Solar Max Full HD 1080P User manual

Full High Definition Dual Solar Panel Charging
Digital Camcorder
User’sManual
Dual Solar Panel as battery charger works anywhere when it
is opened, even if camera power is not turned on!!

Table of Contents
1. Introducing the Camera
(a) System requirements………………………………………….01
(b) Features…………………………………………………..........01
(c) Unpacking the video camera…………………………………01
(d) About the camera………………………………………..........02
(d1) Front View…………………………………………………...02
(d2) Top View……………………………………………………..02
(d3) Bottom View…………………………………………………03
(d4) Back View……………………………………………………03
(d5) Rear View……………………………………………………04
(d6) LTPS View…………………………………………………...04
(d7) Solar Panel View…………………………………………….05
(d8) Button description…………………………………………..06
2. Getting started..........................................................07
(a) Inserting an SD Card……………………………………........07
(b1) Open the battery compartment………………………...08
(b2) Insert the batteries as shown…………………………...08
(b)Inserting the batteries...............................................................08
(c) Experiencing new features…………………………………...09
(d)Turning on the video camera………………………………...10

(e) Changing modes………………………………………………10
3. Snapshot Mode.........................................................11
a.) List of Function 1……………………………………………...11
b.) List of Function 2……………………………………………..12
4. Video Mode………………………………………...13
a.) List of Function………………………………………………..14
5. Playback Mode……………………………………………15
6. Tool Menu………………………………………………….16
7. SET Mode.………………………………………….17
8. Connecting to a Computer and TV.........................18
9. PC CAM function……………………………….....18
10. Mass Storage Mode………………………………19
11. Troubleshooting…………………………………..20

