Hitachi HDC-861E Operating Instructions

HDC-861E

2.36"

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



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 Computer, Inc.  SD™ 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, 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 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.

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.

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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

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

 When you are using 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.  We recommend charging the rechargeable batteries for 8 hours before the camera’s first

use.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Never use manganese batteries.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 8

Overview ......................................................................................................................8

Package Contents........................................................................................................8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ............................... 9

Front View ....................................................................................................................9

Rear View...................................................................................................................10

LCD Monitor Display ..................................................................................................11

GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 13

Preparation.................................................................................................................13

Initial Settings.............................................................................................................14

CAPTURE MODE............................................................... 16

Capturing Images.......................................................................................................16

Zoom Function ...........................................................................................................17

Setting the Scene Mode.............................................................................................18

Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction...........................................................20

VIDEO MODE ..................................................................... 21

Recording Video Clips................................................................................................21

Playing Back Video Clips ...........................................................................................21

PLAYBACK MODE ............................................................ 22

Playing Back Still Images...........................................................................................22

Thumbnail Display......................................................................................................23

Slideshow Display ......................................................................................................23

Protecting Images ......................................................................................................24

DPOF Settings ...........................................................................................................25

Erasing Images ..........................................................................................................26

MENU OPTIONS ................................................................ 27

Capture Menu.............................................................................................................27

Video Menu ................................................................................................................29

Playback Menu...........................................................................................................30

Setup Menu................................................................................................................31

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER ............. 33

Downloading Your Files .............................................................................................33

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................ 34

USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ....................... 35

Run your application software (i.e. Yahoo Messenger)..............................................35

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SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. 36

APPENDIX.......................................................................... 37

Possible Number of Shots..........................................................................................37

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................38

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer............................................................39

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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 an 8.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 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  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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter button

2. Self-timer LED

3. Power button

4. Flash

5. Lens

6. USB connector

7. Microphone

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Rear View

1. Status LED

2. LCD monitor

3. MENU Menu button

4. MODE Mode button

Capture mode

S Video mode

5. Zoom in button Zoom out button

6. 5-way control button

SCN/SET Scene/Set button S Up button m Focus button X Right button X Flash button T Down button % Self-timer button F Delete button W Left button

[

Backlight / Exposure compensation

button

7. Strap holder

8. x Playback button

9. Battery / Memory card cover

10.Tripod socket

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LCD Monitor Display

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Capture Mode

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1. Mode indication

2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off

3. Zoom status

4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power [A] No battery power

5. Storage media [}] Internal memory (no card) [{] SD/SDHC memory card

6. Image size resolution [8M

] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels)

[5M

] 5M (2560 x 1920 pixels)

[2M

] 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels)

[

0.3

]0.3M (640 x 480 pixels)

7. Image quality [] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy

8. Available number of shots

9. Main focus area

10.Date and time

11.Self-timer icon [%10s

] 10 sec.

[%2s

] 2 sec.

12. ISO

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15 14 13

ISO

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13.[]]Backlight correction [[]

Exposure compensation

14. Slow shutter warning * Poor lighting conditions. Images will be vulnerable to vibration.

15. Metering [o] Average [q] Spot

16. W.Balance [

Blank

] Auto [f] Incand. [h] Fl1 [i] Fl2 [c] Daylight [d] Cloudy

17.Focus setting [

Blank

] Auto Focus [m] Macro [ ] Infinity

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Video mode [S]

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1. Mode icon

2. Zoom status

3. Battery condition

4. Storage media

5. Video resolution

6. Available recording time/Elapsed time

7. Main focus area

8. Date and time

9. Self-timer icon

10.Focus setting

21 3

VGA

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Playback mode![x]!-!Still image playback

1. Mode icon

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. DPOF icon

Playback mode

Video playback

1. Total recorded time

2. Video status bar

3. Elapsed time

4. File number

5. Folder number

6. Protect icon

7. Mode icon

8. Play mode

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