AIPTEK PocketDV 3300 User manual

Preparing Your Camera
Getting Started
Digital Video Mode
Digital Camera Mode
Voice Recording Mode
Playback Mode
MP3 Mode
Camera Settings
TV Output
Copying Files to PC
Using PC Camera
Users Manual
English
PocketDV 3300

Safty Notice
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using.
3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may
damage the camera.
4. Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.
5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning.
6. Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time. There is potential of
explosion by doing that.
7. Remove batteries during long periods between usage, as deteriorated batteries may affect
the functionality of the camera.
8. Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion.
9. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
10. Keep the camera out of the reach of children.
Welcome
Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product.
Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development,
and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service.
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Users guide
Camera
Driver CD
USB cable AV cable
AA Alkaline
batteries x 4 Tripod
Bag Wrist Strap
Earphone
Package Contents

Microphone
Back LED
Shutter/Record Button
Direction Buttons
OK Button
Menu Button
Wrist Strap Hook
SD/MMC Card Slot
Video-out Connector
USB Connector
Earphone Connector
Speaker
LCD Panel
LCD On/Off Detector
Flash Strobe
Lens
Lens Cover
Front LED
Battery Cover
Focus Switch
Power On/Off Button
Mode Switch
Tripod Socket
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Camera Parts

Loading the batteries
Your camera runs on four AA alkaline batteries. High
performance batteries are recommended for this camera
for maximum battery life.
Preparing Your Camera
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover open in the direction as
indicated.
2. Place the batteries into the compartment. Note that
the positive and negative ends cannot be reversed.
3. After the batteries are properly
installed, replace the battery
compartment cover.
Preparing Your Camera
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Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) The SD card comes with a write-protect switch. When the
write-protect switch is set to the Lock position, the card
will become non-writable. To ensure that the camera can
operate normally, you should set the write-protect switch
to the Unlock position before inserting the SD card.
In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) built-in flash memory, your
camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a
MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size
ranges from 8MB to 256MB.
To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as
indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. Note
that once a SD/MMC card is inserted, the camera will use
the card as the main storage media. Files stored in the
camera's built-in memory will become inaccessible until
the SD/MMC card is removed.
To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card. After the
card pops up, pull the card out of the slot.
Do not remove the SD/MMC card while the camera is
processing data (when the LED is flashing).
If you insert a write-protected card, the media icon on the
LCD display will become red.
Unlock
Lock
Preparing Your Camera

Attaching the wrist strap
Please unfasten and separate the strap into two parts. To
attach the wrist strap to the camera, thread the strap
through the hook on the side of the camera, and then the
one on the bottom part. After threading the strap, fasten
the strap and then use the leather wrap to hold the strap.
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How to hold your camera
Please put your hand through the wrist strap and firmly
hold the camera as illustrated. While taking stills or
recording AVI movies, avoid blocking the lens to retain
the best result.
Preparing Your Camera
Avoid blocking the lens.

Using the bag
The accessory bag comes handy if you are planning to
carry the camera with you while you are travelling around.
Simply put the camera into the bag as indicated, and you
are ready to carry the camera with you.
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Using the tripod
Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, especially while shooting self-
portraits or video conferencing.
Preparing Your Camera
Avoid severe impact to the camera body even it is placed in
the bag.
Tight
Loose

