JVC GC-S5 Loading and Removing SmartMedia, Loading the SmartMedia, Open the SmartMedia cover

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Loading and Removing SmartMedia

READY	GETTING

Always switch off the camera before removing or loading a SmartMedia.

Loading the SmartMedia

The GC-S5 records photographed images onto a SmartMedia card.

1 Open the SmartMedia cover.

• Slide the SmartMedia cover release in the direction of the arrow and then release.

2 Insert the SmartMedia.

• Slide the SmartMedia in slowly so that the contact area faces the gold line on the SmartMedia holder (towards the front of the camera) and push the SmartMedia in fully.

3 Close the SmartMedia cover.

• When you switch on the camera, the

SmartMedia icon “S” appears on the LCD panel on the top of the camera.

•When the viewfinder lamp is flashing red, a warning appears on the LCD monitor. Refer to P.91.

!CAUTIONS

•When you are using a new SmartMedia, always use the camera to format the SmartMedia before use (a P.59).

•See also “SmartMedia” (aP.22).

•If any of the following occur, switch the camera off, clean the contact area on the SmartMedia, and then reload the SmartMedia.

-“@CARD ERROR” appears on the LCD monitor.

-The images recorded on the SmartMedia are not displayed.

-“– – –” appears in the No. of shots available field on the LCD panel.

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Contents GC-S5 Safety precautions Some do’s and don’ts on the safe use of equipment Above ALLContents Preface Getting Ready Important Information Test Shots Prior to PhotographyAccessories AA-V101 AC Power AdapterHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3VFeatures High Quality ImagesNomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder DisplayUsing the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyFully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge Set the Mode dial to r Use the 5 or 6 button toMENU/EXE button Press the MENU/EXE buttonViewing Images Single-Frame Playback Loading the Battery Load the batteryClose the battery cover Direction of the arrowCharging the Battery Power outletPlug the AC power adapter CameraAbout the Battery Battery FeaturesRemaining Battery Capacity Number of Shots AvailableUsing a Domestic Power Outlet Into the power outletInsert the AC power adapter On the cameraSwitching On and Switching Off Switching OnSwitching Off Slide the Power switch to RightUsing a New SmartMedia SmartMediaCompatible SmartMedia Write ProtectionStoring Data Loading and Removing SmartMedia Loading the SmartMediaOpen the SmartMedia cover Insert the SmartMediaRemoving the SmartMedia Remove the SmartMediaHow to Hold the Camera UprightOn its Side Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing halfway pressingLightly Pressing fully pressingMode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Auto Mode Normal PhotographyTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Normal Auto Mode Down fullyTaking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor Press the Disp buttonLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Without lifting your finger off Switch the camera off Insert the small plug onVideo cable supplied into Plug the other endSelect Button QualityPress the Select button File Size ColorTo Exit Telephoto Mode Telephoto PhotographyPress the 5 x button Then take the pictureMacro Close-Up Mode To Exit Macro ModePress the m Macro button Flash Mode Auto FlashRed-Eye Reduction Press the f Flash buttonForced Flash Suppressed FlashPlayback PlaybackSet the mode dial to p Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom To Exit Playback ZoomAutomatic Playback Playback Press the 3 or 4 buttonTo select Playback Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto PlaySepia To select SepiaSmooth To select SmoothTo set the level Smoothing effectResize During single-framePlayback, select the frame You want to resizeCopy Set the camera to single Frame or multi-frame PlaybackPress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen To Cancel Copying To select the image to beSelect FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button Select Start Copy Multi-Frame Playback Press the Disp button TwiceLast recorded frame appears To Revert to Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Erasing Images Erasing ImagesSet the Mode dial to e Erasing a Single FrameUse the 3 or 4 button to Press the MENU/EXEButton To erase another frameTo Cancel All-Frame Erase Erasing All FramesTo Cancel Formatting Formatting InitialisationSetup Set the Mode dial to dChange the setting To changeQuality File SizeSharpness LCD Monitor Display SequenceColor Frame No. MemoryBeep Volume Quick SelectDate and Time Reset To Cancel ResetSelf-Timer Mode Set the Mode dial to sTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Compose the picture Press the shutter button Down halfwayManual Mode See Pages 69 to 75 for information on each of the settingsManual Mode Setting the White Balance Select W.BSetting Confirm the settingWhat is White Balance? Select the white balanceSetting the Brightness Adjusting the Exposure Select EVSelect the brightness Exposure compensationExposure Compensation Setting the Flash Power If the LCD monitor is switched offSelect Flash Press the Disp buttonContinuous Shots 16-Cont Set the flash brightnessSelect 16-CONT Set the continuous shotMenu screen appears Set the Mode dial to L Protecting a Single FrameSelect the frame to be Protected and press the MENU/EXE buttonPerform steps 1 and 2 To Remove Single-Frame ProtectionTo Cancel Removal of Protection from All Frames Removing Protection from All FramesSelect Unprotect ALL Switch on the personal Socket on the cameraConnection cable to Personal computerMode dial to l PC-Mode Downloading Images to a PCAccessories Guide As of April BN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft CaseVU-V108 SmartMedia HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection KitPlaces to Avoid SmartMedia Safety Notes About the IconsExamples of Icons AWARNING Safety Notes AWARNING ACAUTION ACAUTION ACAUTION Status Explanation Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyRemove the battery, then Switches Reinsert it and try again Specifications SystemPower Supply and Others Input/Output TerminalsBattery IndexSetting the brightness Memo Page GC-S5