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Hitachi HDC-861E Instruction Manual

Hitachi HDC-861E Instruction Manual

8.0 mega pixel high resolution 2.36" full color tft lcd display 3x optical zoom 4x digital zoom
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  • Page 1 HDC-861E 2.36"...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    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.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............8 Overview ........................8 Package Contents ......................8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ....... 9 Front View ........................9 Rear View........................10 LCD Monitor Display ....................11 GETTING STARTED ............13 Preparation.........................13 Initial Settings ......................14 CAPTURE MODE............... 16 Capturing Images .......................16 Zoom Function ......................17 Setting the Scene Mode .....................18 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction............20 VIDEO MODE ..............
  • Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS.............. 36 APPENDIX................37 Possible Number of Shots..................37 Troubleshooting......................38 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer ............39 EN-7...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 8.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Self-timer LED 3. Power button 4. Flash 5. Lens 6. USB connector 7. Microphone EN-9...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Status LED 6. 5-way control button SCN/SET Scene/Set button 2. LCD monitor Up button 3. MENU Menu button m Focus button 4. MODE Mode button Right button Capture mode X Flash button S Video mode Down button Zoom in button % Self-timer button Zoom out button...

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode 1. Mode indication 2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off 00154 00154 2007/05/01 2007/05/01 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power [A] No battery power 13.
  • Page 13 Video mode [S] 1. Mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Video resolution 6. Available recording time/Elapsed time 7. Main focus area 8. Date and time 03:50 03:50 2007/05/01 2007/05/01 9. Self-timer icon 10. Focus setting Playback mode [x] - Still image playback 1.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Load the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. Follow these steps to set the correct date and time: 1.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S]. You may set the language from the playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.

  • Page 17: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.36" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2.

  • Page 18: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 12 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 19: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 17 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the SCN button. Sports Sports 05/17 05/17 3. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 20 Scene mode Description d Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. | Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents.

  • Page 21: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 22: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pix- els. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the camera mode to [w]. 2. Compose the image. 3.

  • Page 23: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the x button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 24: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can let you quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Press the x button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 25: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the x button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 26: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings 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.

  • Page 27: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing single image / Erasing all images 1. Press the x button. The last image will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the F button. The deletion menu will be displayed. 4.

  • Page 28: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the button. 3.
  • Page 29 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 * [ f ] Incand. * [ h ] Fl1 * [ i ] Fl2 * [ c ] Daylight...

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 640x480 640x480 1. Set the camera mode to [ w ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 31: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [x] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the x button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S] / [x]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the [Setup menu with the button. 4. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 33 AE Flicker This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photo- graphing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting.

  • Page 34: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1.

  • Page 35: Editing Software Installation

    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.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness 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: Microphone Sound card...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor (8.0 megapixels) Image resolution <Still image> 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 <Video clip> 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 2.36”...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    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. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly. come on.

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer 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.
  • Page 41 [Exit]: Exit from Images option. 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the Select figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Print Num Select the image that you want to print with buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
  • Page 42 HDC-861E Warranty...

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