Nokia 6108 User Manual

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FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy , and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Move the equipment away from the receiver . -Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Y ou are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void Y our authority to operate such equipment.
1 W elcome 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 camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. A void all contact with water , and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder . 4. Use the camcorder with care. A void pressing hard on the camcorder body . 5. For your own safety , avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or lightning. 6. Do not use batteries of different specifications. Doing so may lead to the potential for serious damage. 7. Remove the battery during long periods between usage, as a deteriorated battery may affect the functionality of the camcorder . 8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion. 9. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer . 10. Keep the camcorder out of the reach of infants.
2 T able of Contents W elcome .......................................................................... 1 Safety Notice ................................................................... 1 T able of Contents ........................................................... 2 Getting Started ................................................................ 4 Knowing the camcorder parts ............................................................... 4 Loading the battery ............................................................................... 5 Charging the battery ............................................................................. 6 Inserting a memory card (optional) ....................................................... 7 Using the strap (optional) ..................................................................... 8 Basic Operations ............................................................ 9 T urning on/of f your camcorder .............................................................. 9 Reading LCD indicators (1) .................................................................. 10 Reading LCD indicators (2) .................................................................. 1 1 Reading LCD indicators (3) .................................................................. 12 Reading LCD indicators (4) .................................................................. 13 Setting clock and language .................................................................. 14 Recording a video clip .......................................................................... 15 T aking a still picture .............................................................................. 16 Recording a voice clip .......................................................................... 17 Playing back your recordings ............................................................... 18 Playing MP3 music (1) .......................................................................... 19 Playing MP3 music (2) .......................................................................... 20 Viewing the display on a TV ................................................................. 21 Advanced Operations .................................................... 22 Menu operation ..................................................................................... 22 Menu illustration ................................................................................... 22 Menu items in DV/DSC mode (1) ......................................................... 23 Menu items in DV/DSC mode (2) ......................................................... 24 Menu items in DV/DSC mode (3) ......................................................... 25 Menu items in DV/DSC mode (4) ......................................................... 26 Menu items in Playback mode .............................................................. 27 Menu items in MP3 mode ..................................................................... 28 Menu items in V oice Recorder mode .................................................... 29 Menu items in Settings mode (1) .......................................................... 30 Menu items in Settings mode (2) .......................................................... 31
3 T able of Contents Menu items in Settings mode (3) .......................................................... 32 Copying Files to Y our PC ............................................... 33 Installing the driver to your PC (1) ........................................................ 33 Installing the driver to your PC (2) ........................................................ 34 Connecting the camcorder to your PC ................................................. 35 Copying files to the PC (1) .................................................................... 36 Copying files to the PC (2) .................................................................... 37 Viewing/Playing files on your PC .......................................................... 38 File location .......................................................................................... 39 Using PC Camera ........................................................... 40 Installing the driver and PC Camera software ...................................... 40 Starting the application (1) .................................................................... 40 Starting the application (2) .................................................................... 41 Appendix:A ..................................................................... 42 T roubleshooting .................................................................................... 42 Flicker Settings ..................................................................................... 45 System Message .................................................................................. 45 Storage Capacity .................................................................................. 46 Battery Life Indicator ............................................................................. 47 Battery Life ........................................................................................... 47 Appendix:B ..................................................................... 48 Instruction for ArcSoft MediaConverter™ ............................................. 48 Appendix:C ..................................................................... 56 Specifications ....................................................................................... 56 Appendix:D ..................................................................... 57 System Requirements .......................................................................... 57
4 getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted Getting Started Knowing the camcorder parts Power button ( ) Zoom button ( ) Record button ( ) Joystick ( ) Menu/OK button ( ) Mode/Return button ( ) USB cover USB connector Strap hook A V/Earphone connector LED indicator Shutter button ( ) LCD display Display off button Help button ( ) Bottom V iew T ripod socket Battery slot SD/MMC card slot Drop prevention lever Compartment cover Speaker Lens Microphone Flash strobe Slide cover
getting star ted getting star ted 5 getting star ted getting star ted Loading the battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover . Open the LCD panel, and then push the drop prevention lever upward and open the cover . 2 Install the battery . Note the indication of the battery polar direction and align the metallic contacts on the battery with those in the compartment. Then install the battery into the compartment as indicated. 3 Replace the cover . After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover . T reat the Li-ion battery with care: • Keep the battery away from fire or high-temperature environment (over 140º F or 60º C). • Do not drop the battery or try to disassemble it. • If the battery is not used for long periods, fully discharge and charge the battery at least once a year to maintain its life cycle. Upon using the battery for the first time, you are recommended to fully discharge and then charge the battery to ensure its life cycle. Purchasing additional batteries: This camcorder uses one Nokia-6108 Li-ion battery as power source. Y ou can purchase the Nokia-6108 Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7 volt; 700mAh) at your local shop. 1 2 Metallic contacts USB connector
