JVC GC X 1 manual 26 EN, Basic Operation, Selecting the Shooting Mode

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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-X1 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment DC input connector Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgPower cord Power outlet Power lamp Connect the power cord to a power outletOpen the Memory card cover Insert the Memory card. pgKnob Memory card cover Memory card 3.3V type Insert the Memory cardPlay back a Picture. pg Quick StartShoot a Picture. pg DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode pg Major Features EN6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode pg Before taking important photosContents Subsidiary Settings Memory card 3.3V type Hand strap10 EN Front View Top ViewFront View Top View Rear View Bottom View CONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators12 EN Pull the cover to open Shoot standby lamp greenHand strap/lens cover mount 14 EN 5 6On-screen Display During PlaybackMenu Screens Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen16 EN To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP buttonPlayback Menu Screens No displays18 EN Charging the BatteryInstall the battery PicturesInstalling a Charged Battery Removing the BatteryGetting Started Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet20 EN Pass 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 surfacePress the r t button to select Format Formatting a Memory CardEXE button Lock button Button Press the r t button to select YESNormal Shooting 24 ENViewfinder Macro ShootingMounting the Camera on a Tripod Using a TripodGood Photography Posture Basic Operation Selecting the Shooting Mode26 EN Zoom Shooting Zoom lever28 EN Turn the Power dial to SETTurn the Power dial to a or M for shooting Selecting the Picture SizeSelecting the Picture Quality Press the r t button to select QualityFull Auto Shooting Lock button Shutter button Power dial30 EN Press the Shutter button all the way to take the pictureAuto Playback Playing Back Still PicturesNormal Playback Press the w e button again to stop Auto Playback32 EN Self TimerSelf timer button Shutter button Flash Shooting Setting, since the shutter speed is slowerPress the Flash button and select the flash mode Flash. The flash is forced to light34 EN Manual FocusIris Setting → ProgramManual Shooting Turn the Power dial to A, M or36 EN Macro ShootingExposure Control 2EVPress the DSP button to turn off the menu screen White Balance Adjustment38 EN Manual 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 PhotosChanging the AE/AF Area Select Manual with the Mode switch Restoring the Default SettingsTurn the Power dial to M Collage Mode Background Subject6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode 46 ENDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode 48 ENVideo Shooting Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the videoVideo Playback Select Video PB with the Mode switch50 EN Display Mode during Playback Brightness Adjustment of LCD ScreenPlayback Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shooting52 EN Protecting PicturesDeleting Pictures To delete a selected pictureAdding Special Effects Select Edit with the Mode switch54 EN Press the r t button to select EffectPress the w e button to select OFF, B/W, SEPIA, or Nega − up → right ← left ↓ down 56 ENInputting the Date Inputting the Calendar DARDigital Still Camera Connecting the Camera to a TV58 EN DC cordPrint Power outlet Power lampDigital Still Camera Power cord DC cord Printer GV-SP260 EN Printing a PicturePrinting takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x Select Dpof with the Mode switch Printing by Dpof SettingTurn the Power dial to B Press the r t button to select one Dpof file is saved on the Memory card Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu Press the r t button to select an item2032 x 1536 Qxga class SET UP MenuContents 1024 x 768 XGA 640 x 480 VGA66 EN Subsidiary SettingsSetting the Date and Time Software Section Operating Environment 68 ENSoftware Section for Windows Preparation Installing the USB DriverSelect USB Mode with the Mode switch Click the Next button Click the Finish buttonLoad the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive Installing the Video Player70 EN Sending Image File to Computer Sending a video by e-mailBasic Playback Volume72 EN Play buttonDouble clicking on the icon of a video file When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEasy Playback Playback starts automaticallyClick the Start button Uninstalling the Software74 EN JVC Video Decoder Macintosh76 EN Software Section for MacintoshInstalling the JVC Video Decoder 78 EN With Macintosh EN Software Section for Macintosh Click the 4 buttonDouble click the System Folder icon Double click the Extensions folder iconCannot shoot photos Power does not come onPower turned off while Cannot see the picture onCannot format a Memory card Number more thanLCD screen is splotchy Messages Contents Trouble ShootingError Messages for the camera 84 ENError Messages for the printer Please Wait86 EN Recommended distance for flashAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 0C to 40C when charging 10C to 35CAC Power Adapter Optional 88 ENBuilt-in Rechargeable Battery 90 EN IndexMemo GC-X1