Hitachi hdc-401ex manual Product Overview, Names of Parts, What You Will Find in the Package

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■ Product Overview

The HDC-401EX not only offers high image quality with a built-in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels, but it is also compact enough to be carried nearly anywhere you go. The key features are described below:

Key Features

Built-in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels (A4 size also supported)

Easy-to-see 1.5”TFT color LCD monitor

○ Internal 16 MB flash memory &“copy to SD card ”function for secure data storage

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○ SD memory card for easy image capture (built-in SD memory card slot)(※1)

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○ Video output terminal lets the whole family enjoy the resulting images.

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Close-up mode (approx. 55 to 110 cm) ideal for self-portraits

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○ Several scene modes to choose from for shooting sports, night scenes,

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portraits, landscapes and back light

 

○ Black & white and sepia modes for an artistic finish

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○ Grid display mode for easy layout settings

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○ Video capture function

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○ The“My Camera”function lets you set your favorite image as the startup screen.

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○ Diverse playback modes (single, zoom (200, 300 or 400%),

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index (9 divisions), and video)

 

○ AC adapter socket lets you use the camera for hours without worrying about batteries(※2)

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○ The all-in-one package means you can take pictures right away.

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■ Names of Parts

Front

Shutter

Viewfinder

Self-timer lamp (red)

 

Power switch

Lens

Lens cover

 

Flash

Distance selector switch Battery/SD memory card cover

 

 

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Rear

Viewfinder

 

Threaded hole for mounting tripod

 

Viewfinder lamp (green/red)

Interface cover

 

LCD monitor

 

Neck strap attachment

 

MODE button

 

DC input terminal

 

MENU button

 

USB/video output terminal

 

Control panel

 

 

(※1SD memory cards are sold separately.

(※2The AC adapter is sold separately.

■ What You Will Find in the Package

Confirm that the following accessories are found in the package together with the digital camera:

○ Camera case

○ Installation CD-ROM (for Windows 98/98SE)

○ Neck strap

○ AA alkaline dry batteries (2)

○ Dedicated USB cable

○ Cleaner

○ Dedicated video cable

○ User manual

 

The AC adapter and SD memory cards are purchased separately.

Using an SD Memory Card

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Using the AC Adapter P51

 

 

 

The dedicated USB cable and video cable are hereinafter referred to as the“USB cable”and“ video cable,”respectively.

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How to attach the neck strap

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Contents See Using the Camera Quick Start Guide P HDC-401EXAppendix Safety Precautions Use of SymbolsWhat You Should Know CopyrightsTrademarks Environment of Use Data ErrorMaintenance Trial ShotsProduct Overview Names of PartsWhat 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 MenuSetting the Batteries Remaining Battery Power DisplayApplicable 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 youAdjusting the Date and Time Setup menu, select Date & 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 powerComputer Using the USB Cable P81 Drag and DropFolder/File Naming Rules Displayed, click OK When the You can safely remove the device dialog box isRemoving the Camera Remove the cameraUninstalling Deleting the HDC-401EX Driver My Computer, double-click ControlPanel and then double-click Add or Troubleshooting Batteries/PowerCapturing Still Images/Videos Deleting Images Playback/Capture Using a TVViewing Still images/videos Copying Image Files to a ComputerOthers P47P32 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