User manual GENIUS G312

[. . . ] English Table of Contents Chapter 1 Attention 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Attention Before Using Your Camera Caution When Using the Camera Package Contents 2 2 3 3 Viewing Still Image /Video Clip 4-5 Displaying Thumbnail Images 4-6 MENU/ENTER Button 4-7 Deleting Still Image /Video Clip 4-8 Flash Button 4-9 Digital Zoom 4-10 Mode Display Button 4-11 Macro Button 4-12 Portrait and Landscape Button 4-4 15-16 16-17 17 17 17-18 18-19 19 19 20 20-23 23-26 26-28 28-29 29-32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 4-1 4-2 4-3 Names of Parts LED indicators LCD Monitor Display Power Supply Mode Dial Specifications System Requirements Attaching the Strap Loading Batteries Loading and Removing the Memory Card Shutter Button Setting Up the OSD Language Date/Time Recording a Still Image Recording a Video Clip Imaging Tips 4-5 6 6 7 8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13 14 14 14 14 15 Chapter 5 Camera Menus 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 Record Mode Play Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode PC Mode Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 6 Driver Installation Installing the Camera Driver for PC 32-33 Installing the Applications 33-35 for PC Downloading photos/video from camera 35-36 Transferring Recorded Images 36-37 to Your Computer Chapter 4 Basic Operation -1- English Chapter 1 Attention Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damages that may be caused by improper operation. 1-1 Attention The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC only. To play this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it. This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. [. . . ] After ten seconds, the camera takes an image. In the first 7 seconds, the self-timer indicator blinks at a relatively slow rate and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds. Multi-Shot This function allows you to capture the continuous moving images. After photography is finished, check the images and select the most satisfied image from your computer. The approximate number of burst photography varies according to the quality conditions and settings. H: 2048x1536 M: 1600x1200 N: 1024x768 L: 640x480 approx. 2 The remaining capacity of internal memory also affects photography in this mode. Image Resolution The image resolution (size) determines the size of your image and how many images can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. The higher resolution (larger size) produces a large size image but takes up more space in memory. Lower resolution (smaller size) takes up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via email or the Internet. Select image resolution by using the button, then press the MENU/ENTER 2. or button. button to confirm the Image Quality The image quality determines the compression ratio of your -21- English image and how many images can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. The higher quality produces a less compressed image but takes up more memory space. Lower quality takes up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via email or the Internet. Use the or button again to select the desired image quality. 2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm the selection. WHITE BALANCE Automatic white balance is recommended for most cases. For particular circumstances, you may manually select another white balance preset according to the ambient lighting conditions. Highlight WHITE BALANCE by using the button, and press the MENU/ENTER 2. Use the or or button. button again to select the desired white balance. Press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm the selection. Exposure Value The camera will automatically adjust the camera shutter speed for the proper exposure of each scene. Occasionally, it is desirable to manually override the automatic exposure value (EV) to accommodate special scene circumstances. Highlight Exposure Value by using the or button, and press the -22- English MENU/ENTER 2. button again to specify the desired EV. The EV range is from -1. 5 to +1. 5 in steps of 0. 3 EV. Press the MENU/ENTER button to confirm the selection. 5-2 Play Mode In Play Mode, users can review the recorded still and movie pictures. [. . . ] Click Finish to end the installation. 6-3 Downloading photos/video from camera Turn on your PC if it isn't on already. Click on the PhotoImpression icon in the Windows Desktop, or choose Start > Program Files > ArcSoft PhotoImpression > -35- English PhotoImpression. The following PhotoImpression main screen will appear. Note: Make sure the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software is installed. [. . . ]