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    Users Manual English[...]

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    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 camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. A void all contact with water , and dry [...]

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    2 T able of Contents W elcome .......................................................................... 1 Safety Notice ................................................................... 1 T able of Contents ........................................................... 2 Getting Started ..............................................................[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Setting flicker ........................................................................................ 33 Setting language ................................................................................... 33 Setting auto-off option ........................................................................... 34 Restoring fac[...]

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    getting started 4 Getting Started Knowing your camera parts Record button ( ) Microphone Up/Down buttons ( ) Menu/OK button ( ) Strap hook Shutter button ( ) Back LED Mode button ( ) Power button ( ) USB/A V -out port Port cover LCD panel Lens Focus switch Flash strobe Front LED Speaker Battery/Card compartment cover Bottom View[...]

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    5 getting started Loading batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover . Slide the battery compartment cover open in the direction of indication. 2 Install batteries. Place two AAA batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed. 3 Replace the cover . After the batteries are properly installed, re[...]

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    getting started 6 Inserting a SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to the built-in flash memory , your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). T o insert a memory card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the bottom of the slot. When the card is successfully inserted, a icon will appear on[...]

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    7 getting started The wrist strap provides a convenient way for you to carry your camera around. 1 Stretch out the strap hook. Hold your camera upside down, and the strap hook will stretch out. 2 Thread the strap through the hook. Thread the thinner part of the strap through the strap hook as illustrated. Threading in the indicated direction will s[...]

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    basic operations 8 Basic Operations T urning on your camera Rotate the LCD panel as indicated. Then press and hold down the power ( ) button for 2~3 seconds to turn on the camera. T urning off your camera Press and hold down the power ( ) button for 2~3 seconds to turn off the camera. OR If the camera stays inactive for a long period of time, it ma[...]

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    basic operations 9 Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose image settings for shooting, to review recorded files, or to change menu options. The LCD panel can be rotated to the following positions: 1 Initial position. In this position, the camera is suitable for taking self-portraits. 2 Rotate the LCD panel. The LCD panel can [...]

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    basic operations 10 Reading the LCD indicators Normal display: 88 1.0X Zoom ratio Number of recordings Storage medium * 1 White balance * 2 Self timer * 3 Battery life Picture resolution Focus mode Flash mode Mode icon Video resolution * 1 This icon changes according to the storage medium you use: : internal flash memory . : memory card. * 2 This [...]

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    basic operations 1 1 Setting language When you power on the camera for the first time, the LCD display may not show messages in your local language. Y ou can set the LCD interface language using the method below . 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the System menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the System item, and then[...]

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    basic operations 12 Recording a video clip 1 Adjust the focus. Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally , you should set the focus to ( ) for most fi lming conditions. Select ( ) only for close- ups. The focus is adjustable during recording. 2 Adjust other settings (optional). Adjust other advanced settings if necessary . See the s[...]

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    basic operations 13 Recording a video clip (continued) 4 Zoom in or zoom out. During recording, you can press the Up or Down button to zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus retaining the best image. 5 Stop recording. Press the Record button again to stop recording. The video clip will be saved in ASF format.[...]

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    basic operations 14 T aking a still picture How to take a still picture 1 Adjust the focus. Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally , you should set the focus to ( ) for most shooting conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. 2 Adjust other settings (optional). Adjust other advanced settings if necessary . See the section “ Adva[...]

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    basic operations 15 T aking a still picture (continued) How to use flash strobe 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Strobe menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Strobe item, and then press the Menu/OK button. 3 Select the Auto item. Press the Up or Down button to select the Auto item, and then press the Menu/OK but[...]

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    basic operations 16 T aking a still picture (continued) How to use self timer 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Self T imer menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Self T imer item, and then press the Menu/OK button. 3 Select On. Press the Up or Down button to select the On item, and then press the Menu/OK button. 4[...]

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    basic operations 17 Recording a voice clip 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Start recording. Press the Up or Down button to select the Record Audio item, and then press the Menu/ OK button to start recording a voice clip. The LCD will display as the following. 88 00:00:01 Number of recordings Storage medium Recording time Record ico[...]

