Hitachi HDC-1087E, HDC-1087EP User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and!internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and! included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

Please use battery with complete external seals.

Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed. This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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Cautions

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified battery (3.7V).  Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce camera performance.

 When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the

flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.  There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.  Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.  To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

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CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Overview 7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display

12 GETTING STARTED

12 Preparation 13 Charging the Battery 14 Initial Settings

16 CAPTURE MODE

16 Capturing Images 17 Taking Images When the Smile

Feature Is On

18 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

19 Recording Voice Memos

20 VIDEO MODE

20 Recording Video Clips 20 Playing Back Video Clips

21 PLAYBACK MODE

21 Playing Back Still Images 22 Thumbnail Display 22 Removing Red-eye 23 Attaching Voice Memos 24 Protecting Images 25 DPOF Settings 26 Erasing Images

27 MENU OPTIONS

27 Capture Menu 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu 32 Setup Menu

33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

33 Downloading Your Files

34 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

35 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

36 SPECIFICATIONS

37 APPENDIX

37 Possible Number of Shots 38 Troubleshooting 39 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant

Printer

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 10.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  User’s manual  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  AV cable  Camera strap  Camera pouch  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  Battery charger  AC adapter for battery charger

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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1. Flash

2. Power button

3. Status LED

4. Microphone

5. Lens

6. Self-timer LED

7. Zoom lever

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Rear View

2 3

Item

Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode

Function

1. Shutter Button Record Button Voice memo Rec.

2. Mode Mode Mode

3. Menu Menu Menu

Compensation

4. >

5. Self-timer

Off>2s>10s>10+2s

6. Set

Display

Self-timer Off>2s>10s

Set Display

Previous Image

Delete

Set Display

7. Playback Playback Playback

8. Flash

Auto>>>>

9. Focus

Auto>

Focus Auto>

Next Image

Rotation Right

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LCD Monitor Display

ure mode

1. Zoom status . Voice memo . Battery condition

[ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power

. Flash mode

[Blank] Auto Flash [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Pre-flash [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Flash Off

. Storage media

[ ] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card

. [ ] Histogram

7. Main focus area (When the shutter button is

pressed halfway)

. Image quality

[ ] Fine [ ] Standard [ ] Economy

. Image size resolution

[ ] 3648 x 2736 [ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480

10. Available number of shots

11. IS O

[Blank] Auto [ ] ISO 80 [ ] ISO 100 [ ] ISO 200 [ ] ISO 400 [ ] ISO 800 [ ] ISO 1000

12. Self-timer icon

[ ] 2 sec. [ ] 10 sec. [ ] 10+2 sec.

13. Date and time

14. [ ] Exposure compensation

[ ] Backlight correction (Adjust exposure value with the buttons)

15. Capture mode icon

[Blank] Single

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[ ] Continuous [ ] Auto Exposure Bracketing [ ] Burst [ ] Series+flash [ ] Pre-Shot [ ] Couple Shot

16. Slow shutter warning

17. White balance [Blank] Auto [ ] Incandescent [ ] Fluorescent 1 [ ] Fluorescent 2 [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Manual

18. Focus setting [Blank] Auto focus [ ] Face detection [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity

19. Scene mode [ ] Program AE

[ ] Smile Shot [ ] Anti Shake [ ] Panorama [ ] Portrait Man [ ] Portrait Lady [ ] Landscape []Sports [ ] Night Portrait [ ] Night Scene [ ] Candlelight [ ] Fireworks [] Text [ ] Sunset [ ] Sunrise [ ] Splash Water [ ] Flow Water [ ] Snow

[ ] Beach []Pets [ ] User Setting

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1. Zoom status

2. Flash mode

3. Battery condition

4. Storage media

5. Main focus area

6. Video quality

7. Video resolution

9. Self-timer icon

10.Date and time

11.Focus setting

12.Mode icon

Playback mode![]!-!Still image playback

1. Voice memo

2. Battery condition

3. Storage media

4. Histogram

5. ISO

6. Image quality

7. Image size resolution

8. File number

9. Folder number

10.Date and time

11.Exposure value

12.Aperture value

13.Shutter speed value

14.DPOF icon

15.Protect icon

16.Mode icon

Playback mode![]!-!Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Sound off icon (When the c button is pressed

6. Play mode

8. Total recorded time

Available recording time/Elapsed time

during video playback)

Mode icon

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery/memory card cover.