6 getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted Charging the battery 1 Plug the accessory AC adapter to a wall outlet or power on your computer . Y ou can use either the accessory AC adapter or your computer to charge the battery . 2 Connect the power cable or USB cable to your camcorder . AC adapter: Y ou can use the camcorder as usual while the battery is being charged. USB charging: Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer and the other end to the camcorder . Select [Charger] in the pop-up menu, and then the charging will start. Note: If the [USB Mode] setting is changed, the menu will not show up. See page 30 for more details. 3 The battery is being charged. AC adapter: If the camcorder is powered on, a icon will display on the LCD screen, indicating charging in progress. When the battery is fully charged, the icon will change into charging in progress. When the battery is fully . USB charging: The LED light will fl ash rapidly . As the battery is gradually getting power , the fl ash will get more and more slowly . When the battery is fully charged, the LED will emit steady light. 4 Unplug the power cable or USB cable when charging is completed. 2 1 Select [Charger] for USB charging
getting star ted getting star ted 7 getting star ted getting star ted In addition to the internal fl ash memory , your camcorder can also store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). Insert a memory card: T o insert a memory card, fi rst open the cover on the bottom of the camcorder , and then gently push the card into the card slot as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. Remove a memory card: T o remove the memory card, gently push the memory card for the card to pop up. Then pull the card out of the slot. Note: 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. T o ensure that the camcorder can operate normally , you should set the write-protect switch to the Unlock position before inserting the SD card. Inserting a memory card (optional) When a memory card is correctly inserted and detected, the card icon ( ) will display on the LCD screen. Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is reading or writing data. When a memory card is inserted, the camcorder will use the card as the main storage medium. Files stored in the built-in memory will become inaccessible until the memory card is removed. If you purchase a new memory card, you are recommended to format the card with this camcorder before storing data into the card. Beveled corner
8 getting star ted getting star ted Using the strap (optional) 1 Thread the thin strap loop through the hook. Thread the thinner part of the strap loop through the strap hook as indicated. Using a small tool, such as a pin or needle, can be handy for completing the task. 2 Thread the strap body through the loop. Thread the other end of the strap through the loop, and you are ready to carry your camcorder around with ease. 1 2
9 basic operations basic operations T urning on/off your camcorder Press the power ( ) button for 1 second to turn on the camcorder . T urning off the camcorder Press the power ( ) button for 1.5 second to turn off the camcorder . Note: If the camcorder stays inactive for a long period of time, it may automatically shut down due to the [Power Off] setting. See page 30 for more details. Flipping the LCD panel The LCD panel can be fl ipped up to 270 degrees as indicated. Y ou can position the panel at any angle to serve your fi lming purpose. Note: When the LCD panel is fl ipped over , the previewed image on the LCD will be automatically adjusted. If the camcorder is not powered on after pressing the power button, please check: 1. The battery is correctly installed into the camcorder . 2. The battery has enough power left. Basic Operations After power on, pressing the Help button can provide instant button tip for your operation. Power button
10 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Reading LCD indicators (1) DV/DSC mode T o enter the DV/DSC mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the DV/DSC mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. Note: The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode when it is powered on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mode icon Strobe mode Selftimer mode Effect mode V oice memo mode Storage medium icon : internal memory : memory card Remaining shots 8 9 10 1 1 12 14 13 Battery power Zoom ratio White balance mode Focus mode Movie size Focus frame Image size
basic operations basic operations 1 1 basic operations basic operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Mode icon File type icon Current fi le/All fi les Storage medium icon : internal memory : memory card 5 6 7 Battery power File information Button tip Reading LCD indicators (2) Playback mode T o enter the Playback mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the Playback mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. Index view
12 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Reading LCD indicators (3) MP3 mode T o enter the MP3 mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the MP3 mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mode icon Play/Pause/Stop icon Sound volume Repeat mode Current song/All songs Storage medium icon : internal memory : memory card 7 8 9 10 Battery power Song list Button tip Highlight box
basic operations basic operations 13 basic operations basic operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Mode icon Sound volume Current fi le/All fi les Storage medium icon : internal memory : memory card 5 6 7 8 Battery power V oice clip list Button tip Highlight box Reading LCD indicators (4) V oice Recorder mode T o enter the V oice Recorder mode, press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the V oice Recorder mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm.
14 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Setting clock and language When you power on the camcorder for the fi rst time, you are recommended to adjust the clock and language settings. Setting clock: 1 Power on the camcorder . 2 Press the Mode/Return ( ) button to enter mode selection scenario. 3 Use the Joystick ( ) to select the [Settings] mode, and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. 4 Use the Joystick ( ) to select the [Clock] item, and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. 5 Use the Joystick ( ) to move the highlight box. Use the Joystick ( ) to change the value in the highlight box. When all settings are done, press the Mode/Return ( ) button to exit the menu. Setting language (continued): 6 Use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the Use the Joystick ( tab and then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to highlight the tab and then move the Joystick tab. 7 Use the Joystick ( ) to select the [Language] item, and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. 8 Use the Joystick ( ) to select your desired language, and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm.
basic operations basic operations 15 basic operations basic operations Recording a video clip 1 Power on the camcorder . The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode. 2 Set the focus and zoom as appropriate. Use the Zoom ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out. Move the Joystick down ( ) to cycle through different focus modes: Move the Joystick down ( : about 40cm ~ 100cm : about 100cm ~ 200cm : about 200cm ~ 3 Set other advanced items if necessary . Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to open the settings menu and fi ne-tune your camcorder . See page 23 for more details. 4 Press the Record ( ) button to start recording. While recording, you can do any of followings: 1) Use the Zoom ( ) button to zoom in or zoom out. 2) Move the Joystick down ( ) to change the focus mode as appropriate. Note: Changing focus will produce some noise. 3) Press the Record ( ) button to pause/resume the recording. Zoom in/out View last recording Start/Pause/ Resume recording Stop recording Change focus T oggle OSD mode 5 Press the Shutter ( ) button to stop recording. The video clip will be saved in MPEG4 (ASF) format.
