User manual GENIUS G511

[. . . ] 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 24-27 27-30 30 30-36 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 Record Mode Play Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode PC Mode Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 6 Driver Installation Installing the Camera Driver for PC 36 Installing the Applications 37-39 for PC Transferring Recorded Images 39-40 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. [. . . ] 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. Click the Power button on the camera, and toggle the MODE dial to select the mode. -21- English 2. Use the or button, then select image resolution by using the or buttons to select the setting that you desire, and press the button to confirm the selection. MENU/ENTER Image Quality The image quality determines the compression ratio of your 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. Click the Power button on the camera, and toggle the MODE dial to select the 2. Use the or buttons to select the setting that you desire, and press the button to confirm the selection. button, then select image quality by using the or MENU/ENTER -22- English 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. Click the Power button on the camera, and toggle the MODE dial to select the 2. Press the MENU/ENTER balance by using the 3. button, then select white button. button again to select the desired white balance. Press the MENU/ENTER 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. Click the Power button on the camera, and toggle the MODE dial to select the 2. Use the or button again to specify the desired EV. button, then select exposure value by using the or 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. -23- English 5-2 Play Mode In Play Mode, users can review the recorded still and movie pictures. To review the pictures, perform the following: 1. Use the lens cover located on the front of the camera to turn on the camera. After you turn on the camera, the last image recorded appears on the LCD monitor. Auto Play The auto play function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. [. . . ] Click on Arcsoft PhotoImpression to install, and this screen will appear: 4. Enter Software License Agreement window. Please click Yes to continue the installation. -37- English 7. Please follow the instructions of the installation Wizard to select a destination folder and the components you need. 8. [. . . ]