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Contents Contents i Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder 1 Features 2 Important Safeguards 3 Package contents 5 Accessories 8 Front 9 Back 11 Getting Started 14 Connecting the wrist strap 15 Installing the batteries 16 Installing an optional SD memory card 18 Turning on your camcorder 20 Setting the date and time 20 Using the OSD 21 Using your camcorder 25 Understanding LCD display information 26 Understanding image quality and storage 29 Recording video and still images 32
Contents Contents i Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder 1 Features 2 Important Safeguards 3 Package contents 5 Accessories 8 Front 9 Back 11 Getting Started 14 Connecting the wrist strap 15 Installing the batteries 16 Installing an optional SD memory card 18 Turning on your camcorder 20 Setting the date and time 20 Using the OSD 21 Using your camcorder 25 Understanding LCD display information 26 Understanding image quality and storage 29 Recording video and still images 32
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...LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees ■ Auto flash ■ Accurate color processing ■ 64 MB internal memory to capture and store images ■ Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB) ■ AV connection to your TV or VCR ■ USB connection to download ...images to your computer ■ Video editing, creating, and sharing software ■ Photo editing, printing, and sharing software 2 Features ■ MPEG4-compressed format ■ ...
...LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees ■ Auto flash ■ Accurate color processing ■ 64 MB internal memory to capture and store images ■ Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB) ■ AV connection to your TV or VCR ■ USB connection to download ...images to your computer ■ Video editing, creating, and sharing software ■ Photo editing, printing, and sharing software 2 Features ■ MPEG4-compressed format ■ ...
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Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder: ■ Accessory kit: ■ AC adapter ■ Battery charger and rechargeable batteries ■ Carrying pouch ■ Tripod ■ SD memory cards ■ SD memory card reader Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. 8
Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder: ■ Accessory kit: ■ AC adapter ■ Battery charger and rechargeable batteries ■ Carrying pouch ■ Tripod ■ SD memory cards ■ SD memory card reader Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. 8
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Front Power/Menu button Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display 9
Front Power/Menu button Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display 9
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...). Activates when lighting conditions are recording. Open to view images you are dark. Item Power/Menu button (top) Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display Description Turns your camcorder to install batteries and optional SD...
...). Activates when lighting conditions are recording. Open to view images you are dark. Item Power/Menu button (top) Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display Description Turns your camcorder to install batteries and optional SD...
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Getting Started Read this section to learn how to: ■ Connect the wrist strap ■ Install the batteries ■ Install an optional SD memory card ■ Turn on your camcorder ■ Set the date and time ■ Use the OSD (on screen display) menus 14
Getting Started Read this section to learn how to: ■ Connect the wrist strap ■ Install the batteries ■ Install an optional SD memory card ■ Turn on your camcorder ■ Set the date and time ■ Use the OSD (on screen display) menus 14
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However, you can also expand the memory capacity of internal memory to record video and still images. To install an SD memory card: 1 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 2 Insert the SD memory card. The SD memory card is keyed and will only fit in the slot one way. 3 Close the SD memory card cover. 18 Your camcorder uses the SD memory card first, then uses internal memory. Installing an optional SD memory card Your camcorder comes with 64 MB of your camcorder using optional SD memory cards.
However, you can also expand the memory capacity of internal memory to record video and still images. To install an SD memory card: 1 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 2 Insert the SD memory card. The SD memory card is keyed and will only fit in the slot one way. 3 Close the SD memory card cover. 18 Your camcorder uses the SD memory card first, then uses internal memory. Installing an optional SD memory card Your camcorder comes with 64 MB of your camcorder using optional SD memory cards.