16 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations T aking a still picture 1 Power on the camcorder . The camcorder automatically enters DV/DSC mode. 2 Set the zoom as appropriate. Use the Zoom ( ) button to compose the picture as you like it. 3 Set the strobe and selftimer if necessary . Move the Joystick upward ( ) to cycle through different strobe and selftimer modes: : The strobe is of f. It will not fi re even in dark surroundings. : The strobe is set to auto. If the lighting is not enough, the icon will turn yellow when you press the shutter halfway , and then the strobe will fi re when you fully press the shutter down. : The strobe is on. It will fi re in every shot. : The selftimer is on. After pressing the Shutter ( ) button, the camcorder will have ten seconds delay before taking a picture. 4 Set other advanced items if necessary . Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to open the settings menu and fi ne-tune your camcorder . See page 24 for more details. 5 Press the Shutter ( ) button halfway down and hold the button for the camcorder to auto-focus. When the auto-focus process is done, the color of the focus frame will turn green. 6 Press the Shutter ( ) button fully down to take a still picture. The picture will be saved in JPEG format. Zoom in/out Change strobe and selftimer modes Auto-focus/ T ake a picture View last recording T oggle OSD mode
basic operations basic operations 17 basic operations basic operations Recording a voice clip 1 Power on the camcorder and switch to V oice Recorder mode. Power on the camcorder . Press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the V oice Recorder mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. 2 Press the Record ( ) button to start recording While recording, you can press the Record ( ) button to pause/resume the recording. 3 Press the Shutter ( ) button to stop recording. The voice clip will be saved in W A V format. Start/Pause/ Resume recording Stop recording
18 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Playing back your recordings 1 Power on the camcorder and switch to Playback mode. Power on the camcorder . Press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the Playback mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confi rm. 2 Identify fi le type. Y ou can tell what kind of fi le you are browsing by looking at the fi le type icon on the upper left side of the screen. : Video clips (in ASF format). : Still pictures (in JPEG format). : Still picture with voice note. : Audio clips (in WA V format). 3 Operations in playback mode: File T ype / View Button Function All (preview) Zoom-W Switch to fi le Index view . Joystick Move up or down to shift between fi les. File index view (cannot play fi le) Zoom-T Switch to full screen view . Joystick Move the fi le highlight box. Still picture Zoom-T Zoom in the picture Zoom-W Zoom out the picture (when zoom ratio is greater than 1.0). Joystick When zoom ratio is greater than 1.0, use the Joystick to browse the enlarged picture. Record/Shutter Start/Stop playing voice note. ( only) Audio & Video Record Start playing the fi le. Audio & Video (when playing) Record Pause/Resume playing. Joystick Move left or right to fast-backward or fast- forward playing. Shutter Stop playing. Zoom-T/W T urn sound volume up/down.
basic operations basic operations 19 basic operations basic operations Playing MP3 music (1) Copy MP3 files to the camcorder Before playing MP3 music, you need to connect the camcorder to a computer and save MP3 files into the camcorder . 1 Connect the camcorder to your PC. Connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable. For details on how to connect the camcorder to your PC, see page 35. 2 Switch the camcorder to [Disk] mode. After the camcorder is connected to the PC, the camcorder will be powered on. Select [Disk] item from the pop-up menu and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. Note: If the [USB Mode] setting is changed, the menu will not show up. See page 30 for more details. 3 Copy files to the camcorder . Double-click on [My Computer] and you will find a removable disk. Create one [MP3] folder in the removable disk if you do not see one, and then you are ready to copy MP3 files into the folder for playing. If you are a Windows 98SE user and your computer cannot correctly detect the camcorder , you may need to install the driver first. See page 33~34 for more details. MP3 files must be placed in the [MP3] folder for playing. Y ou can play MP3 songs with lyrics displayed. T o enable the function, you need to copy LRC format files into the [MP3] folder , and name the LRC files after their matched songs. For example, if a song is named A.MP3, then the LRC file should be named A.LRC. Y ou can search the Internet for your desired lyrics files. For MP3 files
20 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Playing MP3 music (2) Playing music in MP3 mode 1 Power on the camcorder and switch to MP3 mode. Power on the camcorder . Press the Mode/Return ( ) button and use the Joystick ( ) to highlight the MP3 mode. Then move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. 2 Sorting MP3 files. The MP3 files are sorted by albums, artists, or favorite group 1~3. The album and artist attributes are constituted by the ID3 tag stored along with the specific MP3 file. The favorite groups can be defined manually , and therefore you can sort your songs into different favorite groups. 3 Operations in MP3 mode: File T ype Button Function MP3 (not playing) Record or Joystick ( ) Start playing the title. Shutter Mark the song as Favorite group 1~3. Zoom-T/W T urn sound volume up/down. MP3 (when playing) Record Pause/Resume playing. Joystick Move left or right to fast-backward or fast- forward playing. Shutter Stop playing. Zoom-T/W T urn sound volume up/down. When playing MP3 music, you may close the LCD panel, thus turning off the display to save power .
