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Hitachi hdc-401ex User's Manual

1. 89 Menu Items and Default Settings 96 Specifications cc 97 Quick Start Guide _ 99 88 89 E Troubleshooting Batteries Power Problem Cause Action The camera doesn t turn on e The batteries are not set correctly Set the batteries correctly P17 gt e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 gt e Malfunction of the internal system etc e The AC adapter sold separately is not connected correctly gt Remove disconnect the batteries AC adapter and wait five seconds or more set connect the batteries AC adapter correctly and then press the power button Connect the AC adapter sold separately correctly P54 The batteries run out quickly e The camera is used in extremely cold temperatures mages are captured at high resolutions or the flash is usedfrequently The camera turns off suddenly e The Power Off Time function was activated e Battery power is exhausted gt Turn on the power again Replace the batteries with new ones P17 gt The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly e The camera is used in extremely high or ow temperatures e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 gt e Th
2. Press MODE once to activate the Playback mode g 2 D oe e g D dQ D o The last captured image is displayed single playback Select Yes No using A V and then press eSelecting Yes deletes all images The camera returns to the Playback mode and No Image is displayed e Selecting No switches the display back to the Delete menu Delete In the Playback mode press MENU to Delete All2 display the Playback Menu screen Playback Menu Protect Copy to card Display mode Default In the Playback Menu screen select Delete using A V and then press The Delete menu is displayed Playback Menu Protect E Copy to card Display mode Default OK Set 42 43 Playing Capturing Images Using a TV You can use the supplied video cable to capture or play images by displaying them ona TV When connecting or disconnecting the video cable be sure to turn off the camera and TV power first Turn off the power Check to see if the camera power is turned 4 off If the camera is still on press the power switch to turn off the power Insert the mini plug smaller plug of the video cable into the USB terminal on the camera and then connect the pin plug larger yellow plug to the video terminal on the TV lt TV video terminal gt Video i OL Turn on the TV power and switch the TV s input mode to VIDEO IN Yellow plug
3. eWhen the flash is enabled the viewfinder lamp red blinks to inform you that the flash is charging Suppressed Flash mode The flash will not operate In a dark place the shutter speed drops and camera shake occurs more easily To capture images in a dark place use a tripod etc to keep the camera as still as possible 4 Auto mode The camera automatically flashes in accordance with the environment in which the image is captured 4 Red Eye Reduction auto mode Use this mode if you want to make the eyes of the subjects look natural in a darker environment with flash usage The camera flashes once before the main flash is emitted upon image capture 4 Forced Flash mode The camera always flashes The flash interlocked range recommended is approximately 0 6 to 2 1 m but the flash won t operate in Close Up mode In Close Up mode the effective interlocked range recommended becomes approximately 1 1 to 2 1 m The flash effect may not be appropriate on subjects positioned outside this range e The flash mode selected here returns to the Suppressed Flash mode once the camera is turned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed e The camera won t flash if Close Up amp mode P31 is selected e When a given scene mode is selected the camera is locked to the flash mode that is most appropriate to the selected scene mode A different flash mode cannot be selected Please refer to Setting the Scene Mode P55 e
4. V and then press e Selecting Yes copies all images in the internal memory to the memory card whereupon the camera Copa exits the Playback Menu screen ile e Selecting No cancels the copy and the camera will exit the Playback Menu screen To perform another NS copy repeat the operation from the Playback Menu screen Copy to card ein the event there is insufficient space on the memory card only the images that can fit are copied The screen then displays the message Card Full and copying is aborted 66 gt a lt 9 a 2 o ie ke o o a fe a CapiA azeww 1145 aindeg 67 E Playing a Slide Show You can play all the images stored in memory as a slide show at intervals of 1 3 6 or 10 seconds Press MODE to activate the Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback Use lt gt to select the images you want to view in a slide show Press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen MENU Playback Menu Protect ard li Display mo de In the Playback Menu screen select Slide Show using A Y and then press Playback Menu Save as_logo so p Exit OK Set Select the desired playback interval 1 3 6 or 10 sec using A V and then press A slide show starts based on the selected playback interval e Pressing during playback ends the slide show e Only the first frame is displayed fo
5. 1 92million pel Economy Approx 360 KB _ Approximately40 images Approximately 86 images 1280x960 Fine Approx 460 KB Approximately 31 images Approximately 67 images enone Normal Approx 310 KB Approximately 47 images Approximately 101 images Approx 1 23million pixels Economy Approx 230 KB Approximately 59images Approximately 126 images Fine Approx 115 KB Approximately 112 images Approximately 236 images 640x480 Normal Approx 77 KB Approximately 179 images Approximately 379 images Approx 31 0 000 pixels Economy Approx 58 KB Approximately 224 images Approximately 473 images 320x240 Video Approx 231 KB sec Approx 61 sec Approx 128 sec Lens Structure Three groups five lenses one aspheric lens Focus distance f 7 7 mm equivalent to 37 mm on a 35 mm film camera F value F3 5 Focus adjustment Fixed focus system Zoom Digital zoom 200 LCD monitor 1 5 TFT color LCD approx 60 000 pixels 280 x 220 pixels Viewfinder LCD monitor reverse Galileo optical viewfinder field of view 80 or more 1 to 3 m magnification 0 34X mage capture range Approx 110 cm or longer Standard approx 55 to 110 cm Close Up mode Shutter Mechanical shutter 1 4 to 1 1000 sec Capture sensitivity Auto equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 200 Photometry system Center weighted photometric averaging 64 point photometry Exposure Control system Programmed AE Correction Auto 2 0 EV t
6. A standard display mode in which the basic settings are shown as icons lt Grid gt Grids are displayed to facilitate layout setting lt Image only gt Only the image is displayed lt Display off gt The LCD monitor display is turned off Use this mode to capture an image by looking into the viewfinder e The Grid or Display off function cannot be used in the Video Capture mode e f the power is turned off or the camera is switched to the Playback mode the selected LCD monitor display mode in the Still Image Video Capture mode returns to Default Playback Mode Press MENU in the Playback mode In the Playback Menu screen select Display Mode using A V and then select Default Details or Image Only using lt gt Delete Protect Details Image size ISO and other image related Copy torgald information are displayed in this mode Pressing MENU saves the selection and El Owe then the camera exits Playback Menu e The LCD monitor display mode in the Playback mode selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns to Default mode e When video is played image information is not displayed even when Details is selected Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of the HDC 401EX Once you understand the content this chapter you can operate the basic functions of the camera G