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Tips & Tricks To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased, slide the write protect tab (on the visible edge of the SD memory card) to eject it. To remove an SD memory card: 1 Make sure that your camcorder is turned off. 2 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 3 Press in gently on the side of the SD memory card to "LOCK." 19
Tips & Tricks To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased, slide the write protect tab (on the visible edge of the SD memory card) to eject it. To remove an SD memory card: 1 Make sure that your camcorder is turned off. 2 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 3 Press in gently on the side of the SD memory card to "LOCK." 19
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.... Light freq. Turns audible mode on and off . Date type. Date imprint. Turns date imprinting on and off . Also formats and erases an optional SD memory card. Speaker. Beep. Your camcorder beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on your images. Adjusts the brightness of the OSD menus. Power off... Menu Setup Record Setup Format Beep Speaker LCD brightness Power off . Language Setup 60Hz Exit: MENU Change: 22 Description Format. Formats and erases the internal memory. Sets the date and time. LCD brightness. Reset to the factory default.
.... Light freq. Turns audible mode on and off . Date type. Date imprint. Turns date imprinting on and off . Also formats and erases an optional SD memory card. Speaker. Beep. Your camcorder beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on your images. Adjusts the brightness of the OSD menus. Power off... Menu Setup Record Setup Format Beep Speaker LCD brightness Power off . Language Setup 60Hz Exit: MENU Change: 22 Description Format. Formats and erases the internal memory. Sets the date and time. LCD brightness. Reset to the factory default.
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Delete all. Prevents video and still images from the internal memory or optional SD memory card. Displays recorded still images sequentially at a selected interval. Copy to an optional SD memory card. 24 Slide show Copy to card 3 Sec Exit: MENU Change: Description Protect. Deletes all video and still images from being deleted. Copies all video and still images from the internal memory to card. OSD Menu Play Play Setup Protect Delete all Slide show .
Delete all. Prevents video and still images from the internal memory or optional SD memory card. Displays recorded still images sequentially at a selected interval. Copy to an optional SD memory card. 24 Slide show Copy to card 3 Sec Exit: MENU Change: Description Protect. Deletes all video and still images from being deleted. Copies all video and still images from the internal memory to card. OSD Menu Play Play Setup Protect Delete all Slide show .
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Number of recordable images The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can be stored in your camcorder's internal memory and with an optional SD memory card. Resolution 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 Still Image Quality Super fine Fine Normal Super fine Fine Normal 64 MB Internal Memory 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 91 176 352 704 137 264 528 1056 183 352 704 1408 366 704 1408 2826 549 1058 2116 4232 732 1410 2820 5640 30
Number of recordable images The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can be stored in your camcorder's internal memory and with an optional SD memory card. Resolution 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 Still Image Quality Super fine Fine Normal Super fine Fine Normal 64 MB Internal Memory 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 91 176 352 704 137 264 528 1056 183 352 704 1408 366 704 1408 2826 549 1058 2116 4232 732 1410 2820 5640 30
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Resolution 320 × 240 320 × 240 320 × 240 Video Quality Super fine Fine Normal 64 MB Internal Memory 5 min. 10 min. 18 min. 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 10 min. 20 min. 40 min. 20 min. 40 min. 80 min. 36 min. 72 min. 144 min. 31 Video quality and estimated recording time The table below indicates the approximate recording time at each setting based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card.
Resolution 320 × 240 320 × 240 320 × 240 Video Quality Super fine Fine Normal 64 MB Internal Memory 5 min. 10 min. 18 min. 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 10 min. 20 min. 40 min. 20 min. 40 min. 80 min. 36 min. 72 min. 144 min. 31 Video quality and estimated recording time The table below indicates the approximate recording time at each setting based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card.
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message appears. 6 Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to confirm. 7 Go back to Step 4 to delete using the or button. 5 Press the Delete button. A Delete this? Deleting images All files stored in the internal memory or on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still image you want to delete additional images. 41 To delete one image at a time: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on an optional SD memory card can be removed.
message appears. 6 Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to confirm. 7 Go back to Step 4 to delete using the or button. 5 Press the Delete button. A Delete this? Deleting images All files stored in the internal memory or on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still image you want to delete additional images. 41 To delete one image at a time: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on an optional SD memory card can be removed.