basic operations basic operations 21 basic operations basic operations V iewing the display on a TV Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory A V cable for real-time display . Y ou can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV , sharing them with your friends and family . 1 T urn on your TV and switch the TV to A V mode. 2 Connect the audio and video ends of the A V cable to the [Video/Audio In] ports on the TV . 3 Power on the camcorder . 4 Connect the other end of the A V cable to your camcorder . 5 Select the [A V Out] item on the pop-up menu. Move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. Note: If the [A V Mode] setting is changed, the menu will not show up. See page 30 for more details. Video Audio A V -Out A V Mode 1 5 2 3 4
22 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu operation The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your camcorder functions. The following table gives details on menu operations. How to... Action Bring up the menu Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Move the highlight box Use the Joystick to move up or down. Enter sub-menu/ Confirm an item Press the Menu/OK ( ) button or move the Joystick toward right ( ). Exit menu/Go back to upper menu Press the Mode/Return ( ) button Advanced Operations Menu illustration Shaded tab* Menu items Highlight box Button tip Working tab Note: If the shaded tab is present, it indicates there are more items can be selected and adjusted in the tab. T o access those items, move the highlight box to the tab row and switch to the shaded tab.
advanced operations advanced operations 23 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in DV/DSC mode (1) Power-on → Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. ( - DV items) Item Option Description Movie Size VGA Set movie resolution to 640x480. QVGA Set movie resolution to 320x240. WB (White Balance) Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather . Cloudy This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady environments. Fluorescent This setting is suitable for indoor recording with fl uorescent lamp lighting, or environments with high color temperature. T ungsten This setting is suitable for indoor recording with incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with low color temperature. Effect Normal Make recordings in natural color . Classic Make recordings in sepia-toned color . Black&White Make recordings in black and white. EV (Exposure V alue) 3 ~ -3 Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview image appears too bright or too dark. A positive value indicates the image will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the image dimmer . Stabilizer On/Off Enabling the stabilizer can reduce image blur caused by hand shaking.
24 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in DV/DSC mode (2) ( - DV items) Item Option Description Digital Zoom 4x Set the maximum digital zoom ratio to 4x. This setting is suitable for normal use. 10x Set the maximum digital zoom ratio to 10x. This setting is suitable for telephoto. Night Scene On/Off This setting allows you to take video clips in a dark background. ( - DSC items) Item Option Description Image Size 10M Set picture resolution to 3584x2688. Print up to 8”x12” photos. 8M Set picture resolution to 3264x2448. Print 8”x10” photos. 6M Set picture resolution to 2832x2128. Print 6”x8” photos. 5M Set picture resolution to 2592x1944. Print 5”x7” or 6”x8” photos. 3M Set picture resolution to 2048x1536. Print 4”x6” or 5”x7” photos. VGA Set picture resolution to 640x480. T aken pictures are suitable for viewing on the computer screen.
advanced operations advanced operations 25 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in DV/DSC mode (3) ( - DSC items) Item Option Description Add V oice Note On/Off When enabled, you will be prompted to add a voice note after every shot. Recording voice notes lets you add voice memos to your pictures. Here are some tips on using this feature: 1. Each voice note lasts up to 10 seconds. 2. Y ou can add the voice note immediately after every shot or later when you review the picture in Playback mode. 3. For one picture, only one voice note can be added. When you review a picture with a voice note, you can record a new voice note to replace the previous one. 4. Y ou can delete the voice note in V oice Recorder mode. The still picture itself will stay intact. EV (Exposure V alue) 3 ~ -3 Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview image appears too bright or too dark. A positive value indicates the image will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the image dimmer . WB (White Balance) Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor shooting in sunny weather . Cloudy This setting is suitable for shooting in cloudy weather or shady environments. Fluorescent This setting is suitable for indoor shooting with fl uorescent lamp lighting, or environments with high color temperature. T ungsten This setting is suitable for indoor shooting with incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with low color temperature.
26 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in DV/DSC mode (4) ( - DSC items) Item Option Description Effect Normal T ake pictures in natural color . Classic T ake pictures in sepia-toned color . Black&White T ake pictures in black and white. Date Stamp On/Off Enable this feature to print a date mark on each picture. Multi-shot On/Off Enabling this feature will allow you to take multiple shots when pressing down and holding the shutter . The number of shots is limited by the memory space. Note that when shooting in dark surroundings, only the fi rst shot will have the strobe triggered. Panorama On/Off When this feature is enabled, every time you take a still picture, a small portion of the picture will appear on the left side of the screen, allowing you to compose your next shot to match the scene. Later you can edit those pictures on a PC and “stitch” them into a panorama image. Strobe W arning On/Off Enabling this feature and you will see a message reminding you not to block the strobe if the strobe is to be triggered. Digital Zoom 4x Set the maximum digital zoom ratio to 4x. This setting is suitable for normal use. 10x Set the maximum digital zoom ratio to 10x. This setting is suitable for telephoto. Night Scene On/Off This setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark background. Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking photographs at a dark place, we recommend using a tripod to eliminate blurring from hand shake.
