JVC GC-QX3HD, GC-QX5HD 26 EN, Basic Operation, Selecting the Shooting Mode, CAM Auto Manual Video

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BASICOPERATION(cont.)

Selecting the Shooting Mode

The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”.

LCD panel

C A M

A U T O

Mode display

A: CAM AUTO

M: MANUAL

V: VIDEO

Lock button

Power dial

SET	4
	OFF
	M
	V

1 Select the shooting mode with the Power dial. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the

Power dial.

Turn the Power dial to one of the following modes, depending on your needs:

“A”: To shoot photos in full auto mode

In this mode, the camera automatically sets the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance.

“M”: To shoot photos in manual mode

In this mode, you can set the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance manually.

“V”: To shoot video

You can shoot up to 20 seconds of video with a screen size of 160 x 120. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

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Contents GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HD For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsInsert the Memory card. pg Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgQuick Start Shoot a Picture. pg Play back a Picture. pgMajor Features EN Four high-quality still image shooting modesContents GC-QX3HD 8 MB CD-ROMGC-QX5HD 16 MB Hand strap 10 EN Front View Top View# Mode switch Self timer lampSelf timer button FlashRear View Bottom View CONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators12 EN Battery cover Power dialConnectors cover VIDEO/HD output connector ..... pgRemaining battery power indicator Indicator of initial settings having been changedMode display 14 ENDuring Shooting Image position indicatorIndicator During PlaybackMenu Screens Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen16 EN To turn off the menu screen, press the Display buttonStill Playback USB ModeNo displays Hdtv Mode GC-QX5HD only Edit18 EN Charging the BatteryInstall the battery PicturesInstalling a Charged Battery Removing the Battery20 EN Connecting the Camera to a Power OutletConnect the power cord to a power outlet Getting StartedPass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole Attaching the Hand strapAttaching the Lens Cover Removing the Memory Card 22 ENInserting the Memory Card Contact surface Press the r t button to select Format Press the EXE button Formatting a Memory Card EXE button Lock button Button Press the r t button to select YES Press the EXE buttonNormal Shooting 24 ENViewfinder Macro ShootingMounting the Camera on a Tripod Using a TripodGood Photography Posture Basic Operation Selecting the Shooting Mode26 EN CAM Auto Manual VideoZoom Shooting Zoom leverFrame Quality 8MB Turn the Power dial to aSelecting the Picture Size 16MBPress the Display button to turn off the menu screen Selecting the Picture QualityPress the r t button to select Quality ReviewLock button Shutter button 30 ENFull Auto Shooting Press the Shutter button all the way to take the pictureNormal Playback Press the Display button to select the display modePlaying Back Still Pictures Auto Playback32 EN Self TimerSelf timer button Shutter button Flash Shooting 34 EN Manual FocusIris Setting → ProgramMacro Shooting 36 ENManual Shooting 2EV Turn the Power dial to MorExposure Control White Balance Adjustment 38 ENManual White Balance Adjustment White paper should fill the screenPress the r t button to select Sens Sensitivity Setting40 EN Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting 42 EN Shooting Continuous Photos GC-QX5HD onlyChanging the AF/AE Area EN Manual Shooting Restoring the Default SettingsSelect Manual with the Mode switch Collage Mode GC-QX5HD only Background Subject6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode GC-QX5HD only 46 ENDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode GC-QX5HD only NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode 48 ENInsert the film copying adapter into the camera Installing the Film Copying Adapter GC-QX5HD onlyOpen the film holder Shooting Film Film Copy Mode GC-QX5HD only 50 EN10,11 Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video Turn the Power dial toVideo Shooting Playback Video PlaybackEN Playback Display Mode during PlaybackBrightness Adjustment of LCD Screen To protect a selected picture Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shootingProtecting Pictures To delete a selected picture 56 ENDeleting Pictures Press the r t button to select Effect Select Edit with the Mode switchAdding Special Effects 58 EN PlaybackInputting the Date − up → right ← left ↓ downDAR 60 ENInputting the Calendar VIDEO/HD Connecting the Camera to a TV or HdtvHdtvtv Printer 62 ENPrint Printing a Picture 64 EN Maximum number of copies areRevise Printing by Dpof SettingNEW/RESET For ALL66 EN Press the r t button to select an item Turn the Power dial to SETPress the w e button to change the setting 68 EN Subsidiary SettingsSET UP Menu Setting the Date and Time Software Section 70 ENUSB Connection Software Section for WindowsOperating Environment 72 EN Installing the USB DriverSelect USB Mode with the Mode switch PreparationInstalling the Video Player Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM driveSending a video by e-mail 74 ENSending Image File to Computer Play button Video screen Title display VolumeBasic Playback Pause buttonEasy Playback When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEN Software Section for Windows Double clicking on the icon of a video fileUninstalling the Software Click the Start buttonMacintosh 78 ENJVC Video Decoder Installing the USB Driver Software Section for Macintosh Installing the JVC Video Decoder80 EN Untitled icon appears on the desktop of the computer Click the Convert button 82 ENSelect Open Movie from the File menu Playback of the video starts Double click the Extensions folder icon 84 ENDouble click the System Folder icon Mr. Photo Gold NewSoft international service centre Technical SupportFeatures Presto! Mr. PhotoPresto! PhotoAlbum Recommended System RequirementsPresto! ImageFolio Image OutputSystem Requirements Installing Mr. Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio EN Trouble Shooting Number more than Cannot shoot photos even ifRemaining photos counter shows LCD screen is splotchyMessages Contents Trouble ShootingError Messages for the camera 94 ENError Messages for the printer Please WaitSpecifications 96 ENAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 98 EN IndexTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo prevent fire, electric shock or injury To avoid malfunctionEN Cautions About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited