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Troubleshooting

Cannot power on my
camera even though
batteries are installed.

When using the camera

The camera has no power.

The batteries may be out of power, please
change the batteries.

Make sure that the batteries are installed
correctly.

If the camera is idle for over 3 minutes, it
will shut down automatically. Please
switch the camera on. (p. 9)

Question

Answer

Cannot take pictures and
movies when pressing the

Record / Shutter button

The storage is full. Please free some
space from the CF card or internal
memory.

If the "

MEMORY ERROR

" or "

CARD

ERROR

" message appears on the LCD,

please set the camera to the Settings
mode and format the storage medium.

I did not delete the picture
and movie, but cannot find
the data in the CF card.

Check if your files are stored in the
camera's internal memory. If you insert a
card, the camera will use the card as the
main storage medium and files previously
stored in the internal memory will become
inaccessible until the card is removed.

The camera is powered on,
but the LCD panel does not
display.

Make sure that the

LCD on/off switch

set to on.

If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds,
the LCD display will be turned off. Please
press any button to reactivate the display.

Summary of Contents for Pocket DV 5100M

Page 1: ...Pocket DV 5100M ...

Page 2: ...re Avoid pressing hard on the camera body For your own safety avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time Remove batteries during long periods between usage as deteriorated batteries may affect the functionality of the camera Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion We suggest using only the acces...

Page 3: ...0 3 Inserting and removing the CF card optional 4 How to hold your camera 5 Attaching the strap 6 Using the tripod 2 Setting the language 3 The LCD display information 4 Recording movies 5 Taking still pictures 6 Recording audio clips 7 Playing your pictures movies and audio clips Playback mode Viewing your pictures Playing your movies and audio clips Deleting your files 8 Using the self timer 1 ...

Page 4: ...he Computer 3 Copying images and audio clips to your computer 4 Playing on your computer 1 Installing DV 5100M driver 2 Connecting your camera to your computer 32 33 35 37 Troubleshooting 40 Other Information 42 Using the PC Camera Function 3 Capturing immediate images to your computer 4 Advanced settings 1 Storage capacity 42 22 23 1 Settings menu access 2 Settings menu events 2 ...

Page 5: ...3 43 43 44 45 2 Battery indicator 3 Conserving battery power 4 More on flicker 5 Specifications ...

Page 6: ...wer button Down button Zoom out Shutter button 6 7 8 9 LCD on off switch Card slot with cover USB port A V out connector LED indicator 10 Record button 11 CF card eject switch 4 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 13 16 15 14 17 19 18 20 21 14 Focus switch 16 Microphone 17 Self portrait mirror 13 LCD display 18 Battery cover 19 Tripod port 15 Lens Strap hook 21 20 Speaker 12 Viewfinder ...

Page 7: ...tion to load batteries into the battery section with and ends correctly installed Slide the battery cover in the direction of indication to lock it 1 We recommend you to use rechargeable 1 2V Ni MH batteries to increase the time of usage 2 1 5V alkaline batteries are also recommended for high performance 2 1 3 1 2 3 Getting Started 5 ...

Page 8: ...the direction of indication and push it in till the end of the card slot 1 2 Label side Back side The camera comes with flash memory built inside for storage If you do not insert a CF card the data will be automatically saved in the built in flash memory To confirm if the card is inserted firmly If successfully inserting a memory card while the camera is powered on a beep will emit and the icon wi...

Page 9: ... to retain better image sound recordings 4 How to hold your camera Avoid blocking the lens Avoid hindering the microphone For convenience and safety you may wish to attach the carrying strap 5 Attaching the strap 1 2Fasten the strap loop as indicated 2 1 Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction of indication ...

Page 10: ...ty particularly while taking self portraits or having a video conference Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the serrated wheel to lock it Unfold the legs to set up Pull upward the handle and adjust the alignment to the desired position Then pull downward the handle to lock Handle 2 ...