advanced operations advanced operations 27 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Playback mode Power-on → Press the Mode/Return ( ) button. → Enter the Playback ( ) mode → Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Item Option Description Delete One Y es/No Delete current picture (and voice note), video, or audio fi le. Delete All Y es/No Delete all pictures, voice notes and video/audio fi les stored in the memory . File Sort All Display all types of recordings. Still Display only still pictures. Video Display only video clips. Audio Display only audio clips. File Info On/Off Enabling this feature to view fi le information such as fi le name, fi le size, date...etc. Add V oice Note Y es/No Add a voice note for a still picture. If there is already a voice note for the picture, adding a new one will replace the old one. This feature only applies to JPEG pictures. Icon On/Off Enabling this feature to view your recordings without seeing extra OSD icons on the LCD screen, giving you a more clear sight.
28 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in MP3 mode Power-on → Press the Mode/Return ( ) button. → Enter the MP3 ( ) mode → Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Item Option Description Repeat All Repeat playing all titles in current list. Single Repeat playing the current title over and over again. Random Repeat playing all titles in current list at random order . Off Do not repeat playing. The music will stop after all titles are played. EQ Off ~ 15 EQ settings Select one of the pre-defi ned EQ settings from the menu. Y ou can set an EQ best suits the music you are playing, or turn the EQ off to enjoy the original fl avor . Sound Effect Stereo Process sound signals on both left and right channels, thus producing stereo output. If both channels contain mono signals, the output will be mono. Left Process sound signals on the left channel and bypass signals on the right channel. Right Process sound signals on the right channel and bypass signals on the left channel. V ocal Remove T urn down the vocal level of the song, thus resembling Kara OK effect. Key Lock On/Off When enabled, all buttons will be locked after you play MP3 for 10 seconds without pressing any button. T o regain control, press any button and you will be prompted to press the Mode button. Then press the Mode button to disable key lock. Note that the use of remote controller is not affected by this setting.
advanced operations advanced operations 29 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in V oice Recorder mode Power-on → Press the Mode/Return ( ) button. → Enter the V oice Recorder ( ) mode → Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Item Option Description Compression uLaw Compress the sound data to save memory space at the expense of sound quality . PCM Sound quality stays intact. Producing higher quality sound at the expense of memory space. Sampling Rate 8K ~ 44K Set the audio sampling rate. The higher the value is, the better the sound quality will be. Delete One Delete current voice recording. All Delete all voice recordings. If you had recorded any voice notes for your still pictures, those voice notes wound appear in the list in V oice Recorder mode. The voice notes are treated as normal voice recordings and you can delete them as well. See page 25 for more details.
30 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Settings mode (1) Power-on → Press the Mode/Return ( ) button. → Enter the Settings ( ) mode → Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Item Option Description Beep On/Off T oggle beep sound on/off when you press a button. Boot Movie On/Off Enable/Disable the movie sequence when the camcorder is powered on. Power Off Off ~ 5min Set how long the camcorder will automatically shut down when staying inactive. Setting to [Off] will make the camcorder stay powered on until it runs out of power . Clock - Set date and time. USB Mode Menu When connected to a PC, the camcorder displays a menu for you to choose a desired connection mode. Disk When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters [Disk] (removable disk) mode. PC Cam When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters [PC Cam] mode. Charger When connected to a PC, the battery charging automatically starts. Printer When connected to a PictBridge compatible printer , the camcorder automatically enters [Printer] mode. A V Mode Menu When connected to a device, the camcorder displays a menu for you to choose the connection mode. Headphone When connected to a device, the camcorder automatically enters [Headphone] connection mode. A V Out When connected to a device, the camcorder automatically enters [A V Out] connection mode. A V In When connected to a device, the camcorder automatically enters [A V In] connection mode.
advanced operations advanced operations 31 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Settings mode (2) Item Option Description Language - Set the OSD (on screen display) language. TV T ype NTSC This option is suitable for America, T aiwan, Japan, and Korea areas. P AL This option is suitable for Germany , England, Italy , Netherlands, China, Japan, and Hong Kong. Flicker 50Hz/60Hz Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. See page 45 for more details. File Browse - Starts a mini program that allows you to manage files stored in the memory . This feature is handy for managing MP3 files or other data you save in the memory for temporary use, as those files do not appear in Playback mode. Press the Menu/OK ( ) button to bring up the [Delete] menu. Use the Joystick to confirm the deletion. Format Y es/No Format the storage medium. Note that all files stored in the medium will be gone. Reset Default Y es/No Restore factory defaults. Note that your current settings will be overridden.
32 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Settings mode (3) Before using the [Printer] command in the [USB Mode] menu, you need to connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer via the accessory USB cable: 1) Power on the camcorder . 2) Set the camcorder USB mode to [Printer] (page 30). 3) Open the connector cover and connect one end of the accessory USB cable to the camcorder . 4) Connect the other end of the USB cable to the printer . 5) Power on the printer .
33 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying Files to Y our PC Installing the driver to your PC (1) Y ou need to install the camcorder driver to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. T o install the software: 1 Insert the driver CD. T urn on your computer . Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect the camcorder to your computer at this stage. Shut down all other applications running on your computer . If the autorun screen does not appear automatically , double-click on My Computer and then the CD-ROM drive. Then start the Setup.exe program manually . 2 Start the installation. Click on the icon to launch the installation of the driver . Notice for Windows 2000 users: During the installation process, a warning message regarding digital signature may appear twice or more. Please click on Y es to continue the process. The software is fully compatible with Windows 2000 operation system.
