Genius P314 User manual

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READ THIS FIRST
Please start by reading the important messages below first.
1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that were
packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice.
2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.
3. For driver updates, you can contact the dealer where you purchased the camera for help.
4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in
this user’s manual.
WARNINGS
Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched,
emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the
camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using
the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After
checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or a local
authorized service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair the camera
yourself as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If
you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or a local
authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire
or an electrical shock.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the
camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If
you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or a local
authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire

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or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping
surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting
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. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or a
local authorized service facility.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power
adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.
CAUTIONS
Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not place the 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.
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 or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This
may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the
camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter,
unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.)
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moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire
or an electrical shock.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always
unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety.
(If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of
unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire,
injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (- and
+) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity 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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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTIONT 6
Overview
Package contents
Optional accessories
GETTING TO KNOW THE
CAMERA 7-12
Front view
Rear view
Mode dial
LED indicators
LCD monitor information
GETTING STARTED 12-16
Installing the batteries
Using the AC power adapter
(optional accessory)
Loading an SD memory card
(optional accessory)
Attaching the strap
Choosing the language
Setting the date and time
Setting the image resolution
and quality
RECORD MODE 16-22
Taking pictures
Using the viewfinder
Using the LCD monitor
Using the portrait mode
Using the landscape mode
Using the digital zoom
Using the self-timer
Using the macro mode
Using the flash
Taking pictures manually
PLAYBACK MODE 22-27
Viewing images
Zoom playback
Displaying thumbnail images
Slide show display
Protecting one image / video
clip
Protecting one image / video
clip
Removing protection from
one image/ video clip
Setting DPOF
Deleting images/video clips
To delete one image / video
clip at a time:
To delete all images / video
clips at once:
MOVIE MODE 27-29
Recording video clips
Viewing video clips
TRANSFERRING
RECORDED IMAGES
TO YOUR COMPUTER 29-31
Step 1: Installing the USB
driver on Windows
computers
Installing the USB driver on
Macintosh computers
Step 2: Connecting the
camera to your computer
Step 3: Downloading images

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/ video clips
For computers running
Windows
For computers running Mac
OS
MENU OPTIONS 31-35
Record menu
Image size
Quality
Exposure
White balance
Digital zoom
ISO
Quick view
LCD brightness
Movie menu 35
Playback menu 35-36
Protect
Delete all
Slide show
LCD brightness
DPOF
Copy to card
Setup menu 36-39
Format
Beep
Power off
Reset to default
Date type
Date setup
Date imprint
Video out
Language
CONNECTING THE
CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES 39
CAMERA
SPECIFICATIONS 39-40

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048x1536 resolution images using a
3.3-Megapixel CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5" TFT color image
LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash
sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the
flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.
8MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the need for an
additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to
256MB capacity) by using an external memory card.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function. Images you
have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver required
for Win98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer
by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You
may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.
DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply
inserting the memory card.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your
dealer.
Digital camera USB cable
Video cable Software CD-ROM
User’s manual Camera strap
Quick guide Camera pouch
Optional accessories
SD/MMC memory card (up to 256MB capacity)
AC power adapter
2 x AA alkaline batteries

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front view
1. Shutter button
2. Viewfinder window
3. Lens cover
4. Focus switch
Macro mode
Portrait mode
Landscape mode
5. Flash
6. Lens
7. Strap eyelet
8. Jack cover
9. DC IN jack
10. USB connector
11. Self-timer lamp

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1. Arrow button (up)
Thumbnail button
2. Arrow button (left)
Flash button
3. OK OK button
Digital zoom button
4. Arrow button (right)
Self-timer button
5. Arrow button (down)
Delete button
1. LED indicator
2. Viewfinder
3. LCD monitor
4. Display button
5. Menu button
6. Power button
7. Mode dial
8. Battery/SD card cover
9. VIDEO OUT jack
10. Tripod socket

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Mode dial
Mode Description
1. Record Mode Use this mode to capture still images.
2. Playback mode Use this mode to view images / video clips, delete
images / video clips, view a slide show, or view
thumbnail displays.
3. Movie mode Use this mode to record video (movie) clips.
4. Setup mode Use this mode to adjust camera settings.
LED indicators
Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound
LED Indicator Solid red The camera is powering up. No
LED Indicator Blinking red Camera system error Yes *(3)
LED Indicator Solid red Charging the flash No
LED Indicator Blinking red Image is being recorded to the memory
card. No
LED Indicator Blinking red USB communication/transfer in progress No
LED Indicator Solid green The camera is ready to record images (or
movies). Yes *(1)
Self-timer
Indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated. Yes *(1)
— — Error message Yes *(3)
— — Valid button event Yes *(1)
*(1) The camera sounds one beep.
*(3) The camera sounds three beeps.

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LCD monitor information
These indicators are displayed when recording still images:
1. Record mode
2. Battery level
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Virtually no battery power
3. Flash mode
Auto flash
Red-eye reduction
Fill flash (on)
Flash off
4. Macro mode
5. Self-timer mode
6. White balance (no indication for
auto white balance)
Daylight
Cloudy
Sunset
Tungsten
Fluorescent
7. EV compensation
8. Possible number of shots (at the
current size and quality settings)
9. Image size
2048 x 1536 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
10. Image quality
Super fine
Fine
Normal
11. Card indicator
12. ISO speed
( no indication for AUTO )
AUTO
100
200
400
13. Time (24-hour-format)
14. Date (year-month-day)