p30))
150cm~infinite(Photo&FullHD(1080p30))
Zoom 1X~16X(16XDigitalzoom)
Shutter Electronic
LCD monitor 3” touch LCD
Storagemedia Built-in128MBmemory(partialmemoryisusedforfirmwarecodeand sofeware);
SD/SDHC/SDXCcardslotsupport(upto64GB)
Imageresolution 16MP:4608x3456(16Mpixels)(Interpolated)
5MP:2592x1944(5Mpixels)
3MP:2048x1536(3Mpixels)
Videoresolution FullHD(1080p30):1920X1080(30fps)
HD+(720p60):1280X720(60fps)
HD(720p30):1280X720(30fps)
VGA(640X480):640X480(30fps)
White balance Auto/Manual(Daylight,Fluorescent,Tungsten)
ISO Auto/800/1600
Self-timer 10secondsdelay
Light LightOn/DigitalLight/LightOff
File format Photo:JPG
Video:H.264
Imageplay Singleimage/Slideshow
PC interface MiniUSB2.0port
TVout NTSC/PALselectable,HDMI
Battery Lithium-ionrechargeablebattery
Dimension 110mm(W)×65mm(H)×45mm(T)
Weight 232g(withoutbattery)
36EN
System requirements
MicrosoftWindowsXP/Vista/7•
IntelPentium4,2.4GHzorabove•
512MBRAM•
1GBfreeHDDspace•
AvailableUSBport•
CD-ROMDrive•
16-bitColorDisplay•
NoteThe LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.
37EN
Section 10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted?1.
TrytoswitchbetweenMacroandNormalMode.
The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking.2.
The“!”meanstheSDcardislowspeedorishavingwrongcontentinside.ThewaytosolvethisconditionistoformatSDcardbythecamerainsteadofaPC(PleaserefertothedetailedFormatinstructioninUser'sManual-Section5).
OrpleasechangetheSD/SDHC/SDXCcardtoahighspeedone.
Why do some of my indoor photos look blurry and dark?3.
Thecameraextendsphotoexposuretimeunderlowlight/indoorcondition.Keepthecamera(andthetargetsubject)steadyforseveralsecondswhentakingphotos.Theshutterwillsoundwhenphotoisbeingtaken.
How do I charge battery?4.
YoumustusethesuppliedACchargerortheUSBcable.
The camera must be turned OFF.A blinking light confirms charging, and the light becomesconstantwhenthecharginghasbeencompleted.InACchargingMode,thelightwillturnitselfoffautomaticallyafter3~5minutesThefullchargetimeisabout3to4hours.(Actualchargingtimemayvary.Itdependsonthebatteryconditions.)
After connecting the USB cable to the computer, ……5.
Thedisk[DV]indicatestheinternalmemoryofthecamera.(Thedisklabelmaybedifferent1.accordingtodifferentmodelandPCOS.)
[RemovableDisk]indicatestheexternalmemory.(UnderthecircumstancesofwithintheSD/2. SDHC/SDXCcardinthecamera)
Thedisk[DVAP]indicatesthebuilt-inInternetDirectapplicationissavedatthisdisk.PleaseDO3. NOTformatthisdiskordeletetheapplicationinside;otherwise,theInternetDirectapplicationcan not function.