Goodmans G-Shot 3021Z User manual

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Warranty Policy
This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of
defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to
the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured
by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or
altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss,
damage, or inconvenience of any kind. A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied
by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase
clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner’s expense. Any alteration of this
warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver;
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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NOTE
A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission
limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV
set. Shielded AC power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is
essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) can be used.

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WARNING
Do not use this 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 states.
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 your local authorized service
facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any water has 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 your local 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 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 your 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 your
local 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 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.

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Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the
memory card slot.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this 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 local authorized
service facility.
Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms.
Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
This may cause an electrical shock.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

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CAUTION
Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
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 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.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving
the camera.
Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.
When handling the camera, always unplug it 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 may result in 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
camera.)
Failure to do so could result in a fire.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your 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.

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When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + ) to ensure that
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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Table of Contents
Getting to Know the Camera.................................
Name of Parts.............................................
Dial Knob...................................................
Attaching the Strap...............................................
Preparing power supply........................................
Loading Batteries.......................................
Using the Power Adapter.............................
Inserting/Removing the SD Card...........................
Inserting a SD Card.....................................
Removing a SD Card..................................
Introduction
Preparing the Camera
Turning the Camera On and Off...........................
Turning the Camera On..............................
Turning the Camera Off..............................
Checking Batteries......................................
Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off....................
Formatting the SD Card........................................
SD Card Full...............................................
Getting Started
Optical Zoom.............................................
Digital Zoom..............................................
Focus Lock Recording..........................................
Selecting the Subject Modes...............................
Scene Mode Menu....................................
Focus Mode Setting...................................
Selecting the Flash Mode....................................
Self-timer Photography........................................
Manual Recording
Manual Setting....................................................
Exposure Control Setting...........................
White Balance Setting...............................
Metering System Setting............................
Single, Continuous and AEB
Mode Setting..............................................
Focus Mode Setting...................................
Exposure Control..................................................
Program Mode.............................................
Aperture-Priority Mode...............................
Shutter Speed-Priority Mode......................
Full Manual Mode.....................................
Exposure Compensation......................................
Automatic Exposure Bracketing(AEB)
Photography.........................................................
Burst Photography................................................
Auto Recording Making Movies
Taking Pictures.....................................................
Number of Recordable Images...................
Zoom Control.......................................................
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Preset Condition
Menu Button........................................................
Preview................................................................
Color....................................................................
ISO......................................................................
Sharpness............................................................
Contrast................................................................
Digital Zoom........................................................
LCD......................................................................
Quality.................................................................
Playback Single Image........................................
Playback Movies..................................................
Thumbnail Display...............................................
Zoom Playback....................................................
Playback of Multi Image Pictures.........................
Playback Menu
Slide Show Mode................................................
Resize Image.......................................................
Compression Image.............................................
Protected.............................................................
DPOF...................................................................
LCD Brightness.....................................................
Erase button
OSD Language...................................................
Video Out...........................................................
Quality................................................................
Frame Number.....................................................
System Info.........................................................
Erase One Image.................................................
Erase Images on a Folder/All Folders...................
Format SD Card....................................................
LCD button
In Playback Mode................................................
In Photography Mode..........................................
Taking and Viewing Photo on TV
Transferring Pictures to the Computer
System Requirements..........................................
Installing the Software
(Driver & Image Application)..................................
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer...........
Downloading Pictures...........................................
Setup Mode
Playback Mode
Auto Power Off.....................................................
Sound..................................................................
Time & Date.........................................................
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a
3.2 Megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2048X1536 pixels. Aside
from single-picture capture, the camera allows you to take sharp and clear pictures of fast sports actions. What’s
more, the camera also features movie mode which captures movie clip without voice recording.
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD Monitor
The 1.6" full-color LCD (liquid crystal display) at the back of the camera makes it easy to frame your subject when
taking pictures. It also displays a preview of the pictures you have taken.
Digital Zoom
Use the digital zoom mode and get a larger, closer view of the subject.
Macro Mode
Take pictures of people portrait or objects at close range using Macro mode.
Flexible Flash Settings
Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment.
Camera Settings
Have more control over picture quality by adjusting settings such as White Balance, EV Compensation, Resolution,
and more.
Thumbnail View
Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD for easier and quicker selection of pictures.
Slideshow
Automatically display pictures on the LCD with the Slideshow feature.
TV Connection
View pictures on a television monitor while browsing through your pictures or playing a slideshow.

