Hitachi HDC-1491E, HDC-1491EP Operating Instructions

Helpline Number: 08704460806

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter button

ON/OFF Power button

3. Flash

4. Self-timer LED

5. Microphone

6. USB terminal

7. Lens

Rear View

a. LCD monitor

b. Status LED

c. Strap holder

d. Battery / Memory card cover

e. Tripod socket

Item

Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode

1. Shutter button Record button Still image: to capture mode

2. :Zooms out :Zooms in :Zooms out :Zooms in :Zooms out :Zooms in

3. Switches to: Video mode >capture mode

4. Focus Focus Next 10th image

5. Flash -- Next image

6. If any scene mode is set: switches to scene mode selection screen

7. Self-timer Self-timer Previous 10th image

8. Compensations>P -- Previous image

9. Playback Mode Playback Mode Still image: to capture mode

10. Capture menu Video menu Playback menu

Switches to: capture mode >Video mode

Function

Video clip: to capture mode

Still image: to capture mode Video clip: to capture mode

Still image: to display image Records voice memo ( if “Voice Memo” is “On”). Video clip: to play video clip

Video clip: to capture mode

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery/memory card cover.

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

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).  The camera has 32MB internal memory (23MB

available for image storage), but you can load an 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.

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CAPTURE MODE

Capturing Images

Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full colour TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.

2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ].

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

subject on the LCD monitor.

 Turn 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 image.

 The focus area frame turns green when

the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.

 When the focus is not suitable, the frame

of the focus area turns red.

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PLAYBACK MODE

Playing Back Still Images

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

1. Press the 7 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.  Turn the zoom lever to side enlarges the

image.

 To return to normal magnification, turn the

zoom lever to side.

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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 / 720p pixels.

1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to

[].

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.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.

1. Press the 7 button.

 The last image appears on the screen.

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

3. Press the SET button.

 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 SET button.

This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the SET button again.

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Erasing Images

Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function)

The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture.

1. Press the 7 button.  The last image appears on the screen.

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

3. Press the MENU button.

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

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button.  [Single]: Erases the selected image or the

last image.

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

protected images.

6. Select [Execute] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button.  To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the

SET button.

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

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MENU SET

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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirement

Windows Macintosh

 Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent  Windows XP/Vista/7  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 SET 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.

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

This symbol mark [crossed-out wheeled bin] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries. If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. It is indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.

 PowerPC G3/G4/G5  OS 10.3.9 or later  256MB RAM (512 MB recommended)  128MB available hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

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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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Trademark Information

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Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  SDHC™ is a trademark.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

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 colour, 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 batteries.

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 batteries.

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.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

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 batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are 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 batteries with complete external seals.

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

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Cautions

Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Loading the batteries with their 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 batteries immediately after long period of continuous use.

The batteries become 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 batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified batteries.  Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.

 When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or! rechargeable batteries that

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

 The batteries 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 batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the

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

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.  There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.  Charge the rechargeable!batteries fully before using for the first time.  Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Never use manganese batteries.  To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

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CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7Overview 7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

8 Front View 8 Rear View 9 LCD Monitor Display

11 GETTING STARTED

11 Preparation 12 Initial Settings

14 CAPTURE MODE

14 Capturing Images 15 Setting the Scene Mode 16 Taking Images with Intelligent Scene

mode 17 Setting the Panorama Mode 17 Taking Images When the Smile

Feature Is On 18 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology 18 AF Tracking Mode 19 Self-portrait Function 19 Find BlurFunction

20 VIDEO MODE

20 Recording Video Clips 20 Playing Back Video Clips

21 PLAYBACK MODE

21 Playing Back Still Images 21 Playback Display 22 Removing Red-eye 22 Dynamic Lighting Feature 23 Protecting Images 24 DPOF Settings 25 Erasing Images

26 MENU OPTIONS

26 Capture Menu 28 Video Menu

29 Playback Menu 30 Setup Menu

32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

32 Downloading Your Files

32 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

33 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

34 SPECIFICATIONS

35 APPENDIX

35 Possible Number of Shots 36 Troubleshooting

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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 14.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 4288X3216 pixels.

Package Contents

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

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  Quick Start Guide  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  Camera strap  Camera pouch  2 x AA size batteries

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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