JVC GC-S5 manual Features, High Quality Images

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Features

PREFACE

●High Quality Images

The 1.5 million pixel primary-colour CCD gives high-quality, high-resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) images and video at a horizontal resolution of 480 lines or better (playback).

●2-inch Low-Temperature Polysilicon LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display) Screen

The camera’s LCD monitor allows you to check the picture you have taken and show it to your friends immediately.

●Compact and Light weight

Size:	80 ⋅ 101 ⋅ 33 mm
Weight:	245 g (not including accessories, battery or SmartMedia)

●Extensive Focusing Range (with macro function)

•Normal: Approx 50 cm to infinity

•Macro: Approx. 9 cm to 50 cm

●Easy-to-Use Fixed-Focus Lens with Auto-Focus

Equivalent to 35 mm lens on a 35 mm camera

Automatic aperture selection (F3.2/F8)

●Flash

Auto-flash with flash control sensor.

Flash modes: Auto (in low light), Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and Suppressed Flash

●Support for SmartMedia

Uses compact, lightweight, fast and low-cost SmartMedia.

●Choice of Quality/File Size

• Image Quality:	FINE, NORMAL or BASIC
• File Size:	1280 ⋅ 1024 pixels or 640 ⋅ 480 pixels

●JPEG (Exif) Format

JPEG-format images can be imported directly into applications running on a personal computer. The VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) and a commercially available PC Card Adapter allow even easier interaction with personal computers.

●PC-Mode

The HS-V12 PC and Macintosh® Connection Kit (optional) allows image data to be transferred to and from a personal computer.

●Date and Time Recording/Playback Function

The date and time of shooting are automatically recorded and displayed on the LCD monitor.

●Unparalleled ease of operation

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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 DisplayAttaching the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapUsing 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 SmartMediaOn its Side How to Hold the CameraUpright 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 fullyLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Taking Pictures Using the LCD MonitorPress the Disp button Without lifting your finger off Switch the camera off Insert the small plug onVideo cable supplied into Plug the other endPress the Select button Select ButtonQuality File Size ColorTo Exit Telephoto Mode Telephoto PhotographyPress the 5 x button Then take the picturePress the m Macro button Macro Close-Up ModeTo Exit Macro Mode 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 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 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 EVExposure Compensation Select the brightnessExposure compensation Setting the Flash Power If the LCD monitor is switched offSelect Flash Press the Disp buttonContinuous Shots 16-Cont Set the flash brightnessMenu screen appears Select 16-CONTSet the continuous shot 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 ProtectionSelect Unprotect ALL To Cancel Removal of Protection from All FramesRemoving Protection from All Frames 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 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