3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown.

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).

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The camera has available for image storage) SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

 Be sure to format the memory card with this

camera before its initial usage.

5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it is locked securely.

32MB internal me

, but you can load an

mory (28M



To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from

SD/SDHC memory card

an (on the side of the

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card,

you must unlock the card/

 To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure

to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/ SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

, you can slide the write protect tab

SD/SDHC

memory card) to “LOCK”.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet.  The status LED on the charger lights red

when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed. The LED also lights green if no battery is inserted into the charger.

 Charging time varies according to the

ambient temperature and the status of battery.

 Remove the battery after charging is completed.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside

your outer clothes.

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Initial Settings

Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if and when:

 The camera is turned on for the first time.  The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an

extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Toggle the button to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the button.

3. Select [Setup] with the f button.

4. Select [Date/Time] with the c / d buttons, and

press the button.

5. Select the date format with the c / d buttons,

and press the button.

 Select the item’s field with the e / f buttons

and adjust the value for the date and time with the c / d buttons.



The time is displayed in 24-hour format.



After confirming all settings are correct, press the button.

6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the

button.

Date/Time

MENU:Exit SET:Enter

Setup

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Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Toggle the button to [ ] or [ ]; or press the [ ]

2. Press the button.

3. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.

4. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons and press the button.

5. Select the displayed language with the buttons and press the button.  The setting will be stored.

button.

Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1. Press the [ ] button.

2. Press the button.

3. Select [Setup] menu with f button.

4. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, then press the button.

5. Select [Execute] with the press the button.

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To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the button.

/ d buttons, and

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CAPTURE MODE

Capturing Images

Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.

1. Press the button to turn the power on.

 The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.  If the power is turned on in [ ] or [ ] mode, the lens will extend forward and it

is ready for shooting. In both modes, if the camera mode is changed to [ ], the lens barrel will retract into the camera body after 30 seconds.

2. Toggle the button to [ ].

3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.  Slide the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarges the

subject on the LCD monitor.

 Slide the zoom lever to side to zoom out on the subject, and provides a

wider angle image.

4. Press the shutter button.



Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images.

 The focus area frame turns green when

the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.

 When the focus or exposure is not

suitable, the frame of the focus area turns red.

 If the photographic preview is set to [On],

the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the SD/SDHC memory card.

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Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On

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Shutter:Exit

With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so you do not miss those special moments in life.

1. Toggle the button to [ ].

2. Press the button.

3. Select [Scene mode] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

4. Select [Smile Shot] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. Press the button to exit the menu mode, and the camera returns to preview display

6. Compose the image, and press the shutter button down fully.

7. Once the camera detects a smile, it will automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash mode setting is set to ).  If the flash mode setting is changed to , the

camera will only capture an image after it detects a smile.

 When capturing group shots (if the number of

people is more than 1), the camera will automatically capture the image(s) when it detects two smiles. The number of shots taken depends on the flash mode setting.

 If the camera does not detect a smile within 5 seconds, the camera will

automatically capture an image.

 Press the shutter button once again to reactivate this function.

Smile Detection ON

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Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology

Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene.

White frame Green frame

Face detection function is on

Focus lock Out of focus

1. Toggle the button to [ ].

2. Toggle the button until [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor.  The white frame is identified as the “top priority” face (main focus frame), and

gray ones around the other faces.

3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.

 The main focus frame simultaneously turns green.  If the “top priority” face is out of focus, all frames will be disappeared from the

screen.

