SHUOYING DIGITAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY DV552325011 Digital Video Camera User Manual DV552SWK
SHUOYING DIGITAL SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY;(CHINA)Co.,Ltd Digital Video Camera DV552SWK
Users Manual
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: YGB-DV552325011
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject 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.
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Digital video camcorder – video resolution 640 X 480 @30fps
Still picture capability up to 10 Mega pixel image resolution
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Mass Storage / PC webcam mode
4 X digital zoom
TV / AV signal output
2.4inch color LCD display
SD Memory card slot, up to 8GB SD card capacity
Macro / Normal lens settings
Driver free for Windows XP/Vista and MAC 10.4.9 or above
Note: The contents of this Manual refer to the latest technical information available
when the Manual was compiled. The screen display, illustrations and information shown
in the manual are for detailed understanding of the camera functions. Some information &
illustrations may slightly differ from your camera as a result of continuous development
and improvement in production.
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Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Please read following operating instructions
carefully in order to know and use digital video camera correctly and enjoy best
performance and results.
Keep this Manual handy and refer to the text anytime you need to do so.
Your camcorder is a complex electronic, digital device and you need to be aware of and
follow simple basic rules.
• Do not try to open the housing of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in
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any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried only by an authorized service agent.
• Keep the camcorder away from dust, sand, water and other liquids or harmful chemical
substances. Do not use camcorder when your hands are wet.
* Use only recommended batteries. If batteries become exhausted
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remove all old and
install new batteries. Dispose of old batteries according to local disposal regulations.
Remove batteries if you are intended not using camcorder for the extended time.
Keep your camera away from extreme heat and do not point camera directly into
strong sunlight.
Check your camera and the condition of batteries after long storage period or before
recording important events.
Never touch the lens surface with finger, use soft cloth if necessary, or blow away
any dust contamination. Do not use any solvent to clean lens or plastic housing.
Format the SD memory card before using with the camera; save important records
first before formatting the card, as the formatting will erase all data.
Using the SD memory card:
1. Keep the card away from extreme heat or dust, do not bend or tamper with the
card.
2. Do not force the card when inserting into the camera; if you feel resistance
check card’s alignment and reinsert the card.
3. Note that the card has a tiny LOCK slide / switch; set the slide to non-LOCK
position when you wish to save recordings or images on the card.
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System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Pentium III 1GHz or above
256MB RAM
CD ROM drive
1GB hard drive disk space available
Available USB port
16-bit display resolution
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1. Lens 2. Self timer LED indicator 3. LED supporting light 4. Zoom IN button
5. Zoom OUT button 6. Direction button (Up / Down / Left / Right) 7. OK button 8.
Display mode button 9. MENU button 10. LCD screen 11. MODE selector 12. Hand
strap anchor post 13. Hand strap attachment post
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
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14. Macro / Normal lens dial 15. Zoom IN / OUT selector 16. Shutter button
17. Tripod Socket 18. SD Memory card slot
RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW / LCD SCREEN OPENED
19. Built in speaker 20. Battery cover 21. Battery cover LOCK Button
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22. TV/USB port 23. Voice recording button 24. Supporting LED light button
25. Busy lamp indicator 26. Power ON / OFF button
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1. Installing Batteries
1. Press in the Battery cover LOCK button and slide back / open the cover.
2. Insert four AAA fresh alkaline batteries; note terminals polarity and align correctly.
3. Close the Battery cover; the LOCK will click securing the cover.
2. Using the SD Card
Internal / External Memory options:
Your camcorder has limited built in Internal Memory, and a slot for External SD Memory
Card.
* SD Card - when it is NOT inserted camcorder will store all video, images on the Internal
Memory.
- Limited Internal Memory only stores a few images or several seconds video.
- All data (in Internal Memory) is volatile and will be erased when camcorder is turned
OFF or batteries disconnected.
- Use the Internal Memory only to check and learn camcorder’s function; use the SD
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Card to store any valuable records.
* SD Card - when it is INSERTED camcorder will store video, images only on the SD
Memory Card
- SD Card allows storage of tens minutes of recorded video or hundreds of still images.
- SD Card will keep all data even when camcorder is OFF or SD Card is removed.
- Use SD Card as this is convenient and reliable way to keep your records; you can
review records or download records to your computer at any time.
