JVC GC-S5 manual How to Hold the Camera, Upright, On its Side

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How to Hold the Camera

READY	GETTING

To prevent camera shake (blurred images), hold the camera firmly so that it does not move when you take a picture.

Upright

Hold the camera with both hands and brace your elbows firmly against your sides.

On its Side

Hold the camera so that the flash is above the viewfinder window.

!CAUTION

Take care that your fingers or the hand strap do not obscure the lens or flash.

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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 PhotographyHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter AccessoriesAA-V101 AC Power Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3VFeatures High Quality ImagesNomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder DisplayAttaching the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapUsing the Hand Strap Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyFully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge MENU/EXE button Set the Mode dial to rUse the 5 or 6 button to Press the MENU/EXE buttonViewing Images Single-Frame Playback Close the battery cover Loading the BatteryLoad the battery Direction of the arrowPlug the AC power adapter Charging the BatteryPower outlet CameraAbout the Battery Battery FeaturesRemaining Battery Capacity Number of Shots AvailableInsert the AC power adapter Using a Domestic Power OutletInto the power outlet On the cameraSwitching Off Switching On and Switching OffSwitching On Slide the Power switch to RightCompatible SmartMedia Using a New SmartMediaSmartMedia Write ProtectionStoring Data Open the SmartMedia cover Loading and Removing SmartMediaLoading the SmartMedia Insert the SmartMediaRemoving the SmartMedia Remove the SmartMediaOn its Side How to Hold the CameraUpright Lightly Pressing the Shutter ButtonPressing halfway pressing Pressing fully pressingMode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Auto Mode Normal PhotographyTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Normal Auto Mode Down fullyLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Taking Pictures Using the LCD MonitorPress the Disp button Without lifting your finger off Video cable supplied into Switch the camera offInsert the small plug on Plug the other endPress the Select button Select ButtonQuality File Size ColorPress the 5 x button To Exit Telephoto ModeTelephoto Photography Then take the picturePress the m Macro button Macro Close-Up ModeTo Exit Macro Mode Red-Eye Reduction Flash ModeAuto Flash Press the f Flash buttonForced Flash Suppressed FlashPlayback PlaybackSet the mode dial to p Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom To Exit Playback ZoomTo select Playback Automatic Playback PlaybackPress the 3 or 4 button Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto PlaySepia To select SepiaSmooth To select SmoothTo set the level Smoothing effectPlayback, select the frame ResizeDuring single-frame You want to resizePress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen CopySet the camera to single Frame or multi-frame Playback Select FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button To Cancel CopyingTo select the image to be Select Start Copy Last recorded frame appears Multi-Frame PlaybackPress the Disp button Twice To Revert to Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Erasing Images Erasing ImagesSet the Mode dial to e Erasing a Single FrameButton Use the 3 or 4 button toPress the MENU/EXE To erase another frameTo Cancel All-Frame Erase Erasing All FramesTo Cancel Formatting Formatting InitialisationChange the setting SetupSet the Mode dial to d To changeSharpness QualityFile Size LCD Monitor Display SequenceColor Frame No. MemoryBeep Volume Quick SelectDate and Time Reset To Cancel ResetTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Self-Timer ModeSet the Mode dial to s 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.BWhat is White Balance? SettingConfirm the setting Select the white balanceSetting the Brightness Adjusting the Exposure Select EVExposure Compensation Select the brightnessExposure compensation Select Flash Setting the Flash PowerIf the LCD monitor is switched off Press the Disp buttonContinuous Shots 16-Cont Set the flash brightnessMenu screen appears Select 16-CONTSet the continuous shot Select the frame to be Set the Mode dial to LProtecting a Single Frame Protected and press the MENU/EXE buttonPerform steps 1 and 2 To Remove Single-Frame ProtectionSelect Unprotect ALL To Cancel Removal of Protection from All FramesRemoving Protection from All Frames Connection cable to Switch on the personalSocket on the camera Personal computerMode dial to l PC-Mode Downloading Images to a PCVU-V108 SmartMedia Accessories Guide As of AprilBN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft Case HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection KitPlaces to Avoid SmartMedia Examples of Icons Safety NotesAbout the 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