Hitachi HDC-881E Operating Instructions

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:
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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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
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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.
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 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.
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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
7Overview 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 Turning the Power On/Off 13 LED Indicators 14 Choosing the Language 14 Formatting the Memory Card or
Internal Memory
15 Setting the Date and Time
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images 16 Using the Zoom Function 17 Setting Focus 18 Setting the Scene Mode 19 Adjusting the Exposure (EV
Compensation)
20 VIDEO MODE
20 Recording Video Clips 21 Playing Back Video Clips
22 PLAYBACK MODE
22 Playing Back Still Images 22 Removing Red-eye 23 Thumbnail Display 23 Slideshow Display 24 Protecting Images 25 DPOF Settings 26 Erasing Images
27 MENU OPTIONS
27 Capture Menu 29 Video Menu 30 Playback Menu 31 Setup Menu
33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
33 Downloading Your Files
34 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
35 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
35 Install the PC camera driver
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 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 CameraUser’s manualSoftware CD-ROMUSB cableCamera strapCamera pouchLithium-ion rechargeable batteryBattery chargerAC 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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2
1
1. Strap holder
2. Lens cover
3. Shutter button
4. Flash
5. Lens
6. Microphone
7. Self-timer LED
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5
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6
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Rear View
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1
2
1. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode
2. USB connector
3. Tripod socket
4. Battery / memory card cover
5. OK OK button Digital Zoom button
6. T
Down button
MODE Mode button
11
3
7. X
8. W
9. S
10. LCD monitor
11. Sta t u s LE D
Right button Flash button
Left button Self-timer button
Up button
MENU Menu button
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8 7 6
OK
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4
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LCD Monitor Display
10s
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m
Capture mode
1. Mode indication [ ] Auto Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Night Mode [] Portrait Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Backlight Mode
2. Flash mode [] Auto Flash [ ] Forced Flash []
Red-eye reduction
[ ] Flash Off
3. Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power
4. Storage media [ ] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card
5. Image size resolution [
8m]3264 x 2448
[
5m]2560 x 1920
[
2m]1600 x 1200
[
VGA
]640 x 480
6. Image quality [
] Fine [] Normal [ ] Economy
7. Available number of shots
8. Main focus area
9. Self-timer icon [
10s
] 10 sec.
[
2s
] 2 sec.
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A
14 13
12
11 10
10.Date and time
11.
12. Metering
13. W.Balance
14.Focus setting
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+0.3
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[]
Exposure compensation
[ ] Average [] Spot
[
Blank
] Auto [] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Incandescent [ ] Fluorescent1 [ ] Fluorescent2
[
Blank
] Normal
[] Macro
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10s
10s
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Video mode [S]
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VGA
+0.3
6
59:59
100-0001
00:11
100-0001
VGA
1. Mode icon
2. Available recording time
3. Main focus area
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure compensation
8. Focus setting
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59:59
+0.3
+0.3
59:59
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4
VGA
VGA
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6
Playback mode Still image playback
1 2
1. Play mode
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. File number
3
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. DPOF icon
100-0001
4567
Playback mode
Video playback
3
41 2
1. Play mode
2. Mode icon
3. Total recorded time
4. Battery condition
00:11
00:11
5
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. File number
8. Folder number
9. Playback indicator
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VGA
VGA
100-0001
100-0001
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7
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 16MB internal memory
(14MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) 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.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an memory card SDHC
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.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the
memory card) to “LOCK”.
/
SD/SDHC
SD/
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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover
open until it clicks, uncovering the lens.
To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover
closed until it clicks, covering the lens.
ON
OFF
The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period
of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators
Indicators State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record
LED indicator Blinking red Reading/Writing files.
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
images (or movies).
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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the c / MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
The Language setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
Format Beep
Language
Auto Off Sys. Reset Light Freq.
HZ
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min. Next Menu 50Hz
The setting will be stored.
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 c / MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the OK button.
Format
Beep Language
Auto Off Sys. Reset Light Freq.
HZ
Format
Setup
Next Menu
On English 3 Min. Next Menu 50Hz
Cancel
Execute
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Setting the Date and Time
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. The camera mode is displayed.
2. Press the c / MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode.
3. Select [Date/Time] with the c / d buttons, then press the OK button. The Date/Time setting screen will be
displayed.
4. 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 date and time is set in the order
year-month-day-hour-minute.
