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Hitachi HDC-1087E Instruction Manual

3.0 inch tft lcd display 10.0 mega pixels 3x optical zoom face detection smile detection 1000 high iso.
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  • 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 Inc. SD™ is a trademark. SDHC™ 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 battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

  • Page 5

    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.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 27 MENU OPTIONS Overview 27 Capture Menu Package Contents 30 Video Menu 31 Playback Menu GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 32 Setup Menu CAMERA Front View 33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO Rear View YOUR COMPUTER 10 LCD Monitor Display 33 Downloading Your Files 12 GETTING STARTED 34 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC 12 Preparation...

  • Page 8: 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 a 10.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Flash Power button 3. Status LED 4. Microphone 5. Lens 6. Self-timer LED 7. Zoom lever EN-8...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View Function Item Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Shutter Button Record Button Voice memo Rec. Mode Mode Mode Menu Menu Menu Compensation Previous Image > Self-timer Self-timer Delete Off>2s>10s>10+2s Off>2s>10s Display Display Display Playback Playback Playback Flash Next Image Auto>...

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status x4.0 x4.0 x4.0 2. Voice memo 3. Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power + 0.3 + 0.3 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 00001 00001...

  • Page 12

    Video mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode x4.0 x4.0 x4.0 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 0 0 0 : 21...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery 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 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed.

  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Toggle the button to [ ] or [ ]; or press the [ ] button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select [Setup] menu with the button.

  • Page 17: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. If the power is turned on in [ ] or [ ] mode, the lens will extend forward and it...

  • Page 18: Taking Images When The Smile Feature Is On

    Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so you do not miss those special moments in life. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button. 3. Select [Scene mode] with the buttons, and press the button.

  • Page 19: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology

    Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. White frame Green frame Face detection function is on Focus lock Out of focus...

  • Page 20: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following a still image capture. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Function] menu with the button.

  • Page 21: 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 pixels. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.

  • Page 22: Playback Mode

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

  • Page 23: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may search for a particular image/video clip/audio file. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 100-0001 100-0001 2. Slide the zoom lever to side.

  • Page 24: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the [ ] 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 button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the 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 [ ] button. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the button.

  • Page 28: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 29: Iso

    Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low White 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 ] Incandescent ] Fluorescent 1...

  • Page 30

    Capture Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. Blank ] Single: Captures one image at a time. Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

  • Page 31: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 32: Playback Menu

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

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Toggle the button to [ ] or [ ]; or press the [ button. 2. Press the button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 34: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

  • Page 35: 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 cam- era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 36: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: MediaImpression - manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, complete with soundtrack;...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels) <Still image> 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 3.0”...

  • 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. Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not come The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.

  • 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

    3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons. After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the button to confirm.

  • Page 42

    Language WEEE explanation English "The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 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"...

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