Creative Vado User manual

See it. Shoot it. Share it.
Capture life’s beautifully candid moments with the Vado HD (3rd Gen)
- the latest model in the award-winning Vado series of pocket video
cameras! One light touch on the touch-sensitive buttons and you can
start recording instantly in high-definition quality. Lightweight and
extremely compact, enjoy up to 120 minutes of widescreen HD quality
video on the move. The Vado HD also comes equipped with a photo
feature that lets you shoot up to 7,000 of widescreen still shots.
Cutting-edge design, high-quality video and simple ease of use in one
small attractive package. The Vado HD is available in 5 stylish colors*.
* Certain colors may not be available in some regions.
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Pint-sized dynamo
Power-packed with features such as touch-sensitive buttons, 2x
digital zoom, manual exposure adjustments, and motion detection,
the Vado HD is a must-have for those capturing action on the go.
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One click to instant gratification
With the handy Vado HD, you won’t have
to worry about missing any important
action again. Record impromptu
moments instantly with the one-click
recording button and at a quick switch,
change to photo mode to capture picture-
perfect stills!
High-definition quality
Enjoy 2 hours of HD quality footage at a video
resolution of up to 1280x720p. Alternatively, you can
snap up to 7,000 picture-perfect still photos of your
favorite camera subject.
Multiple connectivity options
The Vado HD is equipped with a multi-function jack that gives you
the flexibility to do more with your pocket camcorder. Plug in a stereo
microphone for enhanced audio recording - a handy feature in news
reporting, concert filming and more. Connect your headphones for private
listening to your footage, or output videos on non-HDMI displays via an
analog AV cable.

Watch it on the big screen
Connect your Vado HD to a HDTV via a HDMI cable
to enjoy big screen viewing and your videos in
720p HD quality.
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Wider scenes, more action
Capture wider scenes and more action in your
videos and photos with the wide-angle lens.
You can also get a close-up of the action with the
2x digital zoom feature.
Vado Central 3.0
Enhance your Vado experience with the Vado Central 3.0! The software allows you to playback,
edit and take snapshots of your video easily! What’s more, you can now upload your favorite
Vado videos to popular social media and video-sharing sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Box.net
and KinKast in one simple step!
Built-in flexible USB connector
Charge your pocket video camera
easily via the built-in USB connector.
Or post your videos and pictures
onto YouTube, Photobucket or
Box.net with the built-in Vado Central
3.0 software. Absolutely no need for
any additional cables!
Simple video sharing with

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and the Vado logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd
in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Weight: 93g (with battery)
• Dimension (H x W x D): 3.9” x 2.2” x 0.6” (98.8 mm x 57.6 mm x 15.8 mm)
• Memory size: 4GB1
• Sensor: HD CMOS (1280 x 720)
• Video resolution: HD (1280 x 720p), VGA (640 x 480)
• Low light performance: Extremely high sensitivity at 3.8V/lux-sec
• LCD: 50.8 mm (2”) diagonal, 16 million colors
• Screen resolution (pixels): 640 x 240
• Zoom: 2x Digital Zoom
• Recording capacity: Up to: 1 hour (HD+ quality), 2 hours (HD quality), 4 hours (VGA quality)
• Digital video file format: *.mp4 (H.264, AAC)
• Video frame rate: 30 frames per second
• Speaker and microphone: Built-in
• Software: Pre-loaded Vado Central 3.0 for PC or Mac
• TV out: RCA, HDMI (HDMI cable included)4
• Exposure Adjustment: Auto or Manual
• Picture Resolution: HD still picture at 1280 x 720
• Digital Picture File Format: *.JPEG
• Wide-angle lens: Yes
• Multiple connectivity earphone jack: Yes (for external microphone, AV cable and earphones)
• Tripod mount: Yes
• Power saver: Yes
• Delete all, Play all: Yes
• Set Date/Time: Yes
• Set frequency: Yes (50Hz or 60Hz)
• PC connection: Built-in flexi USB connector
• Battery life: 2 hours2 3
• Online sharing: YouTube™, Photobucket™, Box.net, Facebook, KinKast
1 4GB memory includes built-in software.
2 Actual battery life will vary with use. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced.
3 Vado battery and battery charger will not work with the Vado HD (3rd Gen).
4 Bundled HDMI cable is only for certain regions. Please check with your local representatives or offices for package content.