The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the OK button.
Date/Time
2008 / 01 / 01
00:00
Setup
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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.8" LTPS LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing the OK / button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK / button. The status of digital magnification is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the image.
The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
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Setting Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
Normal This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
Macro Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed
to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm.
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Setting the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode. [ ] Auto: Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. [ ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving
[ ] Night: Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
[ ] Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes
[ ] Landscape: Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard
[ ] Backlight: Select this mode when you want to capture images as the
subjects.
night views.
the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
sharpness and high saturation.
light comes from behind the object.
1. Press the c / MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [Scene Mode] with the c / d buttons,
then press the OK button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the c / d
buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
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Capture
Size Quality
Scene Mode
EV Metering W. Balance
8M
Fine
Auto
0.0 Average Auto
Ex.: In Camera Mode
Scene Mode
Auto
Sport Night Portrait
Landscape Backlight
Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.
1. Press the c / MENU button. The [Capture] or [Video] menu is displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the c / d buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Use c or d to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive) compensation -(negative) compensation
* Printed matter with black
text on whitish paper. * Backlighting. * Bright scenes or strong
reflected light such as ski
slopes. * When the sky accounts for
a large area on the screen.
* People illuminated by a
spotlight, in particular, against dark background.
* Printed matter with white
text on blackish paper.
* Weak reflecting bodies such
as evergreen trees or darkish leaves
Size Quality Scene Mode
EV
Metering W. Balance
EV
Backlight correction
* When the background is
bright and the subject is dark.
* When subjects (people)
have a light source such as the sun to their backs.
Capture
8M
Fine Auto
0.0
Average
Auto
0.0
(+0.3 EV, fixed)
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VIDEO MODE
VGA
+0.3
59:59
Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240) pixels.
1. Press the d / MODE button to 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.
When recording a video clip, the flash 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 size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one.
The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:59:59.
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+0.3
59:59
59:59
VGA
VGA
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Playing Back Video Clips
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VGA
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter
[ ] Playback mode. The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f
buttons.
3. Press the OK 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 OK button.
This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the OK button again.
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.This camera does not have a built-in speaker so that you can not play back sound with the
camera. To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows MediaPlayer or Apple “Quick Time Player”.
QuickTime basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers
and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com Player usage, please refer to the QuickTime on-line help for more information.
00:11
00:11
VGA
VGA
100-0001
100-0001
. For help using QuickTime
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PLAYBACK MODE
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2.0X
Playing Back Still Images
You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image appears on the screen.
3. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the e / f buttons.
To view the previous image, press the e button.
  To view the next image, press the f button.
4. Press the OK / button to adjust the zoom ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
5. To view different portion of the images,press the c / d / e / f button to adjust the display area.
An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).
Removing Red-eye
You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken.
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode.
2. Select the image that you want to edit with the
f
buttons.
3. Press the c / MENU button.
4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button. When this process ends, this replaces the
original image with the corrected image.
2.0X
2.0X
100-0004
100-0004
Play
e
/
Fix Red Eyes
Delete Copy to Card Slide Show
DPOF Protect
Fix Red Eyes
File Overwrite?
Next Menu
Next Menu Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu Next Menu
Cancel
Execute
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Thumbnail Display
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A
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the
LCD monitor.
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3. Press the c / MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
4. Select [Thumbnail] with the c / d buttons, then press the OK button.
Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.
5. Use the c / d / e / f button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.
6. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.
Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time.
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode.
2. Press the c / MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Slide Show] with the c / d buttons, then press the OK button.
4. Select the desired interval time with the c / d
Fix Red Eyes Delete Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF Protect
buttons, and press the OK button. The slideshow starts.
5. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK button. The image is displayed on screen when you press the OK button.
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu Next Menu
3 sec.
5 sec. 10 sec.
The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.All still images in the folder are automatically played back.Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.
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Protecting Images
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ]
Playback mode.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with the e / f buttons.
3. Press the c / MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
6. Select [Lock] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button. The protect icon
images.
When [All] has been selected,
all the images.
[y] is displayed with protected
[y] is displayed with
Fix Red Eyes Delete Copy to Card Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Protect
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 menu, and press the OK button.
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
3. Select [Unlock] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
Protect
Single
Protecting multiple images simultaneously
1. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.
