User manual AIPTEK POCKET DV Z100 PRO

[. . . ] For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 42. 5 3. Inserting and removing the CF card (optional) 1 Inserting the card Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. Back side Label side 2 Removing the card Push the Eject switch in the direction of the indication to remove the card. To confirm if the card is inserted firmly: If inserting the card under the camera power-on status, when the card is inserted successfully, a beep will emit and a icon will appear at the top right section on the LCD display. If you do not insert a CF card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory automatically. 6 4. While taking pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens; and while recording audio or video clips, avoid hindering the microphone. Getting Started Avoid blocking the lens. Avoid hindering the microphone. 5. [. . . ] The selected file will be highlighted. Press Thumbnail view : Start There are three file types that you can identify by the icons at the top left section on the thumbnails. : pictures : video clips : audio clips 15 2 Viewing your pictures 1 2 View a picture Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a icon, press the MENU/OK button to view the full-screen file. 1 4/15 Play Full-screen view VI DE O ME NU OK US B CF AR D C A/ V Exit Press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record button to exit. 2 VIDEO Exit MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V To thumbnail mode In the full-screen mode, the Up and Down buttons allow you to select the image. 16 3 Playing your movies and audio clips 1 Play Continued from page 15, once you select the target file with a (video) or (audio) icon, press the MENU/OK button to play the file. 1 5/15 VI DE O ME NU OK 00:00:03 Play US B The video clip is played. CFR A C D A/ V Basic Operation 12/15 2 Adjust the volume While playing a recording, press the Up button to increase or the Down button to decrease the volume. VI DE O IMG-0012. WAV 00:00:42 ME NU OK 00:00:06 Play US B The audio clip is played. CFR A C D A/ V 2 VIDEO Volume up Volume down MN EU O K UB S CCR F AD A /V 5/15 00:00:04 The volume controller will appear at the right side while adjusting the volume. 17 3 Stop playing While playing a recording, you can press the MENU/OK button to stop playing. 3 VIDEO Pause/resume MN EU O K Stop playing UB S C CR F AD Pause and resume While playing a recording, you can press the Video button to pause. Press the Video button again to resume. 4 A /V VIDEO Exit MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V To thumbnail mode 4 Exit When a recording is finished or stopped playing, press the MENU/OK button to return to the thumbnail view or the Record button to exit. If the recording is finished or stopped playing, the Up and Down buttons allow you to select the image. 18 4 Deleting your files 1 2 Delete Continued from page 15, once you select the target file, press the Shutter button to delete. Then press the Shutter button again to confirm the deletion. 1 4/15 Press Delete : Delete Basic Operation 2 Exit Press the Record button to exit. VE ID O Exit M E N U O K U S B C FR C A D A / V As the step 1. above, if you do not wish to delete the file, press any button except the Shutter button to cancel the deletion. 19 8. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture or a movie. 1 2 Menu mode Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. 1 Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Exit Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press : Select Set self-timer on Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Self Timer_ item. You will see a icon at the bottom left section of the LCD display. VIDEO 1. 0X 26 3 Use the self-timer When the Shutter button is pressed (the Record button is available as well under the selftimer mode), the camera will have ten seconds delay with ten beeps emitting before taking a picture. After the shutter fires, the self-timer will be automatically disabled. MN EU O K UB S C CR F AD A /V As the step 2. above, if you wish to cancel the setting of self-timer on, press the MENU/OK button twice to disable. 20 9. Real-time display on TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can preview the screen of the camera and display your video clips, still pictures and audio recordings directly on TV screen. Basic Operation 1 2 Set TV to AV mode Turn on your TV and switch to the AV mode. Connect your camera to TV Insert the video and audio ends of the AV cable to the AV-in port on your TV. Follow the on-screen instruction to disconnect your camera from your computer correctly and safely. 31 Using the PC Camera Function 1. Installing the DV 4100M driver You need to install the DV 4100M driver before using PC Camera or video conferencing function. If you never install DV 4100M driver, please finish the installation first. "Connecting your camera to your computer" on the next page. 32 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 1 2 Turn on your computer. Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Using the PC Camera Function 3 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. 4 Set your camera to the Live Mode_ MENU/OK button to confirm. item. Then press the Live Mode Disk Mode Live Mode Press : Select 33 Notice for Windows 2000/ME/98SE users During the installation process for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000. For Windows ME users Please select "Automatic search for a better driver" when a window as Fig 6 appears. For Windows 98SE users Click "Next" when a window as Fig 7 appears. Select "Search for a best driver for your device" and click "Next" when a window as Fig 8 appears. Select the position where your Windows 98SE CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 34 3. Capturing immediate images to your computer After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only. ) Using the PC Camera Function 1 Launch the software Double-click the icon on the desktop to execute the program. [. . . ] Battery life 1 Available shots and time when using batteries Number of still picture 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 640x480 Continuous shooting LCD panel on 400 500 600 700 *Data above is with pictures taken every four seconds. Recording video clips LCD panel on Recording time 640x480 352x288 320x240 160x128 60 mins 60 mins 60 mins 60 mins Recording audio clips LCD panel on Recording time 90 mins *Data of the three tables above is for using alkaline batteries fully charged and in 25 C without limiting for memory size. Notes: 1. (2) Switching on/off power repeatedly. 42 2 Battery indicator Icons Meanings Full battery life. Low battery life. Other Information Empty battery life. *Please replace the batteries immediately when the icon indicates that battery life is empty. 2. Conversing battery power If the camera stays idle over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off automatically to converse the power. [. . . ]