Genius G-Shot DV53 User manual

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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
zThis product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
zFor more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1). This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2). This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Product Information
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal
memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
5. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website,
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the
power OFF and remove the battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.

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Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask retailer where you purchased it.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain,
snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.
Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of
the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury,
or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive
treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of
continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.
Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

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Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that
has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the
expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be
captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend
that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle
before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery
power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its
performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

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CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA_______________________________ 8
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________ 8
STANDARD ACCESSORIES _________________________________________ 8
FRONT VIEW ___________________________________________________ 9
KEYPAD ILLUSTRATION____________________________________________ 9
SIDE VIEW____________________________________________________ 10
GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________ 11
LOADING THE BATTERY __________________________________________ 11
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _____________________________ 11
PROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD _________________________________ 11
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ______________________ 12
TURNING THE CAMERA OFF _______________________________________ 12
RECORD MODE _______________________________________________ 13
BUTTON FUNCTION _____________________________________________ 13
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ______________________________________ 13
MOVIE RECORDING _____________________________________________ 15
PICTURE RECORDING ___________________________________________ 15
USING DIGITAL ZOOM____________________________________________ 15
OPTIONS FOR RECORD MODE _____________________________________ 16
OPERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE __________________________________ 16
DEFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION _________________________________ 17
MOVIE MODE SETTING___________________________________________ 17
Movie Resolution ____________________________________________ 17
Possible recording time / sec (video clip) __________________________ 18
Exposure___________________________________________________ 18
Light ______________________________________________________ 19
Sharpness__________________________________________________ 20
White Balance_______________________________________________ 20
Stabilization_________________________________________________ 21
Motion Detection_____________________________________________ 21
Night Mode _________________________________________________ 22
CAMERA MODE SETTING _________________________________________ 22
Picture Resolution____________________________________________ 22
Possible number of shots (still image) ____________________________ 23
Exposure___________________________________________________ 23
Two in One (Camera Mode Only) ________________________________ 24
Photo Frame (Camera Mode Only) ______________________________ 24
Flash ______________________________________________________ 25

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Self-timer (Camera Mode Only) _________________________________ 26
Sharpness__________________________________________________ 26
White Balance_______________________________________________ 27
Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) ________________________________ 27
Backlight (Camera Mode Only)__________________________________ 28
Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) ______________________________ 29
Night Mode _________________________________________________ 29
VOICE MODE __________________________________________________ 30
EFFECT SETTING _______________________________________________ 30
SETTING MENU ________________________________________________ 31
Sound _____________________________________________________ 31
Start-up Screen ______________________________________________ 32
Time Setting ________________________________________________ 32
Format Memory______________________________________________ 33
TV System _________________________________________________ 33
Selecting Interface Language ___________________________________ 34
Default Setting ______________________________________________ 34
PLAYBACK MODE _____________________________________________ 35
BUTTON FUNCTIONS ____________________________________________ 35
LCD Monitor Information_______________________________________ 36
MOVIE PLAYBACK ______________________________________________ 37
Delete Movies _______________________________________________ 38
Thumbnail Function __________________________________________ 39
Lock Movies ________________________________________________ 40
Repeat Movies ______________________________________________ 40
PICTURE PLAYBACK _____________________________________________ 41
Delete Picture _______________________________________________ 42
Thumbnail Function __________________________________________ 42
Lock Pictures _______________________________________________ 43
Slide Show _________________________________________________ 44
VOICE PLAYBACK_______________________________________________ 45
Tele/Wide and Right/Left Buttons Function_________________________ 45
LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ______________________________________ 48
TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA______________________________ 48
LISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC __________________________________________ 48
Listen to MP3 Music with earphone ______________________________ 49
READING EBOOK______________________________________________ 50
EBOOK ______________________________________________________ 50
TRANSFER EBOOKS TO THE CAMERA ________________________________ 50
READ EBOOKS ________________________________________________ 50