Turning on your camera
Getting Started
Press and hold down the power button for 2 ~ 3 seconds
to turn on the camera.
If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power
button, please check:
1. There are four AA batteries installed in the camera.
2. The batteries have enough power left.
You can turn on the camera without opening the LCD panel.
Please open the lens cover if you are going to use the digital
video or camera function.
Turning off your camera
Press and hold down the power button for 2 ~ 3 seconds
to turn off the camera.
Getting Started
The LED will light up.
The LED will go out.
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Setting the date and time
When you power on the camera for the first time, you
need to set up the date and time:
1. Set the Mode Switch to Setting mode.
2. Press the Up or Down button
to highlight Date, and then
press the OK button or the
Right button to enter the
sub-menu.
Date
2003 / 01 / 01
3. Press the Left or Right button
to move the cursor. Press the
Up or Down button to change
the value. After the correct date
has been set up, press the OK
button to confirm the setting.
Time
12 : 00 : 00
4. Repeat step 2 and enter the
Time sub-menu. Use the same
method described in step 3 to
set time. Note that the second
digits are not adjustable. After
the correct time has been set up,
press the OK button to confirm
the setting.
Getting Started
Setting
Beep ON
ON
Boot-up
Auto Off 10m
Date 03/01/01
Time 12:00
While operating the camera, pressing the Menu button can
bring up a sub-menu under most circumstances. The menu
items vary according to the mode you select. When a sub-
menu is being shown on the screen, you can use the
illustrated function buttons to make your selection.
Cancel
Move Cursor Up
Move Cursor Down
Cancel/Exit
Confirm
Confirm
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Tips for best shooting
Keep the focus set to except for close-ups.
Make sure your subject is well lit from the front.
Keep the camera level and steady when releasing the
shutter.
Make sure you have adequate light when taking stills
or recording AVI movies.
For stable and
smooth image
quality, move the
camera slowly
during filming.
The LCD display varies according to the operation mode.
However, you can easily check the media type and power
status on the LCD display.
Checking the media and power status
Getting Started
Storage media indicator:
: The camera is using the built-in memory for file
storage.
: The camera is using a SD card for file storage.
: The camera is using a MMC card for file storage.
Power status indicator:
: Full battery life.
: Adequate battery life.
: Low battery life.
: Empty battery life. Please replace the batteries
immediately when the icon is flashing red.
When the camera is using a SD/MMC card as main storage
media, files stored in the camera's built-in memory will
become inaccessible until the card is removed.
For details under different modes, please refer to the
respective chapters.
Make sure you have adequate light
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The following chart is estimated based on a 64MB SD card. Actual capacity
may vary (up to +5%) depending on the environment and color condition.
Storage capacity chart
Getting Started
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LCD display
Digital Video (DV) Mode
Digital Video Mode
Fine
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00:00
QVGA
DV mode indicator
Recording indicator
Recording time lapse
Image resolution
Image quality
Battery life indicator
Storage media type
Remaining capacity (mm:ss)
Zoom ratio
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Recording an AVI movie
Digital Video Mode
1. Set the Mode Switch to Digital Video
mode.
2. Press the Shutter/Record button to start recording.
Shutter/Record button
4. Press the Shutter/Record button again to stop
recording.
3. While recording, you can press the Up or Down
button to zoom in/out the screen.
Second
Minute
Fine
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00:00
QVGA
Recording
indicator To review the recorded AVI movies, switch the camera to
Playback mode and play the AVI clips. Please refer to
Chapter 6 for more information.
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Digital Video Mode
DV menu
While in Digital Video mode,
press the Menu button to bring
up the DV menu.
The following table illustrates all items and their functions.
DV
Video VGA
Display ON
Start/Stop Recording
Zoom In
Zoom Out
DV Menu
Function buttons
The following function buttons are available while the
camera is in Digital Video mode:
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LCD display
Digital Camera Mode
Digital Camera Mode
Fine
2601. 00
EV+1
1280
Digital Camera mode indicator
Self-timer indicator
Flash indicator
White balance indicator
Image resolution
Image quality
Battery life indicator
Storage media type
Remaining capacity (pic.)
Exposure compensation value
Zoom ratio
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Taking a still
1. Set the Mode Switch to Digital
Camera mode.
4. Press the Shutter/Record button to take a still.
3. Before shooting, you can press the Up or Down
button to adjust the zoom ratio.
2. Use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate.
12"~16" (30cm~40cm)
16"~ (40cm~ )
Shutter/Record button
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Digital Camera Mode

Using the flash strobe
When the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting
environment, the flash can provide the extra light you
need.
Using the hot button
While in Digital Camera mode, pressing the Left button
allows you to switch the flash mode without entering the
options menu.
Pressing the hot button can cycle through three flash
modes - Auto, Force, Off.
Auto mode ( ): When the flash is set to Auto mode,
the camera will automatically measure the lighting
condition, and the flash will be activated if needed.
A
Force mode ( ): When the flash is set to Force
mode, the flash always fires no matter how the lighting
condition is.
Off (no icon): The flash will not function when it is set
to Off.
When the battery power is low (with only one gauge left), the
flash strobe cannot be activated due to insufficient power for
recharge.
While the flash is being recharged, you cannot press the
shutter button to take pictures.
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Digital Camera Mode

Setting white balance
Under certain conditions, you may need to manually
select the white balance setting to take pictures with the
correct color balance.
Using the hot button
While in Digital Camera mode, pressing the Right button
allows you to change the white balance setting without
entering the options menu.
Pressing the hot button can cycle through five settings -
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, and Tungsten.
Auto (no icon): The camera will measure the color
temperature and make adjustments automatically.
Sunny ( ): Suitable for shooting outdoors in good
weather.
Cloudy ( ): Suitable for shooting under shades or
cloudy weather.
Fluorescent ( ): Suitable for shooting environment
with fluorescent light.
Tungsten ( ): Suitable for shooting environment
with incandescent light.
White balance:
When the human eye sees an object, it adapts to the object
so that a white object always looks white. However, a digital
camera sees an object as white by adjusting the color
balance of the lighting condition. This process is called
matching the white balance.
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Digital Camera Mode