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    basic operations 18 Playing back your recordings Full-screen view 1 Switch to Playback mode. Press the Mode button to switch to Playback mode. For LCD display and OSD indicators, please see page 10. 2 Review your recordings. Y ou can tell the format of your recordings by the “file type” icon: : ASF format video clip : JPEG format still picture[...]

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    basic operations 19 Playing back your recordings (continued) Thumbnail view 1 Switch to thumbnail view . While in full-screen view , you can press the Shutter button to switch to thumbnail view . 1/88 Press : Play Current / T otal recordings File type Storage medium Mode icon Highlight box Status bar 2 Review your recordings. The following table gi[...]

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    basic operations 20 Connecting the camera to a TV Connect your camera 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 . A V Mode 1 T urn on your TV and switch the TV to A V mode. 2 Connect the audio and[...]

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    advanced operations 21 Advanced Operations Menu operation The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your camera functions. The following table gives details on menu operations. How to... Action Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK ( ) button. Move the highlight bar up or down. Press the Up or Down ( ) button. Confirm a selection[...]

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    advanced operations 22 Setting video resolution Change the video resolution setting according to your viewing preference. 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the V ideo menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Video item, and then press the Menu/OK button. 3 Select a resolution item. Press the Up or Down button to select a[...]

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    advanced operations 23 Setting picture resolution Select the picture resolution according to your viewing preference or the size of photo you want to develop. 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Picture menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Picture item, and then press the Menu/ OK button. 3 Select a resolution item[...]

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    advanced operations 24 Setting white balance 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Advanced menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Advanced item, and then press the Menu/ OK button. 3 Enter the White Balance menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the White Balance item, and then press the Menu/OK button. 4 Select [...]

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    advanced operations 25 Setting exposure compensation Y ou can manually adjust the exposure to gain better effects when the previewed image appears too bright or too dark. 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Advanced menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Advanced item, and then press the Menu/ OK button. 3 Enter the [...]

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    advanced operations 26 Setting image effect Y ou can apply special effects to your recordings to add a personal touch. 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Advanced menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Advanced item, and then press the Menu/ OK button. 3 Enter the Effect menu. Press the Up or Down button to select t[...]

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    advanced operations 27 Setting date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of recording on the picture. 1 Bring up the menu. Press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Advanced menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Advanced item, and then press the Menu/ OK button. 3 Enter the Date Stamp menu. Press the Up or Down button to select t[...]

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    advanced operations 28 Deleting files While reviewing your recordings, you can perform file deletion to remove unwanted files and free some memory space. 1 Bring up the Playback menu. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK button. 2 Select Delete or Delete All. If you want to delete the current file, select the Delete item. If you want to de[...]

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    advanced operations 29 V iewing file information Enabling the Info option allows you to view file data, such as date of recording, file format, and file size... etc. 1 Bring up the Playback menu. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK button. 2 Enter the Info menu. Press the Up or Down button to select the Info item, and then press the Menu/[...]

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    system settings 30 System Settings System menu items For menu illustration and operations, see page 21. T o access the system menu: Power-on Menu/OK ( ) button Select the System item Menu/OK ( ) button. System Advanced Record Audio Self Timer Menu Display LCD Light 2 Ti me Exit System Menu items and page references: Effect Exposure White Balance Ex[...]

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    system settings 31 Setting date and time 1 Enter the T ime menu. Enter System menu Select the T ime item Menu/OK button. 2 Adjust date and time. Press the Up or Down button to adjust item value. Once you are done with one item, press the Menu/OK button to move to the next item. After all items are set, the changes will be made and recorded. 12 : 00[...]

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    system settings 32 T oggling OSD on or off 1 Enter the Display menu. Enter System menu Select the Display item Menu/OK button. 2 Select On or Off. Press the Up or Down button to select On or Off, and then press the Menu/OK button. If the Display option is disabled, no OSD icons will be displayed on the LCD. Off On Exit Display T oggling beep sound [...]

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    system settings 33 Setting flicker 1 Enter the Flicker menu. Enter System menu Select the Flicker item Menu/OK button. 2 Select 50Hz or 60Hz. Press the Up or Down button to select the desired flicker option, and then press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 60 Hz 50 Hz Exit Flicker Setting language 1 Enter the Language menu. Enter System menu Select[...]

