Hitachi HDC-761E User manual

HDC-761E

2.36"

EN-1

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.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15

of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise

specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could

be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway

(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable

(USB, etc.) again.

EN-2

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.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s

manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often

specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market

requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products

very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a

retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory

capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included

accessories.

The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

EN-3

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.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power

off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask

the store of purchase.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,

on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

EN-4

Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of

the terminals.

Inserting the batteries 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.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to

leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your

body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your

eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use

excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of

continuous use.

The batteries becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause

burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use

the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and

electric shock.

EN-5

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 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.

When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries 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. Therefore, to

maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery

and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the

flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and not

a malfunction.

If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left. Stored for a

long time in a fully charged condition, their performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals clean.

There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.

We recommend charging the rechargeable batteries for 8 hours before the camera’s first

use.

CONTENTS

EN-6

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

8 Front View

9 Rear View

10 Mode Dial

11 LCD Monitor Information

13 PREPARING THE CAMERA

13 Preparation

14 LED Indicators and Self-timer

Indicators

15 GETTING STARTED

15 Turning the Power On/Off

15 Choosing the Screen Language

16 Setting the Date and Time

16 Formatting an SD Memory Card or

Internal Memory

17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

17 Shooting Images

18 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

19 Using the Zoom Function

20 Using the Flash

21 Setting Focus

22 CAPTURE MODE

22 Burst

22 Auto Bracket

23 Self-Timer

24 Adjusting the Exposure (EV

Compensation)

24 Setting White Balance

25 PLAYBACK MODE - THE

BASICS

25 Viewing Images

26 Magnifying Images

26 Thumbnail Display

27 Slideshow Display

27 Resizing an Image

28 MOVIE MODE

28 Recording Movie Clips

28 Playing Back Movie Clips

29 PLAYBACK MODE -

ADVANCED FEATURES

29 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips

on TV

30 Deleting Images/Movie Clips

31 Protecting Images/Movie Clips

32 Setting the DPOF

34 TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR

COMPUTER

34 Downloading Your Files

35 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

36 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA

AS A PC CAMERA

36 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver

37 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer

37 Step 3: Run your application software

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

38 MENU OPTIONS

38 Camera Menu

41 Movie Menu

42 Playback Menu

44 Setup Menu

46 SPECIFICATIONS

47 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

48 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF

RECORDABLE IMAGES

49 CONNECTING TO A

PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE

PRINTER (OPTIONAL)

EN-7

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera!

Equipped with a 7.0-megapixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 3072 x

2304 resolution images. Besides, 4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical

zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12x.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the

event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact

your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital Camera

User's Manual

Software CD-ROM

Camera Strap

Camera Pouch

AV Cable

USB Cable

Batteries

*******************************************************************************

Common (Optional) Accessories:

SD memory card

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

EN-8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter release button

2. Mode dial

3. Power switch

4. Flash

5. Self-timer LED

6. PC / AV terminal

7. Lens

8. Microphone

EN-9

Rear View

1314

1. LED indicator

2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button

/ Zoom out (wide-angle)

button

3. MENU button

4. Arrow button (Up)

Self-timer button

5. Arrow button (Right)

Focus button

6. OK OK button

Display button

7. Strap holder

8. Arrow button (Down)

Exposure compensation button

9. Playback button

10. Arrow button (Left)

Flash button

11. Delete button

12. Battery / SD card cover

13. LCD monitor

14. Tripod socket

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