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VIEWING MOVIE ON PC_________________________________________ 52
MPEG-4 MOVIE _______________________________________________ 52
VIEW MPEG-4 MOVIE ON PC _____________________________________ 52
SHARE MPEG-4 MOVIE__________________________________________ 52
VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ________________________ 52
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT________________________________________ 53
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER __________________________ 53
INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER_____________________________ 53
CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER _________________________ 53
Mass Storage Device Mode ____________________________________ 54
Web Camera Mode___________________________________________ 54
INSTALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE___________________________________ 54
BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ________________________ 55
ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER __________________________________ 57
ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER 2 ____________________________________ 57
ARCSOFT MEDIA CONVERTER 1 ____________________________________ 61
SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________ 68
TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________ 69

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Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the new digital video camera!
This multi-function digital video camera with a 5.2 Mega Pixel CMOS sensor can take
up to 11 mega pixel still images by interpolation. It also can take video in MPEG-4
format in VGA and QVGA resolution. Other features provided by this camera include
the following:
True 5.0 Mega pixels CMOS sensor
MPEG-4 Digital Video Camera
Voice Recorder
Music Player
eBook
Security Motion Detect
Web Camera
8X Digital Zoom
2.4” TFT LCD
Supports up to 4GB SD Card
Night Mode, LED light and backlight
Photo frame
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Digital Video Camera
USB Cable
AV out Cable
CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)
Quick Guide
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Power adaptor
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US
Earphone
Pouch & Strap

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Front View
KeyPad illustration
LCD Panel
TV Out /ear Phone Port
Enter Button
Right Button
Left Button
Record/Play Button
Strap hole
Mini USB 2.0 port
Tele/Wide Button
Green /Red LED
Movie Shutter Button
Picture Shutter Button
LED light
Lens
Power Button

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Side View
Speaker
Batter
y
cover
Focus setting
Microphone

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Writeable position Write-Protected
Position
Writeable position Write-Protected
Position
Getting Started
Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, end users must load NP60
rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
1. Follow the arrow direction and slide to eject the
battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity
marks ( + or -)
3. Close the battery cover firmly.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
The camera comes with internal memory (64MB) which allows you to store pictures,
movies, recorded voice and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an
optional SD memory card up to 4GB. To insert a
memory card:
1. Insert the memory card into the correct
position.
2. To remove an installed SD card, press the
card inwards to release it.
3. When the card pops out, gently remove it
from its slot.
NOTE
zWhen a memory card is being used, movies and pictures are saved on the card rather
than on the built-in memory.
Protecting Data on an SD Card
SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No
pictures, movies and voice can be recorded when the
SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is in writeable
position before recording any media.

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Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
1. Flip out the LCD panel and the camera will turn on automatically.
2. Or you can press the Power Button for one second to turn it on.
To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ).
To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).
To record voice, press the Enter Button and Right/Left Button for voice
recording.
To view stored movies, pictures or listen to Voice recordings and Music,
press the RECORD/PLAY button once to switch to Playback Mode. Press
it a second time to return to Record Mode.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the Camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you
can place the LCD panel back to its original position.

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Record Mode
Button Function
Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn
off the camera.
Movie Shutter Button:
1. Start to take a movie, or record voice.
2. To stop recording, press it again.
Picture Shutter Button:
Take a picture
Tele/Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.
OK Button: Menu ON
Right Button : Flash ON/OFF/Red-Eye Reduction/Light
ON/Auto
Left Button: Self-Timer ON/OFF
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
1. Switch between Record/Playback Mode.
2. Return to the previous page.
LCD Monitor Information
The indicators below will display on the LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:

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(1) Record Mode
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Motion Stabilization
Night Mode
Multi-Snap Mode
Backlight Mode
(2) Resolution
Movie : High / Standard/ Low
Picture: High / Standard/ Low
(3) Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at
current resolution.
(4) SD card inserted
(5) Macro Position Focusing
(6) White Balance
(7)
Battery indicator: full power, medium power
low power, no power
Flash on
Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction
(8)
LED On

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(9) Self-timer enabled
(10) 8X digital zoom
Date: YYYY/MM/DD
(11)
Time: HH:MM:SEC
(12) Motion Detection
Movie Recording
Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a
time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter
Button ( ) again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.
Three resolution settings are available:
Quality
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
Three resolution settings are available:
Quality
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnifies the images when recording movies or taking pictures.
1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.
2. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on
the LCD monitor.