7. Protecting All Images In the Protect menu select Protect All using A V and then press Select Lock Unlock using A V and then press The applicable processing is performed and the Protect All camera returns to the Playback mode Lock ES a an OK Set Once the image protection is set the images won t be deleted However they are deleted if Formatting P74 is performed E Setting the Startup Screen My Camera You can set your favorite image on the startup screen The image selected for the startup screen is saved in a format different than the one in which captured images are normally saved in the camera Deleting Images P39 or Formatting P74 won t erase the startup screen image However after these operations the image will no longer exist as a normal captured image and cannot be restored as a normal image Press MODE to activate the Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback Use lt gt to select the image you want to use as the startup screen elf many images are stored in the internal memory or memory card using the Index Playback screen will make selection easy Press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen 72 gt a lt 9 2 o ie ke o ty fe a CapiA azewwl 1145 ainydeg 73 In the Playback Menu screen select Save as logo using A W and then press The Save as logo menu is
8. Turn on the power Open the lens cover and turn on the 4 camera D The images are displayed on the TV To play the images press MODE to Q wore activate Playback mode e Keep the connected video cable slack If the cable remains taut the terminals may be subject to excessive force and sustain damage eThe LCD monitor is turned off while the camera is connected to a TV Before Connecting to a TV eThe factory set TV video mode is PAL To change this setting follow the operation below Key countries using NTSC Japan U S A South Korea Canada etc Key countries using PAL U K Italy Switzerland Spain Australia the Netherlands Thailand Malaysia Singapore etc Turn on the power Press the power switch to turn on the power Press MENU The Capture Menu screen is displayed Capture Menu Video Emma Image size 2304K17 Image quality Normal In the Capture Menu screen select Setup using m xn and then press The Setup menu is displayed Capture Menu Date Imprint Exit The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode 44 jes o o fe Oo ke 0 o ee fe 5 0 AL e 8uisn seseu Suunydeg Su1eld In the Setup menu select TV using f Jo wA l nPE A Y and then select TV mode Aq Vance Opera UOS using lt gt This chapter describes more detailed settings of the HDC 401EX You can choose to read the sections corresponding to th
9. lt lt gt ePress the OK button Press 12 E LCD Monitor Display AEE E e Capturing Still Images P27 0000000 A bl amp Ly D 4 ZZ 2004 04 16 i Scene mode P55 Not displayed if Auto is selected vA Sports Night Scene Portrait a Landscape fa Back Light lmage size P52 2304x1728 Approx 4 million pixels Em 1600 1200 1 92 million pixels fz 1280x960 Approx 1 23 million pixels 640x480 Approx 310 000 pixels lmage quality P52 2 Fine Low compression 1 8 mode Normal Standard compression 1 12 mode x Economy High compression 1 16 mode Saturation P60 ES High ES Medium Not displayed if Medium is selected ES Low Sharpness P59 amp High b Medium Not displayed if Medium is selected b Low 13 ISO capture sensitivity P62 CX Not displayed if Auto is selected w Equivalent to IS0100 Equivalent to IS0200 Flash mode P30 Suppressed Flash mode 4 Auto mode 4 Red Eye Reduction Auto mode 4 Forced Flash mode Remaining battery power P18 a Full battery power a Low battery power a Running out of battery No battery am Displayed when the AC adapter sold separately is in use Color pe4 A Full Color Not displayed if Full Color mode is selected Al Black amp White Al Sepia SD card mark P23 Displayed when a SD memory card is in use Date amp Time P20 Possible number of shots P97 Distance mode P31 Not displayed
10. AA nickel metal hydride batteries HR 3SB by Hitachi Maxell Ltd is recommended See displayed on the LCD monitor e AA manganese dry batteries cannot be used e The two AA alkaline dry batteries included in the package are provided to help you check the Remaining Battery Power Display for the remaining battery power W o o oO ie U a fh ae Oo 7 Q basic operations of the digital camera If you are shooting real targets replace them with a commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel metal hydride batteries n q Reference Battery Life Kept with LCD monitor on and internal memory in use Cyclic Battery type Continuous Playback time Flash No flash AA alkaline dry battery LR6_ Approx 900 images Approx 200 images Approx 500 images Approx 190 minutes e The figures in the table are reference values until the batteries go flat assuming that images are captured in a standard environment in the 2304 x 1728 normal mode under the following conditions and played continuously at a speed of approximately 3 seconds per frame They are not guaranteed The actual figures may be lower depending on the condition or environment in which the camera is used Continuous Images are captured continuously without flash Cyclic Images are captured by repeating the sequence of Checking the subjects for 5 seconds gt Capture gt Playback for 5 sec
11. Neck strap attachment WDC input terminal Q USB video output terminal Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp green red LCD monitor MODE button MENU button Control panel How to attach the neck strap 11 MODE Button Press this button to switch to a different operating mode lt Still Image Capture mode gt e 5 ama 16 07 2004 04 16 Playback mode gt To take video start at Capture Menu P33 Press this button to display the menu hierarchy setting items in each mode Pressing the MENU button while a menu is displayed exits the menu display lt Still Image Capture mode gt lt Capture Menu gt Capture Menu Image size 2304X Image quality Normal 16 07 2004 04 16 OK Set lt Playback Menu gt Playback Menu Playback mode gt Protect Copy to card Display mode Default OK Set Control Panel Each button on the control panel has multiple functions Understand these functions thoroughly before you start operating the buttons Note that a v lt and gt are not displayed on the camera control panel No Button name Function A Up button Use this button to select the next item up in each menu screen fl Index button Use this button to activate the Index Playback mode P37 gt Right button Use this button to select the item to the right i
12. Problem Cause Action Card locked e The write protect switch on Unlock the write protect the memory card is locked switch on the memory card P24 Card full e There is insufficient space Delete images from the internal memory available in the internal memory Or the memory card P39 gt or swap the or the memory card memory card with another P23 Change the image size and or image quality P53 gt No image e There are no image files that Capture images using the can be played HDC 401 EX Lens Cover Closed e The lens cover is closed Open the lens cover Low battery e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 File Protect e The image is protected Unlock the image P69 Set To Default P25 Return certain items to their default settings Video Capture Mode P33 Switch to Video Capture mode Image size P52 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 gt ke ke 0 3 2 x Image quality P52 x Fine Normal Economy Scene P55 Auto Sports Night Scene amp Portrait ia A Landscape g Back Light EV P57 Auto 2 0EV 2 0EV Set in 0 5 EV steps White balance P58 Auto BG Daylight a Cloudy Sunset a Tungsten Fluorescent Quick view P27 On Of
13. The digital zoom setting selected here is canceled standard once MENU or MODE is pressed or the power is turned off 32 isu o o oO e UG a o Se Oo o soapl seseuy S Suunydeo E Capturing Videos You can capture videos using the HDC 401EX Captured videos can be played directly on the camera or viewed on a TV by connecting the camera using the supplied video cable Open the lens cover and press the power 4 switch to turn on the power SS The camera will enter the Still Image Capture mode ee In the Still Image Capture mode press MENU Capture Menu The Capture Menu screen is displayed Video CI Image size ET ER MELLS 2304 Normal OK Set In the Capture Menu screen select Video Capture Mode using A V and then press Capture Menu Set To ip Mode i Image size 2304K1 ET CR CELLS Normal OK Set 33 Press the shutter 4 e When you hear a bleep sound and see REC on the ma e LCD monitor this indicates that the camera has begun video capture The LCD monitor shows REC and the elapsed time during video capture PA SHUTTER STOR Sze REC n 16 07 2004 04 16 To stop video capture press the shutter 4 The camera stops the capture after emitting a e The capture stops automatically when the available memory drops to below the required level e The white balance P58 Exposure EV P57 color P61 and Close Up
