Toshiba CAMILEO BW20 User manual

GMAA00395012
06/12
CAMILEO®BW20
User’s Guide
English/Español

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Product Name: Camcorder
Model number: CAMILEO®BW20
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
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 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.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved
by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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Safety Instructions
1Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the
warranty will be voided.
2Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct
sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.
3Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body.
4For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or
lightning.
5Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
6Keep the camcorder out of the reach of children.
About the battery
❖Charge the battery only in an ambient temperature between 32 and 104
degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 Celsius). Otherwise, the electrolyte solution
might leak, battery performance might deteriorate and the battery life might
be shortened.
❖Only use the AC Adaptor (sold separately) or USB cable, or an optional
Toshiba battery charger to charge the battery. Never attempt to charge the
battery with any other charger.
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: [phone]

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Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential
hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss
of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of
the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
Provides important information.
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Waterproof* feature
This camcorder complies with Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) IPX8
(formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water.
Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in
damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to
carefully read and heed the following cautions.
* Can be submerged up to a maximum depth of 16 ft (5m), for up to 30 minutes.
Before using the camcorder
❖When closing the slot cover and port cover, make sure that no
foreign objects such as sand, hair, dust, etc. are caught in the
rubber seal.
❖Make sure that the slot cover and port cover are completely and
securely closed to prevent water from getting inside the
camcorder and damaging it.
❖Please note that the camcorder accessories are not waterproof.
Cautions concerning use in water
❖The waterproof properties of the camcorder apply to fresh water
and salt water only; they do not apply to cleaning substances,
chemicals or water from spas, etc. In case of a splash,
immediately wipe off any moisture.
❖Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 16 ft. (5.0m).
❖Do not subject the camcorder to high-pressure water.
❖Do not immerse in water for longer than 30 minutes. After 30
minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes.
❖Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 104 °F (40 °C).
❖Do not open and close the slot cover or port cover when the
camcorder is wet or while it is immersed in water.
❖Do not open and close the slot cover or port cover with wet
hands.
❖Do not open the slot cover or port cover on the beach or at the
pool side.
❖Do not jolt the camcorder while it is immersed in water. Doing so
may cause the slot cover or port cover to open.

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Storing and maintaining your camcorder
❖Do not leave the camcorder unwashed after it has been
immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so
may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as
deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof capability.
❖After the camcorder has been used in water, use fresh water to
wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camcorder, as
doing so will cause deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof
capability.
❖After washing the camcorder, take care to completely drain it,
and use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops of water adhering to it.
❖Do not leave the camcorder in an environment colder than 32 °F
(0 °C) or warmer than 104 °F (40 °C), as doing so may cause
deterioration of the camcorder’s waterproof capability.
Other cautions
❖Do not subject the camcorder to severe jolts, as doing so may
deform the slot cover, port cover or the camcorder body, thus
compromising its waterproof capability.
What is "JIS IPX8" (formerly “JIS protection grade8”)?
❖“JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects
of continuous immersion in water for a limited period of time.
Before recording in water
❖Make sure that the slot cover and the port cover are closed. If a cover is
open, water will get inside the camcorder and damage it. When closing the
slot cover and port cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand,
hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.
❖There are places in the camcorder where water might accumulate, but this
will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camcorder after
using it in water, see “Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces” on
page 18.
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Additional Information
© Copyright 2012 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. TOSHIBA
reserves the right to make technical changes. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for
damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies
between this product and the documentation.
Trademarks
CAMILEO is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems,
Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
ArcSoft and MediaImpression are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are registered trademarks of Google, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

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Contents
Regulatory Information ............................................2
About the battery ......................................................3
Safety icons ..............................................................4
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camcorder.......................... 11
Overview ................................................................11
Check the components .....................................12
Waterproof design - up to 16’ (5 meters) .........13
Ruggedized.......................................................13
System requirements........................................13
Lens view..........................................................14
Underside view .................................................14
Rear view..........................................................15
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................................... 16
Charge the built-in battery ......................................16
Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card.............17
Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces ......18
Turning the camcorder on and getting started .......19
Turning off the camcorder ......................................20

