AIPTEK Pocket DV 5100M User manual

Pocket DV 4100M

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.
There is potential of explosion from
using incorrect batteries.
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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9. Real-time display on TV
1. Installing DV 4100M 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 4100M driver
2. Connecting your camera to your computer 32
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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. Battery life 42
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1. Settings menu access
2. Settings menu events
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Available shots and time when using batteries
Battery indicator

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2. Conversing battery power
3. Storage capacity
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications

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Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you
operate it more easily.
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
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 the indication to open it.
Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
with the correct + and - ends.
Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the indication to lock it.
1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this
will increase time of usage.
2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.
For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 42.
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3. Inserting and removing the CF card
(optional)
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Inserting the card
Removing the card
Push the Eject switch in the direction of
the indication to remove the card.
Insert the card in the direction of the
indication and push it in till the end of the
card plot.
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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 saved in the built-in flash memory
automatically.
To confirm if the card is inserted firmly:
If inserting the card under the camera power-on status, when the card
is inserted successfully, a beep will emit and a icon will appear at
the top right section on the LCD display.

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Please hold the camera as illustrated. While taking pictures or
recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens; and while
recording audio or video clips, avoid hindering the microphone.
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 indicated.

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6. Using the tripod
Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits,
longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode.
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. Then
adjust the alignment to the desired
position.
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Serrated
wheel