34 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Installing the driver to your PC (2) 3 Install the driver . The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Install codecs. After the driver installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs. If you are not sure whether the codecs have been installed in your computer , please click on Y es and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5 Install Direct X 9.0c or above. After the codecs installation is completed, you will be prompted to install Direct X 9.0c or above if the program is not yet installed in your computer . Please click on Y es to continue. Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 9.0c or above are necessary for viewing the video clips recorded by the camcorder . 6 Restart the computer . After the installation is completed, you may need to restart your computer for the driver to take effect.
copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 35 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Connecting the camcorder to your PC 1 Power on your computer and connect one end of the USB cable into the computer . Make sure the connector and the USB port are correctly aligned. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camcorder . The camcorder will be powered on. Select the [Disk] item from the pop-up menu and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. Note: If the [USB Mode] setting is changed, the menu will not show up. See page 30 for more details. Notice for Windows 2000/XP/ME users: If you want to disconnect the camcorder from your computer , please follow these steps: 1. Double-click in the system tray . 2. Click (USB Disk), and then click Stop. 3. Select the camcorder when the confirmation screen appears and click OK . 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to safely disconnect the camcorder from your computer . 2 1 Select [Disk] for mass storage
36 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying files to the PC (1) 1 This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camcorder is connected to your computer , a dialogue window will appear automatically . Please select the item Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK. For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users: Double-click on My Computer. Then double- click on the icon of the removable disk that has just appeared.
copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 37 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying files to the PC (2) 2 Double-click on the DCIM file folder . 3 Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder . 4 Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder .
38 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc V iewing/Playing files on your PC 1 Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. 2 Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file type.
copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 39 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc File location After connecting the camcorder to your computer , a removable disk will appear in your computer . The removable disk actually represents the storage medium of your camcorder . In the disk you can find all of your recordings. Refer to the figure below to see where the files are stored. For multimedia files. For MP3 files.
40 using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera Using PC Camera Installing the driver and PC Camera software T o take advantage of the PC Camera function, you need to install the driver as well as a suitable software that supports Webcam utility . Y ou can choose and install your own favorite software (ex. MSN Messenger , Y ahoo Messenger…) for the purpose. For driver installation, please see page 33. Starting the application (1) 1 Connect the camcorder to your PC. Connect one end of the USB cable to your PC and the other end to the camcorder . Make sure the connector and the USB port are correctly aligned. 2 Switch the camcorder to [PC Cam] mode. The camcorder will be powered on. Select the [PC Cam] item from the pop-up menu and move the Joystick toward right ( ) to confirm. Note: If the [USB Mode] setting is changed, the menu will not show up. See page 30 for more details. If you want to use the Video Conferencing function, please install programs such as Netmeeting to serve the purpose. Notice for Windows ME users: When the indicated screen appears, please select Automatic search for a better driver and click Next to continue.
using pc camera using pc camera 41 using pc camera using pc camera 3 Launch the PC Camera program. After the camcorder is correctly connected to and detected by your PC, you are ready to launch the PC Camera program to capture and edit your own films. Starting the application (2) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next to continue. 3. During installation, some users may need to insert a licensed 98SE CD into the CD-ROM drive for copying the needed files. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Notice for Windows 2000 users: When using the PC camera function for the first time, the warning message regarding digital signature may appear twice or more. Please click Y es to continue the installation. The camcorder is fully compatible with Windows 2000 operation system.
42 Appendix:A When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution The camcorder can not be powered on normally . The battery is out of power . Replace or recharge the battery . The battery are incorrectly installed. Re-install the battery . The camcorder is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display . It may happen that you move the Joystick toward left several times and thus turn off the display . Move the Joystick toward left again to regain display . Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Shutter or Record button. Out of memory . Free some space from the SD/MMC card or the internal memory . The camcorder is recharging the flash strobe. W ait until the flash strobe is fully charged. Using a “protected” SD card. Set the SD card to be writable. The LCD screen displays “MEMORY ERROR” or “CARD ERROR” message. Or the camcorder cannot read the memory card. The format of the memory card is not compatible with the camcorder . Use the camcorder “Format” function to format the card. The memory card is corrupted. Replace the memory card with a new one. T roubleshooting
43 Appendix:A When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution I did not delete the pictures and video clips, but can not find them in the memory card. The lost recordings are saved in the internal memory . It happens when you insert a memory card after taking a few pictures or video clips. Y ou can access those files after removing the memory card. Cannot use the flash strobe. If the battery icon indicates low battery , the flash strobe may be disabled due to insufficient voltage. Replace or recharge the battery . The camcorder does not respond to any action during operation. The camcorder encounters software failure. Remove the battery and replace it into the compartment. Then power on the camcorder . The recorded pictures appear too blurred. The focus is not correctly set. Adjust the focus to an appropriate position. The recorded pictures or video clips appear too dark. The environment of shooting or recording does not have adequate light. Use flash strobe when taking pictures. Add extra light sources when recording video clips. Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer . The flicker setting does not match the standard of the country you are staying. Adjust the flicker setting. For more information, please refer to the “Flicker Settings” table on page 45.
