Hitachi hdc-401ex Setting the Batteries, Applicable Batteries, Remaining Battery Power Display

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■ Setting the Batteries

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Open the battery/SD memory card cover by

 

 

 

 

 

sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

 

 

 

 

 

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Set the batteries by aligning the + and --

 

marks with the marks in the battery

 

compartment.

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Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the camera power before replacing the batteries.

Do not open the battery/SD memory card cover using a violent motion. The cover may be damaged.

When opening/closing the battery/SD memory card cover, be careful not to drop the batteries.

It is recommended that the batteries be removed and stored separately if the camera won,t be used for a long period of time.

Applicable Batteries

The HDC-401EX can be used with AA alkaline dry batteries and AA nickel metal hydride batteries. (HR-3SB by Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. is recommended.) See“Remaining Battery Power Display”for the remaining battery power displayed on the LCD monitor.

AA manganese dry batteries cannot be used.

The two AA alkaline dry batteries included in the package are provided to help you check the basic operations of the digital camera. If you are shooting real targets, replace them with commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel metal hydride batteries.

Reference Battery LifeKept with LCD monitor on and internal memory in use

Battery type

Continuous

 

Cyclic

Playback time

 

 

 

 

Flash

No flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AA alkaline dry battery LR6

Approx. 900 images

Approx. 200 images

Approx. 500 images

Approx. 190 minutes

The figures in the table are reference values until the batteries go flat, assuming that images are captured in a standard environment in the 2304 x 1728/normal mode under the following conditions and played continuously at a speed of approximately 3 seconds per frame. They are not guaranteed. The actual figures may be lower, depending on the condition or environment in which the camera is used.

ContinuousImages are captured continuously without flash. CyclicImages are captured by repeating the sequence of

“Checking the subjects for 5 seconds”→“Capture”→“Playback for 5 seconds.” In both modes, all images are erased once the memory gets full.

Even when the power is off, the HDC-401EX carries a very small amount of current to back up the internal clock. It is recommended that the batteries be removed and stored separately if the camera won,t be used for a long period of time.

Remaining Battery Power Display

Full battery power Low battery power

Running out of battery

In this condition the flash or Formatting P74 may not work properly. It is recommended that you replace the batteries with new ones.

No battery. Replace with new batteries.

Displayed when the AC adapter (sold separately) is in use.

The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly, depending on the use condition and environment in which the camera is used.

Use the display of remaining battery power only as a reference.

Basic Operations Getting Ready

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Contents See Using the Camera Quick Start Guide P HDC-401EXAppendix Safety Precautions Use of SymbolsCopyrights What You Should KnowTrademarks Environment of Use Data ErrorMaintenance Trial ShotsNames of Parts Product OverviewWhat You Will Find in the Package Control Panel Mode ButtonMenu button Menu Screen OperationsPlayback Mode Viewing Still Images/Videos P35 Video Capture Mode Capturing Videos P33Still Image Capture Mode Capturing Still Images P27 LCD Monitor DisplayPressing Menu saves the selection, Switching the LCD Monitor Display ModePress Menu in the Playback mode Then the camera exits Playback MenuRemaining Battery Power Display Setting the BatteriesApplicable Batteries Use【M】【N】to select the part of Date you Turning On/Off the Power Setting the Date and TimePower Off Time Function Use【M】【N】to select the part of Time youSetup menu, select Date & Time Adjusting the Date and TimeUsing【M】【N】and then press Removing the Memory Card Using an SD Memory CardInsert a memory card Write-Protecting the Memory CardSelect Yes/No using 【M 】【N 】and then Setting to the DefaultDefault Settings PressQuick View Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderCapturing Still Images Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD MonitorUsing the Flash Digital zoom Button Using the ZoomShooting Close-Up Shots Self-Portraits Date Imprint P63 cannot be usedCapture Menu screen, select Video Capture Mode using 【M 】【N 】and thenCapturing Videos PressZoom Playback Index Playback Video PlaybackMode Press Mode once to activate the PlaybackSelect Yes/No using【M】【N】and then Use 【O 】【P 】to select the image you wantDeleting All Images Before Connecting to a TV Once TV mode is set, press the power Setup menu, select TV using【M】【N】 and then select TV mode using 【O】【P】 Switch to turn off the camera【M】【N】and then press Setting the LanguageSetup menu, select Language using Pressing Menu exits the Capture MenuMin ., 5 min ., 10 min . or Off using 【 O 】【 P 】 Setting the Power Off TimePressing Menu saves the selected setting, Turning Sound On/OffInsert the AC adapter,s mini-plug into Using the AC Adapter sold separatelyPress the power switch to turn on the power DC input terminal on the cameraSetting the Image Quality Setting the Image SizePressing Menu saves the selected setting Camera exits the Capture MenuSetting the Scene Mode Setting the Exposure Brightness Setting the White BalanceSetting the Sharpness Setting the Saturation ISO level using【O】【P】 Setting the Color ModeSetting the ISO Capture Sensitivity Capture Menu screen, select ISOSelf-timer Button(【O】)repeatedly to Setting the Date ImprintUsing the Self-Timer Select the desired timer periodPress Mode to activate the Playback mode Playing a Slide Show Press Menu to display the Playback Menu Protecting ImagesTo protect Pressing Menu saves the selection,Setting the Startup Screen My Camera Protecting All ImagesTurned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed Select Customize using 【M 】【N 】and thenSelect Yes using【M】【N】and then press FormattingSelect Format using【M】【N】and then press Flow of Copying Image Files to a ComputerCheck the operating environment of the computer Flow of Copying Image Files to a ComputerCheck the operating environment of the computer Windows 98/98SEWhen the The computer is ready to Installing the HDC-401EX Driver in the ComputerClick Install HDC-401EX Driver When the Installation is completed screenTo turn off the power Check to see if the camera power is turned offIf the camera is still on, press the power switch Press the power switch to turn on the camera powerDrag and Drop Computer Using the USB Cable P81Folder/File Naming Rules Displayed, click OK When the You can safely remove the device dialog box isRemoving the Camera Remove the cameraMy Computer, double-click Control Uninstalling Deleting the HDC-401EX DriverPanel and then double-click Add or Batteries/Power TroubleshootingCapturing Still Images/Videos Deleting Images Playback/Capture Using a TVViewing Still images/videos Copying Image Files to a ComputerP47 OthersP32 Menu Items and Default Settings Specifications MemoWhen the image has been captured, ableepsound will be heard Press Mode once to activate the Playback modeHow to Set the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time P20 Set the layout so that you can see the subjects inside102