Insert / remove the SD Card
1. Insert SD Memory Card into the card slot located on the bottom of the camcorder and
press it down until the Card is latched.
2. Lightly press the Card downwards to release and then eject the card when you wish to
remove or replace the Card.
3. Select the Focusing range
Slide the Macro / Normal dial to select required position;
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TOP VIEW
1. Macro: Set to Macro only for shooting close-up objects located 6 ~ 10 inches
from camcorder.
2. Normal: Set to Normal for typical records when the subject is located at 5 feet
or more from the camcorder.
4. Power ON and OFF your camera
1. Open the LCD screen
2. Press and then hold the Power button down (for one or two seconds) to turn the
power ON.
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Camcorder becomes active and the LCD will display the scene.
3. Press the Power button again (when camcorder is active) to turn the power OFF.
Auto Power OFF: Your camcorder has the Auto Power OFF feature.
If camcorder is unused for 1 minute, the power will turn OFF automatically to save
batteries.
The Auto Power OFF time may be set to 1, 3 or 5 minutes (review Setup Menu mode
for details).
3. Low Power / Battery level indicator: The low power icon will appear on the
LCD Screen when the batteries are exhausted and camcorder will be automatically
turned OFF.
4. Replace exhausted batteries.
5. Select the MODE
Slide the Mode Selector up or down to select desired MODE
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Video Mode: select this mode to record Video clips
Camera Mode: select this mode to take Still Pictures
Playback Mode: select this mode to playback recorded video clips or voice or review still
pictures.
6. Setting Date / Time
1. Press MENU button, then select Setup to enter setting date / time adjustment mode
2. Use the Directional Button (Up/ Down/ Left/ Right) to select current date / time and
adjust digits as needed.
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3. Press OK Button to confirm setting, then press Menu button to exit.
7. LED Light / Indicators
Busy light
- The LED lights when camcorder is processing video or images
- The LED lights indicating when camcorder is connected to TV or PC
- The LED lights indicating that camcorder is active, but the LCD screen is turned OFF
Display may be turned OFF (to save batteries) after pressing twice the Display mode
Button.
LED supporting light
- Use this LED supporting light when taking images of dark or low light scenes.
Press the Supporting LED button to activate this lamp. Press again to turn it OFF.
Self timer LED indicator
- This lamp indicates that the camcorder is active in Self-timer Mode.
Refer to further chapters for Self-timer setting details.
8. Video MODE
Preview / scene mode: The following icons / information are displayed on the LCD
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screen in Video MODE.
1 Video Mode icon
2 Auto White Balance icon
Available: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten
3 Metering / exposure (multi)
4 640 Video resolution indicator 640x480 or 320x240.
5 00:00:00 Video recording counter; hours, min, sec.
6 SD Card icon: the icon appears when the SD card is inserted
7 the battery power indicator
8 LED Supporting light icon: the lamp is ON
9 Zoom range: numbers indicate current setting of the zoom (max. 4X available)
10 Memory Full: message indicates that the memory (internal or SD card) is full and
no more recording is possible.
Recording the Video clip
Turn the camcorder ON and select the Video MODE
Point the lens towards the subject, observing the scene appearing on the LCD screen.
1 Press the Shutter button to start recording video
2 The video recording counter will start counting the elapsed recording time
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3 Press the Up button to pause recording and press again to continue
4 Press the Shutter button again if you wish to stop recording
5 You can zoom IN or zoom OUT of the scene while recording a Video clip;
use Zoom IN / OUT buttons or Zoom IN / OUT selector to adjust the zoom.
Video mode / Menu
When the camcorder is in Preview / scene Mode press the Menu button to enter
available settings as below:
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Use the Up / Down buttons to browse and select available Menu options then press the
Right button to review available settings.
Press Up / Down button to select desired setting then press OK button to confirm your
selection.
Press the Menu button to exit the Video Menu mode and return to Preview / scene
Mode.
9 Camera MODE
Preview / scene Mode: The following icons and information are displayed on the LCD
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screen in Camera MODE.