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Contents
Chapter 3: Record Mode........................................................... 21
Button functions .....................................................22
LCD screen information ..........................................23
Video recording ......................................................24
Taking Photos.........................................................25
Using Digital Zoom .................................................25
Using the Anti-Glare function..................................25
Using Underwater Mode .........................................26
Menu options/operations........................................26
Video Setting options........................................27
Photo Settings ..................................................29
Effects...............................................................31
Settings.............................................................32
Chapter 4: Playback Mode........................................................ 34
Button functions .....................................................34
LCD touch screen information ................................35
Notification icons..............................................35
Playback mode operations......................................36
Video Playback........................................................36
Photo Playback .......................................................37
Delete Files in Playback Mode.................................37
Chapter 5: Viewing Photos and
Videos on a Computer...................................... 38
Installing bundled software.....................................38
Transferring photos and videos to a computer .......39
Chapter 6: Uploading Video and Photo Files
to the Internet.................................................... 40
CAMILEO®Uploader ...............................................41
Setting up your account information
for a web site ..............................................43

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Chapter 7: Webcam Mode........................................................ 45
Chapter 8: Viewing Photos and
Videos on TV..................................................... 46
Connecting to a high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV.......46
Chapter 9: Specifications........................................................... 48
Operating Environment Conditions .........................49
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting..................................................... 50
Chapter 11: Other Information.................................................. 53
Toshiba Support .....................................................53
Before you call ..................................................53
Contacting Toshiba .................................................54
Toshiba’s technical support web site ................54
Toshiba voice contact .......................................54
Warranty.................................................................54
Online Warranty Information.............................54
Warranty Service ..............................................54

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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your
Camcorder
Overview
The CAMILEO®BW20 camcorder is equipped with a 5 megapixel
sensor that can take H.264 format videos, which allows for
extended video recording with less memory usage.
Other features of your CAMILEO®BW20 camcorder are:
❖High quality images up to 16 megapixels (interpolated).
❖5x digital zoom.
❖Video recording at full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution. You can
also play back the high-definition videos on a wide-screen
HDTV, via an HDMI®cable.
❖Electronic Image Stabilization, for recording smoother videos.
❖Pause function to record multiple moments in a single file.
❖ISO sensitivity and white balance can either be adjusted
automatically or changed manually.
❖16’ (5 meters) water resistant design is usable for water
activities.
❖Various effects options, such as Time Lapse and Slow Motion.
The camcorder has a small amount of built-in memory, which is
used for the camcorder’s firmware.
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Overview
Install the bundled software application for viewing the videos
correctly on a PC.
Check the components
Unpack the box and make sure all items listed below are included:
(Sample Illustration) Components
Be sure to remove the protective film on the lens before using.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Overview
Waterproof design - up to 16’ (5 meters)
❖The camcorder can record videos or photos under water, at a
depth of up to 16’ (5 meters), for a period of up to 30 minutes.
❖The cover for the ports must be firmly closed and clean when
used under water.
❖The camcorder is not guaranteed to be waterproof in all
environments or conditions.
❖Keep the lens clean, and wipe any water off the camcorder,
after underwater use, with a soft and dry cloth.
Ruggedized
❖The camcorder is shockproof – for a drop of up to 5’
(1.5 meters), and dustproof.
System requirements
❖Microsoft Windows®XP / Windows Vista® / Windows®7/
Mac OS 10.5 or above
❖Intel®Core™ 2 Duo or above
❖1 GB RAM
❖1 GB free HDD space
❖4x CD-ROM Drive
❖Available USB port
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red,
blue or green) may appear on the LCD touch screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the
recording.
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Overview
Lens view
(Sample Illustration) Lens view
Underside view
(Sample Illustration) Underside view
LED indicator
Speaker
Microphone
Lens Light
Power button
Micro SD™ Card slot
Mini USB 2.0 port
Reset button
Mini HDMI®port
Tripod socket