4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.

 Subjects that are not suitable with this function:

a. A person is wearing glasses, sunglasses, or face is covered with hat or hair. b. A person turned sideways.

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Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following a still image capture.

1. Toggle the button to [ ].

2. Press the button, and select the [Function] menu with the f button.

3. Select [Voice Memo] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

4. Select [On] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. Press the button to exit from the menu.  An [ ] icon is displayed on the screen.

6. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.  [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the voice

memo recording starts.

7. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30 seconds.

 [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end.  An [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice

memo.

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VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels.

1. Toggle the

2. Compose the image.

3. Press the shutter button.

 The recording of the video clip will start.  Pressing the shutter button one more time will end

the recording of the video clip.

 The recording time depends on the storage size

and the subject of the image to be recorded.

 The zoom function cannot be used during video

recording.

 When recording a video clip, the flash and "10+2 sec." self-timer function cannot be used.  If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in

the!currently selected quality, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality lower than the current one.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if recorded with the video.

1. Press the [ ] button.

 The last image appears on the screen.

2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f buttons.

3. Press the



A press of the f / e buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.

 To stop video playback, press the d button.

This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.

 To pause video playback, press the button.

This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the

button to [ ].

button.

button again.

 Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.  Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your

computer.

 QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www.apple.com; and compatible with Mac

and Windows computers.



For more information about the operation of the media player, refer to its respective help documentation.

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PLAYBACK MODE

Playing Back Still Images

You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the [ ] button.  The last image appears on the screen.

2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the e / f buttons.  To view the previous image, press the e

button.

 To view the next image, press the f button.

Pressing the c button during image!playback will



result in a 90-degree clockwise rotation display.

 Slide the zoom lever to side enlarges the

image.

 To return to normal magnification, slide the

zoom lever to side.

 An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data. Video clips cannot be rotated.  An [ ] icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded.

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Thumbnail Display

This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may search for a particular image/video clip/audio file.

1. Press the [ ] button.  The last image appears on the screen.

2. Slide the zoom lever to side.



3 thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.

 Press the c / d buttons to select the file to

be displayed.

 Press the e / f buttons to go to the

previous or the next page.

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3. Press the button to exit from the thumbnail display.

Removing Red-eye

You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken.

1. Press the [ ] button.

2. Select the image that you want to edit with the

/ f buttons.

3. Press the button.

4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

6. View the changes on the corrected image.

7. To save your corrected image, select [Confirm] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.  When this process ends, this replaces the

original image with the corrected image.

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Attaching Voice Memos

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A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once.

1. Press the [ ] button.  The last image appears on the screen.

2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the e / f buttons.

3. Press the button.

4. Select [Voice Memo] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. Select [On] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

6. Press the button to exit from the menu.

7. Press the shutter button.  [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts.

8. To stop recording a voice memo as it is being recorded, press the shutter button again.  [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. An

is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.

Playing back voice memo

A press of the shutter button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK] and plays back the voice memo.

Shutter:Play

[] icon

 Voice memo is only available for still images.

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Protecting Images

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

1. Press the

2. Select the image that you want to protect with the e / f buttons.

3. Press the button.

4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press

6. Select [Set] with the c / d buttons, and press the

Canceling the Protection

To cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image protection.

1. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons from the playback

2. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press

3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press

[] button.

button.

the

button.

 Protection is applied to the image and the camera

returns to the playback mode.



The protect icon When [All] has been selected, [] is displayed with all the images.

menu, and press the

button.

the

button.

the

 The removal of image protection is executed and the

camera returns to the playback mode.

[]

is displayed with protected images.

button.

Protect

MENU:Exit SET:Enter

Play

 Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of

their protected status.

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DPOF Settings

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DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

1. Press the [ ] button.

2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the e / f buttons.

3. Press the button.

4. Select [DPOF] with the c / d buttons, and press the

button.