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    system settings 34 Setting auto-off option 1 Enter the Auto-Off menu. Enter System menu Select the Auto-Off item Menu/OK button. 2 Select an item. Press the Up or Down button to select a desired item, and then press the Menu/OK button to confirm. 3Min 5Min 1Min Exit Auto-Off Restoring factory defaults 1 Enter the Default menu. Enter System menu Se[...]

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    system settings 35 1 Enter the Format menu. Enter System menu Select the Format item Menu/OK button. 2 Select Y es to format. Press the Up or Down button to select Y es, and then press the Menu/OK button. Formatting storage medium Y es Exit Format Press : Select Sure? Depending on the medium you are using, all files stored in the memory card or in[...]

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    copying files to your PC 36 Copying Files to Y our PC Installing the driver to your PC Y ou need to install the camera 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 USB cable to your co[...]

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    copying files to your PC 37 Installing the driver to your PC (continued) 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[...]

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    copying files to your PC 38 Connecting the camera to your PC 1 Connect the USB cable to your computer . T urn on your computer , and then connect the accessory USB cable to the USB port of your computer . Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. 2 Connect the USB cable to your camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your c[...]

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    copying files to your PC 39 Copying files to the PC 1 This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera 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: Doub[...]

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    copying files to your PC 40 Copying files to the PC (continued) 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 .[...]

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    copying files to your PC 41 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’ s type.[...]

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    copying files to your PC 42 File location After connecting the camera to your computer , a removable disk will appear in your computer . The removable disk actually represents the storage medium of your camera. In the disk you can find all of your recordings. Refer to the figure on the right to see where the files are stored.[...]

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    using PC Camera 43 Using PC Camera Installing the software The PC camera software is included in the camera driver , and therefore you should install the driver before using the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the driver , please see page 36 for details on the installation. Starting the application 1 Connect the camera to your com[...]

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    using PC Camera 44 Starting the application (continued) 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[...]

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    using PC Camera 45 Starting the application (continued) 3 Launch DV 5300 program. Double-click the DV 5300 icon on the Desktop to start the program. After the program starts, you can begin to use the PC camera function. If you cannot find the program shortcut on the desktop, you can start the program from the Programs menu.[...]

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    using PC Camera 46 Using DV 5300 PC Camera Start recording a video clip Stop recording Snapshot Format * Properties * Start/Stop preview window Setting * Open album Select video source * Sub-menu available. T o view pictures taken by DV 5300 PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album. Or , as an alternate option, go to the “Work T emp” [...]

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    using PC Camera 47 Using DV 5300 PC Camera (continued) Recording an A VI movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the A VI file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start to Record button to begin recording. 5. T o stop recording, click on the icon. T aking a snapshot Click on [...]

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    using PC Camera 48 Using DV 5300 PC Camera (continued) Configuring Properties options Video setting: - Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. - Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the “Bandwidth” ite[...]

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    49 Addenda When using the camera: Problem Cause Solution The camera can not be powered on normally . The batteries are out of power . Replace the batteries. The batteries are incorrectly installed. Re-install the batteries. The camera is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display . If the camera stays idle for over one minute, the LCD sc[...]

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    50 Addenda When using the camera: 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. Ca[...]

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    51 Addenda When connecting the camera 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 8.0 or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. See page 36 for details on installing the software, or go to http://www . microsof[...]

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    52 Addenda 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 . Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low ba[...]

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    53 Addenda Storage Capacity Memory Video Audio All resolutions Maximum Flash memory (13MB for storage) 2-6 min. 20 min. SD/MMC card (32MB) 6-14 min. 40 min. SD/MMC card (64MB) 12-18 min. 80 min. SD/MMC card (128MB) 24-56 min. 160 min. SD/MMC card (256MB) 48-1 12 min. 320 min. SD/MMC card (512MB) 96-224 min. 640 min. Memory Still picture 2560x1920 2[...]

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    54 Addenda Message Description Recording The camera 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 camera tries to write data into the card. No Files T o Play When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to play , this message will [...]

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    55 Addenda Specifications Sensor effective resolution 3 Mega (2048x1536) pixels Interpolated resolution 5 Mega (2560x1920) pixels Internal memory 13MB flash memory (storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital video camcorder MPEG4 (.ASF) Format VGA (640x480 pixels) / up to 1 1 fps; 320x240/ up to 30fps CIF (352x288 pix[...]

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