Philips CAM150PK User manual

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Contents
1 Important 2
Safety 2
Notice 2
2 Your camcorder 4
Introduction 4
What's in the box 4
Functional overview 5
3 Get started 7
Load the Micro SD card 7
Turn on 7
First-time setup 7
Charge the built-in battery 8
4 Use your water and drop proof
camcorder 9
Record video 9
Take pictures 9
Play 9
Options during video play 10
Adjust settings 11
5 Use more of your camcorder 12
View video or pictures on TV 12
Install and use the camcorder software 12
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7 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 15

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1 Important
Safety
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
e Clean only with dry cloth.
f Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
g Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
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produce heat.
h Only use attachments/accessories
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i 
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, objects have fallen into the
apparatus or does not operate normally.
j Do not place any sources of danger on
the apparatus (e.g. lighted candles).
k Before use underwater, always securely
close the protective cover at the bottom
of the camcorder.
l Never open the protective cover
underwater or when the camcorder is
still wet after use underwater.
m After use in sea water, immediately
rinse the camcorder with fresh water
to prevent corrosion, then clean the
camcorder with a soft dry cloth and let it
dry in a well-ventilated place away from
direct sunlight.
n Do not use this camcorder in water
deeper than 3 meters (10 feet) or for
longer than 30 minutes.
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device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15
and with 21 CFR 1040.10. 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.
This product is designed to be waterproof in
compliance with IEC 60529 IP68.

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Disposal of your old product and
batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Please visit for additonal information on a
recycling center in your area.
Caution
 Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the warranty
and may destroy the product.
Always bring your product to a professional to
remove the built-in battery.
Note
 The safety logo and power rating information are
located at the inner side of the protective cover at the
bottom of the camcorder.

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2 Your camcorder
Introduction
With this portable camcorder, you can:
 take full HD (1080P), sports HD (720P
with 60 FPS) or VGA movies
 take pictures
 take the camcorder underwater (up to 3
meters, 10 feet)
 take with you anywhere thanks to the
rugged and drop-proof design (1.5-meter
drop-proof)
 play recorded movies or pictures either
directly or on the large screen of a
connected TV
 upload the recorded movies or pictures to
the Internet directly via your PC/Mac
What's in the box
Make sure that the following items are packed
in the box:
 Camcorder
 USB cable (with a mini USB connector)
 Quick start guide
 Pouch

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Functional overview
a Built-in speaker
b Display panel
c
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mode.
 In play mode, play a selected video clip.
 
d /
 Navigate left/right in a menu.
 Select a menu option.
 In play mode, turn to the previous/next
picture/video clip.
 ( 
the scene selection window.
 ( 
the settings menu.
e +/-
 
 Navigate up/down in a menu.
 Change a value in the settings menu.
 During video play, change the volume.
b
a
c
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p
d
f
lm
no
gkhi
j
e
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on the display panel.
f Shutter button
 
start/stop video recording.
 
mode.
g Fastener
 Secure the protective cover.
h Protective cover
i Mini USB socket
 Connect to a PC/Mac through the
supplied USB cable.
j Reset button
 Restore default settings.
k Micro SD socket
 Connect a Micro SD card.
l Mini HDMI socket
 Connect to a TV through an HDMI
cable with a mini HDMI connector
(type C).

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m Tripod socket
n
 Turn on/off the camcorder.
o MODE
 Switch between picture and video
recording modes.
p Built-in microphones
q Lens
r Flashlight

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3 Get started
Load the Micro SD card
1 Unlock the fastener on the protective
cover.
2 Flip open the protective cover.
3 Insert a Micro SD card (not supplied) into
the micro SD socket.
 Make sure that the the Micro SD card
is not write-protected.
 Make sure that the metal contact of
the card faces up.
4 Close the protective cover securely.
Turn on
 Press .
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language selection is displayed (See
''Get started - Set the OSD language).
» 
mode.
To turn off the camcorder:
 Press and hold .
» The backlight on the display panel
turns off.
Tip
 To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically
after being idle for 3 minutes.
First-time setup
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time, a menu for OSD language selection is
displayed.
1 Press +/- to select a language.
2 Press 
» 
» An inquiry box for date and time
setting is displayed.
3 Press to highlight [Yes].
» A date setting menu is displayed.
4 Press / to select the day, month and

5 Press +/-
6 Press 
» A time setting menu is displayed.
7 Press / to select the hour and minute

8 Press +/-
9 Press 
» 
» 

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Tip
 See 'Use your camcorder - Adjust settings' for more
settings.
Select a special effect
1  to enter
special effect setting.
2 Press +/- to select a special effect.
3 Press 

 Or press to cancel and go back to

Charge the built-in battery
1 
protective cover at the bottom of the
camcorder.
2 Connect the camcorder to a PC through
the supplied USB cable.
» The status indicator on the shutter

3 Wait until the status indicator stops

» The built-in battery is fully charged.
Tip
 
 It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the built-in
battery via the PC.
You can also charge the camcorder via a USB
adaptor (not supplied) connected to mains
power.The charge time is about 2 hours.
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4 Use your water
and drop proof
camcorder
Note
 This camcorder is designed to be drop-proof (1.5
meters, 5 feet) and water-proof (3 meters, 10 feet).
You can take this camcorder 3 meters (10 feet)

happening underwater.
You can also take it out with you on the beach,
in the pool or anywhere you like.
Warning
 After use underwater, make sure to rinse the
camcorder with tap water, then wipe with a soft dry
cloth.
 Never open the protective cover when the camcorder
is still wet after use underwater.
Record video
1 Press MODE once or twice until is
displayed at the upper right corner of the
display panel.
» The selected resolution and remaining
recording time are displayed on the
display panel.
2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the
lens as needed.
3 Press the shutter button to start recording.
» A red time indicator is displayed on
the display panel.
» The status indicator on the shutter

4 Press the shutter button again to end recording.
» [Recording saved!]
Take pictures
1 Press MODE once or twice until is
displayed at the upper right corner of the
display panel.
» 
of pictures that can be taken are
displayed on the display panel.
2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the
lens as needed.
3 Press the shutter button down halfway to
adjust the focus.
4 Press the shutter button down completely
to take a picture.
» [Picture saved!]
Play
1  to enter
play mode.
» The last recorded media is played
automatically.
2 Press / to select a picture or video
clip for play.
3 
to start play.

1 In play mode, press / 
2 Press +to enter the edit window.
3 Press +again to enter the window for

4 Press to highlight [Yes]
deletion operation.
» [Deleted!]
 To exit the operation, press to
highlight [No].