44 Appendix:A When connecting the camcorder to the computer or TV : Problem Cause Solution I cannot view the video clips on my computer . Driver or software is not installed on the computer . Install Direct X 9.0c or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. See page 33 for details on installing the software, or go to http://www . microsoft.com to download the required files. Driver installation failed. The installation is terminated abnormally . Remove the driver and other related programs. Follow the installation steps in the manual to re-install the driver . The camcorder has been connected to the PC via the USB cable before installing the driver . Install the driver before plugging in the USB cable. The TV screen does not display after connecting the camcorder to the TV . The camcorder is not correctly connected to the TV . Reconnect the camcorder to TV correctly . A conflict with other installed camcorder or capture device occurred. The device is not compatible with the camcorder . If you have any other camcorder or capture device installed in your computer , please completely remove the camcorder and its driver from the computer to avoid the conflict. Noises occur on my computer screen when using Video Conferencing. The flicker setting does not match the standard of the country you are staying. Adjust the flicker setting. For more information, please refer to the “Flicker Settings” table on page 45.
45 Appendix:A Country England Germany France Italy Spain Netherlands Setting 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Country Portugal America T aiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply . Flicker Settings Message Description Recording The camcorder is recording a file. Please Unlock SD Card If you insert a SD card and the card is set to “Protected”, this message will show up when the camcorder tries to write data into the card. No File When the camcorder is set to Playback mode without any existing file to play , this message will show up. Please Change Battery The battery life of the camcorder is low . Y ou should replace or recharge the battery immediately . Memory Full The storage memory is full and can not store any more files. Please change the SD/MMC card or delete some files to free some memory space. Card Error The inserted card is not compatible with the camcorder . Please change the card or try formatting the card. Memory Error The camcorder can not access data in the internal memory . Please format the medium to solve this problem. Strobe Is Charging The flash strobe is charging. File Format Error The file being played is not compatible with the camcorder . Deleting The camcorder is performing file deletion. Formatting The camcorder is formatting the storage medium. Setting The camcorder is performing a setting action. System Message
46 Appendix:A Storage Capacity Memory Video (hh:mm’ ss”) Audio (hh:mm’ss”) sample rate=8K VGA QVGA Maximum Internal (22MB for storage) 1’17” 4’29” 46’03” SD/MMC card (64MB) 3’44” 13’02” 02:13’45” SD/MMC card (128MB) 7’26” 26’07” 04:27’33” SD/MMC card (256MB) 14’55” 52’13” 08:54’55” SD/MMC card (512MB) 29’48” 01:44’25” 17:49’47” Memory Still picture 10M 8M 6M 5M 3M VGA Internal (22MB for storage) 10 13 18 21 34 278 SD/MMC card (64MB) 29 37 52 61 98 808 SD/MMC card (128MB) 57 72 103 122 196 1615 SD/MMC card (256MB) 1 14 146 207 243 392 3230 SD/MMC card (512MB) 230 295 416 487 783 6461 Note: The above tables are for your reference only . The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the complexity of your subject and surroundings.
47 Appendix:A Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Note: T o avoid sudden outage of power supply , you are recommended to replace or recharge the battery when the icon indicates low battery life. Battery Life Indicator Still picture Video clip Play MP3 Audio record Number of shots Recording time (mm’ss”) Playing time (hh:mm’ss”) Recording time (hh:mm’ss”) 185 56’19” 1:42’00” 1:56’10” *shoot every 30 seconds **fl ash is set on for every other shot ***resolution is set to 2592x1536 dpi *resolution is set to VGA (640x480 pixels) *with headphone *uLaw; 22K Note: This table is for your reference only . The actual battery life depends on your battery type and recharge level. Battery Life
48 Appendix:B Instruction for ArcSoft MediaConverter™ Introduction ArcSoft MediaConverter is a powerful all-in-one multimedia file converter . This utility quickly and ef fortlessly converts photo, video, and music files into formats optimized for use on your portable device. Multiple files and file types can be converted at the same time. It’s easy! Three simple steps are all it takes. System requirements T o install and run the MediaConverter , your system must meet the following minimum requirements: Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP (Home or Professional) 50 MB free hard drive space 256 MB RAM DirectX 9 (DirectX 9c recommended) Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 (for converting WMA and WMV files) Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP (Home or Professional) Apple QuickT ime 6.5 (for converting MOV files)
49 Appendix:B Supported file formats Video Video files are converted and copied to the selected location as MPEG- 4 encoded A VI files, WMV files or MPEG-4 encoded ASF files (Default). Supported file types for conversion - A VI (Microsoft V ideo 1 format, Cinepak, Intel Indeo, uncompressed, etc.) - MPEG-1 in MPEG, MPG, MPE - DA T (VCD MPEG1) - MPEG-4 in A VI format - MPEG-4 in ASF - WMV - QuickT ime MOV QuickT ime 6.5 and Windows Media Player 9.0 or above are required for QuickT ime MOV and WMV file conversion, respectively . Supported file types for export - A VI (MPEG-4 SP) - WMV - ASF(MPEG-4 SP)
50 Appendix:B Converting files
51 Appendix:B Step 1: Select media Adding files for conversion 1 Click the “Select Media” button. 2 An “Open” window will appear . Navigate to the folder that contains the files you’d like to convert. a. Use the “Files of type” pull-down to filter the file types you’d like to display . b. Preview highlighted files to be sure that they’re the ones you want. Check the “AutoPlay” box to start the playback automatically after you click a file. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until all the files you want are added. In addition to using the above method, you can also drag-and-drop files directly to the file list in the program window . Removing files T o delete a file from the list, highlight it and click the “X” icon.
