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Uniden UDC-5M Instruction Manual

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UDC-5M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-5M Digital Camera.
• Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your
camera.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Review the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL" before operating your camera.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    UDC-5M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-5M Digital Camera. • Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your camera. • Save this manual for future reference. • Review the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL” before operating your camera.
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: UDC-5M Trade Name: Uniden Corporation Address: 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Ft. Worth TX, 76155 U.S.A Telephone No.: 817-858-3300...
  • Page 3 kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...

  • Page 4: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries. h The battery/card cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Battery/card cover Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. h The Shooting Screen appears. English Batteries on/off button...
  • Page 5 Shooting Press the [n] button. h The display for selecting shooting mode appears. Still image shooting Video clip recording STILL IMAGE Press the [l] and [m] buttons to select the shooting mode. Still image shooting mode: Select [c]. Video clip recording mode: Select [t].
  • Page 6 Playback kStill image playback Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 7: Quick Search By Operation

    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting...
  • Page 8 Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 56 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 43 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view portrait mode) on page 40 Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (cosmetic mode/portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 40 •...
  • Page 9 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 37 • “Viewing still images” on page 31 Slideshow playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 70 Adjust the monitor brightness • “ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 76 Search for image data •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...1 CONTENTS ...4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ...10 SYSTEM MAP ...11 SETUP PARTS NAMES ...12 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD ...14 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ...17 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS ...19 BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...22...
  • Page 11 CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ... 58 IMAGE PROTECT ... 60 ROTATE IMAGE ... 61 COPY DATA ... 62 PRINT SETTINGS ... 64 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ... 70 DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES ... 71 OPTIONS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ... 72 POST-VIEW SETTING ...
  • Page 12 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ...90 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ...91 DIRECT PRINTING ...98 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...105 TROUBLESHOOTING ...111 SPECIFICATIONS ...117 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...124 English...

  • Page 13: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i AA Alkaline Batteries (2) i USB Cable (1) i Wrist Strap (1) English i Video Cable (1) i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the Wrist Strap English...

  • Page 15: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 16: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your UDC-5M is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-to-understand display, a large screen, extensive scene functions, and more. k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset modes (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

  • Page 17: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for exam- ple, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos.

  • Page 18: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button on/off button Flash Self-timer indicator Lens USB/VIDEO terminal cover English...
  • Page 19 PARTS NAMES Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly. Monitor Bottom English Zoom switch [W]/[T] Strap holder Battery/card cover Tripod stand hole Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button ok button Delete button [o] button menu button...

  • Page 20: Installing The Batteries And Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 84). Open the battery/card cover.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the battery/card cover. When removing the card... h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
  • Page 22 Do not open the battery/card cover when the camera is turned on. i If the battery/card cover is opened while the power is on, important data may be lost. Uniden Corporation shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from failure to comply with this warning.

  • Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode Press the on/off button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.

  • Page 24: About The Auto Power Off Function

    About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).

  • Page 25: Date And Time Settings

    DATE AND TIME SETTINGS The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on, and press the menu button.
  • Page 26 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006. 2 Press the ok button or the [m] button to select the time indication.
  • Page 27 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS Press the ok button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the Wrist Strap.

  • Page 29: Using The Autofocus

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
  • Page 30 The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 31: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between the shooting mode and the playback mode. Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.

  • Page 32: How To Switch The Shooting Mode

    How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (still image shooting mode) and record video clips (video clip recording mode). Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. Press the [n] button. h The screen to set the shooting mode and the self timer appears.

  • Page 33: Switching The Display Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject. Press the on/off button to turn the camera on.

  • Page 34: Hints For Taking Pictures

    Hints for taking pictures Where is the image data saved? i All the image data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 35: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (page 26). Press the shutter button halfway. h Engage the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock). Continue to gently press the shutter button all the way.
  • Page 36 Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT What is focus lock? i When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject, and as long as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway, the focus is fixed (locked) at the same distance.

  • Page 37: Viewing Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The image most recently captured appears on the monitor.

  • Page 38: Image Display Playback

    9-image display playback Press the playback button [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the ok button.

  • Page 39: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 40: Erasing Files

    Erasing files You can erase files if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once. To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete...
  • Page 41 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES <To delete one file> 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “DELETE SINGLE”. 3 Press the ok button. h The currently displayed file is deleted.

  • Page 42: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 26). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the video clip length and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

  • Page 43: Playing Back The Video Clip

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
  • Page 44 Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate...
  • Page 45 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CAUTION If no audio is heard... i Audio cannot be played back. The data for a video clip is very large. i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky.