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Preparing the Camera
This section introduces you to the digital camera. Follow the instructions in this section to install batteries, use the
power adapter, and install a memory card.
Getting to Know the Camera
Names of Parts

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Dial Knob

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Attaching the Strap
To attach the strap to the camera:
Note:
*When the camera is not in use, be sure to close the lens
by sliding the lens cover switch to close position. Turn
off the power to retract the lens unit before closing the
lens cover.
Insert the other end of the strap through the
loop and pull it until the strap is securely
attached to the camera.
Push inward until the loop comes out of the
other side of the strap holder.
Insert the small loop at the end of the strap
into one side of the camera’s strap holder.
Preparing Power Supply
Always turn off camera’s power before changing power supply.
Loading Batteries
To load the batteries into the camera:

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Pull open the battery door in the direction
of the open arrow .
Load batteries in the battery compartment.
Close the battery door and move the battery
cover lock in the direction of the Lock arrow .
Unlock the battery cover lock .
Make sure they are loaded in their polarity as
shown inside the battery compartment.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

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Notes:
*If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor, please
check the battery cover lock. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow.
*If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended period of time, you should remove the batteries to
prevent leaks or corrosion.
*Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classification of batteries.
*Low temperatures (under 0 ) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shortening the
operation time of camera.
*AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used.
*Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera.
Using the Power Adapter
Simply connect the power adapter into the adapter
port on the camera, and then plug the power adapter
to a wall socket.
Notes:
*Always be sure to use the AC adapter which comes with the camera, or optional from the manufacturer.
*Any other adapter may cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.
*Grasp the adapter, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall socket.
*If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), please purchase a new AC
adapter. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.
*Switch off and disconnect the camera from the AC adapter before unplugging it from the wall socket.
Adapter port

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Inserting/Removing the SD Card
Always turn off the camera’s power before inserting/removing the SD card, otherwise the card may be damaged.
Inserting a SD Card
Your camera can store pictures on a removable memory card, which is known as the SD card.
Note:
*Make sure a SD card is inserted into the camera before you start taking pictures.
To insert a SD card into the camera:
Firmly insert the SD card as far as it can go
with the SD card electrodes (metal contacts)
facing the front of the camera.
Close the battery door and move the battery
cover lock in the direction of the Lock arrow.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to
turn the power off.
Unlock the battery cover lock.
Pull open the battery door in the direction of
the open arrow.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed.

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Removing a SD Card
Notes:
*If “ CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message popped out on the LCD monitor, please check the battery cover
lock. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow.
*Before you use the new SD card for the first time, be sure to format the SD card.
*Do not use force when inserting SD card. Damage may occur to the connector section.
*The storage capability of the SD card will diminish with extended use. It may be necessary to purchase a new
card periodically.
To remove a SD card from the camera:
Slide the POWER switch to OFF position, to
turn the power off.
Unlock the battery cover lock.
Push the SD card in as far as it can go, and
pull it out with your fingers.
Close the battery door and move the battery
cover lock in the direction of the Lock arrow.
Pull open the battery door in the direction of
the open arrow.
If you push SD card once in as far as it can go,
it will protrude slightly. Pull it out with your
fingers.
Make sure that the battery cover is firmly
closed.

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Warning:
*Never open the battery cover door or remove the SD card while data is being recorded to the SD card ( ready LED
lights(red) ). This might damage the SD card or corrupt the data on the SD card.
*Improper use of the SD card may cause data loss or damage. It is recommended to make a back up copy of any
important data in another storage media, such as hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.
*Keep away foreign objects from the terminal section.
*Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
*Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.
*Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight while using and for storage.