1 Camera / still picture icon
2 Self-timer mode symbol
3 Auto White balance (Auto)
4 Metering / exposure mode
5 Exposure value
6 Picture resolution value
7 Image quality icon
8 Image counter shows number of available pictures remaining
9 Self timer / delay time in seconds
10 SD card icon; the card is inserted
The SD card is locked – no storage is possible. Unlock the card to use it
11 Battery / power level status
12 LED Supporting light ON icon
13 4.0 Zoom value indicator.
Taking Still pictures
Turn the camera ON and move the Mode Selector to the Camera Mode
Aim at the scene or subject visible on the LCD screen
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Keep camera steady then press the Shutter Button to take a picture.
Note: The LCD will display “Card Locked!” message if the inserted SD memory
card is LOCK-ed - camera will NOT take a picture.
Remove, unlock and insert the SD card to take and store pictures.
Camera Mode / Menu:
When the camcorder is in Preview / scene Mode press the Menu button to enter
available settings as below:
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Use the Up / Down buttons to browse and select available Menu options, then press the
Right button to review available options.
Press Up / Down button to select desired setting, then press OK button to confirm.
Press the Menu button to exit the Camera Menu mode.
Driver Mode
The Driver Mode will allow you to adjust / set the Self- timer, or take three consecutive
pictures in the Burst Mode.
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- Self timer
Browse and select the Driver Mode then press the Right button to access the available
Self Timer options then select 2 or 10 seconds delay time.
Press OK to confirm, then press MENU to exit setting.
Press the Shutter button and camera “beep” while counting down the delay time, then the
picture will be automatically taken.
Note: You can also access the Self Timer / Setting mode when the camera is set in
Camera Mode. Press the Right Button to access the Self-timer setting.
- Burst / Consecutive photos:
Activate the Camera, then press the MENU button.
Select the Driver Mode and Set the Burst option.
Press OK to confirm, then MENU to exit setting.
Press the Shutter button and the camera will automatically take three consecutive
pictures.
10 Voice Recording MODE:
1 Press the
Voice Recording button to enter
the Voice recording options
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2 Press the Shutter button to start recording
3 Press Up button to pause recording, press
again to continue recording
4 Press the Shutter button to stop recording
Stop mode Recording mode
1. Voice Recording Mode icon
2. Counter showing available recording time remaining
3. SD Memory card icon
4. Actual recording elapsed time
5. Battery / power level status
11 Playback MODE
Power the camera ON and slide the MODE selector all way down to enter the
Playback mode.
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Use Right / Left buttons to review / select stored records; Video, Still Pictures or
recorded Voice. Press OK button to play selected video, pictures or recorded voice
file.
You can “zoom” the displayed photo images by pressing the zoom IN / OUT buttons
or sliding Zoom IN / OUT selector.
When the image is zoomed IN, press OK button and you can “pan” the displayed
image by pressing directional buttons. To exit from Pan and Zoom status, press OK
button again.
You can view other photos, AVI or WAV files by pressing Left/ Right keys
Thumbnail mode
Press Zoom Out button to enter the Thumbnail / Playback mode.
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Note:
: This icon indicates recorded voice (WAV) file
: This icon indicates video / AVI media file.
: This icon indicates photo with “voice added memo” file.
You can use the direction key to select desired image file, and press OK key or Zoom IN
key to exit this Thumbnail mode and return to full screen display mode.
Playing the AVI / WAV file
Select the Video (AVI) or Voice (WAV) file then press OK button to start playing selected
record.
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You may press Up button to pause or press OK again to stop playing.
Stop mode Playing mode
Playback / Menu
In Playback mode, press MENU button to enter available settings as below:
Use Up / Down buttons to select desired function, use Right button to obtain access to
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available setting. Use Up / Down buttons to select option, then press OK to confirm.
Note: The locked files
can not be deleted.
Unlock the file first,
then delete
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Note: Some options highlighted in gray color are not available for selection.
Adding Voice Memo to Images
You may add a Voice Memo / comment to selected image.
30 seconds is the maximum Voice Memo recording time.
Resize function
You can “resize” the
image size but it can only
be resized to smaller size
Press Shutter key can
stop the recording;
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Playing image with the Voice Memo file
1 Use direction buttons and select the image with the Voice Memo
2 Press OK to start playing the selected jpg with voice memo
3 Press Up key to pause / resume playing, press OK to stop
Start up image
You can set your favorite picture as your own
“Welcome” screen.
1. Scroll down Playback setting and activate
Start-up Image option.