Page 11: ...atically 9 Basic Operation Switching on Open the LCD panel as indicated or press and hold down the MENU OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera on 1 o 90 Switching off 2 Close the LCD panel as indicated or press and hold down the MENU OK button for 3 seconds to switch the camera off USB MENU OK OR If the LCD panel is closed during recording or video audio playback the camera will not stop wor...

Page 12: ...e MENU 1Menu mode Select language Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Language_ item Then press the MENU OK button to confirm Use the Up or Down button to highlight the desired language Then press the MENU OK button to confirm 3 Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Settings_ item Then press the MENU OK button to confirm Press Exit Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer 1 English S...

Page 13: ... mode Still picture video mode Video resolution 1 2 3 4 Zoom ratio 5 Battery life Picture resolution Number of pictures video clips and audio clips 7 8 6 Storage media Internal memory CF card 1 2 3 8 6 7 5 4 1 0X 1 0X 26 26 Basic Operation 11 ...

Page 14: ... button again to stop recording 3 5 1 Focus Adjust the Focus switch to set the focus as appropriate 2 12 16 30cm 40cm Macro 16 40cm Micro Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on Switch on 1 Zoom in or zoom out Press the Up button to zoom in or the Down button to zoom out 4 USB MENU OK VIDEO Zoom out Zoom in 4 Recording movies 12 o 90 ...

Page 15: ...in or zoom out Press the Up button to zoom in or the Down button to zoom out Take a still Press the Shutter button to take a still picture 2 3 4 16 40cm 12 16 30cm 40cm Macro Micro 1 Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on Switch on 1 Basic Operation 13 USB MENU OK VIDEO Zoom out Zoom in o 90 ...

Page 16: ...rt counting Stop recording Press the MENU OK button again to stop recording 3 4 1 Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on Switch on 1 Record audio mode Press the MENU OK button to enter the MENU Use the Up or Down button to highlight the Record Audio_ item 2 USB MENU OK Press Start Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer 14 o 90 ...

Page 17: ...e three file types that you can identify by the icon at the top left section of the thumbnails You are now in the thumbnail mode Press the Up button to select the previous image or the Down button to select the next one The selected file will be highlighted 1 Open the LCD panel to switch the camera on Switch on 1 Press Start 4 15 4 15 Thumbnail view pictures video clips audio clips Press Enter Men...

Page 18: ... 15 Full screen view View a picture Continuing page 15 Once you select the target file with a icon press the MENU OK button to view the full screen file 1 Exit Press the MENU OK button to return to thumbnail view or press the Record button to exit 2 1 USB MENU OK VIDEO To thumbnail mode Exit 2 16 USB MENU OK Play ...

Page 19: ...r Down button to increase or decrease the volume 5 15 5 15 00 00 04 00 00 04 The volume controller will appear at the right side while adjusting the volume USB MENU OK VIDEO Volume down Volume up Playing your movies and audio clips 3 2 2 The video clip is played 12 15 12 15 00 00 06 00 00 06 00 00 42 00 00 42 IMG 0012 WAV IMG 0012 WAV The audio clip is played USB MENU OK Play Basic Operation 17 US...

Page 20: ...n to return to thumbnail view or press the Record button to exit 4 Once the playback is stopped you can use the Up and Down buttons to shift between files 3 USB MENU OK VIDEO Stop playing Pause resume Pause and resume While playing a recording you can press the Video button to pause Press the Video button again to resume USB MENU OK VIDEO To thumbnail mode Exit 4 18 ...

Page 21: ...delete Then press the Shutter button again to confirm the deletion 1 Exit Press the Record button to exit 2 USB MENU OK VIDEO Exit 2 As in the step 1 above if you do not wish to delete the file press any button except the Shutter button to cancel the deletion Press Delete 4 15 4 15 Delete 1 Basic Operation 19 ...

Page 22: ...r on You will see a icon at the bottom left section of the LCD display Use the self timer When the Shutter button is pressed the Record button is functional as well with the self timer enabled the camera will have ten seconds delay before taking a picture After the shutter fires the self timer will be automatically disabled 3 Press Exit Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Press Select Menu ...