1.Introducingthecamera
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera.
This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents.
(a) System requirements
The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:
zWindows XP/2000/ME/98SE/Vasta/Windows 7 operating system
zIntel Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher
zStandard USB 1.1 port or higher
z4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
zAt least 200MB of available disk space
(b) Features
The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including:
zDigital camcorder (Max Full HD 1080P)
zDigital camera (Max 16 Mega pixels)
zPC Camera
zDual Solar Panel as battery charger
zWhite LED Light Function
zSupport SDHC Card
zFace Detect Function
zSmile Capture Function
zScene Mode
zFD Metering
Additionally, the camera also features 8X digital zoom, USB mass storage, and a
SD card reader.
(c) Unpacking the video camera
The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or
appears damaged, contact your supplier immediately.
Items:
Video camera
HDMI/USB/AV cable
CD-ROM (PC CAM Driver)
User Manual
Battery Charger
Lithium Battery
Camera bag
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(d) About the camera
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and
controls of this video camera.
(d1) Front View
(d2) Top View
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(d3) Bottom View
(d4) Back View
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(d5) Rear View 1
(d6) Rear View 2
(d7) LTPS View
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(d8) Solar Panel View
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(d9) Button description
Button Name Function
Power and Menu button Press “Power” to switch on the
camera. Press “Menu” to enter
settings
Video and Snapshot button Press to take picture or video
Micro Filming button Switch to Micro Filming mode
Zooming Control Press for Digital Zooming, Max
at 8X
Control Button Rotate for Picture, Video and
Playback mode
Four directional navigation key Left, Right, Up, Down and OK
Video button Press to take video
Speaker Speaker location
Status LED Green and Red LED
USB Location for USB cable to plug in
TV Out Location for TV cable to plug in
HDMI Location for HDMI cable to plug
in
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2. Getting started
Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section
covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery, using of Solar
Panel, memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters
for advanced functions.
(a) Inserting an SD Card
(a1) Open the battery compartment
(a2) Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing away
downwards.
(Take note of the camera direction)
(b) Inserting the batteries
This video camera is designed to use Lithium Battery. Only use the battery
supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.
Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of
the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to
the camera and possibly start a fire.
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(b1) Open the battery compartment.
(Take note of the camera direction)
(b2) Insert the batteries as shown.
(Take note of the camera direction)
Lithium Battery
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(c) Experiencing new feature
A Solar Panel attached to LTPS Screen is one of the unique features; this section
is to describe how to make use of Solar Panel.
Note: Do not expose the camera under Sunlight for too long, it might damage the
camera.
(c1) Flip Solar Panel as shown below:
(c2) There will be a status bar as shown below:
Remarks: Solar Panel provides Max current of 120mA under any light sources.
Power charging only works with Lithium Battery.
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(d) Turning on the video camera
Press power button to turn the video camera on/off.
(e) Changing modes
There are total of four modes:
Logo Mode Function
Snapshot To take still image
Video To record video
Playback Video or Still Images Playback recorded images
and video
Settings To set different functions
Rotate Control button to enter different modes.
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3. Snapshot Mode
Read this section to learn all function for Snapshot Mode:
To take still image:
1. Rotate Control Button to Snapshot Mode
2. Open Display Screen and press Power button
3. Locate your subject using the Display Screen
4. Press the Video and Snapshot button to start image taking
5. Below Diagram shows each logo and list of functions
a.) List of Function 1
Logo Mode Function
Snapshot Press Video and Snapshot Button to
take still images.
, , ,
Driver Mode
(Off, Self-Timer 2S,
Self-Timer 10S, Burst)
Camera hold for max 10S and start
taking still images
, , , ,
White Balance
(Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Tungsten)
Choose for different environments
, , Metering
(Center, Multi, Spot)
This is to test light sources
Exposure This is to lighten dark environment
, , Light (Off, Auto, On) This is to enable White LED Light
, , Quality (Super Fine, Fine,
Normal)
Enhance Image Quality
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b.) List of Function 2
Logo Mode Function
,,,,,
,
Resolution (4928 x 3264),
(4000 x 3000), (3456 x 2592),
(2592 x 1944), (2048 x 1536),
(1600 x 1200), (1024 x 768)
Choose different Resolution for Still
Images
SD Card Slot in SD Card, Picture will be
shown
Zooming To zoom in and out
, , , Battery Status
(Full, Half, Low and Empty)
Status shown on LTPS Screen
Number of images available Stated available number of images
can be taken
,
Micro Filming Mode Change Mode by switching Micro
Filming Control
AUTO, , , ,
, , ,
Scene Mode Auto, Landscape, Night Scenery,
Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, Sport,
Dinner
FD Metering Other setting not displayed
(On/Off)
To test light sources surrounding face
Effect Other setting not displayed on
LTPS (Normal, B&W, Sepia,
Negative, Red, Green, Blue)
Color background of the Image can
be selected
Photo Frame Photo Frame Function Frame A, Frame B, Frame C
Date Stamp Other setting not displayed
(Off, Date, Date & Time)
Taking images with Date stated
Face Detect Other setting not displayed
(On/Off)
Taking image when Face detected
Smile Capture Taking image when Smile detected
ISO ISO Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200,
ISO 400, ISO 800
ISO Settings
Notes:
zThe size and quality affect the number of images taken
zHigh resolution and high quality settings will result in larger files, and therefore shorter
number of images.
zTo zoom in your subject, press “T” , to zoom out, press “W”
zTo playback images, please rotate Control button to Playback Mode
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4.VideoMode
Read this section to learn all function for Video Mode:
To start Video Recording with your camera:
1. Rotate Control Button to Video Mode
2. Open Display Screen and press Power button
3. Locate your subject using the Display Screen
4. Press the Video and Snapshot button to start Video Recording
5. Below Diagram shows each logo and list of functions
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a.) List of Function
Logo Mode Function
Video Recording Press Video and Snapshot Button to
start video recording
, , , ,
White Balance
(Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Tungsten)
Choose for different environments
, , Metering
(Center, Multi, Spot)
This is to test light sources
, , ,
(320 x 240),QVGA
(640 x 480)VGA
(720 x 480),D1
(1280 x 720),HD
(1920 x 1080),FHD
This is for Size of Video to be selected
,，
Frame Rate The speed for Movie to run
, ,
Light (Off, Auto, On) White LED for Night Video Recording
SD Card Slot in SD Card, Picture will be shown
Zooming To zoom in and out
, , , Battery Status
(Full, Half, Low and Empty)
Status shown on LTPS Screen
,
Micro Filming Mode Change Mode by switching Micro
Filming Control
Effect Other setting not displayed
on LTPS (Normal, B&W,
Sepia, Negative, Red, Green,
Blue)
Color background of the Image can be
selected
Date Stamp Other setting not displayed
(Off, Date, Date & Time)
Taking images with Date stated
Notes:
zThe size and quality affect the length of each video recording
zHigh resolution and high quality settings will result in larger files, and therefore shorter
length of recording.
zTo zoom in your subject, press “T” , to zoom out, press “W”
zTo playback video, please rotate Control button to Playback mode
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5.PlaybackMode
Read this section to learn all function for Playback Mode:
1. Rotate Control Button to Playback Mode to Playback of images and Movies.
2. Open the Display Screen and press the Power button
3. Press Navigation “Left” or “Right” to preview pictures or movies taken
4. To zoom in your pictures, press “T”, to zoom out, press “W”, Press “W” again to enter
Thumb View Mode.
Press “Menu” to enter function
Selection
Mode Selections Function
Lock Lock/Unlock one
Lock All
Unlock All
Choose to Lock/Unlock pictures
or video
Delete One
All
Choose to delete pictures or
video
Slide Show Start
Interval
Repeat
Choose for slide show of
pictures
Effect B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red,
Green, Blue, Binarize, Sunset,
Warm, Cold
Adding color background to
different pictures and video
Rotate Rotate
Save
Back
Choose to rotate pictures
Resize 2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1024 x 768
Choose to resize pictures
Voice Memo Add
Delete
Choose to add voice to pictures
or video
Start-up Image Set
Cancel
Choose for opening of camera
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6. Tool Menu
Read this section to understand Tool Menu functions:
To go Tool Menu:
1. Rotate Control Button to any Mode
2. Open the Display Screen and press the Power button
3. Press “Menu” then Navigation key “Right” to enter Tool Menu
a.) List of Function
Name Selection Function
Sounds Shutter, Start-up, Beep, Volume Select the best Sound for the
camera
Auto Review Off, 1sec, 3sec Auto Playback
Power Frequency 50Hz, 60Hz For different countries standard
Power Save 1min, 3min, 5min, Off To save power, auto shutdown
Date & Time MM/DD/YYYY To insert correct Date & Time
Language English, Chinese (Simplified),
Chinese (Traditional), French,
Nederlands, Spanish, Italian,
Portugues, German, Russian,
Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Hindi
To select Menu language
TV Out NTSC, PAL For different countries standard
USB MSDC, PCCAM, PRINTER Webcam or Mass Storage
features
Start-up Image Off, System, My image Opening for camera Power on
Format Yes, No To clear memory
Reset All Yes, No Back to factory default
Tool Menu is available in all Four Modes (Snapshot, Video, Playback and SET)
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