2. Press the Right button and select Set, then press OK to confirm.
3. Press the MENU button entering the Internal settings.
4. Use the UP/ Down buttons to select Start-up Image option.
5. Press the Right button and select My Image. Then press OK to confirm.
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1. Turn the camera ON then press the MENU button to enter Internal settings.
2. Use the Up/ Down buttons to select desired setting and press the Right button to
access available options; see available setting options below.
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3. Press OK key to confirm and press MENU key back or exit.
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Note:
Format:
Formatting the SD card (when the card is inserted) will erase all data.
Make sure to back up & save important files / records before formatting SD card.
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Please install the Driver (bundled on supplied CD) first, before connecting
camera to the computer.
Note: Installation of the Driver is required ONLY if you wish to use your camera as a
PCcam to see or transfer live images, scenes through the Internet.
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1. Driver Installation
1. Please insert supplied CD into computer’s CD ROM drive.
2. The system will start CD Installer interface; see the screen shown below:
Note: If your computer did not start CD Installer as Auto run, please open My
Computer, go to CD ROM, and select “autorun.exe” program located in the CD
root directory.
• Driver installation
Click “Install Driver” button, follow provided steps and complete installation.
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• Restart computer when installation completed.
For Windows Vista, the following window will pop up when the system
automatically executes Installer from inserted CD.
Select / click Run SoftwareInstaller.exe to start installing.
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Select “Allow” and continue installation
Restart computer when installation completed.
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Note: The Driver (bundled on CD) is suitable for Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Windows Vista systems.
If the following window appears, please click “Yes” button to continue installation.
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2. Connecting camera to your computer.
Use supplied USB cable to connect camera to your computer.
Connect the “computer end” of the USB cable to computer USB port and connect
the “camera end” to the camera USB socket.
Note: The camera has two USB modes; MSDC (default, when power ON)
and PCCAM (when selected from Internal Setting Menu)
- The default MSDC (Mass Storage / Removable Disc) is used for playback
and downloading video, pictures into the computer.
- The PCCAM (PC camera / webcam) can be used for transferring live
images, scenes into the computer.
Note: - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista require installing Driver only if you
intend using camera in PC Cam Mode.
Connecting the camera as MSDC (default) does not require installing the
Driver.
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3. Download video, picture files to the computer:
- Power ON camera and connect to the computer using USB cable.
- Select and open “My Computer” onto the computer’s screen.
- Scroll down and open the “Removable Disc” which represents your camera in
Mass Storage mode.
Note: Depending on version of your camcorder the computer may display one or two
"Removable Disc” units.
*One (from two displayed) “Removable Disc” represents camera's EXTERNAL / inserted
SD Card Memory
- Open selected “Removable Disc” then select DCIM / 100MEDIA folder.
- Open 100MEDIA folder to see all captured images / video files.
- You can click to play / review selected records and / or store valuable records
inside computer’s memory.
- Copy or drag files into the folder “where” you wish to save your records.
*Second (from two displayed) “Removable Disc” represents camera's INTERNAL
MEMORY and may store only few images or few seconds of the recorded video.
Note that the INTERNAL MEMORY does store data ONLY temporarily - when the camera
is active.
Turning the power OFF or removing the battery will erase all records from the Internal
Memory. SO PLEASE DOWNLOAD IF REQUIRED BEFORE POWERING OFF.
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4. Installing Software
Installation and Running PhotoImpression 5:
•Installing PhotoImpression5:
Insert supplied CD into the CD-ROM in your computer; see start up window below:
Select and click button and follow step by step instruction to complete installation.
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Note: For Windows Vista, the following windows will pop up prior installation, click to start installing.
Restart your PC after installation completed.
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•Running PhotoImpression5:
Double-click the icon on the desktop to open PhotoImpression 5, or select program from “Start ĺ
Programs”
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PhotoImpression5 will open the following screen:
Left-click the center of the window to open program’s “Get Photo” option:
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Select desired image from “Get Photo” window, and you will find the image displayed in the
central area of the next window.
Now you can select the image for review or editing.
Refer to "Help" section (see below screen) of the program for detailed information.
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Installation and Running VideoImpression 2
•Installing VideoImpression 2
Click button and follow step by step instructions.
