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Summary of Contents for Hitachi HDC-1491EP
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Page 2: Getting To Know Your Camera
Helpline Number: 08704460806 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button Power button ON/OFF 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Microphone 6. USB terminal 7. Lens Rear View a. LCD monitor b. Status LED c. Strap holder d. Battery / Memory card cover e. - Page 3 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/ SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
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Page 4: Capture Mode
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full colour TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 3. -
Page 5: 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 6: Recording Video Clips
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 / 720p pixels. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to 2. Compose the image. 3. -
Page 7: Erasing Images
Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. -
Page 8: Transferring Files To Your Computer
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows XP/Vista/7 OS 10.3.9 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12 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.
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Page 13: 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. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended. -
Page 14: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 29 Playback Menu Overview 30 Setup Menu Package Contents 32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO GETTING TO KNOW YOUR YOUR COMPUTER CAMERA 32 Downloading Your Files Front View 32 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC Rear View CAMERA LCD Monitor Display 33 EDITING SOFTWARE 11 GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION... -
Page 15: 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 14.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 4288X3216 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:... -
Page 16: Getting To Know Your Camera
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button Power button ON/OFF 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Microphone 6. USB terminal 7. Lens Rear View a. LCD monitor b. Status LED c. Strap holder d. Battery / Memory card cover e. -
Page 17: Lcd Monitor Display
LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 00214 00214 00214 2. Available number of shots 3. Storage media Internal memory (no card) SD/SDHC memory card 4. Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2010.01.01 2010.01.01 2010.01.01 13:15 13:15... - Page 18 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Storage media 3. Battery condition 4. Focus setting 5. Flash mode 6. Self-timer icon 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Date and time 10. Video quality 11. Audio off icon 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 2010.01.01...
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Page 19: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/ SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity. -
Page 20: 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 batteries 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 21: Choosing The Language
Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera ]; or press the 7 button. mode to [ ] or [ 2. Press the MENU button. 3. -
Page 22: Capture Mode
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full colour TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 3. -
Page 23: Setting The Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 23 scene modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button. 2. -
Page 24: Taking Images With Intelligent Scene Mode
Scene mode Description Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views. Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelight scene, without spoiling the ambience. Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. -
Page 25: Setting The Panorama Mode
Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a ®... -
Page 26: 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 10 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 2. -
Page 27: Self-Portrait Function
Self-portrait Function Use this function to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. 1. Press the MODE button, and set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the e button, and select [ ] icon with the buttons. Press the SET button. -
Page 28: 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 / 720p pixels. 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to MODE 2. Compose the image. 3. -
Page 29: 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 30: Removing Red-Eye
Removing Red-eye You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the buttons. -
Page 31: Protecting Images
Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. Protect 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the Next Menu buttons. -
Page 32: 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 33: Erasing Images
Erasing Images Erasing a single image / Erasing all images The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. -
Page 34: Menu Options
MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. AUTO MENU MENU 1. Press the button to turn the power on. ON/OFF 2. Press the button, and set the camera mode to any scene mode. MODE 3. - Page 35 C olour This sets the colour of the image that will be captured. * Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Standard / Low Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
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Page 36: Video Menu
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. MENU MENU 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to [ MODE 2. Press the button to enter the [Video] menu. MENU 3. -
Page 37: Playback Menu
Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. MENU 1. Press the 7 button. 2. Press the button. MENU 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. -
Page 38: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. MENU ]; or press the 7 1. Press the button, and set the camera mode to [ ] or [ MODE button. 2. Press the button. MENU 3. Select the [Setup] at the end of the Menu with the buttons, and press the button. - Page 39 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. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. * Standard / Bright Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory”...
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Page 40: Transferring Files To Your Computer
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows XP/Vista/7 OS 10.3.9 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 41: Editing Software Installation
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - Easily, creatively, and productively manage your multimedia files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, and share your photo, video and music files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites. -
Page 42: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (14.0 megapixels) Still image 14M(4288x3216),8M(3264x2448),4M(2304x1728), Image resolution 2M(1600x1200) ,VGA(640x480) Video clip HD(720p)/30fps, VGA(640x480)/30fps, QVGA(320x240)/30fps LCD monitor 2.7” full colour TFT LCD (230K pixels) 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage) Recording media Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB) (optional) DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF, Motion-JPEG (AVI), HD720p/ File format... -
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 batteries are not inserted. Load the batteries correctly. - Page 45 The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive English 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 46 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.