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Hitachi HDC-88WE Instruction Manual

Hitachi HDC-88WE Instruction Manual

10m water resistance 8.30 mega pixels 3.0 optical zoom 2.5 inch ltps lcd
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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. 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.
  • Page 7 Important Information on Underwater Instructions Before using the camera underwater, please make sure to read the following the instructions carefully. Before Using in Water: 1. Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the water resistant seal of the battery/memory card cover.
  • Page 8 4. Use a piece of clean, dry cloth to wipe off remaining water or sand. 5. Make sure the camera is completely clean and dry before opening the battery/ memory card cover. 6. If you need to change the battery or memory card after using the camera underwater, make sure the camera is completely clean and dry.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 35 Playback Menu Overview 36 Setup Menu Package Contents 38 TRANSFERRING FILES TO 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR YOUR COMPUTER CAMERA 38 Downloading Your Files 10 Front View 39 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC 10 Rear View CAMERA 11 Button Operation 40 EDITING SOFTWARE...

  • Page 10: 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 8.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels. This digital camera is also water resistant and allows you to capture images underwater for 60 minutes at depths of 30ft/10m.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Lens 6. Microphone Rear View 7. LCD monitor 8. Status LED 9. Strap holder 10. Tripod socket 11. Battery/Memory card cover 12.

  • Page 12: Button Operation

    Button Operation Function Item 8 Capture Mode 6 Video Mode 7 Playback Mode >: Zooms out >: Zooms out >: Thumbnail =: Zooms in =: Zooms in =: Zooms in Switches to: Switches to: Still image: Switches to video mode > scene mode scene mode selection capture mode selection screen...

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode x4.0 [Blank]Auto Flash [a] Forced Flash [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye Reduction [`] Slow Sync + 0.3 [_] Pre-flash 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 00001 3.
  • Page 14 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery condition x4.0 x4.0 x4.0 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Self-timer icon 00 : 21 00 : 21 10.

  • Page 15: 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 (approx. 28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8] or [ ]; or press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Setup] menu with the button.

  • Page 19: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full colour 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 20: Recording Shots Only When The Smile Happen

    Recording Shots Only When the Smile Happen With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera captures automatically when a smiling face is detected. Ideal for joyful occasions, this ensures that a happy moment is never missed. 1. Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears.

  • Page 21: 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. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8]. 2.

  • Page 22: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 24 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 23 Scene mode Description c Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene, without spoiling the ambience. 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.

  • Page 24: Taking Underwater Images

    Taking Underwater Images Choose one of the underwater scene modes available in this camera by following the steps in “Setting the Scene Mode”. Before using the camera underwater, make sure to read and understand the information in “Important Information on Underwater Instructions”. Taking underwater pictures is much different from taking land pictures.

  • Page 25: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE 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. Toggle the MODE button to [B]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 27: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 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 [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 28: 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 [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 31: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Deleting single image / Deleting all images 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Select the image you want to delete with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button. [Single]: Deletes the selected image or the last image.

  • Page 32: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Function 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons.
  • Page 33 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 * [$] Incand. * [&] Fluoresc.1 * [*] Fluoresc.2 * [%] Daylight * [#] Cloudy * [k] Blue water...
  • Page 34 Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [Blank] Single: Captures one image at a time. * [ T ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ U ] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

  • Page 35: Video Menu

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

  • Page 36: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the [7] 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 37: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8] or [B]; or press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 38 Light Freq. This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photographing 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. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz LCD Bright.

  • Page 39: 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 (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft 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.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) 8M: 3264 x 2448, 6M: 2816 x 2112, 4M: 2272 x 1704, Image resolution 2M: 1600 x 1200, 0.3M: 640 x 480

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46 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 SET button to confirm.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 Symbolet er i samsvar med Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC Norwegian (WEEE). Symbolet angir kravet på å anvende tilgjengelige retur og gjenvinningssystem, og ikke benytte vanlige usorterte kommunale avfallsordninger, dette gjelder òg batterier og akkumulatorer. Dersom batterier eller akkumulatorer er merket med de kjemiske symbolene Hg, Cd eller Pb, angir dette at de inneholde tungmetaller, med mer enn 0,0005% kvikksølv, eller mer enn 0,002% kadmium, eller mer enn 0,004% bly.

  • Page 50: Quick Start Guide

    This Quick Start Guide is only for quick reference. For more details on advanced functions, you can refer to your user’s manual. Helpline Number: 08704460806 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4.
  • Page 51 Button Operation Function Item 8 Capture Mode 6 Video Mode 7 Playback Mode >: Zooms out >: Zooms out >: Thumbnail =: Zooms in =: Zooms in =: Zooms in Capture Mode: switches Switches to: Still image: Switches to to: video mode > scene scene mode selection capture mode mode selection screen...
  • Page 52 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 (approx. 28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
  • Page 53 CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color 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 54 Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons.
  • Page 55 VIDEO MODE 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. Toggle the MODE button to [B]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.
  • Page 56 Deleting Images Deleting single image / Deleting all images 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Select the image you want to delete with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button. [Single]: Deletes the selected image or the last image.

  • Page 57: 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 (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

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