Note: For Windows Vista, the following windows will pop up when installing the software.
Click to start installing, see following steps:
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Restart your PC after installation completed
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•Running VideoImpression 2
Double-click the icon on the desktop, or open VideoImpression 2 from “StartĺPrograms”
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Refer to "Help" section of the program for detailed information of VideoImpression 2, see the following screen
below:
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5. PC Camera function
- Power ON the camera and set it at the PC Cam Mode (refer to the Manual if required).
- Connect camera with your PC and open VideoImpression 2.
- Click in the following window (Fig. I)
- Click (Fig. II) or click icon in “MEDIA” (Fig. III) tab.
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Live images, scene will appear, see window (Fig IV)
- Click button to exit or close the PC Cam if session completed.
Note: If no images, scene visible; please check whether the Driver for the camera is installed properly and
check whether the selected Video Camera is indicated.
Refer to “VideoImpression 2 “Help” if further information required.
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6. How to upload your video clips to YouTube
Install the ArcSoft MediaImpression program
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The auto-run screen will appear. Click
ĀInstall MediaImpressionā
˄If auto-run screen does not appear, please click on SoftwareInstaller.exe under the
CD-ROM drive icon on the computer.˅
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Follow on-screen instructions and complete installation
Note: For Windows Vista, the following windows will pop up prior installation, click to start installing.
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ArcSoft MediaImpression icon will appear on computer’s desktop when installation is
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complete.
Using ArcSoft MediaImpression
Connect your camcorder to the computer. Double click MediaImpression icon on the
Desktop. The MediaImpression software main screen will open on the computer’s desktop:
Click Import Option on the main screen and enter into ĀImportā screen. Then select the
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files in the camcorder that you want to upload to the computer and click Option.
After importing the file has been completed, click on the ĀImporting…āwindow and
enter into ĀMediaBrowserā window.
Note: On the main screen, you can also click other options such as
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enter into ĀMediaBrowserā window. Then select the files in the computer for uploading.
Select the video you wish upload to You Tube onĀMediaBrowserāscreen and then click
option to access your YouTube log-in screen.
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OnĀLogināscreen, please enter your YouTube Username and Password (you can select the
corresponding option underneath to save the Username and Password so that you do not
need to input these data next time). Then click option.
WhenĀUpload to YouTubeāscreen appears, fill in Title, Description, etc. Then click
option and start uploading selected video.
Click “Cancel” if you wish to stop upload, otherwise continue for successful uploading.
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You may connect camera to your TV and watch recorded video clips or view photos.
Turn on the power of the camera.
Use supplied AV cable and connect TV output port on your camera to Video input (yellow connector) and Audio
input (red / white connector) on your TV. Set your TV to Video/ External mode.
Slide the MODE selector of the camera all the way down to enter the Playback mode.
Use Right / Left buttons of the camera to review / select stored Video and Photos. Press OK button to play
selected video on your TV.
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Video record
resolution
VGA: 640x480 (30/15 frames per second),
QVGA: 320×240 (30/15 frames per second)
Still Picture
resolution
10MP- 3648x2736, 5MP- 2592×1944,
3MP- 2048x1536, 1.3MP- 1280x1024, VGA - 640×480
Lens F2.8f=9.3mm
Focal distance 6~10inches/15~25cm(Macro);5ft/140cm~infinity(Standard mode)
Digital zoom 4×
Shutter Electronic shutter
LCD display
screen 2.4ͳTFT LCD(240x320dot)
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Function modes Video record, Shoot photo and Voice record, playback, Mass
storage and PC camera
White balance Auto/manual: Daylight, cloudy, Tungsten and Fluorescent
Exposure Automatic/manual (-2.0EV~+2.0EV, 0.3EV/step)
Self-shoot timer 2/10 seconds delay
Video AVI
Photo JPEG
File format
Voice WAV
Internal
Memory
Volatile 8x16Mb SDRAM (can temporarily store approx. 3 to 10
sec VGA video or approx. 5 to 10 10MP photos)
External
Memory SD Card (maximum supports 8 GB)
USB interface High Speed USB 2.0 interface
Power supply Battery: 4×AAA alkaline 1.5V (not supplied)
Dimensions
(L×W×H) 4.5 × 1.65 × 2.45 inches
Weight 5.3oz (excluding batteries)