 The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.



[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.

 [All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.

6. Select [Print Num] with the c / d buttons, and press the

button.

 This displays the number of prints setting screen.

7. Set the number of prints with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

 You can set up to 9 prints for each image.

8. Select [Date Print] with the c / d buttons, and press the

button.

 The date setting screen appears.

9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.



[On]: The date of the image will also be printed.



[Off]: The date of the image will not be printed.

10. Select [Print Enable] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

11. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the

button.



This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.

 The DPOF icon [] is displayed on each image that

has set up DPOF settings.

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 The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on

the image, set the date on the camera before you capture the image. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.

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Erasing Images

Erasing single image / Erasing all images

1. Press the [ ] button.

2. Select the image you want to erase with the e /

buttons.

3. Press the button.

4. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.  [Single]: Erases the selected image or the

last image.

 [All]: Erases all of the images except for the

protected images.

5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.  To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the

button.

 Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image

number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.

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MENU OPTIONS

Capture Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

1. Toggle the button to [ ].

Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f button

3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to

4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Scene Mode

Select from 21 different scene modes in accordance with the shooting conditions.

* Program AE / Smile Shot / Anti Shake / Panorama / Portrait Man / Portrait Lady / Landscape

/ Sports / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Candlelight / Fireworks / Text / Sunset / Sunrise / Splash Water / Flow Water / Snow / Beach / Pets / User Setting

Size

This sets the size of the image that will be captured.

* [ ] 3648 x 2736 * [ ] 2816 x 2112 * [ ] 2272 x 1704 * [ ] 1600 x 1200 * [ ] 640 x 480

enter its respective menu.

Quality

This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.

* [ ] Fine * [ ] Standard * [ ] Economy

Sharpness

This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.

* Hard / Normal / Soft

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Saturation

This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.

* High / Normal / Low

White Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto * [ ] Incandescent * [ ] Fluorescent 1 * [ ] Fluorescent 2 * [ ] Daylight * [ ] Cloudy * [ ] Manual

Manual WB

This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match. Before selecting [Execute] and before taking your image, place a white paper in the scene and set the white balance manually.

* Cancel / Execute

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * [Blank] Auto

* [ ] ISO 80 * [ ] ISO 100 * [ ] ISO 200 * [ ] ISO 400 * [ ] ISO 800 * [ ] ISO 1000

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

* Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to

the subject matter at the center. * Multi: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. * Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the

correct exposure.

Color

This sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple

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Capture Mode

This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.

Blank] Single: Captures one image at a time.

* [ * [ ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ ] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure,

* [ ] Burst:Permits continuous photography while pressing holding the shutter button.

* [ ] Series+flash: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images with flash. * [ ]

* [ ] Couple Shot: Uses separate areas to combine two shots. You can include yourself

 In [Continuous], [AEB], [Burst], [Series+flash], [Pre-Shot] and [Couple Shot] capture mode, the

underexposure and overexposure compensation.

As long as you hold the shutter button pressed, images are captured until the memory capacity is exhausted.

Pre-Shot: Lets you capture the background first, then have someone to capture you in front of it.

in the shot.

[Voice Memo] is automatically fixed at [Off].

Voice Memo

Refer to section in this manual titled "Recording Voice Memos" for further details.

LCD Bright.

Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the c button and darker with the d button. The adjustment!range is from -5 to 5.

Digital Zoom

This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.

* On / Off

Preview

This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

* On / Off

Date Print

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.

* On / Off

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Video Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

1. Toggle the button to [ ].

2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f buttons.

3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Size

This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.

* [ ] 640 x 480 * [ ] 320 x 240

Quality

This sets the quality (compression) at which the video clip is captured.

* [ ] Fine * [ ] Standard

Color

This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured.

* Normal / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple

Audio

This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording.

* On / Off

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu for further details.

Digital Zoom

Refer to section in this manual titled “Digital Zoom” in Capture Menu for further details.