14. camera near a heater on an electrically heated carpet inside a car with the windows closed or under direct sunlight Fire may result Do not place any article on the camera The camera may tip over or the article may drop causing bodily injury OOOO OO Do not place the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures E What You Should Know Note The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of this manual is prohibited Hitachi Living Systems shall not be liable whatsoever for any damage lost profit or claim by a third party arising from the use of the digital camera or software provided with the camera Hitachi Living Systems shall not be liable whatsoever for any damage lost profit etc arising from a memory erasure due to a product malfunction repair or any other reason Copyrights The images you have taken with your digital camera cannot be used for purposes other than your own personal enjoyment without prior permission from the legal copyright holders Note that some performances shows exhibits etc prohibit photographing videotaping even for the personal enjoyment of the viewer Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries The SD logo is a registered trademark Other company or product names referred to in this manual may be trad
15. can be enlarged to 200 300 or 400 Zoom Playback mode does not work with video images Select the image you want to enlarge using lt gt Pressing starts the playback with the monitor zooming in on the center of the image 100 200 300 S 400 E a Press A V lt gt on an enlarged view to change the displayed portion of the image Pressing MENU or MODE or turning off the power during zoom playback cancels the Zoom Playback mode 36 jes o o oO m U a o ct oO o SOSPIA SEBEU IIIS SuMal 37 Index Playback Multiple images can be displayed by dividing the LCD monitor into nine areas This mode is useful if there are many images to choose from In the Single Playback mode press the index button A The Index Playback screen is displayed e Videos are shown with 9 Select the desired image using A V lt lt gt Pressing displays a single playback screen of the selected image Video Playback A OK START i At 29 OK START T i AS Use lt gt to select the video you want to play e Videos are shown with 9 video icon Pressing starts playback The LCD monitor shows the elapsed time Pressing while the video is played stops playback Pressing again starts playback beginning with the first frame 38 jes o o oO e U a o ct oO o SOSPIA SEBEU IIIS Su
16. either Close Up or Standard mode It is recommended that you keep an appropriate distance from the subjects e if the Close Up mode is set the camera is locked to the Suppressed Flash mode even if another flash mode has been selected e Capturing Images by Looking into the Viewfinder P29 in Close Up mode will create a discrepancy between the image you see in the viewfinder and the image that is actually captured In the Close Up mode Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD Monitor P28 is recommended ein the Close Up mode you cannot set the scene P55 Exposure EV P57 or ISO capture sensitivity P62 e The Close Up mode is also effective in Video Capture mode E Using the Zoom You can enlarge your subject up to 200 using the zoom function digital zoom e The digital zoom is effective only in the LCD monitor mode image size 2304 x 1728 e The digital zoom cannot be used when another image size is selected the LCD monitor is set to the Display Off mode or the camera is in Video Capture mode e When the digital zoom is used images are captured in 1152 x 864 size approximately 1 million pixels e Since the camera zooms in on the center of the image the function for Setting the Date Imprint P63 cannot be used In the Still Image Capture mode press the digital zoom button The digital zoom guide is displayed on the LCD monitor e Pressing again returns the zoom size to 100 Range captured with the digital zoom
17. mode P31 are effective during video capture but other settings are disabled Video Files Image size Recording resolution 320x240 MPEG 1 No sound 24 frames sec Approximately 231 KB sec Recording image file format Frame rate Data size Recording time Internal 16 MB flash memory Approximately 61 seconds 32 MB SD memory card Approximately 128 seconds e The above data size and recording time are reference values assuming the YJ Full Color mode P61 The actual size and time will vary depending on the subject and capture conditions e To play the recorded video files on a computer you will need Windows Media Player or other playback software supporting the recording image file format MPEG 1 of the HDC 401EX 34 W o o oO O U a o co oO 7 soapl seseuy S Suunydeo 35 Viewing Still Images Videos Captured still images and videos can be played on the LCD monitor They can be played in the single zoom 200 300 or 400 or index 9 division mode Press the power switch to turn on the 4 power ess The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode e Press MODE once to activate the i Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback Select the desired image using lt 4 gt e Only the first frame is displayed for videos Zoom Playback Images displayed in Single Playback mode
18. mode is set to Suppressed Flash The captured data is recorded as a JPEG file Night Scene This mode prevents only the background from becoming dark when shooting a Subject against a night scene etc eThe flash mode is set to Red Eye Reduction Auto It is recommend that you use a tripod etc to keep the camera as still as possible a Portrait The camera automatically sets the mode most suitable for portraits e The flash mode is set to 4 Red Eye Reduction Auto a Landscape The camera automatically sets the mode most suitable for landscape pictures e The flash mode is set to Suppressed Flash a Back Light This mode prevents the subject from becoming dark when shooting back light or a bright background e The flash mode is set to 4 Forced flash Capture Menu EV White balance Quick view On lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu EV White balance Quick view lt gt Change Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Scene using A V and then select the desired scene mode using lt lt gt Pressing MENU saves the selected setting ou and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen The Scene mode setting selected here returns to Auto when the power is turned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed 56 gt a lt w Oo ie GB Ey o ar 2 7 Cap
19. month and date using the control panel Once the setting is complete press A V Increase and decrease lt gt Move through the items and confirm the set value Use A to select the part of Time you want to set and then press 20 W o o oO O U a o et Oo o Apeay Sule Date amp Time Set the hours and minutes using the control panel Once the minutes are set press A Y Increase and decrease lt gt Move through the items and confirm the set value Eb Use A V to select the part of Mode you want to set and then press Select the desired display mode using A V and then press YYYY MM DD 24 hr The year month day and hours YYYY MM DD 12 hr The year month day and hours DD MM YYYY 24 hr The day month year and hours DD MM YYYY 1e hr The day month year and hours MM DD YYYY 24 hr The month day year and hours MM DD YYYY 1e hr The month day year and hours in 24 hour format in 12 hour format Select Exit using A V and then press 21 in 24 hour format are displayed in this order in 12 hour format are displayed in this order are displayed in this order are displayed in this order in 24 hour format are displayed in this order in 12 hour format are displayed in this order Adjusting the Date and Time In the Still Image Capture mode press MENU MENU i