2. Select [Select] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.
3. Select the image you want to protect with the e / f buttons, and press the d button. The protect icon [
image and pressing the d button again will cancel the protection. This procedure is repeated to select multiple images.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
y] is displayed with protected images. Selecting a protected
Single
All Select
Lock
Unlock
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu
Next Menu
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory 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 d / MODE button twice to enter [ ]
Playback mode.
2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF
with the e / f buttons.
3. Press the c /MENU button.
4. Select [DPOF] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button. The DPOF setting screen is displayed.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons,
and press the OK 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 OK button. This displays the number of prints setting
screen.
7. Set the number of prints with the c / d buttons,
and press the OK button.
You can set up to 99 prints for each image.This creates a file containing the DPOF
information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.
The DPOF icon
[P] is displayed on each
image that has set up DPOF settings.
Fix Red Eyes Delete Copy to Card Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
DPOF
DPOF
Single
Print Num
Single
All
00
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu Next Menu 3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
100-0001
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Erasing Images
Erasing single image / Erasing all images
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the e / f buttons.
3. Press the c / MENU button.
4. Select [Delete] with the c / d buttons and press the OK button.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK 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 c / d buttons, and press the OK button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the OK
button.
Fix Red Eyes
Delete
Copy to Card Slide Show
DPOF Protect
Delete
Single
All Select
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu Next Menu
Erasing selected images
This erases a number of selected images.
1. Press the c / MENU button.
2. Select [Select] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail
display.
3. Select the image you want to erase with the e / f buttons, and press the d button.
F] icon will be displayed. One more press of the d button will cancel the
The [
operation. Repeat this procedure and select all the images that you want to erase.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK 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 removed when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.
Delete
Delete This File?
Cancel
Execute
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MENU OPTIONS
Capture Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
Size
Quality Scene Mode
EV Metering W. Balance
Capture
8M
Fine Auto
0.0 Average Auto
Color
Saturation
Sharpness Preview Date Print
Capture
Normal
High Hard On On
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the c / MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the image that will be captured. * [8
m
] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels)
* [5
m
] 5M (2560 x 1920 pixels)
* [2
m
] 2M (1600 x 1200 pixels)
* [VGA] !VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Quality
This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. * [ ] Fine * [ ] Normal * [ ] Economy
Scene Mode
Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details.
EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for further details.
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Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is
calculated.
* [ q ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the
exposure is calculated.
W. 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 * [ ] Daylight * [ ] Cloudy * [ ] Incandescent * [ ] Fluorescent1
[ ] Fluorescent2
*
Color
This sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Blue/ Red/ Green / Yellow/ Purple
Saturation
This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured. * Hard / Normal / Soft
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.
Video
Size
EV
1. Press the d / MODE button to set the camera mode to [ w ].
2. Press the c / MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured. * [VGA] 640 x 480 * [QVGA] 320 x 240
EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for further details.
VGA
0.0
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Playback Menu
In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.
Play
Fix Red Eyes
Delete Copy to Card Slide Show
DPOF Protect
Next Menu
Next Menu Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu Next Menu
Thumbnail
1. Press the d / MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode.
2. Press the c / MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Fix Red Eyes
Refer to section in this manual titled “Removing Red-eye” for further details.
Delete
Refer to section in this manual titled “Erasing Images” for further details.
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
Slide Show
Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
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.
Thumbnail
Refer to section in this manual titled “Thumbnail Display” for further details.
Play
Next Menu
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Setup Menu
Set your camera’s operating environment.
Setup Setup
Format
Beep Language
Auto Off Sys. Reset Light Freq.
HZ
1. Press the c / MENU button.
2. Select the [Setup^ menu with the
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
Beep
This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's buttons. * On / Off
Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.
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
Next Menu
On English 3 Min. Next Menu 50Hz
f
button.
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Sys. Reset
This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. * Cancel / Execute
Light Freq.
The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz. * [60Hz]: The light frequency of environment is 60Hz. * [50Hz]: The light frequency of environment is 50Hz.
Date/Time
This sets the date and the time. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” 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.
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
Pentium III 800 or equivalentWindows 2000/XP/Vista256MB RAM512MB recommended150MB available hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable 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. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons, and press the
OK
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
8. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
button.
Computer”.
This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.
Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later256MB RAM512MB recommended128MB available hard disk spaceCD-ROM driveAvailable USB port
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.
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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.
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 on the Mac.