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Files are deleted. A progress bar appears as image files are deleted from an SD memory card first, then from the Play menu. 5 Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to enter the OSD. For additional information, see "Using the OSD" on page 21. 4 Select Delete all images at once: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder's internal memory. 42 To delete all from your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu button to confirm.
Files are deleted. A progress bar appears as image files are deleted from an SD memory card first, then from the Play menu. 5 Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to enter the OSD. For additional information, see "Using the OSD" on page 21. 4 Select Delete all images at once: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder's internal memory. 42 To delete all from your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu button to confirm.
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Tips & Tricks If you have purchased an optional SD memory card reader, you can view video and still images on: ■ Your computer ■ Your TV or VCR To connect to your computer: ■ Connect the small square end of the USB cable that came with your computer for instructions. 43 See the documentation that came with the SD memory card reader for additional information. Connecting your camcorder You can transfer video and still images to your computer. See the documentation that came with your kit to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer.
Tips & Tricks If you have purchased an optional SD memory card reader, you can view video and still images on: ■ Your computer ■ Your TV or VCR To connect to your computer: ■ Connect the small square end of the USB cable that came with your computer for instructions. 43 See the documentation that came with the SD memory card reader for additional information. Connecting your camcorder You can transfer video and still images to your computer. See the documentation that came with your kit to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer.
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CARD ERROR Optional SD memory card access error. NO IMAGES There are no images stored in internal memory or on an optional SD memory card. 48 MEMORY FULL There is not enough to memory to understand error messages and indicator status. Error messages MEMORY ERROR Internal memory access error. Troubleshooting Use the following information to store the image.
CARD ERROR Optional SD memory card access error. NO IMAGES There are no images stored in internal memory or on an optional SD memory card. 48 MEMORY FULL There is not enough to memory to understand error messages and indicator status. Error messages MEMORY ERROR Internal memory access error. Troubleshooting Use the following information to store the image.
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NO CARD There is going to shut-down (from 6 to 1). 49 Number of images "LOW BATTERY" "AUTO" "6" Battery power is low and your camcorder is not an optional SD memory card loaded in your camcorder. The LCD display will also show the count-down within 6 seconds. MEMORY FULL XXX OF XXX IMAGES COPIED STORAGE HAS NOT ENOUGH MEMORY SIZE XXX - USB ERROR USB transmit error.
NO CARD There is going to shut-down (from 6 to 1). 49 Number of images "LOW BATTERY" "AUTO" "6" Battery power is low and your camcorder is not an optional SD memory card loaded in your camcorder. The LCD display will also show the count-down within 6 seconds. MEMORY FULL XXX OF XXX IMAGES COPIED STORAGE HAS NOT ENOUGH MEMORY SIZE XXX - USB ERROR USB transmit error.
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Description/Activity Camcorder is powering up Camcorder is powered and ready Camcorder error Charging the flash Images are being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer Camcorder is ready to record images Self-timer mode is active Error message Valid button event Sound No Yes (1) Yes (3) No No ...
Description/Activity Camcorder is powering up Camcorder is powered and ready Camcorder error Charging the flash Images are being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer Camcorder is ready to record images Self-timer mode is active Error message Valid button event Sound No Yes (1) Yes (3) No No ...
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Specifications Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD display Self-timer Zoom Description 1/2-inch CMOS 2.1 Mega Pixels Movie image: QVGA 320 × 240 Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600 Super fine, Fine, Normal 64 MB internal memory Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB) F-no: 2.8, 5G All glass, Focus range: 1.2 m ~ infinity High resolution (130 k dots) 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD 10-second delay Digital capture mode: 2.5X Playback mode: 2X/4X 51
Specifications Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD display Self-timer Zoom Description 1/2-inch CMOS 2.1 Mega Pixels Movie image: QVGA 320 × 240 Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600 Super fine, Fine, Normal 64 MB internal memory Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB) F-no: 2.8, 5G All glass, Focus range: 1.2 m ~ infinity High resolution (130 k dots) 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD 10-second delay Digital capture mode: 2.5X Playback mode: 2X/4X 51