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Playback Menu

In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.

1. Press the [ ] button.

2. Press the button.

3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Fix Red Eyes

Refer to section in this manual titled “Removing Red-eye” for further details.

Slide Show

This function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. * 3 sec./5 sec./10 sec.

DPOF

Refer to section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.

Protect

Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.

Voice Memo

Refer to section in this manual titled “Attaching Voice Memos” for further details.

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu for further details.

Resize

Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. It is only possible to resize to a smaller size.

Quality

Changes the quality (compression) of a recorded image. Compresses images down to half of their size or less, overwrites old size images with newly compressed images. It is only possible to reduce the image quality/size, never to increase it.

Copy to Card

Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. * Cancel / Execute

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Setup Menu

Set your camera’s operating environment.

1. Toggle the button to [ ] or [ ]; or press the [ ] button.

2. Press the button, and select the [Setup] menu with the f button.

3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's * On / Off

Fr. No. Reset

This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Cancel / Execute

Auto Off

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery usage. * 1 Min. / 2 Min. / 3 Min. / Off

Date/Time

Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute

Language

Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.

Format

Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

Media Info.

This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card.

System Info.

This displays the firmware version of the camera.

Video Output

This sets your camera to match the system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * PAL / NTSC

buttons.

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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirement

Windows Macintosh

 Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent  Windows 2000/XP/Vista  512MB RAM  150MB available hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

Downloading Your Files

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.

3. Turn on your camera.

4. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons and press the button.

5. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.

6. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.  This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.

Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.

7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.

8. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.  Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.

9. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.

 PowerPC G3/G4/G5  OS 9.0 or later  256MB RAM (512 MB recommended)  128MB available hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.

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USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

 Microphone  Sound card  Speakers or headphones  Network or Internet connection

1. After installing the PC camera driver (included on the CD-ROM) in your Windows operating system, restart your computer.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera.

3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

4. Turn on your camera.

5. Select [PC Camera] with the c / d buttons and press the button.

6. Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.

7. Launch the videoconferencing application software.

 Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your camera.

 This function is not supported by Mac.  You are recommended to use Windows Netmeeting (Windows Meeting Space on Windows Vista)

as a videoconferencing application software.

 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.  For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its

respective help documentation.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: MediaImpression - manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, complete with soundtrack; edit, enhance, and add fun creative effects to your photos; and share your files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites.

Print Creations - brings you a family of fun and easy print-project software that brings out the creativity in you. You can personalize the designs with your own digital pictures and text based on professionally designed templates and layouts. Projects can be printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or the web.

COOL 360 SE - combines ease-of-use, power and flexibility to allow even novice digital imaging enthusiasts to move beyond traditional photos into immersive imaging. Its intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.

To install software:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.

The welcome screen appears.

2. Click the respective software name.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.



For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.



For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in “Administrator” mode.

 The software is not supported by Mac.  COOL 360 SE is not supported by Windows Vista.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels)

Image resolution

LCD monitor 3.0” full color TFT LCD (230K pixels)

Recording media

File format DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF, Motion-JPEG (AVI)

Lens

Focus Range

Shutter speed 1 - 1/2000 sec.

Digital zoom

Flash effective range

Te rm i na l s

Power supply Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V) Dimensions Weight Approx. 114g (without battery and memory card)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage) Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB) (optional)

3x optical zoom lens Aperture range: 2.9(W) - 5.2(T) Focal length:5.7mm - 17.1mm (equivalent to 31mm - 94mm on a 35mm camera)

Standard

0.4m to infinity Macro Wide: 0.1m to infinity Tele: 0.35m to infinity

4x (Capture mode) 4x (Playback mode)

0.5m - 2.4m (Wide)

0.5m - 2.1m (Tele) AV OUT

USB 2.0 compliant (2 in 1 terminal)

Approx. 92.8 x 57.8 x 18.7mm (without protruding parts)