20. power cS a S If you are using your HDC 401EX for the first time or after a long period of storage with the batteries removed from the camera the internal clock may be reset when the power is turned on in which case the date time setting screen is displayed BOA MEEA Setting the Date and Time P20 Use A to select the part of Date you want to set and then press _ Date amp Time 2004 04 13 Set the year month and date using the control panel Once the setting is complete press A YV Increase and decrease lt gt Move through the items and confirm the set value Use A W to select the part of Time you want to set and then press Date amp Time Set the hours and minutes using the control panel Once the minutes are set press A Increase and decrease lt gt Move through the items and confirm the set value Select Exit using A V and then press Date amp Time Set the layout so that you can see the subjects inside 4 the LCD monitor and then press the shutter wen e When the image has been captured a bleep sound will be heard SS Viewing the Captured Images Videos see viewing Stili images Videos P35 gt for details Press MODE once to activate the Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback 100 amp 200 amp 300 S 400 CEE E ee ePress A Y lt gt on an enlarg
21. select the desired white balance level using lt gt Capture Menu ay Quick view lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Scene EV Quick view lt gt Change OK Set oen Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen The white balance setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 will return the setting to Auto 58 gt a lt 9 5 2 o ie se o o a fe a CapiA azeww 1145 ainideg E Setting the Sharpness E Setting the Saturation You can set the sharpness of captured images You can set the saturation of captured images High FS High Medi CHEMIESE vedi uC EAE b Low ES Low e Press MENU to display the Capture Menu a Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen screen gt a lt D a 2 o a ke o T o pma fa a In the Capture Menu screen select Saturation using A V and then select the desired saturation level using lt gt In the Capture Menu screen select Sharpness using A V and then select the desired sharpness level using lt gt Capture Menu ISO Color Saturation Capture Menu iom Color Sharpness lt gt Change lt gt Change OK Set capiA azeww 1145 ainideg Capture Menu a Color a Saturation Capture Menu ISO Color Sharpne
22. the CD ROM supplied with your HDC 401 EX in the computer s CD ROM drive The installation menu is displayed automatically e lf the installation menu is not displayed open My Computer and double click Setup exe under HDC 401EX eS Click Install HDC 401EX Driver n ware basta F aa j Wie I ee tt M eee Dr a i 1 When the Welcome wizard screen is displayed click Next When the The computer is ready to install the driver screen is displayed click Next The installation starts and when it s finished the Installation is completed screen is displayed When the Installation is completed screen is displayed click Finish When the Install restart confirmation screen is displayed click OK The computer restarts and completes the driver installation When the installation is complete proceed to 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable P81 eTo uninstall delete the HDC 401EX driver follow the procedure under Uninstalling Deleting the HDC 401EX Driver P87 80 oO O oO Q on F Q i 5 oO Q oO a 2 w Q i S co JayNdwWog 34 Ul 1 AUG X4LOP OGH 84 Sull eysu 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable eif your computer is running Windows 98 98SE you must perform the procedure specified under Installing the HDC 401EX Driver in the Computer P79 before you ca
23. then select ON OFF using lt gt Setup ET TET i l Power Off Time 3 lt gt Change OK Set Setup Languag Power Off Time 3 lt gt Change OK Set e The sound ON OFF setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to ON Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen E Setting the Power Off Time The Power Off Time function can be set to 1 minute 3 minutes aseMiss it 5 minutes 10 minutes or Off In the Capture Menu screen select Setup using A V and then press The Setup menu is displayed In the Setup menu select Power Off Time using A W and then select from 1 min Beeper Languag is lt gt Change OK Set Setup Beeper Languag lt gt Change OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen e The power off time selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to 3 min e The Power Off Time function is disabled while the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen 3 min 5 min 10 min or Off using lt gt gt a lt 9 2 o ie se o o er fe a Apeay sue 51 E Using the AC Adapter sold separately An AC adapter can be conne
24. 16 e To stop the self timer press the self timer button lt eThe image capture settings image size image quality white balance EV etc are also effective when the self timer is used e The self timer function is canceled once the image is captured To take another image using the self timer set the self timer again 64 gt a lt w Oo 0 ie GB o ar 2 n capiA azeww 1145 ainydeg 65 Playback Still Image Video E Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the SD Memory Card Copy to SD Card You can copy images stored in the camera s internal memory 16 MB to the memory card This function is useful when you have recorded images to the internal memory because the memory card was full and now want to copy the images to a memory card having ample space e This function is effective only when images are stored in the internal memory e Repeating this operation copies the same images to the memory card multiple times Press MODE to activate the Playback mode In the Playback mode press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen Playback Menu Protect sl Copy to card Display mode The last captured image is displayed single playback In the Playback Menu screen select Copy to Card using A V and then press A message appears prompting you to confirm the Playback Menu Copy _ Display mode Delete Protect Select Yes No using A
25. 5 Capturing Still Images Videos sssssssessessessrerssssirurrerennsnsunnesenunununnnnununnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnennna 27 E Capturing Still IMAGES 27 E Using the FLASH occ ccc ccccscesesessessesesssessstessseasessasessavessatsusseausacaceesacensecaneeees 30 E Shooting Close Up Shots Self Portraits 31 E Using the ZOOM iinan naa Ea E EREE E a E E 32 E Capturing Vid Ssnsecsionanienn aaa EENET 33 Viewing Still ImageS Video0S e sesessesssisrerssesisusressnisurunuenususunununnanunnnnnninununnnnnnennnnnnens 35 ZOOM AE N E AE ENE EEA A E EA E 36 INDEX Playback aer E NEE 37 O Video PlayVDECK rerne A A E 38 D l ting MA ES aa aeranta aaa aaaea ansiviaapaedacdesessdnevasccs a aa Aa aaia 39 Playing Capturing Images Using a TV sussssssssssssssereresisisrrunsenisnsunninirnnnnnnsesnrnnnnns 43 Advance Operations 46 Eih aual 1510 NNAIR EEE EAEE IEN EOE NE E EEE A EAE EAA 47 E Setting the Languag cecnrcoiseracenieniiiinnnieea ie n oaa 47 E PURINE Sound On Off vscciiis ets Serie nd teei A E 49 E Setting the Power Off Time esorserasenceniansonnanananina ai 50 M Using the AC Adapter Sold separately s siesieeissisiesiesisisrerrssrsrenresr 5 Capture Still Imag Vide voces ees cesesceseecesevsecesesseseusesevesseveusesevesevaeseneues 52 E Setting the Image Size Recording Resolution and Image Quality Compression Ratio 52 E Setting the Scene ModE wo eeececeecccccccesscscsssstsssscsssstsssscss
26. CCD image sensor Total pixels Approximately 4 08 million Memo Recording media SD memory card 32 64 128 256 and 512 MB compatible 31 internal 16 MB flash memory 2 Still image File format for recorded image JPEG compliant DCF1 0 EXIF2 2 compliant Recording resolution 2304x1728 Approx 4 million pixels 1600x1200 1 92 million pixels 1280x960 Approx 1 23 million pixels 640x480 Approx 310 000 pixels JPEG compression ratio Fine Low compression 1 8 mode Normal Standard compression 1 12 mode Economy High compression 1 16 mode Video Recording image file format MPEG 1 no sound Recording resolution frame rate 320x240pixels 24 frames sec Number of recordable images Recording resolution JPEG Data size Internal 16 MB 32 MB SD recording time and data size x3 pixels compression ratio per frame flash memory memory card Fine Approx 1 500 KB Approximately 9 images Approximately 20 images 2304x1 728 Normal Approx 1 000 KB Approximately14 images Approximately 31 images Approx 4million pixels Economy Approx 750 KB Approximately19 images Approximately 41 images Fine Approx 720 KB Approximately20 images Approximately 43 images 1600x 1 200 Normal Approx 480 KB Approximately29 images Approximately 63 images Approx