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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:
MicrophoneSound cardSpeakers or headphonesNetwork or Internet connection
Install the PC camera driver
The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor
Effective pixels 8.0 Mega pixels
Image resolution <Still image>
Recording media 16MB internal memory (14MB available for image storage)
File format Image format: JPEG; video format: Motion JPEG(AVI)
Lens F-no.: 3.2
Focus range Macro: 60 ~ 115 cm
Shutter speed E-shutter: 1 (s)~1/2000 (s)
LCD monitor 2.8” LTPS LCD (230K pixels)
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay
Exposure
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2
ISO Auto (ISO 50~200)
Interface USB connector
Power Li-ion Batteries 650mAH
Dimensions Approx. 89.5 x 56 x 21.5 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 85g (without batteries and memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
8M: 3264 x 2448, 5M: 2560 x 1920, 2M: 1600 x 1200, VGA: 640 x 480 <Video clip> VGA: 640 x 480 (24 fps), QVGA: 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB) (optional)
Focus Length: 7.1 mm (equivalent to 42mm on a 35mm camera)
Normal: 115 cm ~ infinity
M-shutter: 1 (s)~1/1000 (s)
-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 1/3EV increments)
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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
8
m
3264 x 2448
5
m
2560 x 1920
2
m
1600 x 1200
VGA
640 x 480
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Internal
Memory
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
5 29 61 125 252 506 1015 2034
7 41 85 174 350 704 1411 2826
11 62 129 261 526 1056 2117 4239
8 45 93 188 380 763 1529 3062
10 58 119 242 489 981 1966 3938
16 88 180 364 734 1473 2950 5908
17 92 190 384 774 1552 3110 6227
22 117 239 484 975 1955 3917 7842
32 166 341 689 1386 2779 5566 11145
56 288 587 1186 2386
67 342 699 1411 2839
82 423 863 1742 3503
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
4784
5691
7024 14066 28161
4GB
SDHC
9581 19181
11398 22819
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Size
VGA
640 x 480
QVGA
320 x 240
The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the
shooting conditions and settings.
The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:59:59.
Internal
Memory
00:00:13 00:01:10 00:02:22 00:04:49 00:09:41 00:19:26 00:38:55 01:17:55
00:00:24 00:01:58 00:04:02 00:08:08 00:16:21 00:32:46 01:05:38 02:11:23
64MB 128MB 256MB 512M B 1GB 2GB
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
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
The power does not come on.
The batteries or cam­era feels warm.
The start-up screen blinks after powering up.
The recorded video clips do not have sound.
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.
The camera cannot focus.
Files cannot be deleted.
Cannot download images.
The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with a new set of
Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.
The rechargable batteries have reached their effective life.
This camera does not have a built-in speaker so that you can not play back sound with the camera.
The shutter button is not pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.
The flash is charging. Wait until the status LED turns
The memory card is write-protected.
The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.
The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is write-protected.
The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.
Solutions / Corrective Actions
batteries.
Please use only rechargeable batteries.
Replace with a new set of rechargable batteries.
Press the shutter button all the way down.
Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
green.
Remove the write-protection.
or lens paper.
Get your subject within the effec­tive focus range.
Remove the write-protection.
Check whether the hard disk has a 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
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
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. Select [Printer] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
Printing images
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer and set to [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 OK button. [Images]:! Select whether you want to print
specific image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image.
[Size]:! Select the desired paper size
according to the printer type.
[Layout]:! Select the desired printing layout
according to the printer type.
[Date Print]:According to the printer type, select whether you want to print the
image with date imprint or not.
[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 [Select], [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
[Select]: Select to print one specific image.[All]: Select to print all images.
USB
PC
Printer
PC Cam
PictBridge
Images
Size Layout
Date Print Print
Images
Select
All
Next Menu
Next Menu
Default Default Default
Next Menu
Next Menu
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
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3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the
Set: OK
Set: OK
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 c /
d buttons.
After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the
OK
button to confirm.
Select
Print Num
00
100-0001
Set: OK
Set: OK
4. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and press
the OK button to start printing.
Images Size Layout Date Print
Print
5. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears. The [COMPLETE] will be displayed
temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.
If a print error is detected, the [PRINT
ERROR] will be displayed.
The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.
PictBridge
PictBridge
PRINTING...
Next Menu
Default Default Default
Set: OK
Set: OK
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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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