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APPENDIX

Possible Number of Shots

Possible number of shots (still image)

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

Size Quality

3648 x 2736

2816 x 2112

2272 x 1704

1600 x 1200

640 x 480

Fine Standard

Economy Fine Standard

Economy

Internal

Memory

64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB

4 10 22 45 91 182 366 734 11 24 50 102 205 411 823 1648 13 29 60 122 245 491 985 1971 13 29 59 120 241 484 970 1942 18 39 79 161 323 648 1298 2599 20 43 87 177 355 712 1426 2854 24 52 106 215 432 865 1733 3469 27 58 117 237 476 953 1909 3821 31 67 1 37 27 6 5 54 1111 2 224 44 52 48 102 207 417 837 1676 3356 6718 56 120 243 488 981 1964 3932 7871 64 136 275 554 1113 2229 4463 8932

122 260 526 1058 2124 4254 8515 17042 147 312 631 1269 2545 5097 10203 20421 178 379 765 1539 3087 6182 12373 24764

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Size Quality

640 x 480

320 x 240

* We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB/Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or

unexpected results. If you experience an error using a slower SD/SDHC memory card, you can set your camera’s video recording to QVGA (320 x 240) and standard quality.

Internal Memory

Fine 00:00:23 00:00:50 00:01:41 00:03:24 00:06:50 00:13:42 00:27:26 00:54:56 Standard 00:00:25 00:00:55 00:01:52 00:03:45 00:07:33 00:15:08 00:30:18 01:00:40 Fine 00:00:58 00:02:05 00:04:13 00:08:30 00:17:05 00:34:14 01:08:32 02:17:11 Standard 00:01:18 00:02:27 00:04:58 00:10:01 00:20:07 00:40:19 01:20:44 02:41:35

64MB

SD/SDHC memory card capacity

1GB 2GB

SD/SDHC

memory card capacity

128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

4GB

SDHC

4GB

SDHC

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Troubleshooting

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.

Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions

The power does not come on.

The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged.

The battery or camera feels warm.

Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture.

Images do not appear on the LCD monitor.

Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.

The contents on the memory card cannot be played back.

Files cannot be deleted. The file is protected. Cancel protection.

Even when the camera’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate.

The date and time are wrong.

Cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk

The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly. The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.

The battery is not used for an extended period of time after being charged.

Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.

The shutter button is not pressed all the way down.

The memory card does not have any free capacity.

The memory card is write-protected.

LCD monitor is dark. Adjust the brightness of the

The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth

The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.

You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera

The memory card is write-protected.

The battery is running low. Recharge the battery.

The correct date and time is not set.

in your computer may be insufficient.

No power supply. Recharge the battery.

Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime.

Press the shutter button all the way down.

Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.

Remove the write-protection.

LCD monitor in the menu.

or lens paper. Get your subject within the effective

focus range. Insert a memory card that was

formatted on this camera.

Remove the write-protection.

Set the correct date and time.

Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.

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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer

Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions.

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.

3. Turn on your camera.

4. The [USB] screen is displayed. Select [PictBridge] with the the button.

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.

1. Select the item you want to configure with the c / d buttons, and press the button.  [Images]:Select whether you want to print

specific image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image. [Date Print]:According to the printer type,



select whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not.

 [Paper Size]:Select the desired paper size

according to the printer type.

 [Layout]:Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type.  [Print]:After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.

2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Single], [All] or [DPOF] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

 [Single]:Select to print one specific image.  [All]:Select to print all images.  [DPOF]:Select to print images with DPOF

settings.

 [Exit]:Exit from Images option.

c / d

buttons, and press

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3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.  Select the image that you want to print with

the e / f buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the



buttons.



After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the button to confirm.

4. Select [Exit] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.

5. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and press the button to start printing.

6. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears.  [COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily,

reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.

 If an error is detected during the connection

(i.e. the printer hardware problem) between camera and printer, [PRINT ERROR] will be displayed.

