5. Using the camera
5.1
Installing the batteries
1.
Fix LCD panel in closed position.
2.
Open the battery door.
3.
Insert 2x AA alkaline batteries into the camera.
4.
Close the battery door.
5.
Press the Power button or open the LCD panel to turn on it.
5.2 Inserting a memory card (not included)
This DV (camera) has built-in internal memory. This memory can be extended with a SD memory
card (not included).
Follow the instructions given below to insert the optional SD memory card into the camera.
1.
Turn off the camera first.
2.
Insert the SD card into the camera.
Note: There is only one right direction to insert the SD memory card into the slot. Do not force the
card into the slot, or else it may damage both the camera and the SD memory card.
Note: The SD memory card must be formatted before taking photographs. See the following
sections for more information.
5.3
Formatting the memory or SD card
1.
Press MENU button.
2.
Select Setup icon by
or
buttons.
3.
Select Format icon by T or W button, press the PHOTO mode button to confirm..
4.
Press the T or W button, PHOTO mode button to format the card or memory.
5.4
Setting the resolution
The DV (camera) can be set to different resolutions.
1.
Press MENU button and select Image size icon to set proper resolution.
Resolution: VGA (640 x 480), 3.0M (2048 x 1536), 5M (2560 x 1920),
8M (3264x2448) , 12M (4032x3024)
2.
Different resolutions will be displayed. Select the desired resolution by using the
T or W button and then press the PHOTO mode button to confirm the selection.
5.5
Taking Video or photographs
1.
Turn on the DV (camera) by flip over the LCD panel.
2.
Press the
/
buttons to select recording mode.
3.
Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use Macro switch to adjust
the distance. Select the flower symbol (
) if you wish to take a close-up photograph
(11cm –18cm).
If you wish to take video or photograph of surroundings or people (0.5m - infinity),set the
macro switch to Normal mode (
).
4.
If you are not sure if there is enough lighting, turn the automatic flash on (
/
the FLASH button
5.
Use the LCD screen to aim the object you wish to take photograph.
6.
Press the PHOTO mode button once for photo taking.
7.
Press the VIDEO mode button to start / stop video recording.
Caution: 1) Taking picture for fast-moving object is not recommended.
2) Image may be distorted when taking picture in a moving vehicle.
5.6
Zoom in and out
The camera can zoom in up to 8 times.
Zoom in or out by pushing the zoom button, a number will appear on the display, 8.0 is the
maximum zoom.
5.7
Taking photographs using self-timer function
You can use the self-timer function when you wish to take a photograph for yourself or when you
wish to take a photograph for an object which the camera must be as still as possible.
1.
Set the camera to photo mode.
2.
Press the MENU button.
3.
Select self-timer by T or W button and press the PHOTO mode button to confirm, press
T or W button to set the delay time: 2seconds / 10 seconds / 10+2 seconds / off.
4.
Press the PHOTO mode button to confirm. The self-timer function is now ready for use.
5.
Aim at the object you wish to photograph.
6.
Press the PHOTO mode button to take a photograph.
7.
The photograph will be taken after the timer reaches the delay time that you pre-set, and
the camera will beep all the time.
5.8
Playback photographs
1.
Press
button to playback mode, and press
2.
When photo is displayed, pushing the T or W button to zoom the image..
5.9
Playback Vides clips
1.
When video clips are displayed, press the
again to pause.
2.
Press
or
for fast backward or forward.
3.
Pushing the zoom button for volume control.
4.
Press playback to exit.
5.10 Delete photographs and video clips
Follow the instructions given below to delete photograph or video.
1.
Press PLAYBACK to enter Playback mode.
2.
Press the MENU button and select Delete One/Delete All, press the PHOTO mode button
to confirm.
3.
Press MENU to exit.
NOTE: Select 'Deleting All' and Press the PHOTO mode button to confirm, all the pictures will be
deleted.
6. Connecting the DV (camera)
The camera can be connected to the computer as Mass Storage Device,
NOTE
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the sample may malfunction and
memory lost. It requires user re-install the battery to reset the sample.
7. Specifications
Sensor
DV
Image resolution
DC
Lens
Focus range
Macro mode
) by pressing
Digital zoom
Flash strobe
LCD display
or
to select the video clip or photo.
button to play, and press
button
5.0 Mega pixel CMOS sensor
VGA (640x480) up to 30fps
QVGA (320x240) up to 30fps
D1(720x480) up to 30fps
12.0 Mega pixels 4032 x 3024
8.0 Mega pixels 3264 x 2448
5.0 Mega pixels 2560 x 1920
3.0 Mega pixels 2048 x 1536
VGA
640 x 480
F/2.8 f=8.5mm
0.5m. ~ Infinity
11cm – 18cm
8x
Built-in ( Auto / force / off )
2.4" real color LTPS TFT
White balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fl
External memory card
SD card supports up to 8GB
File format
Picture: JPEG, Video: AVI,
Self timer
10 / 2 / 10+2 seconds/off
PC interface
USB 2.0
Power source
2xAA alkaline batteries.
TV-out
NTSC/PAL
NOTE: Max video file size is 4GB,the unit will stop recording video once
8. System requirement
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Operating System
Mac 10.4 or above
CPU
Pentium III or above
RAM
At least 64MB
Interface
USB port
CD
4x speed CD ROM or above
9. Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Low battery power.
Cannot turn on the unit
Battery placed at wrong
polarities.
The memory card or built-in
Photos can not be saved
memory hasn't been
when taking pictures.
formatted properly.
Cannot find removable disk
after connecting the
Connection failure.
.
camera to the computer
Flash does not work.
Battery Power is too low.
The batteries used up very
Use wrong type of battery.
fast.
Set the flash light to force
The photos are over
mode
in bright
exposure
environment.
1. The DV (camera) is not
held steadily
2. The lens of DV (camera)
is dirty.
The photos are blurry
3. The DV (camera) is Set
to wrong macro mode.
Replace o
correctly.
Format the
mode of th
refer to se
Make sure
connection
restart the
necessary
Replace w
battery.
Replace w
battery.
Set the Fla
Mode
1. Hold the
steadily
when t
photo.
2. Clean th
cloth.
3. Set the
accord
of subj
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