52 Appendix:B Step 2: Select destination Click the “Select Destination” button to select the location where your converted files will be saved. The default save location is “C:\ Documents and Settings\[current user]\My documents”. However , you’ll most likely want to save the files to your portable device. In this case, make sure your device is connected, and then click “Select Destination” and choose the device. Settings V arious program settings can be accessed by clicking the “Settings” button. Each section lets you select one of two settings: “Optimize for the selected device,” and “Use custom conversion settings.”
53 Appendix:B Optimize for the selected device This is the default setting. The program will automatically set the conversion parameters according to your selected device. Use custom conversion settings If you decide to use this option, you can set the various conversion parameters manually . Video settings When converting a video file, there are several different parameters: - Resolution (Options include QVGA (320 x 240) [default] and VGA (640 x 480)) - File Format (MPEG-4 encoded A VI files, WMV files or MPEG-4 encoded ASF files) - Video Bitrate (Options include 500KB, 1.0MB, 1.5MB, 2.0 MB [default], 2.5 MB, and 3.0 MB) - Audio Bitrate (Options include 96 KB, 128 KB [default], 192 KB) - Frame Per Second (Options include [in fps] 15.00, 20.00, 24.00, 25.00 [default], and 29.97) Selecting “Optimize for the selected device” uses the default values above, where applicable. After viewing/modifying the various settings, select either “Save” or “Cancel” to return to the main screen. Click “Save” if you’d made changes that you’d like to keep. Otherwise, click “Cancel.”
54 Appendix:B Step 3: Convert When you’re ready , select (highlight) the files you’d like to convert from the list, and then click the “Convert” button. A progress bar will display the current status. V arious popups may appear asking for specific confirmation. A popup will appear and inform you once all the files have been converted and stored to the location you selected. Playing the converted ASF files in your camcorder T o play the video clips or movies (MPEG-4 in ASF format only) converted by ArcSoft MediaConverter in your MPEG-4 digital camcorder , please follow the steps below . Step 1 Insert a SD/MMC card in the card slot of the camcorder and connect the camcorder to PC via the USB cable. Y ou could follow the instructions of “Connecting the camcorder to your PC” on page 35 for more information.
55 Appendix:B Step 2 Save the ASF files converted by MediaConverter on PC to your camcorder . 1 Copy the converted ASF fi les. 2 Open Windows Explorer to fi nd a “Removable Disk” appeared in My Computer . 3 Double-click on the icon of Removable Disk. 4 Double-click on the DCIM fi le folder . 5 Double-click on the 100MEDIA fi le folder . 6 Paste the fi les into 100MEDIA fi le folder . 7 Change the fi le names to PICT****.ASF . **** could be any 4-digit number from 0001 to 9999. The fi le name must follow the naming principle of your camcorder , so that the camcorder could identify the fi les saved on 100MEDIA. Step 3 Now you can use the Playback ( ) mode to enjoy the video clips or movies on the large LCD monitor! The ArcSoft MediaConverter in this package is a customized version for your digital camcorder . Y ou may visit the website http:\\www .arcsoft.com for more product information.
56 Appendix:C Specifications Main functions: - Digital Video Camcorder: MPEG4 (ASF) format ● VGA (640 x 480 pixels) / up to 30 fps ● QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) / up to 30 fps - Digital Still Camera: ● 10 MP (3584 x 2688) pixels ● 8 MP (3264 x 2448) pixels ● 6 MP (2832 x 2128) pixels ● 5 MP (2592 x 1944) pixels ● 3 MP (2048 x 1536) pixels ● VGA (640 x 480) pixels - File format: JPEG, ASF , W A V , MP3 -------------------------------------------------------------------- - Sensor Effective Resolution: 5 MP (2592 x 1944) pixels - Interpolated Resolution: 10 MP (3584 x 2688) pixels - Internal Memory: 22 MB Flash memory (storage) - External Memory: Built-in SD/MMC Card slot - Lens: Auto Focus - Digital Zoom: 4X - LCD Display: 2.0” Color LCD (1 15,200 pixels) - TV -Out: Support NTSC/P AL TV System - Shutter: Mechanical - Flash/Strobe: Auto/ On/ Off; Anti-red Eyes (IGBT) - White Balance: Auto/ Sunny/ Cloudy/ T ungsten/ Fluorescent - Interface: USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) - Built-in Microphone & Speaker - Battery: Nokia-6108 Li-ion battery (700mAh) - Dimensions: 28.8 x 58.5 x 88.3 (mm) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notification.
57 Operating System: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP CPU: Pentium III or above System RAM: 128MB or above Graphic Card: 64MB, 24 bit true color CD-ROM speed: 4x or above Software: DirectX 9.0c or above and Windows Media Player Codecs Other: USB Port System Requirements Appendix:D