Genius P517 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

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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 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.

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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,
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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 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

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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:
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 ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................... 10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT VIEW....................................................................................................................................................... 11
REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 13
PREPARING THE CAMERA.................................................................................................................................. 15
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................. 15
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD MEMORY CARD.................................................................................................. 16
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP ........................................................................................................................... 17
LED INDICATORS ................................................................................................................................................ 17
GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 18
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................. 18
CHOOSING THE SCREEN LANGUAGE...................................................................................................................... 19
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................................... 20
FORMATTING AN SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................... 21
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ........................................................................................................................................ 22
SHOOTING IMAGES -THE BASICS .......................................................................................................................... 22
SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY............................................................................................................ 23
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................ 25

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SETTING FOCUS ..................................................................................................................................................26
USING THE FLASH................................................................................................................................................27
USING THE SELF-TIMER .......................................................................................................................................28
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION)...................................................................................................29
SETTING WHITE BALANCE ....................................................................................................................................30
SCENE MODE SELECTION.....................................................................................................................................31
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS ........................................................................................................................32
VIEWING IMAGES .................................................................................................................................................32
MAGNIFYING IMAGES ...........................................................................................................................................33
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................34
SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ...........................................................................................................................................35
VIDEO MODE.........................................................................................................................................................36
RECORDING VIDEO CLIPS.....................................................................................................................................36
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS .................................................................................................................................37
PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES .....................................................................................................38
DELETING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS............................................................................................................................38
PROTECTING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS .......................................................................................................................40
SETTING THE DPOF ............................................................................................................................................42
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER..............................................................................................44
MENU OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................46
CAMERA MENU....................................................................................................................................................46
VIDEO MENU.......................................................................................................................................................49
PLAYBACK MENU .................................................................................................................................................50
SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................................................................52

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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES............................................................................. 54
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL................................................................................................... 55
CAMERA TO COMPUTER..................................................................................................................................... 55
STEP 1: INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ........................................................................................................................ 56
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................... 57
STEP 3: DOWNLOAD IMAGES OR VIDEO CLIPS ......................................................................................................... 58
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ............................................................................................. 59
STEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER ........................................................................................................... 59
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................... 60
STEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE (I.E.WINDOWS NETMEETING) ............................................................... 61
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 62
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................. 64

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera!
Equipped with a 5.0 mega pixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution
images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:
5.0 mega Pixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 mega pixels for good quality of images.
Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the
flash should be used.
2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
16MB internal (built-in) memory (14MB available for image storage)
Images can be captured without using a memory card.
Support for SD memory card for memory expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an external memory card.
USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your
computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).
DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.
PictBridge support

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You can connect the digital camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection
and printing using the digital camera monitor screen and controls.
Scene mode
You can select a previously set recording mode for the following situations: Auto, Sport, Night, Portrait,
Landscape and Backlight.
Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express
You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure 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
Quick Guide
USB Cable
Camera Strap
Camera Pouch
Software CD-ROM
2x AA Alkaline batteries
* Accessories and components may vary by retailer.