Genius P5143 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:
This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
For 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 batteries.
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 batteries.
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 the store of purchase.
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 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:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery
performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time
or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an
extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them
from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________ 7
PACKAGE CONTENT __________________________________________________ 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA___________________________________ 8
FRONT VIEW _______________________________________________________ 8
REAR VIEW ________________________________________________________ 8
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ___________________________________________ 9
Camera Mode____________________________________________________ 9
Video Mode_____________________________________________________ 10
Playback mode – still image playback ________________________________ 10
Playback mode – Video playback____________________________________ 10
GETTING STARTED ________________________________________________ 11
PREPARATION _____________________________________________________ 11
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF _________________________________________ 12
LED INDICATORS AND SELF-TIMER INDICATORS _____________________________ 12
CHOOSING THE LANGUAGE____________________________________________ 13
FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY _____________________ 13
CAPTURE MODE___________________________________________________ 14
CAPTURING IMAGES _________________________________________________ 14
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION___________________________________________ 14
SETTING THE FOCUS ________________________________________________ 14
USING THE SCENE MODE _____________________________________________ 15
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION) ___________________________ 16
USING THE FLASH __________________________________________________ 17
SETTING THE SELF-TIMER_____________________________________________ 17
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) _______________________________ 18
VIDEO MODE______________________________________________________ 19
RECORDING VIDEO CLIPS_____________________________________________ 19
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS___________________________________________ 19
POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME /SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _____________________________ 20
PLAYBACK MODE _________________________________________________ 21
PLAYING BACK –STILL IMAGES _________________________________________ 21
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY_________________________________________________ 21
SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ________________________________________________ 22
PROTECTING IMAGES ________________________________________________ 22
CANCELING THE PROTECTION__________________________________________ 23
DPOF SETTINGS ___________________________________________________ 24
ERASING IMAGES ___________________________________________________ 25
Erasing single image / Erasing all images _____________________________ 25
MENU OPTIONS ___________________________________________________ 26
CAMERA MENU ____________________________________________________ 26

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Size___________________________________________________________ 26
Quality_________________________________________________________ 26
Scene Mode ____________________________________________________ 26
EV ____________________________________________________________ 27
Metering _______________________________________________________ 27
W. Balance _____________________________________________________ 27
ISO ___________________________________________________________ 27
Color __________________________________________________________ 27
Saturation ______________________________________________________ 27
Sharpness______________________________________________________ 28
Preview ________________________________________________________ 28
VIDEO MENU ______________________________________________________ 28
Size___________________________________________________________ 28
EV ____________________________________________________________ 28
W. Balance _____________________________________________________ 29
PLAYBACK MENU ___________________________________________________ 29
Delete _________________________________________________________ 29
Copy to Card____________________________________________________ 29
Slide Show _____________________________________________________ 29
DPOF _________________________________________________________ 29
Protect_________________________________________________________ 29
Thumbnail ______________________________________________________ 30
SETUP MENU______________________________________________________ 30
Format_________________________________________________________ 30
Beep __________________________________________________________ 30
Language ______________________________________________________ 30
Auto Off________________________________________________________ 30
Sys. Reset______________________________________________________ 31
Light Freq.______________________________________________________ 31
Message _______________________________________________________ 31
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER _________________ 31
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER__________________________ 33
DOWNLOADING YOUR FILES ___________________________________________ 33
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION__________________________________ 34
USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA ________________ 35
INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER ______________________________________ 35
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS__________________________________________ 36
TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________ 37

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Other features provided by the camera include the following:
True 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS
Maximum 10.0 mega pixels
2.5 LTPS LCD monitor
4X Digital zoom
Supports SD/SDHC card (SDHC card up to 4GB)
PictBridge support
Package content
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
Digital Camera
CD driver includes:
•MediaOne Gallery SE
•Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
•Multi-Language User’s Manual
USB cable
2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Quick Guide
Pouch
Strap
Warranty Card

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
5. Lens
6. Beep
7. USB connector
8. Self-timer LED
Rear View
1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED
3. OK button
Digital Zoom button
4. Strap holder
5. 4-way control button
Up button
MENU Menu button
Right button
Flash button
Left button
MODE Mode button
Left button
Self-timer
button
1
2
3
5
4
7
6
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6. Playback button
7. Battery cover
8. SD/SDHC memory card slot
9. Tripod socket
LCD Monitor Information
Camera Mode
1. Mode indication
[] Auto Mode
[] Sport Mode
[] Night Mode
[] Portrait Mode
[] Landscape Mode
[] Backlight
2. Flash mode
[] Auto
[] Forced Flash
[] Flash off
3. Battery
[] Full battery power
[] Medium battery
[] Low battery power
[] No battery power
4. Storage media
[] Internal memory
(no card)
: SD/SDHC memory
card
5. Image size resolution
[10m] 3648 x 2736
(FW Interpolation)
[8m] 3264 x 2448
(FW interpolation)
[5m] 2560 x 1920
[3m] 2048 x 1536
[1.3m] 1280 x 960
[VGA] 640 x 480
6. Image quality
[] Fine
[] Normal
[] Economy
7. Available number of
shots
8. Main focus area
9. Self-timer icon
[] 10 sec. Self-timer
[] 2 sec. Self-timer
10. ISO
[] Auto
[] 100
[] 200
11. [ ] EV
compensation
12. Metering
[] Average
[] Spot
13. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[] Daylight
[] Cloudy
[] Tungsten
[] Fluorescent

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Video Mode
1. Movie mode
2. Available recording time
3. Main focus area
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure compensation
8. White Balance
9. Focus setting
Playback mode – still image
playback
1. Playback mode
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. File number
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. DPOF icon
Playback mode – Video playback
1. Playback mode
2. Mode icon
3. Total recorded time
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. File number
8. Folder number
9. Video Play/Stop indicator
100-0001100-0001
4567
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Load the batteries in the correct orientation
as shown.
4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is
locked securely.
5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.
The camera has 16MB internal memory
(13.5MB available for image storage),
but you can load an SD/SDHC memory
card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to
expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with
this camera before its initial usage.
NOTE
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card
you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to
“LOCK”.
To save, edit or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.