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Options for Record Mode
Movie Mode Camera Mode Voice Effect Set
zResolution
zExposure
zLight
zSharpness
zWhite Balance
zStabilization
zMotion Detect
zNight Mode
zExit
zResolution
zExposure
zTwo in One
zPhoto Frame
zFlash
zSelf-timer
zSharpness
zWhite Balance
zMulti-snap
zBacklight
zDate printing
zNight Mode
zExit
zEnter
zExit
zNormal
zB/W
zClassic
zNegative
zExit
zSound
zStart-up Screen
zTime Setting
zFormat memory
zTV System
zLanguage
zDefault Setting
zExit
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Screen
1. Press Enter when in Movie/Picture
Record Mode.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move
between main menu options, which
are Movie Mode, Camera Mode,
Voice Mode, Effect, and Setting
Mode. The submenu will appear
when you move to each main option.
3. Press Enter to validate the sub
option you select.
4. Select Exit option to exit submenu.
Enter Button

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Default Setting and Validation
The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.
Always: The settings always stay valid.
One Time: The setting is only valid once or till camera power is off.
Validation Default Factory Setting
Resolution Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
Exposure One Time 0EV
Light One Time Off
Sharpness One Time Level 5
White Balance One Time Auto
Stabilization Always Off
Motion Detect One Time Off
Night Mode One Time Off
Two in One One Time Off
Photo Frame One Time Off
Flash Always Off
Self-Timer One Time Off
Multi-Snap One Time Off
Backlight Mode One Time Off
Date Printing Always Off
Effect One Time Normal
Sound Always On
Format memory One Time Off
Language Always English
Volume Always Level 6
Movie Mode Setting
Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced settings. You can
use Right/Left Buttons to move between the options and press Enter to validate the
setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will
appear on the screen.

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3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Resolution then press Enter to switch to Resolution
submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between three settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Video Resolution Option
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
SD memory Card capacity
Quality
64 MB
internal
memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
High 00:01:11 00:04:40 00:09:21 00:17:47 00:36:47 01:14:28 02:27:24
Standard 00:02:22 00:09:20 00:18:42 00:35:35 01:13:35 02:28:56 04:54:49
Low 00:08:42 00:34:13 01:08:28 02:10:28 04:29:48 09:06:06 18:01:02
Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may
wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will
appear on the screen.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Exposure Option. Press Enter and then the
Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to choose preferred EV value. The change can be
previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Enter Button

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Display screen Exposure Option
Light
There are two flash settings under Movie. To change flash settings, press the hot key
(Right Button) or select from the option menu.
On ( ): The LED will be turned on and provides light in a low light environment.
Off: The LED is turned off.
To change the Light setting from the option menu:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will
appear on the screen.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to move to Light Option. Press Enter and the Light submenu
will appear on the screen.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the two settings.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
NOTE
zThe flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( )
Display screen Light Option
Enter Button
Enter Button

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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will
appear on the screen.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select Sharpness then press Enter to switch to the
Sharpness submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the nine levels. The change can be
previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Display screen Sharpness Option
White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white
balance settings are available:
1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: Outdoors.
3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.
4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter to switch to record menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. The submenu of Movie Mode will
appear on the screen.
3. Use Tele/Wide Button to select White Balance, then press Enter to switch to the
White Balance submenu.
4. Use Tele/Wide Button to move between the four settings. The change can be
previewed immediately.
5. Press Enter to validate the setting and exit.
Enter Button