Contents 1 Important Safety Notice 2 Your camcorder Introduction What’s in the box Functional overview 3 Get started Load the Micro SD card Turn on Set the date and time (for first-time users only) Select a menu display language Charge the built-in battery 4 Use your camcorder Record video Take pictures...
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder, you can: • take full HD (1080P) or VGA movies • take pictures • play recorded movies or pictures either directly or on the large screen of a connected TV • upload the recorded movies or pictures to the Internet directly What’s in the box Make sure that the following items are packed...
Functional overview a Built-in speaker b Display panel c +/- • In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out. • Navigate up/down in a menu. • Change a value in the settings menu. • During video play, change the volume. • Perform the specific function as shown on the display panel.
• In play mode, switch to viewfinder mode. • In viewfinder mode, switch to play mode. • In play mode, play a selected video clip. • Confirm settings. f MICRO SD • Connect a Micro SD card. • Navigate left/right in a menu. •...
• To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically after being idle for 3 minutes. Set the date and time (for first-time users only) When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, a menu for date and time setting appears. Press to highlight [Yes].
4 Use your camcorder Record video Switch the mode switch button to . » The selected resolution and remaining recording time appear on the display panel. Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the lens as needed. Press the shutter button to start recording.
Adjust settings In viewfinder mode, press . » A settings menu appears. Press / to highlight an option. Press / to select a setting. Press to confirm the setting and return to viewfinder mode. Description [Scene] Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting.
Install and use the camcorder software With the software (ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition) available in the internal memory of the camcorder, you can import, edit, archive or upload your pictures/videos to the Internet easily. Note • The software supplied only works on PCs that operate Microsoft ®...
6 Technical specifications Product information is subject to change without prior notice. Image sensor 1/3.2” 5MP CMOS sensor Operation modes Movie record, picture record Lens (focusing) Fixed Focus mode Fixed Focus range 0.6m to Infinity Aperture F2.0 Digital zoom Exposure control Auto Exposure -2.0~2.0EV compensation...
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How do I charge the camcorder? • You can charge the camcorder via the USB pop-out connector. When you connect it to your PC/laptop it will automatically charge. You can also plug the camcorder via the pop-out USB into a USB charger. How long do I have to charge the camcorder? •...
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resolution, in terms of the number of horizontal lines onscreen. “p” stands for progressive scan, or the sequential appearance of the lines in each frame. HD 720p gives video quality that is superior to that found in typical mobile phones and digital cameras.