Hitachi HDC-887E User manual

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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 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, AC adapters, 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.

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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.

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 battery immediately after long period of continuous

use.

The battery 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 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.

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 battery 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 battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to

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

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

Always keep the battery terminals clean.

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

Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.

Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.

To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

CONTENTS

EN-6

7 INTRODUCTION

7Overview

7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMERA

8 Front View

9 Rear View

10 LCD Monitor Display

12 GETTING STARTED

12 Preparation

13 Charging the Battery

14 Initial Settings

16 CAPTURE MODE

16 Capturing Images

17 Recording Shots Only When the

Smile Happen

18 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

19 Recording Voice Memos

20 VIDEO MODE

20 Recording Video Clips

20 Playing Back Video Clips

21 PLAYBACK MODE

21 Playing Back Still Images

22 Thumbnail Display

22 Removing Red-eye

23 Attaching Voice Memos

24 Protecting Images

25 DPOF Settings

26 Erasing Images

27 MENU OPTIONS

27 Capture Menu

30 Video Menu

31 Playback Menu

32 Setup Menu

33 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

33 Downloading Your Files

34 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

35 EDITING SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION

36 SPECIFICATIONS

37 APPENDIX

37 Possible Number of Shots

38 Troubleshooting

39 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant

Printer

EN-7

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.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:

Common Product Components:

Digital Camera

User’s manual

Software CD-ROM

USB cable

AV cable

Camera strap

Camera pouch

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Battery charger

AC adapter for battery charger

Common (Optional) Accessories:

SD/SDHC memory card

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

EN-8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Power button

4. Status LED

5. Microphone

6. Lens

7. Self-timer LED

8. Zoom lever

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Rear View

1. LCD monitor

2. Mode button

3. Menu button

4. Direction button

Sbutton

Focus button

Xbutton

Flash button

Tbutton

Self-timer button

Delete button

Wbutton

Backlight / Exposure compensation

button

5. Strap holder

6. USB or AV OUT terminal

7. Set button

Display button

8. Play button

9. Battery / Memory card cover

10. Tripod socket

11. Speaker

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