Genius G-Shot P210 User manual

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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
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive owners.
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Notice:
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 accessories.
3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s manual.
4. For driver updates, refer to our website.

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WARNINGS
Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot
to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating
the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop
using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your
dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by
yourself, as this may be dangerous.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take
particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or
snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Avoid using this camera
in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the
camera. Turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized
service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off,
and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface
where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or
damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized
service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause
a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an
authorized service facility.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic
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CAUTIONS
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking
stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a
sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the
camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and
distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-
ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling
the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable
batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling
of the battery compartment.
When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries
( - and + ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will
result in camera inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing
a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The
batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the
batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.
Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................08
Package Contents
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................09
Front View
Top View
Rear View
Bottom View
Side View
Image LCD Display Icons
Input/Output Connectors
Getting Started....................................................................................11
Power - Inserting Batteries
Using an AC Power Adapter
Using a Memory Card
Setting the Date and Time
Attaching the Hand Strap
Basic Operations.................................................................................13
Recording a Still Image
Recording a Video Clip
Viewing Still Image/ Video Clip
On Image LCD Display
On a TV Monitor
Erasing Still Image/ Video Clip
Erase One
Erase All
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Flash
Digital zoom
Self-Timer
Slideshow Display
Displaying Thumbnail Images
Viewing Image Information
Camera Menus....................................................................................20
Record Menu
Setup
Image Size
Quality
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White Balance

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Quick View
Movie Menu
Setup
White Balance
EV Compensation
Play Menu
Setup
Slide Show
Erase
Copy To Card
DPOF
Setup Menu
Factory Setup
Date/Time
Language
Sound
Format Media
Video Mode
USB Configuration
Auto Power Off
Light Frequency
Transferring Recorded Images to Your Computer................................28
System Requirements for Computer
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips
Using the Camera as a PC Camera.......................................................30
System Requirements for Videoconferencing
Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
Step 3: Running Software Application (for example: Windows Netmeeting)
Specifications......................................................................................32

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Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new
camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. Here below we will
guide you through the whole picture taking process, please keep this manual on hand and
enjoy your time.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
USB cable
Video cable
Software CD-ROM
User’s manual
Camera strap
Common (Optional) Accessories:
Memory card
Camera pouch
AC power adapter
Batteries
Accessories and components vary by retailer.