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To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory
card, be sure to turn off the power when
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory
card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC
memory card with the power on, the camera will
automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when
opening or closing the battery cover.
Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC
memory card before starting.
Press the POWER button until the
digital still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the
POWER button again.
NOTE
The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed
period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to
section “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators
Indicators State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to
record images (or movies).
LED indicator Blinking green Reading/Writing files.
LED indicator Blinking green Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and
messages are to be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
3. Select [Language] with the buttons,
and press the OK button.
The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the
buttons, and press the OK button.
The setting will be stored.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or
memory card) and erases all stored images and
data.
1. Press the MENU button
2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
3. Select [Format] with the buttons, and
press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and
press the OK button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the OK button.

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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.5 full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you
compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the
focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by
pressing the OK / button. It’s a useful feature, however, the more the image is
magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image:
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK /
button.
The status of digital magnification is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button to capture the image.
NOTE
The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.
As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
Setting the Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus
switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ]
normal mode.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus
mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button.

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The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
[] Infinity This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
[ ] Marco Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens
is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as
close as 60 cm.
Using the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are six
available scene modes.
Mode Description
Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
Sports Select this mode to photograph fast-moving subjects.
Night Select this mode to capture dark scenes such as night views.
Portrait Select this mode to capture an image that makes the person
stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
Landscape Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard
sharpness and high saturation.
Backlight Select this mode to capture images as the light comes from
behind the object.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the button.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this
mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast
(different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is
extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to
+2.0EV.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] or [Video] menu is
displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the buttons, then
press the OK button.
3. Use or to set the range of EV
compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV,
then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive)
compensation -(negative) compensation Backlight correction (+1/3 EV, fixed)
•Printed matter with
black text on whitish
paper.
•Backlighting.
•Bright scenes or
strong reflected light
such as ski slopes.
•When the sky
accounts for a large
area on the screen.
•People illuminated
by a spotlight, in
particular, against
dark background.
•Printed matter with
white text on
blackish paper.
•Weak reflecting
bodies such as
evergreen trees or
darkish leaves.
•When the
background is bright
and the subject is
dark.
•When subjects
(people) have a light
source such as the
sun to their backs.
Ex.: In Camera Mode

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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the
use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode depending on the
circumstances.
1. Press the four-way control ( / ). The flash mode changes each time the button
is pressed.
2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
The camera has three flash modes: Auto, Forced Flash and Flash off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash mode Description
[] Auto Flash The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic
conditions.
[] Forced Flash
In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting.
[] Flash Off
Use this mode when capturing images using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the
subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.
Setting the Self-timer
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option,
you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat,
level surface.
1. Press the four-way controller ( / ) to select your desired self-timer mode.. The
self-timer changes each time the button is pressed.
2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
The self-timer function is activated.
The photograph is then taken after the preset time.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:
Self-timer mode Description
[10s] 10 sec. The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
[ 2s ] 2 sec. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.

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Possible number of shots (still image)
The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on
the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
SD memory Card capacity
Size Quality Internal
Memory 64
MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4GB SDHC
Fine 3 21 43 88 178 333 667 1336
Standard 5 35 72 145 293 547 1097 2196
10M Economy 9 55 112 227 456 852 1707 3416
Fine 3 23 48 98 198 370 741 1485
Standard 6 39 80 162 326 608 1219 2440
8M Economy 10 61 125 252 507 947 1897 3796
Fine 4 28 57 117 235 440 883 1767
Standard 8 46 95 193 388 724 1451 2904
5M Economy 13 73 149 301 604 1128 2258 4518
Fine 7 44 91 183 369 689 1380 2762
Standard 13 73 150 302 607 1133 2268 4539
3M Economy 21 115 234 471 945 1763 3529 7061
Fine 21 115 234 472 946 1766 3535 7073
Standard 35 190 386 776 1556 2902 5808 11621
1.3M Economy 55 297 601 1207 2421 4515 9036 18078
Fine 88 466 941 1891 3790 7068 14144 28297
Standard 145 766 1547 3107 6228 11612 23238 46489
VGA Economy 226 1193 2407 4834 9689 18064 36148 72317

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VIDEO MODE
Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA
(320 x 240) pixels.
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera
mode to [ ].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pres the shutter button one more time to
end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage
size and the subject of the image to be
recorded.
NOTE
When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video
clips in the currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a
video size lower than the current one.
Playing Back Video Clips
You can play back recorded video clips on the
camera.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the
buttons.
3. Press the OK button.
A press of the buttons during
playback allows fast forward play / fast
reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and returns
to the start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button. This pauses video playback. To
cancel pause, press the OK button again.

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NOTE
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
This camera does not have a microphone so the video is without sound.
This camera does not have a built-in speaker so you can not play back sound with the
camera. To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows
Media Player or Apple “Quick Time Player”.
Quick Time basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and
Windows-computers and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com.
For help using Quick Time Player usage, refer to the Quick Time on-line help for more
information.
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on
the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
The table shows the approximate length of time you can take video clips.
SD memory Card capacity
Size Internal
Memory 64
MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4GB SDHC
VGA
640 x 480 00:14 01:04 02:12 04:27 08:58 18:00 36:05 01:01
QVGA
320 x 240 00:26 02:08 04:21 08:46 17:41 35:27 01:11 02:22
The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and
settings.
The frame rate for VGA is 24fps and for QVGA is 30fps (frames per second).