Hitachi hdc-401ex Shooting Close-Up Shots Self-Portraits, Using the Zoom, Digital zoom Button

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■ Shooting Close-Up Shots (Self-Portraits)

The Close-Up mode lets you take images of nearby subjects positioned approximately 55 to 110 cm away from the camera. This mode is ideal for self- portraiture using the lens cover (mirror).

■ Using the Zoom

You can enlarge your subject up to 200% using the zoom function (digital zoom).

The digital zoom is effective only in the LCD monitor mode (image size: 2304

x 1728).

The digital zoom cannot be used when another image size is selected, the LCD

Basic Operations

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Distance selector switch

In the Still Image Capture mode, set the distance selector switch to Close-Up mode.

is displayed on the LCD monitor to inform you that the camera is now in Close-Up mode.

monitor is set to the Display Off mode or the camera is in Video Capture mode.

When the digital zoom is used images are captured in 1152 x 864 size

(approximately 1 million pixels).

Since the camera zooms in on the center of the image, the function for Setting

the Date Imprint P63 cannot be used.

Capturing Still

Close-Up modeThe image capture range is approximately 55 to 110 cm. Standard modeThe image capture range is approximately 110 cm or more.

It can sometimes be difficult to bring the subjects into focus if they,re located outside the range of either Close-Up or Standard mode. It is recommended that you keep an appropriate distance from the subjects.

If the Close-Up mode is set, the camera is locked to the Suppressed Flash

mode even if another flash mode has been selected.

Capturing Images by Looking into the Viewfinder P29 in Close-Up mode will create a discrepancy between the image you see in the viewfinder and the image that is actually captured. In the Close-Up mode, Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD Monitor P28 is recommended.

In the Close-Up mode you cannot set the scene P55 , Exposure(EV) P57

or ISO (capture sensitivity) P62 .

The Close-Up mode is also effective in Video Capture mode.

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In the Still Image Capture mode, press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

digital zoom

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The digital zoom guide is displayed on the LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing again returns the zoom size to 100%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range captured with the digital zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The digital zoom setting selected here is canceled (standard) once MENU or MODE is pressed or the power is turned off.

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Contents HDC-401EX See Using the Camera Quick Start Guide PAppendix Use of Symbols Safety PrecautionsTrademarks What You Should KnowCopyrights Maintenance Data ErrorEnvironment of Use Trial ShotsWhat You Will Find in the Package Product OverviewNames of Parts Menu button Mode ButtonControl Panel Menu Screen OperationsStill Image Capture Mode Capturing Still Images P27 Video Capture Mode Capturing Videos P33Playback Mode Viewing Still Images/Videos P35 LCD Monitor DisplayPress Menu in the Playback mode Switching the LCD Monitor Display ModePressing Menu saves the selection, Then the camera exits Playback MenuApplicable Batteries Setting the BatteriesRemaining Battery Power Display Power Off Time Function Turning On/Off the Power Setting the Date and TimeUse【M】【N】to select the part of Date you Use【M】【N】to select the part of Time youUsing【M】【N】and then press Adjusting the Date and TimeSetup menu, select Date & Time Insert a memory card Using an SD Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Write-Protecting the Memory CardDefault Settings Setting to the DefaultSelect Yes/No using 【M 】【N 】and then PressCapturing Still Images Using the LCD Monitor or ViewfinderQuick View Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD MonitorUsing the Flash Shooting Close-Up Shots Self-Portraits Using the ZoomDigital zoom Button Date Imprint P63 cannot be usedCapturing Videos Capture Mode using 【M 】【N 】and thenCapture Menu screen, select Video PressZoom Playback Video Playback Index PlaybackSelect Yes/No using【M】【N】and then Press Mode once to activate the PlaybackMode Use 【O 】【P 】to select the image you wantDeleting All Images Before Connecting to a TV 【M】【N】 and then select TV mode using 【O】【P】 Setup menu, select TV usingOnce TV mode is set, press the power Switch to turn off the cameraSetup menu, select Language using Setting the Language【M】【N】and then press Pressing Menu exits the Capture MenuPressing Menu saves the selected setting, Setting the Power Off TimeMin ., 5 min ., 10 min . or Off using 【 O 】【 P 】 Turning Sound On/OffPress the power switch to turn on the power Using the AC Adapter sold separatelyInsert the AC adapter,s mini-plug into DC input terminal on the cameraPressing Menu saves the selected setting Setting the Image SizeSetting the Image Quality Camera exits the Capture MenuSetting the Scene Mode Setting the White Balance Setting the Exposure BrightnessSetting the Sharpness Setting the Saturation Setting the ISO Capture Sensitivity Setting the Color ModeISO level using【O】【P】 Capture Menu screen, select ISOUsing the Self-Timer Setting the Date ImprintSelf-timer Button(【O】)repeatedly to Select the desired timer periodPress Mode to activate the Playback mode Playing a Slide Show To protect Protecting ImagesPress Menu to display the Playback Menu Pressing Menu saves the selection,Protecting All Images Setting the Startup Screen My CameraSelect Yes using【M】【N】and then press Select Customize using 【M 】【N 】and thenTurned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed FormattingFlow of Copying Image Files to a Computer Select Format using【M】【N】and then pressCheck the operating environment of the computer Flow of Copying Image Files to a ComputerCheck the operating environment of the computer Windows 98/98SEClick Install HDC-401EX Driver Installing the HDC-401EX Driver in the ComputerWhen the The computer is ready to When the Installation is completed screenIf the camera is still on, press the power switch Check to see if the camera power is turned offTo turn off the power Press the power switch to turn on the camera powerFolder/File Naming Rules Computer Using the USB Cable P81Drag and Drop Removing the Camera When the You can safely remove the device dialog box isDisplayed, click OK Remove the cameraPanel and then double-click Add or Uninstalling Deleting the HDC-401EX DriverMy Computer, double-click Control Capturing Still Images/Videos TroubleshootingBatteries/Power Viewing Still images/videos Playback/Capture Using a TVDeleting Images Copying Image Files to a ComputerP32 OthersP47 Menu Items and Default Settings Memo SpecificationsHow to Set the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time P20 Press Mode once to activate the Playback modeWhen the image has been captured, ableepsound will be heard Set the layout so that you can see the subjects inside102