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Getting to Know the Camera
Front View
1. Viewfinder window
2. Lens
3. Self-timer indicator
4. Built-in flash
Top View
1. Shutter button
2. Hand strap holder
Rear View
1. Power button
2. Menu button
3. Arrow button (up)
Self-timer button
4. Arrow button (down)
Flash button
5. OK button
Digital zoom button
Thumbnail button
6. Mode button
7. Image LCD display
8. Viewfinder
9. LED indicator
Bottom View
1. Tripod socket
Side View
1. Battery/Card cover
2. Terminal cover
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Image LCD Display Icons
Display icons-Still Image Record Mode:
Display Icons- Movie Mode:
Display Icons- Still Image Playback Mode:
Display icons- Video(movie) Playback Mode:
Input/Output Connectors
1.USB connector
2.Video output connector
3.AC adapter connector
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Recording mode
Remaining battery power
Flash Mode
Self-timer mode
White balance
(No indication: Auto)
Exposure compensation setting
(No indication: 0.0)
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+1.0ev
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Possible number of shot
Image resolution
Image quality
Card indicator
SD memory card
M
Multi Media Card(MMC)
Possible recording timeMovie Mode
Playback Mode
(Still image)
DCF Directory-file number
Playback Mode
(Video clip)
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Getting Started
Power-Inserting Batteries
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow on the battery cover.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries with the correct polarity
as shown on the inner side of the battery
cover. (Note also the decal inside the
battery compartment)
3. Close the battery cover.
Do not mix battery (use only one battery type at a time) as this may cause poor camera
performance fire or explosion.
Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the “+” and “-” sides facing
correctly.
Battery low is indicated by icon blinks for 6 times, and then the camera will automati-
cally power off. Replace with a new set of batteries.
To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time.
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble batteries and keep batteries away from heat.
Take out all the installed batteries if they won’t be used for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT
Please observe the following precautions as these may cause the battery to split or leak.
Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.
Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins
as this could become short circuit the positive + and negative - poles of the battery.
Do not subject batteries with too strong impacts, such as hitting them with a hammer,
stepping on them or dropping them.
Using an AC Power Adapter(Optional accessory)
1. Open the terminal cover as shown:
2. Connect one end of the power adapter to the
port labelled “DC IN 3V” as illustrated.
3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a
power outlet.
(A power supply must provide 3 VDC rated at
2.5 A for proper camera operation).
(An AC adapter is an optional accessory and is not
usually included with the camera). Use only the speci-
fied batteries or AC power adapter with this camera,
the use of other power sources may cause a fire, or
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Using a Memory Card (Optional accessory)
The camera is equipped with 8 MB of internal
(built-in) memory. In addition to saving your
images in internal memory, you may also store
your images on a removable memory card
either SD memory card or Multi Media Card
(MMC).
A memory card is not included with the
camera but be purchased at a computer,
photo, or electronics store.
To insert a memory card:
1. Make sure to turn the camera off.
2. Open the battery/card cover on the side of the camera.
3. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot:
Insert the card as indicated by the arrow on the memory card.
The face of the memory card will be towards the camera lens.
Press the card until you hear a distinctive click.
Make sure the memory card has fully seated allowing the cover to be closed.
4. Close the battery/card cover.
To remove a memory card, press on the edge of the card momentarily, and release.
Setting the Date and Time
Follow these steps to set the correct date and time:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Press the button.
3. SETUP will be highlighted, then press the button.
The SETUP menu appears.
4. Select DATE/TIME by using the or
button, and then press the button.
5. Enter the values of the year, month, day and
time fields by using the or button.
Press the button after each field is set.
Attaching the Hand Strap
1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap
holder.
2. Pass the other end of the strap through the
loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight.
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DATE/TIME
mm/dd/yy
01/01/01
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Basic Operations
Recording a Still Image
To record a still image, perform the following:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
3. Look at the image on the image LCD display
or viewfinder to compose your shot.
4. Press the shutter button.
Recording a Video Clip
To record a video clip, perform the following:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
3. Start recording a video clip by pressing the
shutter button.
The elapsed time is displayed on the image
LCD display.
To stop recording, press the shutter button.
Imaging Tips
For successful image, please follow these suggestions.
Hold the camera firmly with both hand and
brace your elbows lightly against your body.
Take care to keep your fingers, hair and the
camera strap away from the camera lens.
Use the viewfinder or image LCD display to
frame your shot.
When using the viewfinder,brace the
camera against your forehead to stabilize
your shot.
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Viewing Still Image/Video Clip
In the mode, you can view still images/video clips stored in the camera’s internal or card
memory on the image LCD display. You can also connect the camera to the TV monitor in
this mode to playback the still images/video clips.
On Image LCD Display
Still Image
To view a recorded still image, follow the steps below:
1. Power on the camera
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
The latest captured image (or the starting
scene if the latest captured video clip will be
displayed) on the image LCD display.
3. Select the image that you want to view by
using the or button.
To view the previous image, press the button.
To view the next image, press the button.
Video Clip
To view a recorded still image, follow the steps below:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
3. Select the video clip you wish to view by using
the or button.
4. Press the shutter button to start.
To pause playback at anytime, press the shutter button.
To stop playback, press the or button.
To playback the video clip on the computer, we recommend that you use the “Quick Time
Player”. This software is free of charge, compatible for Mac and Windows-based computers
and can be downloaded from the Web site at www.apple.com. For Quick Time Player usage,
please refer to its on-line help for more information.
On a TV Monitor
Television monitors can be used to playback still image or video clip.
1. Set the appropriate video output mode (NTSC/PAL) corresponding to your TV standard.
From the SETUP, select VIDEO MODE.
2. Connect one end of the video cable to the video output connector of your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video port of your television.
4. Turn on the camera and TV.
5. Toggle the button to select the mode.
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6. Playback the recorded images the same way as you would playback them on the the
image LCD display.
The VIDEO OUT function is highly power consumptive. Hence, batteries may be consumed
sooner than normal.
Erasing Still Image /Video Clip
There are two ways to erase images:
Erase One and Erase All
Recorded images in an SD memory card
cannot be erased when it is write-protected.
To erase the pictures recorded in the
memory card, make sure to insert the card
before deletion.
