AIPTEK Pocket DV 5100M User manual

Pocket DV 5100M

Do not drop, puncture or disassemble
the camera; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
Avoid all contact with water and dry
hands before using.
Do not expose the camera to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
Doing so may damage the camera.
Use the camera with care. Avoid
pressing hard on the camera body.
For your own safety, avoid using the
camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
Avoid using batteries of different brands
or types at the same time.
Remove batteries during long periods
between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of
the camera.
Remove batteries if they show signs of
leaking or distortion.
We suggest using only the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
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Contents
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
2. Loading the battery
Inserting the card
Removing the card
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Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
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3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional)
4. How to hold your camera
5. Attaching the strap
6. Using the tripod
2. Setting the language
3. The LCD display information
4. Recording movies
5. Taking still pictures
6. Recording audio clips
7. Playing your pictures, movies and audio clips
Playback mode
Viewing your pictures
Playing your movies and audio clips
Deleting your files
8. Using the self-timer
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Advanced Settings 22
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9. Real-time display on TV
1. Installing DV 5100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
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Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips
on the Computer
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer
4. Playing on your computer
1. Installing DV 5100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
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Troubleshooting 40
Other Information 42
Using the PC Camera Function
3. Capturing immediate images to your computer
4. Advanced settings
1. Storage capacity 42
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1. Settings menu access
2. Settings menu events
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2. Battery indicator
3. Conserving battery power
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications

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Knowing your camera parts well before using it will assist you
greatly in camera operation.
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
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Up button (Zoom in)
MENU/OK button
(Power button)
Down button (Zoom out)
Shutter button
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LCD on/off switch
Card slot (with cover)
USB port
A/V out connector
LED indicator
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Record button
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14 Focus switch
16 Microphone
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13 LCD display
18 Battery cover
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Strap hook
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12 Viewfinder

Please use two AA batteries.
2. Loading the battery
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of indication to open it.
Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
with + and - ends correctly
installed.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of indication to lock it.
1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2V Ni-MH batteries to
increase the time of usage.
2. 1.5V alkaline batteries are also recommended for high performance.
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Getting Started
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3. Inserting and removing the CF card
(optional)
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Inserting the card
Removing the card
Lift and slide the cover open. Then push
the Eject switch in the direction of
indication to remove the card.
First lift and slide the cover open. Then
insert the card in the direction of
indication and push it in till the end of the
card slot.
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Label side
Back side
The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not
insert a CF card, the data will be automatically saved in the built-in flash
memory.
To confirm if the card is inserted firmly:
If successfully inserting a memory card while the camera is powered
on, a beep will emit and the icon will appear at the top right section
of the LCD display.

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Please hold the camera as the following illustration indicates.
Avoid blocking the lens or the microphone to retain better
image/sound recordings.
4. How to hold your camera
Avoid blocking the
lens.
Avoid hindering the
microphone.
For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the
carrying strap.
5. Attaching the strap
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Thread the strap loop through the
hook in the direction of indication.

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6. Using the tripod
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Serrated
wheel
Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits or
having a video conference.
Attach the tripod to the port on the
bottom of the camera and rotate
the serrated wheel to lock it.
Unfold the legs to set up. Pull
upward the handle and adjust the
alignment to the desired position.
Then pull downward the handle to
lock. Handle
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