27. Cause Action The display is e Language is set to Japanese Switch Language to English in Japanese P47 The LCD monitor e These phenomena are caused lt is not a malfunction temporarily shows black dots or white red blue or green dots appear for a longer period by the properties of the liquid crystal display The dots appear only on the LCD monitor and will not be recorded The digital zoom doesn t work e The LCD monitor is set to the display off mode Press the display IO button gt to switch the LCD monitor display mode P15 e The camera is in the Video Capture mode Press the MODE button to switch to the Still Image Capture mode P11 The camera turns e The USB cable is not properly Disconnect the cable from the message was displayed when the camera was removed it was still communicating with the computer contrary to the removal operation data Always confirm tha camera is not communicati the computer before removi camera the Follow the operation under Removing the Camera P85 off during USB connected computer and camera and then firmly connection reconnected P81 Connect the cable to other USB port e The camera is connected to Connect the camera directly to the the computer via a USB hub computer without using a USB hub etc e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 gt A warning e The ca
28. Mal 39 jes o o Oo e U a o ct Oo 7 Deleting Images Once deleted the recorded data cannot be restored Before deleting image files confirm that they aren t really needed Particularly when deleting all images check the content of each image beforehand Press the power switch to turn on the 4 power es es The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode e _ 5 Press MODE once to activate the Playback mode Use lt gt to select the image you want to delete e Only the first frame is displayed for videos The last captured image is displayed single playback Press the delete i button W A message appears prompting you to confirm the deletion This image m E al a ae Yes Select Yes No using A V and then press e Selecting No cancels the deletion and the camera press f again and select Yes when the confirmation message is displayed To delete all images follow the procedure explained in Deleting All Images P41 returns to Playback mode To delete another image seseu Sule eq Deleting All Images Select Delete All using A V and then D press t Press the power switch to turn on the A message appears prompting you to confirm the power deletion g FARLO e The images are not yet deleted el The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode This image sss a Format Exit
29. User Manual HITACHI Inspire the Next Digital Camera HDC 401EX Thank you for purchasing an HDC 401EX digital camera Before using the camera please read this user manual carefully to ensure proper use of the camera Hitachi Livi ng Systems See Using the Camera in the 6 29 Shin Ogawa macthi Shinjuku ku Tokyo 162 0814 Acropolis Tokyo Quick Start Guide P 99 Phone 81 3 3260 9611 Fax 81 3 3260 9739 Table of Contents Overview 3 Mf Salety PriecattonS sneen A a E aaa aa EAE 3 E What You Should KNOW sorissenlni nia i den deladed eb ddateeds 6 MB Notes on Handling the Camera o cccccccccccceccsesesesessssssesesesesescseasssstseteseseneneenes 7 E Product OQvenieW eoar R a 9 E What You Will Find in the Package wi cccceescsseteteseseseesstetetessseseseecees 9 E Names Of Parn Snan a AA A ards aia ede 10 E CD Monitor DISplay oiscecceds adie ad tennan aae a e 13 Basic Operations 16 G ttine RAAY Qeeee er Po ror eer er eer 17 E Setting the Battie Surano r NE a ie 17 E Turmnine 0n 0ff the POWE a teicccizeces eerseececestiesnavselocks nesdssivetetientitarssiameirieteal 19 E Setting the Date Qe TIME issesccczieis tevesesctecscisssasselocs aseazssivgetvetinivislaieeiieeeeiaaas 20 E Usine an SD Memon Card kiccccciistesercivitisenrieitds nwadsslvdeneanewitemamedinns 23 E Setting to the Default oo ce ceeceecseetecseseacetetseseseeetetetseeteeseseeeeees 2
30. anguage of your HDC 401 EX is factory set to English To change the default language follow the steps given below Japanese A45 Italian Italiano English English French Francais Chinese AHX German Deutsch Chinese2 X Spanish Espa ol The language selected here is retained even after Setting to the Default P25 is executed or the power is turned off Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Setup using A V and then press The Setup menu is displayed Capture Menu Date Imprint ae f Exit Setup a Beeper English 3 Power Off Time min Language BARE English nn EVIE Late P Espa ol Frangais tybPue HIZR 4 77 In the Setup menu select Language using A V and then press Select the desired language using A V and then press The camera saves the selection and returns to the Setup menu Pressing MENU exits the Capture Menu screen 48 gt a lt fet a 2 oO O ke 0 o ct O 7 Apeay sue 49 E Turning Sound On Off The sound from the camera can be turned ON or OFF Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Setup using A V and then press The Setup menu is displayed Capture Menu Date Imprint a Exit In the Setup menu select Sound using A V and
31. ard screen is displayed click Next and follow the on screen instructions When the Search Wizard is Completed screen is displayed click Finish ein Windows XP the OS s Automatic Recovery wizard is displayed Click Do not do anything and then click OK The HDC 401EX is recognized as a removable disk A removable disk is displayed under My Computer Notes on USB Connection The LCD monitor shows USB Mode and images and other data won t be displayed The power off time function is disabled e Power won t be supplied to the HDC 401EX from the computer e Do not disconnect the USB cable or touch the camera interface cover control panel shutter button etc while the HDC 401EX is communicating with the computer Doing so may damage the stored data When disconnecting the HDC 401ExX be sure to operate in accordance with Removing the HDC 401EX P85 82 je no oO 4 Ea Q on F Q i 3 oO QO oO a 2 w a Q 5 oO m3 31929 ESN su JUJSN Jeyndwog ay 0 XJ L OF OCH 3U SuNdsuUD 83 4 Copying Image Files to the Computer Reader Writer Connection e f your computer is running Windows 98 98SE you must perform the procedure specified under 2 Installing the HDC 401EX Driver in the Computer P79 before you can connect your HDC 401EX to the computer e f you want to edit image files using commercially available image editing software etc it is recommended that you copy the i
32. cted to the HDC 401 EX When playing images or videos on a TV or manipulating them on a computer or otherwise keeping the camera on for a long period of time use of the AC adapter reduces battery consumption Before connecting the AC adapter be sure to turn off the camera s power Turn off the power Check to see if the camera power is turned off If the camera is still on press the power switch to turn off the power Insert the AC adapter s mini plug into the DC input terminal on the camera a do with battery power eYou must purchase the AC adapter separately e You CANNOT charge AA nickel metal hydride batteries etc using the AC adapter e While the AC adapter is connected power is not supplied from the dry batteries eThe Power Off Time setting remains effective even while the AC adapter is connected The default setting is 3 minutes e Keep the connected AC adapter cable slack P50 e cable remains taut the terminals may be subject to excessive force and sustain damage Turn on the power Press the power switch to turn on the power 4 m is displayed on the LCD monitor e You can now use the camera in the same way you Capture Still Image Video WSetting the Image Size Recording Resolution and Image Quality Compression Ratio You can set a desired image size recording resolution and image quality compression ratio according to a given purpose Image siz
33. displayed Select Customize using A V and then press Select Yes using A V and then press The camera returns to Playback mode eWhen the power is turned off and then turned on again the set image is displayed on the startup screen e To restore the default startup screen the image shown on the camera when it was turned on for the first time select Default by following the procedure in step E and then press Yes in step O e Only one image can be set as the startup screen in Customize If another image is set as the startup screen the first image is overwritten e The startup screen setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed E Formatting Formatting refers to making space available in the camera s internal memory or memory card when it becomes full so that images and data can be stored again e Formatting the internal memory or memory card will delete all data stored inside Confirm the content of the stored data before formatting The formatting process also deletes the protected images eif you want to use a memory card that has been used in other digital camera or in a computer format the card in the HDC 401EX before use eCheck the remaining battery power before formatting If the power is turned off during the formatting process the internal memory memory card may not be formatted correctly An improperly formatted memory card ma
