Genius P535 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
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.

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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.
5. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website,
www.geniusnet.com.tw.
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 and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Check with
your retailer.
 If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Check with
your retailer.
 Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask your retailer.
 Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
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shock.
 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 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.

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 Do not remove the battery immediately after long periods 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.
 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.
 If you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not
been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are
exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
 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 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.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 7-8
Overview
Package contents
GETTING TO KNOW THE
CAMERA 9-13
Front view
Rear view
Control Buttons
Top View of Docking Cradle
LCD monitor information
PREPARING THE
CAMERA 14-17
Inserting the Battery
Docking Cradle
Charging the Battery
Using the AC Power Adapter
Attaching the Camera Strap
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory
Card
GETTING STARTED 18-21
Turning the Power On/Off
Entering the Main Menu
Setting the Date and Time
Choosing the Screen Language
Formatting an SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Using the LCD Monitor
CAMERA MODE 21-28
Shooting Images
Useful Scene Mode
Reviewing the Last Image
Using the Zoom Function
Using the Macro (Close-UP) Mode
Using the Flash
Using the Self-Timer
Adjusting the Exposure
Setting White Balance
ADVANCED SHOOTING 28-31
Continuous Shooting
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Adjust White Balance Manually
PLAY MODE-
THE BASICS 31-35
Viewing Images
Magnifying Images
Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)
Slideshow Display
Resizing an Image
MOVIE MODE 35-36
Recording Video Clips
Playing Back Video Clips
PLAY MODE-ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS 36-48
Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV
Rotating Images in the Display
Deleting Images/Video Clips

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Protecting Images/Video Clips
Setting the DPOF
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant
Printer
Changing the Camera Startup Logo
AUDIO MODE 48-50
Recording Voice Clips
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
Deleting a Voice Recording File
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM
YOUR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER 51-53
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (Windows
98/98SE users only)
Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera
to your computer
Step 3: Downloading Images, video clips
or voice recording files
INSTALLNG THE EDIT
SOFTWARE 53-54
Installing Photo Explorer
Installing Photo Express
USING THE DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA AS A
PC CAMERA 55-57
Step 1: Installing the PC camera Driver
(same as USB driver)
Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera
to your computer
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.
Windows NetMeeting)
MENU OPTIONS 57-65
Camera Menu
Movie Menu
Play Menu
Setup Menu
CONNECTING YOUR
CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES 66
SPECIFICATIONS 67
APPENDIX 68-70
Troubleshooting Guide
Possible Number of Recordable Image
Approximate Duration of Recording Time

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!
Equipped with a 5.0 Mega pixels 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.
 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).
 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 DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply
inserting the memory card.
 Optical zoom: 3x
 Digital zoom
Preview mode: 4x / Playback mode: 8x
 10MB internal (built-in) memory
Images can be captured without using a memory card.
 PictBridge support
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform
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 Support for SD memory card for memory expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an
external memory card.
 Camcorder, PC Camera and voice recorder support 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 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 still camera USB cable
AV cable Software CD-ROM
User’s manual Camera strap
Quick guide Camera pouch
Docking Cradle AC Power Adapter
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US One Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery
NOTE
 Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front view
1. Self-timer LED
2. Shutter button
3. Power button
4. Strap eyelet
5. Battery/SD memory card cover
6. Lens
7. Auto-Focus auxiliary LED
8. Flash
9. Microphone
Rear view
1. LED indicator
2. W / Zoom out
(Wide-angle) button
Thumbnail button
3. T / Zoom in (Telephoto)
button
4. Menu button
5. MODE button
6. Control buttons
7. Delete button
8. Display (LCD on/off)
button
9. Tripod socket
10. Docking station terminal
11. LCD monitor
(DC IN 5V port/USB port)
12. Speaker

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Control Buttons
1. ( ) Flash button
2. ( ) Quick View button
3. SCN () Scene Mode button
4. ( ) Self-Timer button
5. OK button
Top View of Docking Cradle
1. Cradle
2. USB port
3. AV-OUT port
4. DC IN 5V port
5. Cradle plug