Page 23: ... camera to TV 2 Turn on your TV and switch to the AV mode 1Set TV to AV mode Insert the video and audio ends of the AV cable to the AV in port on your TV Insert the other end of the AV cable to the TV out port on your camera Basic Operation 21 Turn on your camera 3 Video Audio A V Mode If the TV screen displays noises after the camera is connected check if the TV system PAL NTSC is set appropriate...

Page 24: ...m Then press the MENU OK button to confirm 2 Press the MENU OK button to enter the MENU 1Menu mode Adjust the settings Use the Up or Down button to highlight the desired item Then press the MENU OK button to enter the sub menu 3 Press Exit Menu Exit Playback Record Audio Self Timer Settings Exit Video Picture Beep Exit Settings Exit Video Picture Beep 320X240 1 USB MENU OK VIDEO Select Confirm Exi...

Page 25: ... The default setting Suitable for developing 4x6 photos or smaller The most memory saving option Suitable for viewing on the computer or email Beep On Off This item determines whether the camera speaker beeps when operating the camera High quality for network transmission or email Advanced Settings 23 2 Settings menu events 2560x1920 The most memory demanding option Ideal for developing 6x9 or 6x8...

Page 26: ...ce you execute the format item 24 The storage medium icon on the LCD displays as below Internal memory CF card To format the files in the card please insert the card To format the files in the internal memory please remove the card Flicker 50 Hz 60 Hz If you travel to another country the flicker setting may not suit the place you are staying This item allows you to set the flicker to prevent noise...

Page 27: ...ff other applications running on your computer Upon seeing the autorun title screen move the cursor over the icon DV 5100M Driver and click it 3 Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer If no title appears on the screen please take the following measures 1 Double click the My computer icon 2 Double click the CD ROM drive icon DV 5100M driver E The name of CD ROM drive may change depend...

Page 28: ...Next Then follow the on screen instructions to continue 4 Fig 1 1 The Digital Signature Not Found dialogue box may appear twice Please simply click Yes The camera is fully compatible with Windows 2000 Notice for Windows 2000 users 2 Follow the on screen instructions and click Finish Do not restart your computer at this stage 26 ...

Page 29: ...computer please click Yes to continue After the driver installation is complete the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs If you are not sure whether the codecs have been installed in your computer please click Yes and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Fig 2 Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 8 0 or above are necessary for viewing the vid...

Page 30: ...uter 1 Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer 2 28 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera 3 Set your camera to the Disk Mode_ item Then press the MENU OK button to confirm 4 Disk Mode Disk Mode Live Mode Press Select ...

Page 31: ...lick OK For Windows 2000 ME 98SE users Double click My Computer and then double click the new Removable Disk icon 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 Fig 4 Some users may find two removable disks appear in My Computer That is because the OS detects two storage media in the camera the internal memory and the CF card If you cannot find your files in one of the disks try to find them in the other disk 29 Enjoying your I...

Page 32: ...3 4 For Windows XP users For Windows 2000 ME 98SE users Fig 5 30 Drag the file to My Documents to copy your image or audio clip to the computer You can find the files of your pictures movies and audio clips in the illustrated folder as Fig 5 The storage position of the files ...

Page 33: ...computer please follow these steps Notice for Windows 2000 ME users on how to disconnect the camera from the computer 1 Double click on the task bar 2 Click USB Disk then click Stop 3 Select the camera DV 5100M on the confirmation screen and then click OK 4 Follow the on screen instructions to safely disconnect the camera from your computer 31 Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips on the Computer ...

Page 34: ...ing PC Camera or video conferencing function If you never install DV 5100M driver please finish the installation first For details please see step 1 Installing DV 5100M driver on page 25 If you have already installed DV 5100M driver please go to step 2 Connecting your camera to your computer on the next page 32 ...

