AIPTEK PocketDV T290 User manual

If the time arises to throw away your
product, please recycle all the compo-
nents possible. Batteries and recharge-
able batteries are not to be disposed
in your domestic waste! Please recycle
them at your local recycling point.
Together we can help to protect the
environment.
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.
Safety Notice:
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.
3. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may
damage the camcorder.
4. Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body.
5. For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or lightning.
6. Do not use batteries of different specications. Doing so may lead to the potential for serious
damage.
7. Remove the battery during long periods between usage, as a deteriorated battery may affect
the functionality of the camcorder.
8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion.
9. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
10. Keep the camcorder out of the reach of infants.
11. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
12. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Parts of the camcorder
1Directional buttons:
Up & Down: Zoom buttons
Left: Flash toggle ( ) button
Right: Mode/Return ( ) button
2Record button
3Menu/OK button
4USB port
5TV-out connector
6SD/MMC card slot
7Quick-view ( ) button
8Power button
9LED indicator
10
LCD panel
11
Focus switch
12
Lens
13
Flash strobe
14
Strap holder
15
Tripod socket
16
Battery compartment
17
Speaker
18
Shutter button
19
Microphone
15
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Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional)
1. Insert the card in the direction of indication until it reaches the end of
the slot.
2. When using a SD card, the built-in memory will become inaccessible.
3. To remove the SD card, gently push the card until it pops up.
Loading the battery
Note: Upon using the battery for the rst time, you are
recommended to fully discharge and then charge the battery
for 8 hours to ensure its lifecycle.
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover as indicated.
2. Place the accessory Li-Ion battery into the compartment.
Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the
contacts in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Charging battery
1. Connect one end of the cable to the USB port of the
camcorder.
2. Plug the AC adapter to a wall outlet, or connect the other end
of the USB cable to the PC that has been powered on.
3. The charge starts. The LED indicates red light during
charging. When the battery is fully charged, the LED light will
go out.
Note: When using a PC to charge the battery, do not power on
the camcorder or the charge will stop.
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Turning on the camcorder
Open the LCD panel or press the Power button ( ).
Turning off the camcorder
Close the LCD panel or press the Power button ( ).
Setting Language
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting ( ) mode → Use the Zoom buttons
( ) to select the Language ( ABC ) item → Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select a suitable
language and press the button to conrm.
Battery Life Indicator
Icon Description
Full battery life
Moderate battery life
Low battery life
Empty battery life
Note: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery
when the icon indicates low battery life.

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Reading LCD indicators
Digital Camcorder mode:
1.1x
Playback thumbnail mode:
Playback full mode:
Video REC mode:
1.1x
Focus mode
Flash mode
Photo resolution
Zoom ratio
Number of pictures/les
SD card inserted
Battery life
Play mode
Recording time
Volume
Current/total recordings
Play mode
Highlight box
NightShot
File type
Video resolution
Zoom ratio
Recording time
Battery life
Focus mode
Recording
NightShot
SD card inserted

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Recording a video clip
1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the
focus to ( ) for most lming conditions. Select ( ) only for
close-ups.
2. Press the Record button ( ) to start recording.
3. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
4. Press the Record button ( ) again to stop recording.
5. Press the Quick-view button ( ) to view the video just recorded. Press again to return.
Taking a still picture
1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to ( ) for most
lming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups.
2. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
3. Press the Shutter button ( ) to take a still picture.
4. Press the Quick-view button ( ) to view the picture just taken. Press again to return.
Playing back your recordings
1. Press the button.
2. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the Playback ( )mode.
3. Press the button to enter.
4. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to shift between les.
5. Press the button to review/play the le.
Press the Shutter button ( ) to delete les.
Recording a voice clip
1. Press the button.
2. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the Voice ( ) mode.
3. Press the button to conrm.
4. Press the Record button ( ) to start recording.
5. When you are done, press the Record button ( ) again to stop recording.
When entering the Voice mode, the remaining recordable time will be displayed on
the LCD.
50cm ~
30cm ~ 50cm

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Connecting the camcorder to a TV
Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can
display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them
with your friends and family.
Video Audio
AV-Mode
TV
TV
OUT
1. Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode.
The TV system is different across areas. If you need to adjust the TV-out
setting, please refer to page 8 for more information. (Taiwan: NTSC; America:
NTSC; Europe: PAL; China: PAL)
2. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV.
3. Turn on the camcorder.
4. Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camcorder.
Connecting the camcorder to your PC
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Connect the camcorder to your computer by the USB cable.
The default is set to “Disk” mode. When connected to a PC, the camcorder will
automatically enter Disk (Removable disk) mode.
If you set the USB Mode to “Menu” mode, the following screen will appear.
Please select the desired connection mode.
If you would like to change the setting, please refer to page 9 for more
information.

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Mode selection
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the button.
3. Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to select the desired item.
4. Press the button to conrm.
Basic operation
How to... Action
Move the highlight bar Use the Zoom buttons ( ) to move up or down.
Conrm an item Press the button.
Exit menu/Go back to upper menu Press the Mode/ button (when in sub-menu).
Menu items in Camcorder mode (1)
Power-on → Press the button.
Item Option Description
Resolution
5 Mega-
pixelCamera
1M
3M
5M
12 Mega-
pixelCamera
1M
3M
5M
12M
Selftimer On/Off
Enable the selftimer. After the selftimer is turned on, the camcorder
will have ten seconds delay before recording when the Shutter
button is pressed.
Flash
Auto The ash automatically res when the lighting is insufcient.
On The ash is forced to re in every shot.
Off The ash is disabled.
Histogram On/Off
The real-time histogram displays the approximate luminance
distribution on the screen. You may adjust the exposure to gain
better effect.
Video
resolution
VGA Set the video resolution to VGA (640x480 pixels).
QVGA Set the video resolution to QVGA (320x240 pixels).

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Menu items in Camcorder mode (2)
Item Option Description
WB
Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance.
Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather.
Cloudy This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady
environments.
Fluorescent This setting is suitable for indoor recording with uorescent lamp
lighting, or environments with high color temperature.
Tungsten This setting is suitable for indoor recording with incandescent lamp
lighting, or environments with low color temperature.
Effect
Normal Make recordings in natural color.
B&W Make recordings in black and white.
Classic Make recordings in sepia-toned color.
Exposure -2~+2
Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview
image appears too bright or too dark. A positive value indicates the
image will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the
image dimmer.
NightShot On/Off
This setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark
background. Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking
photographs at a dark place, we recommend using a tripod to
eliminate blurring from hand shake.
Menu items in Setting mode (1)
Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting ( ) mode.
Item Option Description
Beep On/Off Enable beep sound on/off.
Flicker 50Hz/60Hz
Set icker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. For more information,
please refer to the “Flicker Settings” table below.
Flicker Settings
Area England Germany France Italy Spain Russia
Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
Area Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea
Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz
Note: The icker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply.