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Contents 1 Important 4 Safety 4 Notice 5 2 Your camcorder 6 Introduction 6 What’s in the box 6 Functional overview 7 3 Get started 8 Load the Micro SD card 8 Turn on 8 Set the date and time (for first-time users only) 9 Select a menu display language 9 Charge the built-in battery 9 4 Use your camcorder 10 Record video 10 Take pictures 10 Play 10 Options during video play 10 Adjust settings 11 5 Use more of your camcorder 11 View video or pictures on TV 11 Install and use the camcorder software
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produce sounds in decibel ranges that 1 Important may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already Safety experienced some hearing loss. • Sound can be deceiving. Over time your a Read these instructions. hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged b Keep these instructions. listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can c Heed all warnings. actually be loud and
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Notice This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act accordi
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2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder, you can: • take HD (720P) or VGA movies • take pictures • play recorded movies or pictures either directly or on the large screen of a connected TV • upload the recorded movies or pictures to the Internet directly What’s in the box Make sure that the following items are packed in the box: • Camcorder • AV cable • Quick start guide • Pouch • Hand strap • Micro SD card (1G) 6 EN
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Functional overview r a q p o b n c d m e l f k j i g h • During video play, change the a Built-in speaker volume. b Display panel • Perform the specific function as shown on the display panel. c +/- • In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out. d Shutter button • Navigate up/down in a menu. • In viewfinder mode, take a picture or • Change a value in the settings menu. start/stop video recording. EN 7 English
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• In play mode, switch to viewfinder 3 Get started mode. e • In viewfinder mode, switch to play Load the Micro SD card mode. • In play mode, play a selected video clip. • Confirm settings. f MICRO SD • Connect a Micro SD card. g / • Navigate left/right in a menu. • Select a menu option. • In play mode, turn to the previous/ next picture/video clip. • In viewfinder mode, switch to the settings menu. h USB connector 1 Flap open the protective cover on the i Micro SD card socket. • Eject the
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Charge the built-in battery Tip • To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically after being idle for 3 minutes. Set the date and time (for first-time users only) When you turn on the camcorder for the first 1 Press at the bottom of the camcorder time, a menu for date and time setting appears. to eject the USB connector. 2 Connect the USB connector to a USB 1 Press to highlight [Yes]. socket on a PC. » A date setting menu appears. » The status indicator on the shutter 2 Press / to
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Play 4 Use your 1 In viewfinder mode, press to enter camcorder play mode. » The last recorded video clip is played automatically. Record video 2 Press / to select a picture or video clip for play. 1 Switch the mode switch button to . » The selected resolution and remaining 3 If the selected file is a video clip, press recording time appear on the display to start play. panel. 2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the Delete a file lens as needed. 1 In play mode, press / to select a file. 3 Pr
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Adjust settings 5 Use more of 1 In viewfinder mode, press . your camcorder » A settings menu appears. 2 Press / to highlight an option. View video or pictures on TV 3 Press / to select a setting. 4 Press to confirm the setting and return to viewfinder mode. Description [Scene] Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting. [Effects] Add a special effect to your shooting. [Resolution] Select a video resolution. [Volume] Change the keypad tone and operation sound.
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Install and use the camcorder software 1 On your PC, click Start\(All) Programs\ ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition. » The main screen of the software appears. Install and use the camcorder 2 Click an option to select the software corresponding operation. With the software (ArcSoft MediaImpression 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to HD Edition) available in the internal memory complete the operation. of the camcorder, you can import, edit, archive or upload your pictures/videos
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6 Technical 7 Frequently specifications asked questions (FAQ) Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Why is there no response when I use the Image sensor 1/4” 1.1M CMOS sensor camcorder? Operation modes Movie record, picture record • The camcorder is in power-off mode. Lens (focusing) Fixed Turn on the camcorder (see ‘Get started’ Focus mode Fixed > ‘Turn on’). Focus range 0.6m to Infinity • The built-in battery may be drained. Aperture F2.0 Charge the battery (see
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How do I charge the camcorder? camcorder again, and set-up will start • You can charge the camcorder via the again. USB pop-out connector. When you Why does the camcorder sometimes not connect it to your PC/laptop it will record the right color? automatically charge. You can also plug • To record both indoors and outdoors, the camcorder via the pop-out USB into and not having to change any settings, a USB charger. the camcorder has an automatic white- How long do I have to charge the ca
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resolution that HD TV programs are Tips on video making broadcast in. “720” refers to the display • You can easily look back on fun moments resolution, in terms of the number of and relive them with the camcorder. To horizontal lines onscreen. “p” stands enjoy these memories to the fullest, here for progressive scan, or the sequential are some simple video tips: appearance of the lines in each frame. HD • When capturing videos, hold your 720p gives video quality that is superior camcorder st
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