  • Page 46: Using The Scene Function

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [o] button. h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears.
  • Page 47 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Scene setting For capturing fireworks at night. Fireworks For shooting in very dark conditions. Lamp Increases shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to reduce Camera-shake blurred image due to camera shake (still image shooting reduction mode only). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots.

  • Page 48: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.

  • Page 49: Flash Setting

    FLASH SETTING The flash is used for taking pictures where there is insufficient light and when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode).
  • Page 50 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the ok button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT In the automatic flash mode... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 51: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the still image shooting mode. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [n] button. Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the self-timer setting. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 52 HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c. i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset to off.

  • Page 53: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [m] button. h The screen to set the focus range appears. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (autofocus).

  • Page 54: Shooting

    ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 26). Press the menu button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the menu button.

  • Page 55: Overview Of The Recording Menu

    ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU English RESOLUTION FOCUS METHOD WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE OFF...
  • Page 56 1 Resolution menu/video clip mode menu (page 51) <Still image shooting mode> u: Shoot at 2,592 × 1,944 pixels Q: Shoot at 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: Shoot at 1,024 × 768 pixels [: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording mode>...

  • Page 57: Resolution/Video Clip Setting

    RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the Recording Menu (page 48).

  • Page 58: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus when shooting still images: 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different Spot focus: Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “FOCUS METHOD” and press the ok button.

  • Page 59: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “ISO” and press the ok button.

  • Page 60: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “WHITE BALANCE”...
  • Page 61 WHITE BALANCE Select the desired icon, and press the ok button. h If the ] icon was selected, fill the entire screen with white paper, and press the ok button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the ok button.

  • Page 62: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “EXPOSURE” and press the ok button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears.

  • Page 63: Date Imprinting On Still Images

    DATE IMPRINTING ON STILL IMAGES When shooting still images, you can have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the ok button. h The date imprint menu appears. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image.

  • Page 64: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the menu button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed.

  • Page 65: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu 1 [Protect] (page 60) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 61) h Rotate still images. 3 [Copy file] (page 62) English PLAYBACK MENU PROTECT ROTATE COPY FILE PRINT SETTING SLIDESHOW...

  • Page 66: Image Protect

    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “PROTECT” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Select “YES”...

  • Page 67: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “ROTATE” and press the ok button. h The screen to rotate the image appears.

  • Page 68: Copy Data

    COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 14). Display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “FILE COPY” and press the ok button.
  • Page 69 COPY DATA Press the ok button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 70: Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
  • Page 71 PRINT SETTINGS HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings (page 102) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically.
  • Page 72 Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the screen to set the print settings (page 64). Select “EACH IMAGE”...
  • Page 73 PRINT SETTINGS Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. <Specifying the number of prints>...
  • Page 74 Select “EXIT”, and press the ok button. h You are returned to the display in step 2. CAUTION i When printing images that were captured with the date imprint function (page 57) set to ON, do not set the “DATE” print setting to “YES”. Images that were captured with the date imprint function set to ON will be always be printed with the date displayed.

  • Page 75: Clearing All The Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the screen to set the print settings (page 64). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the ok button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings.

  • Page 76: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).

  • Page 77: Displaying Still Image Properties

    DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES The settings that were active when a still image was captured can be displayed (Information Screen). Display the desired still image. Press the ok button. h The Information Screen appears. h If the ok button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

  • Page 78: Options

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 48 h Playback Menu, see page 58 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the option tab 3.

  • Page 79: Overview Of The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) English CLOCK SET POST VIEW LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 3SEC NTSC...
  • Page 80 1 [Date and time setting] (page 19) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Post-view] (page 75) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured. 3 [LCD brightness] (page 76) h Adjust the brightness of the monitor.

  • Page 81: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the shutter button is pressed. Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “POST VIEW” and press the ok button. h The Post View Menu appears. Select the desired setting, and press the ok button.

  • Page 82: Adjust The Monitor Brightness

    ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “LCD BRIGHTNESS” and press the ok button. h The Monitor Brightness Menu appears.

  • Page 83: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “LANGUAGE” and press the ok button. h The screen to select the display language appears.

  • Page 84: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/ VIDEO terminal. Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the ok button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.

  • Page 85: Auto Power Off Function

    AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the batteries from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
  • Page 86 Select the desired option, and press the ok button. h The Standby Time Menu appears. Press the [n] or [o] button to select the standby time. Press the ok button. h The auto power off function is set. h To return to the Option Menu, press the [l] button.

  • Page 87: File No. Reset Function

    FILE No. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted (page 84) card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 88 i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 89 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press the ok button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”.

  • Page 90: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.
  • Page 91 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Press the ok button. h The Confirm Format Screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the ok button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card...