Page 35: ...he USB cable to the USB port on your computer 2 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera 3 Set your camera to the Live Mode_ item Then press the MENU OK button to confirm 4 Using the PC Camera Function 33 Live Mode Disk Mode Live Mode Press Select ...

Page 36: ...nue This camera is fully compatible with Windows 2000 system 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 drive is Then follow the o...

Page 37: ...item to launch the software Launch the software 1 The windows below is the interface of DV 5100M PC Camera interface 2 3 Capturing immediate images to your computer After installing the driver and connecting the camera to your PC you are now ready to use the PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only Using the...

Page 38: ...wing path to find the files C Program Files DV 5100M Work Temp Viewing your pictures and movies with PC Camera program 1 2 3 4 Format Stop recording Start recording Snapshot indicates that sub menu is available 6 Start Stop preview window 7 Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Capture immediate images 3 8 9 5 Source 8 9 Open album Select video source 36 ...

Page 39: ...ce Compression 1 Output Size 2 RGB 24 Better image quality I420 The file will be compressed to take advantage of faster transmission Set output size to change the size of the preview window The default size is 320x240 Select larger pixels when you need a larger preview window 1 1 Format settings 4 Advanced settings 2 2 Using the PC Camera Function 37 ...

Page 40: ...tion change the Banding Filter item on the Video Setting tab to avoid noise Select 50Hz or 60Hz until the screen stops flickering 1 1 Bandwidth If the controller does not have enough bandwidth available for the camera set the Bandwidth item on the Video Setting tab The smaller the bandwidth value is the less the bandwidth is occupied which means more time is required for transmitting images 2 2 Pr...

Page 41: ...uter flickers when using PC Camera function please select the Cancel Flicker check box to prevent noises from appearing on the screen Or you can refer to the Flicker Settings Table p 44 for proper flicker value that suits the country you are staying Using the PC Camera Function 39 ...

Page 42: ...l memory If the MEMORY ERROR or CARD ERROR message appears on the LCD please set the camera to the Settings mode and format the storage medium I did not delete the picture and movie but cannot find the data in the CF card Check if your files are stored in the camera s internal memory If you insert a card the camera will use the card as the main storage medium and files previously stored in the int...

Page 43: ...or capture device If you have any other camera or capture device please disconnect the device and remove its driver from the computer to avoid a driver conflict The movie cannot be played on my computer Noise occurs on my computer when using video conferencing Set the filter matching the place you are staying Please refer to the Banding Filter section on page 38 Please install DirectX 8 1 or above...

Page 44: ...ation CF card 512MB Still picture pic 12 30 60 120 240 480 15 35 70 140 280 560 18 40 80 160 320 640 35 80 160 320 640 1280 Memory Flash memory 13MB CF card 32MB CF card 64MB CF card 128MB CF card 256MB CF card 512MB Video clip min 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 48 Maximum Audio clip 18 mins 40 mins 80 mins 160 mins 320 mins 640 mins 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 48 64 96 10 15 20 30 40 60 80 120 160 240 320...

Page 45: ...icon indicates that the battery power is depleted 3 Conserving battery power If the camera stays idle over 60 seconds the LCD display will be turned off automatically to conserve power In addition you can manually set the LCD on off switch to off to conserve battery power LCD on off switch On Off Other Information 43 2 Battery indicator ...

Page 46: ...sing the camera abroad please refer to the table below to match the flicker setting with the place you go Setting Setting Country Country England Germany France Italy Spain Netherlands Portugal Taiwan China Japan Korea 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz America 50Hz 50Hz 44 ...

Page 47: ...V S CIF 352x288 pixels up to 30 fps Web HQ QVGA 320x240 pixels up to 30 fps Web S 160x128 pixels up to 30 fps Digital voice reocrder WAVE WAV Format Video conferencing VGA 640x480 pixels up to 10 fps QVGA 320x240 pixels up to 20 fps Lens Self Timer Interface Power saving Built in microphone speaker F 3 0 8 7mm 10 seconds USB 1 1 USB 2 0 compatible Auto power off if idle for over 3 minutes Auto sus...

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