34. duction Auto Night Scene or 4 Forced Flash P30 gt 3 ke a Q x e The camera is in Close Up mode Switch to Standard ak mode and then select the flash mode again P81 e The subjects are too bright Switch to the forced flash mode P30 Capturing Still Images Videos The flash was used but the captured image is still dark e The subjects are too far away Bring the subjects within the effective flash interlocked range approximately 1 1 to 2 1m P80 gt Problem Cause Action The LCD monitor doesn t show the subjects e The camera is in Playback mode Press the MODE button to switch to Still Image Capture mode P11 e The LCD monitor display is set to the Display Off mode Press the display IOl button b to switch the LCD monitor display mode P15 Captured images are blurred e The user s fingers are covering the lens Hold the camera correctly without the fingers covering the lens e Distant scenes are captured in Close Up mode Switch to Standard sak mode approximately 110 cm or longer P34 e The subjects are too close Bring the subjects within the image capture range approximately 55 to 110 cm in Close Up mode or approximately 110 cm or more in Standard mode 90 sulooyse qnol 91 Problem Captured images are blurred Cause e The camera is shaking Acti
35. e Recording resolution 2304x 1728 Approx 4 million pixels E 1600x 1200 1 92 million pixels fz 1280x960 Approx 1 23 million pixels fa 640 x 480 Approx 310 000 pixels Image quality Compression ratio Fine Low compression 1 8 mode Normal Standard compression 1 12 mode x Economy High compression 1 16 mode The image size and quality selected here are retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns Image Size to 2304 x 1728 and Image Quality to Normal Image Size Recording Resolution and Image Quality Compression Ratio When the image size is increased and image quality set to Fine mode the data size increases and the number of images that can be recorded in memory etc decreases Use the appropriate settings according to how you want to use the captured images For example select 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 if you want to print the images or 1280 x 960 640 x 480 if you want to send them over the Internet as e mail attachments In Video Capture mode 320 x 240 is selected as the image size recording resolution For the number of recordable images and data size under each image size quality setting see HSpecifications Number of Recordable Images Recording Time and Data Size p97 52 gt a lt o Oo ie GB o ar 2 7 CapiA azeww 1145 ainydeg 53 Setting the Image Size Press MENU to display the Capt
36. e flash is being charged immediately after switching to the flash mode Wait until the flash is fully charged Problem Image video cannot be captured The flash doesn t work Cause e The shutter button was pressed while another image was being recorded Action Wait until the recording of the current image finishes before capturing a new image e The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging Wait until the viewfinder lamp stops blinking before capturing an image Still images were taken while the camera was in Playback mode or Video Capture mode Press the MODE button to switch to Still Image Capture mode P11 e Videos were taken when the camera was in Still Image Capture mode or Playback mode gt in the Still Image Capture mode press the MENU button and then select Video Capture mode P33 e The Power Off Time function was activated and the camera was turned off Turn on the power again ey e The available memory space is low Reduce the image size Delete images from the internal memory orl the memory card P39 gt or swap the memory card with another P23 e The write protect switch on the memory card is locked the message Card Locked is shown on the LCD monitor e The flash mode is set to Suppressed lash default setting 7m Unlock the write protect switch on the memory card P24 Set the flash mode to 4 Auto 4 Red Eye Re
37. e functions you want to use Getting Ready 47 E Setting the Language 47 E Turning Sound On Off 49 E Setting the Power Off Time 50 E Using the AC Adapter sold separately 5 Capture Still Image Video _ 52 E Setting the Image Size Recording Resolution and Image Quality Compression Ratio 52 E Setting the Scene Mode 55 E Setting the Exposure Brightness 57 Setting the White Balance 58 E Setting the Sharpness 59 Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and E Setting the Saturation 60 the camera exits the Capture Menu screen E Setting the Color Mode 61 E Setting the ISO Capture Sensitivity 62 Once TV mode is set press the power E Setting the Date Imprint 63 switch to turn off the camera Using the Self Timer 64 Go to P gt B Playback Still Image Video 65 E Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the SD Memory Card Copy to SD Card 65 E Playing a Slide Show 67 The TV mode selected here is retained even after Setting to the Default E Protecting Images 69 P25 is executed or the power is turned off E Setting the Startup Screen My Camera 72 Deleting _ _ _ _ lt lt _____ _ 7 4 E Formatting 74 47 Getting Ready E Setting the Language The display language of the LCD monitor can be selected from the options listed below e The l
38. e switch for a longer period eif you are using your HDC 401 EX for the first time or after a long period of storage with the batteries removed from the camera the internal clock may be reset when the power is turned on in which case the date time setting screen will be displayed Follow the instructions in Setting the Date and Time to set the correct date and time Power Off Time Function If the camera is left with the power on without being operated the power turns off automatically to save energy The default setting is 3 minutes P50 To use the camera again press the power switch to turn on the power e The Power Off Time function is also effective when the camera is connected to the AC adapter sold separately e if the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable the Power Off Time function does not work elf the Power Off Time function is activated while setting a given item and the power is then turned off the item you were setting may not be saved If the item isnit saved set it again 19 E Setting the Date and Time If you are using your HDC 401 EX for the first time or after a long period of storage with the batteries removed from the camera the internal clock may be reset when the power is turned on in which case the date time setting screen is displayed Follow the instructions below to set the date and time Use A YW to select the part of Date you want to set and then press 8 Set the year
39. e the stored data e All data copied to the folder camera is deleted by Formatting P74 Exercise caution Folder File Naming Rules The HDC 401EX will assign folder and file names automatically according to the following rules Folder name File name XXXIMAGE CAM_YYYY jpg video file MPG_YYYY mpg Consecutive folder number 100 999 Consecutive file number 0001 to 9999 When the file number reaches 9999 the next file is saved in a new folder having the next higher folder number 84 oO O oO Q on Q Q e e oO Q oO a 2 w ie Q 3 5 oO UOIJOBUUOD JaUM Jepeay JeyNdWOD 34 0 S Jl4 Sew Sudo 85 5 Removing the Camera e When removing the HDC 401ExX be sure to follow the procedure below If the camera is removed or the USB cable is disconnected without following the specified operation the computer may not operate correctly or the recorded data may be damaged e This operation is not necessary if your computer is running Windows 98 98SE Close all applications accessing the camera Click the Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar select the drive you want to remove and then click Stop Remove Task bar lt WindowsMe gt POORER 0e lt Windows2000 gt E 70S o lt WindowsXP gt When Stop Remove is clicked a warning screen may be displayed with the message Camera cannot be stopped In this case check to see if the camera is sti