To erase the pictures recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any memory
card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card
attached.
External memory (memory card) always has priority over internal memory - whenever a
memory card is inserted into the camera ,the camera will use the memory card for both
capture and playback.
ERASE ONE
1. Power on the camera, and toggle the
button to select the mode.
2. Select the image/video clip you wish to
delete by using the or button.
3. Press the button.
4. Use the or button to select ERASE,
and then press the button.
5. Select ERASE ONE by using the or
button, and then press the button.
6. “ERASE CURRENT?” will be displayed in
the image.
7. Press the button to delete this image/
video clip.
The next image/video clip appears.
If you want to cancel the deletion, toggle the button to exit from menu mode or toggle the
button to any other mode.
ERASE CURRENT?
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01:20
ERASE
ERASE ONE
ERASE ALL
01:20
01:20
ERASE
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ERASE ALL
1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to select the mode.
2. Press the button.
3. Use the or button to select ERASE,
and then press the button.
4. Select ERASE ALL by using the or
button, and then press the button. The
ERASE ALL menu appears:
5. Use the or button to select YES.
6. To confirm deletion, press the button.
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and
compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be
stored in the memory, or on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recom-
mended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects
that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce
large files sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations
requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and
may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution and quality settings:
1. Power on the camera.
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
3. Press the button.
4. Move to IMAGE SIZE or QUALITY with the or button and press the button.
5. Change the settings with the or button and press the button.
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Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. You can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. If you
change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to select the mode.
2. Press the button repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears.
3. Compose the image and press the shutter button.
The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash (On)
and Flash Off. The modes appear, cyclically, when you press the flash button.
The table below will help choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash mode Description
Auto flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light-
ing conditions. Select this mode for general photography.
Red-eye reduction The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash
fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict,
reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when
taking images of people and animals in low light conditions.
Forced flash The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding
brightness. Select this mode for recording images with
high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
Flash off The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images
in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when
the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of
the flash.
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Digital Zoom
Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the
more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear.
1. Power on the camera.
2. Toggle the button to select the mode.
3. Press the button to activate 2X digital
zoom function. The 2X icon appears on the
image LCD display.
4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
Self-Timer
This feature allows you to get into the scene when taking group images.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a
stable surface.
2. Power on the camera, and toggle the
button to select the mode.
3. Press the button. The icon appears on
the image LCD display.
4. Compose the scene.
5. Press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated.
6. After ten seconds, the camera takes an image. In the first 7 seconds, the self-timer
indicator blinks at a rate relatively slow and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
After an image is taken using self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take
another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequen-
tial order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing
recorded images and for presentations.
1.Power on the camera, and toggle the
button to select the mode.
2. Press the button and move to SLIDE
SHOW by using the or button, and
then press the button.
3. Set the playback interval by using the or
button again, and then press the
button.
The slideshow starts, displaying your images on the image LCD display, one by one, at
the set interval.
To stop the slideshow display, press the button.
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2X
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You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 1 sec. to 9 sec. For interval
setting, refer to SLIDE SHOW in the PLAY MENU.
Displaying Thumbnail Images
This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the image LCD display simulta-
neously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Power on the camera, and toggle the
button to select the mode.
2. Toggle the button until thumbnail screen
appears on the display screen.
Nine thumbnail images appear (assuming
there are nine or more images in
memory).
To view a full-size image, selecting it by
using the or button, and then press
the button.
Viewing Image Information
Image information can be viewed on the image LCD display during image playback.
Toggle the button until image information screen appears on the display screen.
Still Image
SIZE: 1600 x 1200
TIME: 08:59
DATE: 2010.02.14
button
Image Information on
SIZE : Image resoluttion
TIME: Captured time
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Camera Menus
Record Menu
The RECORD MENU contains six items: SETUP, IMAGE SIZE, QUALITY,
EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE and QUICK VIEW.
Steps to access RECORD MENU, perform
the following:
1. Toggle the button to select the mode.
2. Press the button. The RECORD MENU
appears.
SETUP
For more details, refer to SETUP MENU section.
IMAGE SIZE
The image resolution (size) determines the size of your image and how many images can
be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. The higher resolution (larger size)
produces the large size image but takes up more space in memory. Lower resolution
(smaller size) takes up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via email or the
Internet.
1. Follow steps 1 through 2 in access
RECORD MENU section.
2. Highlight IMAGE SIZE by using the or
button, and then press the button.
3. Use the or button again to select the
desired image size.
4. Press the button to confirm the selection.
QUALITY
The image quality determines the compression ratio of your image and how many images
can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. The higher quality produces
the less compressed image but takes up less memory space. Lower quality takes up less
memory space, suitable for sharing images via email or the Internet.
1. Follow steps 1 through 2 in access
RECORD MENU section.
2. Highlight QUALITY by using the or
button, and then press the button.
3. Use the or button again to select the
desired image quality.
4. Press the button to confirm the selection.
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QUALITY
NORMAL
FINE
SUPER FINE
01:20
01:20
IMAGE SIZE
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1600 X 1200
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800 X 600
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01:20
RECORD MENU
SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
EV COMPENSATION
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01:20
RECORD MENU
WHITE BALANCE
QUICK VIEW