  • Page 92: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the ok button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu.

  • Page 93: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time”...

  • Page 94: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE The remaining battery charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see page 121. Press the on/off button to turn the camera on.
  • Page 95 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery charge on the Information Screen (page 71). i Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on fully charged batteries will vary greatly.

  • Page 96: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied Video Cable from the USB/VIDEO terminal on the digital camera to the VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Switch input to VIDEO Supplied Video Cable To the VIDEO input terminal Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input.

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The camera can be used as a card reader if it is connected to a computer. Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognizing that data.

  • Page 98: Configuration Of Directories In The Card

    Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100UNIDN MISC (Location of DPOF 101UNIDN files) 102UNIDN * Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100UNIDN. If more image files are made, a folder named 101UNIDN is created, and they will be stored in there.

  • Page 99: Setting To The Card Reader Mode

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Setting to the card reader mode Start your computer, use the supplied USB Cable to connect your camera to the computer, and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera’s USB/VIDEO terminal to the computer’s USB connector.
  • Page 100 Select “CARD READER”, and press the ok button. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully. i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 101: For Windows Xp Users

    (E:)] window opens. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. Select an action. h Select the desired procedure from the [UDC-5M (E:)] window. Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data.
  • Page 102 For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 93). h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)] appears in the [My Computer] window. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.

  • Page 103: For Mac Os X Users

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER For Mac OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 93). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [Untitled] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives.

  • Page 104: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera.
  • Page 105 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the ok button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer. i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.

  • Page 106: To Select One Image And Print It (Print Selected Image)

    To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the [l] or [m] button. h Specify the image to print. Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the ok button.

  • Page 107: To Print All The Images (All Images)

    DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the still images. Complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select “PRINT ALL IMAGES”, and press the ok button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
  • Page 108 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the still images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 64), and complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.

  • Page 109: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images

    DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 98). Select the printer settings tab v, and press the ok button.
  • Page 110 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the ok button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the ok button.

  • Page 111: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why are the batteries consumed so Power quickly? Why does the icon appear? Why doesn’t the...
  • Page 112 Question Which resolution setting should I use? What is the Shooting difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer Action — Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: u: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for...
  • Page 113 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? English Answer Condition due to Not a malfunction.
  • Page 114 Question Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus? Viewing Why is there no images image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? Answer The subject was When capturing an too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by...
  • Page 115 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image Viewing clear? images Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? Why does the “CARD FULL”...
  • Page 116 2 Remove the 3 Install a different If “SYSTEM ERROR” still appears after performing the above steps, then please contact Uniden customer support. Action card and then install it again. batteries and then install them again. card. English...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling customer support, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting English Cause Action The batteries...
  • Page 118 Problem An image is not captured when the shut- ter button is pressed. The flash does not operate. When zooming Shooting in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a...
  • Page 119 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
  • Page 120 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright.
  • Page 121 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “NO IMAGE” is shown. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The recording capacity is less Misc. than that indicated in the section “Possible No.

  • Page 122: Notes Regarding The Scene Function

    Notes regarding the scene function About the camera-shake reduction/fireworks scene functions and the ISO sensitivity setting If you change the ISO sensitivity setting while the camera-shake reduction i or fireworks ^ scene function is selected, the scene function setting will automatically change to full-auto X. Likewise, if you set the scene function to camera-shake reduction i or ^ when the ISO sensitivity is set to a setting other than ISO-A, the ISO sensitivity setting will automatically change to t.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recording system Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor English CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for camera file system) is...
  • Page 124 Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes <Still image shooting mode> u: 2,592 × 1,944 pixels Q: 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: 1,024 × 768 pixels [: 640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording mode> d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second 5: 320 ×...
  • Page 125 SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor English Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Tele) For shooting: 1x to 4x For playback: 1x to 16.2x (varies with...
  • Page 126 Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power Batteries supply Dimensions Weight GN = 6.0 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction...

  • Page 127: Camera Connectors

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/VIDEO (communication and image output) terminal Battery life Possible No. of Images* Maximum playback time** * According to the CIPA standard (when using a Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 64MB SD Memory Card). ** With continuous playback when using the monitor. NOTE i Approximate time until batteries run out, based on test conditions at room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
  • Page 128 Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 128MB and 1GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting Resolution mode setting setting Still image shooting...
  • Page 129 Uniden Corporation. i Uniden Corporation shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 130: Hints For Taking Pictures

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. Basic photography If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
  • Page 131 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES k Preventing blurred images 1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject. 2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the shutter button all the way down.
  • Page 132 Shooting with the scene function Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
  • Page 133 Night photography (night view portrait mode ]) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerably slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera.

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