40. ea of approximately 14 MB since it already contains program files lt 3 The numbers of recordable images recording times and data sizes are reference values The actual figures will vary according to the subject and conditions of image capture 4 In the Close Up mode the effective interlocked time recommended is approximately 1 1 to 2 1 m because the flash is disabled 385 The number of images and playback time are reference values until the batteries go flat assuming that images are captured in a standard environment in the 2304 x 1728 normal mode under the following conditions and played continuously at a speed of approximately three seconds per frame They are not guaranteed The actual figures may be lower depending on the condition or environment in which the camera is used Continuous Images are captured continuously without flash Cyclic Images are captured by repeating the sequence of Checking the subjects for five seconds gt Capture Playback for five seconds In both modes all images are erased once the memory is full 98 gt ke ke a 3 Q x suoleayioeds p ng Wes 9IND xipueddy 99 Using the Camera For cetails see Capturing Still Images P27 If you are using a memory card insert the memory card before turning on the camera power by following the instructions under Using an SD Memory Card P23 Open the lens cover and turn on the power Turn off the
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42. ed view to change the displayed portion of the image Tate Jt 4el leh m Pressing the index H button A while in Single Playback mode will let you display multiple images by dividing the LCD monitor into nine areas Control Panel Each button on the control panel has multiple functions Note that A V lt and gt are not shown on the camera control panel For the functions of each button see Control Panel P12 PAA ENEE Images displayed in Single Playback mode can be enlarged to 200 300 or 400 100 SPIND WEIS JINO x1pueddy Memo Memo 102 101
43. emarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged They are not accompanied by a or symbol in this manual E Notes on Handling the Camera Environment of Use Your digital camera can be used within the temperature range of OT to 40 non condensing If the camera is moved from a cold place directly to a warm place water droplets may form inside or outside the camera due to condensation Condensation is a common cause of defects and malfunctions so please exercise caution Always take trial shots before photographing videotaping important occasions and thereby ensure that the images are recorded correctly The two AA alkaline dry batteries included in the package are provided to help you check the basic operations of the digital camera If you are shooting real subjects replace them with commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel metal hydride batteries This digital camera CANNOT be used with AA manganese dry batteries Data Error e This digital camera uses precision electronic components Refrain from the following operations as they may damage the data stored in the camera e Disconnecting the USB cable during data transfer e Removing the batteries or disconnecting the AC adapter sold separately while data is being recorded or transferred via USB connection e Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter sold separately while data is being recorded e Con
44. er 87 76 77 E Flow of Copying Image Files to a Computer 1 Check the operating environment of the computer Windows Me 2000 XP Windows 98 98SE Install the HDC 401 EX Driver in the computer P79 3 Connect the HDC 401EX to the computer usingthe USB cable P81 gt When your HDC 401EX is connected to the computer for the first time the New Software wizard is displayed It will quickly navigate you through the necessary steps so that the computer can automatically recognize the HDC 401EX Open My Computer and click the removable disk camera Copy the desired image files to the computer P83 gt 5 Disconnect the camera P85 1 Check the operating environment of the computer The computer must satisfy the following conditions before you can connect your HDC 401EX to the computer using the USB cable for the loading of captured images etc Check to see if the computer meets these requirements before connecting the camera E OS Microsoft Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP E Preinstalled with a USB interface Ver 1 1 E Preconfigured with a CD ROM drive e The OS must be preinstalled Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on a custom computer or in an upgraded OS even if it is one of the systems specified above e The correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the HDC 401EX is connected via a USB hub or extended USB board e You may not be able to op
45. erate the HDC 401EX correctly on the computer depending on the peripheral configuration Windows 98 98SE gt Proceed to 2 Installing the HDC 401EX Driver in the Computer P79 Windows Me 2000 XP Proceed to 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable P81 78 oO O oO E3 Q on Q Q 3 oO QO oO a ot 2 w ie i 5 oO 3 JO NAWOD y JO JUBWUOIIAUS Sueldo 3y 0949 79 2 Installing the HDC 401EX Driver in the Computer Windows 98 98SE If your computer is running Windows 98 98SE the HDC 401EX driver must be installed in the computer first Install the HDC 40 17 EX driver in the computer through the procedure specified below e Once the driver has been installed properly you can skip this procedure from the next time you connect your HDC 401EX to the computer eif you have any difficulty in driver installation Please access following URL http www hitachi ls co jp e index html elf your computer is running Windows Me 2000 XP the driver will be installed automatically so this procedure need not be performed Proceed to 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable P81 Installing the HDC 401EX Driver for Windows 98 98SE Restarting the Computer Do not connect the camera to the computer until the software installation is complete Also be sure to close all other applications beforehand Start the computer and set
46. es videos Problem Cause Action Still images videos cannot be played e The camera is not in Playback mode Press the MODE button to switch to e The HDC 401EX may not be able to play images that were captured on another digital camera or renamed manipulated on a computer Playback mode P11 Deleting Images Problem Cause Action Images cannot e The write protect switch on the Unlock the write protect be deleted memory card is locked the switch on the memory card message Card Locked is P24 shown on the LCD monitor Images were e Deleted files cannot be accidentally deleted restored The computer doesn t recognize the camera removable disk is not displayed etc e The supplied USB cable is not being used Use the supplied USB cable e The USB cable is not properly connected e Another device is connected to the computer s USB port Disconnect the cable from the computer and camera and then firmly reconnect it P81 Connect to another USB port Remove all peripheral devices other than the keyboard and mouse e The HDC 401EX driver is not installed This is applicable only when the computer is running Windows 98 98SE Install the HDC 401EX Driver P79 e The camera was connected to the computer running Windows 98 98SE before the HDC 401 EX driver was installed so the device was not properly recognized Open De
47. etting Ready ______ _ _ 17 E Setting the Batteries 7 E Turning On Off the Power 19 E Setting the Date and Time 20 E Using an SD Memory Card 28 E Setting to the Default 25 Capturing Still Images Videos 27 E Capturing Still Images am E Using the Flash SO E Shooting Close Up Shots Self Portraits Sill E Using the Zoom Se E Capturing Videos re Viewing Still Images Videos 35 OZoom Playback 36 Olndex Playback OV OVideo Playback 38 Deleting Images 399 Playing Capturing Images Using a TV 43 16 Getting Ready E Setting the Batteries Open the battery SD memory card cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Set the batteries by aligning the and marks with the marks in the battery compartment Close the battery SD memory card cover e Turn off the camera power before replacing the batteries e Do not open the battery SD memory card cover using a violent motion The cover may be damaged e When opening closing the battery SD memory card cover be careful not to drop the batteries e t is recommended that the batteries be removed and stored separately if the camera won t be used for a long period of time 17 Applicable Batteries The HDC 401EX can be used with AA alkaline dry batteries and