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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Overview
Rear view
(Sample Illustration) Rear view
Up button
Power button
Mode button
Right button
Strap hook
Delete button
Menu button
Left button
Playback button
Record / OK
LCD screen
Down button
button

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Charge the built-in battery
You must use the AC Adaptor (sold separately) or the USB cable to
charge your camcorder before use.
To charge your camcorder through the AC Adaptor (sold
separately) (rated at 5 volts, 2 amps), follow these steps:
1Plug the AC adaptor into an AC wall socket, and connect its
mini USB plug into the mini USB port on the underside of the
camcorder.
The blinking light indicates that the battery is currently charging;
the light glows continuously once charging is completed.
The full charge time from the AC adaptor is approximately 4 hours.
(Actual charging time will vary, depending on battery condition and
charging conditions.)

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Getting Started
Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card
To charge your camcorder through the supplied USB cable, follow
these steps:
1Connect your camcorder’s mini USB port to a USB port on
your computer, with the supplied USB cable.
The blinking light indicates that the battery is currently charging;
the light glows continuously once charging is completed.
Charging the battery through the USB cable takes approximately 5
hours. (Actual charging time will vary, depending on battery
condition and charging conditions, including power availability
from the computer’s USB port.)
Never charge the battery by a method other than as instructed. Doing
so may cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury.
Inserting and removing a Micro SD™ Card
A Micro SD™ Card may need to be purchased separately.
Your camcorder comes with a Micro SD™ Card slot that allows
you to expand the camcorder’s memory capacity with an optional
Micro SD™, Micro SDHC™, or Micro SDXC™ memory card.
1Open the ports cover.
2Insert the Micro SD™ card (optional) into the slot until it locks
properly.
3To remove the Micro SD™ card, press inward to release it and
gently pull it out.
4Close the ports cover.
(Sample Illustration) Inserting / removing a Micro SD™ Card
NOTE
To remove the
Micro SD™ Card,
press inward to
release it. When
the card pops out,
grasp it and pull it
straight out.

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Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces
The recommended capacity of an (optional) Micro SD™ Card is 1 GB
or greater.
To prevent data corruption, format the Micro SD™ Card in the
camcorder before using.
All data will be erased when the Micro SD™ Card is formatted. Make
sure that all data is copied to your computer or other media before
formatting the Micro SD™ Card.
When a Micro SD™ Card is inserted, photos and videos are saved
onto the Micro SD™ Card rather than in the built-in memory.
Close the slot cover and port cover securely.
If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camcorder
will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, make sure that
no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber
seal.
Remove moisture from all camcorder surfaces
Moisture may get inside the camcorder while opening a cover if
moisture adhering to the crevices in the slot cover and port cover is
not properly wiped off.
To completely remove all moisture, follow the steps below:
1Gently shake the camcorder to shake off excess water drops.
2Wipe off any moisture from the area around the cover with a
soft cloth.
❖Make sure that water does not get inside the camcorder
when opening the cover.
NOTE
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Getting Started
Turning the camcorder on and getting started
❖If there is any moisture adhering inside the cover, wipe it
off completely.
(Sample Illustration) Wiping the moisture off the ports and slot
cover and port cover
Moisture inside the camcorder may not only be due to immersion in
water.
Close the slot cover and port cover securely.
If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camcorder
will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, make sure that
no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber
seal.
Turning the camcorder on and getting started
To turn on the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for
approximately one second.
To record video: Press the Record/OK ( ) button to begin
recording video. Press it again to stop recording.
To pause recording video: Press the Right button to pause
recording. To resume recording, press it again.
To take a photo: In Photo Mode, press the Record/OK ( ) button
to take a photo.
To view stored videos and photos: Press the Playback ()
button to switch to Playback mode.
Photos taken with the camcorder reflect can optionally be imprinted
with the current date and time. See the Settings menu, ‘“Date &
Time” on page 32.
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Turning off the camcorder
Turning off the camcorder
To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for
approximately one second.
If you don’t use the camcorder for approximately 3 minutes,
it will turn itself off.
NOTE