Hitachi hdc-401ex manual Environment of Use, Trial Shots, Data Error, LCD Monitor, SD Memory Card

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■ Notes on Handling the Camera

Environment of Use

Your digital camera can be used within the temperature range of 0to 40(non-condensing).

If the camera is moved from a cold place directly to a warm place, water droplets may form inside or outside the camera due to condensation. Condensation is a common cause of defects and malfunctions, so please exercise caution.

Trial Shots

Always take trial shots before photographing/videotaping important occasions, and thereby ensure that the images are recorded correctly.

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 subjects, replace them with commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel metal hydride batteries.

This digital camera CANNOT be used with AA manganese dry batteries.

Data Error

This digital camera uses precision electronic components. Refrain from the following operations, as they may damage the data stored in the camera:

Disconnecting the USB cable during data transfer.

Removing the batteries or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold separately) while data is being recorded or transferred via USB connection.

Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold separately) while data is being recorded.

Continuing to use batteries that have already been consumed.

Inserting or removing the memory card while the camera’s power is on.

Performing other abnormal operations

We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk, Hard Disk, CD-R, etc.), so that you can recover the data in case it is accidentally erased or damaged while still in the camera.

LCD Monitor

The image on the LCD monitor may become vague at nighttime or in a dark room because the sensor cannot receive sufficient lighting. This is not a malfunction. Move to a place that provides sufficient lighting for proper operation.

Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. The display may become uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

The image on the LCD monitor may become darker under the sun or other strong light. This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor is manufactured with a high degree of technical precision. However, the monitor may temporarily show black dots, or white, red, blue or green dots may appear for a longer period. This is not a malfunction. These dots will not be recorded along with the subject images.

Sometimes the area around the LCD monitor may become hot while the camera is in use. This is not a malfunction.

SD Memory Card

SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used with the HDC-401EX (32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB compatible). Please be sure to read the

user manual attached to the SD memory card.

Electrostatic and electrical noise may erase or damage the recorded data. We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk, Hard Disk, CD-R, etc.).

Keep the contact area of the memory card free from dust or deposits of foreign matter. To remove soiling from the contact area, gently wipe the surface using a dry, soft cloth, etc.

Maintenance

The camera cannot perform its best with dust adhering to the surface of the lens. To clean the lens, remove dust with a blower and then gently wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the exterior surface of the camera using thinner, benzine, etc. The coating may come off or become discolored.

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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