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:

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.  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 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 Camera  User’s manual  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  Camera strap  Camera pouch  Lithium-ion rechargeable 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

1. Strap holder

2. Lens cover

3. Shutter button

4. Flash

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. Self-timer LED

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Rear View

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

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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LCD Monitor Display

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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.

[

] 2 sec.

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10.Date and time

11.

12. Metering

13. W.Balance

14.Focus setting

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Exposure compensation

[ ] Average [] Spot

[

Blank

] Auto [] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Incandescent [ ] Fluorescent1 [ ] Fluorescent2

[

Blank

] Normal

[] Macro

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Video mode [S]

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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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VGA

Playback mode Still image playback

1 2

1. Play mode

2. Battery condition

3. Storage media

4. File number

5. Folder number

6. Protect icon

7. DPOF icon

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Playback mode

Video playback

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1. Play mode

2. Mode icon

3. Total recorded time

4. Battery condition

00:11

5. Storage media

6. Video resolution

7. File number

8. Folder number

9. Playback indicator

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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.

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To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an memory card SDHC

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To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card

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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.

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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