 If an error is detected during the

communication (i.e. wrong setting on the camera) between camera and printer, [ERROR] will be displayed.

c /

PRINTING

USB

 The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off.

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Language WEEE explanation English "The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

French "Le marquage est en conformité avec la directive 2002/96/EC du DEEE (dÈchets

German "Das Symbol ist in Übereinstimmung mit der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und

Spanish “La marca es un requisito de la Directiva europea 2002/96/EC (WEEE) acerca de los

Italian " Il simbolo è in accordo con la Direttiva 2002/96 EC sui Rifiuti Apparecchiature

Swedish “Märket anger överensstämmelse med "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Norwegian

Dutch Het symbool is in overeenstemming met de EU-Richtlijn betreffende afgedankte

Greek “To ıȪȝȕȠȜȠ İȓȞĮȚ ıȪȝĳȦȞȠ ȝİ ĲȘȞ ȅįȘȖȓĮ ĲȘȢ ǼȣȡȦʌĮȧțȒȢ ǲȞȦıȘȢ 2002/96/EC

Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)." "The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available"

d’équipements électriques et électroniques)". "Ce symbole indique l'obligation de ne pas déposer ce produit dans des décharges publiques, mais d'utiliser les systèmes spécifiques de retour et récupèration disponibles".

Elektronik- Altgeräte (Elektro- und Elektronik - Altgeräte Richtlinie). " "Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Gerät einschließlich ge- und verbrauchten Batterien bzw Akkus nicht in den Hausmüll gegeben werden darf, sondern den hierfür bestimmten getrennten Sammelsystemen zugeführt werden muss."

Residuos de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos. “ “Esta marca indica la obligación de no mezclar dichos aparatos con los residuos domésticos generales, sino que deben utilizarse los sistemas de recogida específicos, disponibles para estos productos.”

Elettriche ed Elettroniche (RAEE)". "Il simbolo indica l' obbligo della raccolta separata delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, pertanto si raccomanda d'utilizzare i sistemi di raccolta e/o restituzione disponibili nella vostra zona per queste tipologie d'apparecchiature".

Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).” “Märket anger kravet på att använda tillgängliga retur- och insamlingssystem och att EJ avyttra utrustningen som osorterat kommunalt avfall.”

“Symbolet er i samsvar med "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)". “Symbolet angir kravet på å anvende tilgjengelige retur og gjenvinningssystem, og ikke benytte vanlige usorterte kommunale avfallsordninger.”

elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (AEEA) 2002/96/EC. Het symbool geeft aan dat de apparatuur NIET mag worden gestort als ongesorteerd stedelijk huisvuil, maar moet worden ingezameld via de voorziene terugname- en inzamelingssystemen.

ʌİȡȓ ǹʌȩȡȡȚȥȘȢ ǾȜİțĲȡȚțȫȞ țĮȚ ǾȜİțĲȡȠȞȚțȫȞ ȈȣıțİȣȫȞ (WEEE)”. “ ȉȠ ıȪȝȕȠȜȠ ĮȣĲȩ ȣʌȠįİȚțȞȪİȚ ĲȘȞ ȣʌȠȤȡȑȦıȘ ȞĮ ȂǾȃ ĮʌȠȡȡȓʌĲİĲİ ĲȘȞ ıȣıțİȣȒ

ıĲȠȣȢ țȐįȠȣȢ ĲȦȞ ȠȚțȚĮțȫȞ ĮʌȠȡȡȚȝȝȐĲȦȞ, ĮȜȜȐ ȞĮ ȤȡȘıȚȝȠʌȠȚİȓĲİ ĲȠ ıȪıĲȘȝĮ İʌȚıĲȡȠĳȒȢ țĮȚ ʌİȡȚıȣȜȜȠȖȒȢ (ĮȞĮțȪțȜȦıȘȢ) ĮʌȠȡȡȚȝȝȐĲȦȞ”.

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