Genius G-Shot DV815z User manual

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User’s 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

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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
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, chargers, AC adapters, 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

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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.
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.

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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 mi
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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.
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
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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
1Introducing the camera ........................... 12
1.1 System requirements..............................................12
1.2 Unpacking the video camera.................................12
1.3 About the camera...................................................13
1.3.1 Front view ..................................................14
1.3.2 Top view.....................................................14
1.3.3 Back view ...................................................15
1.3.4 Right view ..................................................15
1.3.5 Bottom view...............................................16
1.3.6 LCD display...............................................16
1.3.7 About the LEDs.........................................19
2Getting started.......................................... 20
2.1 Inserting an SD card .............................................20
2.2 Inserting the batteries............................................21
2.3 Charging the battery..............................................22
2.4 Turning on for the first time .................................23
2.5 Changing modes ....................................................23
2.6 Before you start......................................................24
2.6.1 Setting the date and time.........................24
2.6.2 Setting the language .................................25
2.7 Shooting video........................................................26
2.7.1 To shoot a video clip: ...............................26

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2.7.2 To playback the video clip ......................27
2.8 Taking still pictures................................................28
2.8.1 To take a still picture: ...............................28
2.8.2 To playback the picture: ..........................29
2.9 Voice recording ......................................................30
2.9.1 To make a voice recording: .....................30
2.9.2 To playback a voice file:...........................30
2.10 Playing music files.................................................31
2.10.1 To playback a music file: .........................31
2.11 Connecting to a computer .....................................32
2.12 Connecting to a TV................................................32
3Using the camera...................................... 33
3.1 Video mode .............................................................33
3.1.1 Video mode icons .....................................33
3.1.2 Help information ......................................35
3.1.3 Quick access menu ...................................36
3.2 Photo mode.............................................................37
3.2.1 Photo mode icons......................................37
3.2.2 Setting the flash.........................................39
3.2.3 Using the macro function ........................39
3.2.4 Using the zoom function .........................40
3.2.5 Help information ......................................41
3.2.6 Quick access menu ...................................42
3.3 Voice mode .............................................................43

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3.3.1 Voice mode icons ......................................43
3.3.2 Help information ......................................44
3.4 Music mode ............................................................45
3.4.1 Music mode icons .....................................45
3.4.2 Help information ......................................46
3.5 Playback mode .......................................................47
3.5.1 Displaying file information.....................47
3.5.2 Playback mode icons................................48
3.5.3 Thumbnail mode.......................................49
3.6 USB mode...............................................................49
3.7 Storage device mode ..............................................49
4Using the menus ....................................... 50
4.1 Video menu.............................................................50
4.1.1. Video Size...................................................50
4.1.2. Video Quality ............................................51
4.1.3. White balance ............................................52
4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV).......................53
4.1.5. Color effect.................................................54
4.1.6. Self timer ....................................................55
4.1.7. File format ..................................................56
4.1.8. Audio ..........................................................57
4.1.9. Continuous focus ......................................58
4.1.10. Stabilizer.....................................................59
4.2 Movie Playback menu ...........................................60

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4.2.1 Delete all.....................................................60
4.2.2 Unlock all ...................................................61
4.3 Picture menu ..........................................................62
4.3.1 Size ..............................................................62
4.3.2 Image Quality............................................63
4.3.3 White balance ............................................64
4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV).......................65
4.3.5 Color effect.................................................66
4.3.6 Self timer ....................................................67
4.3.7 Drive mode ................................................68
4.3.8 Date stamp .................................................69
4.3.9 Night mode ................................................70
4.4 Photo Playback menu............................................71
4.4.1 Delete all.....................................................71
4.4.2 Unlock all ...................................................72
4.4.3 Slide show ..................................................73
4.4.4 DPOF...........................................................74
4.5 Music menu............................................................76
4.5.1 Repeat .........................................................76
4.5.2 Delete all.....................................................77
4.5.3 Unlock all ...................................................78
4.6 System menu ..........................................................79
4.6.1 Date/time...................................................79
4.6.2 Beep.............................................................79

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4.6.3 Format.........................................................80
4.6.4 Default ........................................................81
4.6.5 Memory ......................................................82
4.6.6 Language....................................................82
4.6.7 TV ................................................................83
4.6.8 Power saving .............................................84
4.6.9 LCD brightness .........................................85
5Installing software and drivers ............... 86
5.1 Drivers ....................................................................86
5.1.1 Mass Storage..............................................86
5.2 Presto! Video Works 6............................................87
5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ...............................................87
5.4 XviD codec for PC .................................................88
Appendix............................................................ 92
Specifications ....................................................................92

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1Introducing the camera
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video
camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents,
and descriptions of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The video camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:
•Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system
•Intel® Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher
•At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
•Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
•4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
•At least 200MB of available disk space
Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your
host PC, but transfer speed will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Unpacking the video camera
All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any
item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Di
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Lens cap strap Lens cap Headphones
USB/Video cable Audio cable Li-ion battery
Battery charger Power cord Quick Guide
CD-ROM
(Driver and
application software)
1.3 About the camera
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of the camera.

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1.3.1 Front view
1. Lens assembly
2. Self-timer LED
3. Flash
1.3.2 Top view
1. Speaker
2. Zoom switch
3. Scroll wheel

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1.3.3 Back view
1. Flash/Stop button
2. Menu button
3. LCD screen cover
4. Earphone
5. USB port
6. Busy light LED (Red)
7. Power light LED (Green)
8. Mode switch
9. Shutter button
1.3.4 Right view
1. MIC

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1.3.5 Bottom view
1. Battery cover
2. Tripod
connector
1.3.6 LCD display
1. LCD screen
2. Display button
3. Playback button
4. Up and down
arrow keys
5. Delete / OK
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
Button Name Function
Zoom
out
Zoom in
zPress to zoom out/in while
shooting video clips or taking
pictures.
zPress to enlarge/ reduce images
while reviewing still images.
zPress to adjust volume while
playing video or voice files.
Playback zPress to playback images, video
clips, or recorded voice files.
Mode
zTurn to switch between Video
mode, Photo mode, Voice mode,
and Music mode.
Flash /
Stop
zIn Photo mode, press to switch
between flash modes.
zIn Video and Voice Playback
mode, press to stop playing back a
video clip/ recorded voice
file/music file.
zIn Photo Playback mode, press to
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Display zPress to switch between LCD
display modes and HELP function.
Menu zPress to display main OSD menu.
Shutter
zPress to start/stop the video/voice
recording in Video/Voice mode.
zPress to capture a picture in Photo
mode.
zPress to play/pause while playing
video/voice/music
Power
zHold the blue button and turn the
mode switch at the same time to
turn power on/off.
Scroll
wheel
zIn Playback mode, scroll to select
previous/next video clip/image/
voice/ music file to play.
zIn Video mode, scroll to
enable/disable audio.
zIn Photo mode, scroll to
enable/disable macro function.
zIn Video/ Photo/ Voice /Music /
Playback mode, press to protect the
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1.3.7 About the LEDs
The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs.
Video mode Power on Recording
Self-timer LED N/A N/A
Power LED (G) ●–
Busy LED (R) ●
Photo mode Power on Self-
capture
Shutter
button
Flash
charging
Self-timer LED
(R) N/A N/A N/A
Power LED (G) ●●→ →● –/ N/A
Busy LED (R) ●●●
Voice mode Power on Recording
Self-timer LED N/A N/A
Power LED (G) ●N/A
Busy LED (R) ●
Legend:
●LED turns on then off
 blinking LED
– Steady LED