48. f ISO P62 Auto 8 130100 8 ISO200 Color P61 H Full color Q Black amp White E Sepia Saturation P60 E9 High E Medium Low c Sharpness P59 k High Medium b Low Date Imprint P63 On Off Setup Display the Setup menu Exit Return to Still Image or Video Capture mode v Delete P74 This image Delete All Format Exit Protect P69 This image Protect All Exit Copy to card P65 Copy images from the internal memory to the SD memory card a Display mode P15 Default Details Image Only Slide show P67 sec 3 sec 6 sec 10 sec Exit Save as logo p72 Default Customize Exit Setup Display the Setup menu Exit Return to Playback mode Exit Return to the previous menu Set To Default Return certain items to their default settings o Date amp Time P20 Date Time Mode Exit z Mode P21 YYYY MM DD 24hr YYYY MM DD 12h hr ce DD MM YYYY 24hr DD MM YYYY 12hr Z MM DD YYYY 24hr MM DD YYYY 12hr lt TV P44 PAL NTSC gt Beeper P49 On Off Language P47 Japanese English Italian Spanish French German Chinese 1 8 4 A32 Chinesee px Power Off Time P50 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Off Default Factory setting These settings are retained even after Set to Default is selected 96 S8ull1eS ynez qg pue swe nue SulooYse gnol 97 E Specifications Effective resolution Approximately 4 million pixels Capture element 1 1 8
49. f you have changed various items and want to restore their default settings follow the steps given below In the Still Image Video Capture mode Ou press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen Capture Menu Video Cl Image size 2304X LEGE TELS Normal OK Set In the Capture Menu screen select Set to Default using A V and then press A message appears prompting you to confirm the Gaetan reversion Video Cl Image size E LLLE Te Ce ELS Normal OK Set Select Yes No using A W and then press You can also select Set to Default from the Setup menu Default Settings Setting item Default setting Image size e 2304x1728 Image quality Normal Scene Auto Exposure EV Auto White balance Auto Quick view On ISO Auto Color H Full color Saturation EA Medium Sharpness b Medium Date Imprint Off Beeper On Power Off Time 3 min Flash Suppressed Flash mode Display mode Playback mode Default Setting to the Default won t affect items other than those specified above such as display language video mode and date time display mode With these items the current setting is given priority jes o o Oo e U a o ct Oo 7 Apeay sue 26 Capturing Still Images Videos E Capturing Still Images You can capture still images by viewing the LCD monitor or looking into the viewfinder If the battery power is low or when y
50. iA azetwl 1145 anydeg 57 E Setting the Exposure Brightness The HDC 401EX uses programmed AE as its exposure control system However you can correct the exposure manually 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV set in 0 5 EV steps if the subjects are dark such as when shooting them back light or a bright background inal Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select EV using 4 W and then select the desired EV level using lt gt Capture Menu Scene nee White balance Quick view On lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Scene 20 White balance Quick view On lt gt Change OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen The EV setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 will return the setting to Auto E Setting the White Balance You can set the white balance according to the light source Auto The camera automatically sets the white balance Default setting J Used for image video capture under daylight Used for image video capture in cloudy weather Used for image video capture at sunset Used for image video capture under tungsten lighting t Used for image video capture under fluorescent lighting Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select White Balance using A V and then
51. if the standard mode is selected White balance x Not displayed if Auto is selected P58 Daylight Cloudy Sunset amp Tungsten 3 Fluorescent Exposure EV Not displayed if Auto is selected P57 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV set in 0 5 EV steps Self timer P64 SA EL Ce EN Capturing Videos P33 PA SHUTTER STAR Tig Z 2 0 _ E gO The same notes in the Still Image Capture mode apply when the applicable items are not displayed Video Capture mode icon Operation guide Remaining battery power P18 Color P61 SD memory card icon P23 Date amp Time P20 Elapsed time in seconds Distance mode P31 White balance P58 Exposure EV IP57 EMA EN Viewing Still Images Videos P35 Video icon X Displayed only when video is being played vVideo operation guide Displayed only when video is being played Remaining battery power P18 Operation guide SD memory card icon P23 Protect icon P69 lmage number Image number of currently displayed image Total number of images Elapsed time in seconds This is displayed only during video playback 14 15 Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode The LCD monitor display in each mode can be switched in the manner described below Still Image Video Capture Mode Press the displaylOl button gt lol Ol IOl lt Default gt mmm lt Grid gt p Image only Display off gt ol lt Default gt
52. larger the ISO number the higher the sensitivity becomes thus enabling image video capture under limited light in a dark place Auto The camera automatically sets the ISO BEVETT aET a w Equivalent to ISO 100 88 Equivalent to ISO 200 Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select ISO using A V and then select the desired ISO level using lt lt gt Capture Menu Saturation ih Sharpness iN lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Saturation B iN Sharpness lt gt Change ons The ISO setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to Auto OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen 62 gt a lt o a 2 o ie ke o o a fe a capiA azeww 1145 ainydeg 63 E Setting the Date Imprint You can imprint the captured images with the date on which they were taken When a still image is captured with the Date Imprint function set to ON the date is imprinted on the JPEG file of the captured image in the lower left corner Note that this is different from printing the date information of a file based on a printer setting etc Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Date Imprint using A V and then select the ON OFF mode using lt g
53. ll communicating with the computer Remove the camera once communication has ended When the You can safely remove the device dialog box is displayed click OK This step is not necessary in Windows XP Remove the camera Before removing the camera be sure to confirm that the camera is not communicating with the computer i e its viewfinder lamp red is not blinking 86 oO O oO Ed Q on oO i oO Q oO a 2 w ie Q El 5 oO eJaweg 34 SulAowey 87 E Uninstalling Deleting the HDC 401EX Driver e The HDC 401EX Driver must be installed if your computer is running Windows 98 98SE Uninstall delete the HDC 401EX driver only when the driver is no longer necessary eDo not uninstall the driver while the camera is still connected to the computer Also close all computer applications beforehand SS ee a In My Computer double click Control z Panel and then double click Add or a Remove Programs __ Select HDC 401EX and then click Add lt Change or Remove When the Select Uninstall Method screen is displayed select Automatic from the options and then click Next E When the Perform Uninstall screen is displayed click Finish Once Finish is clicked the computer will begin uninstalling the driver Confirm that you really _ want to uninstall the driver before clicking Finish APPEnaIX Troubleshooting
54. llowing precautionary information to ensure correct and safe use of the product Remove the batteries in case of an abnormality Q Continuing to use the camera in an abnormal condition such as if it should emit smoke or give off an odor may result in fire or electric shock Consult the store from which you purchased the camera Never take pictures while moving Do not take pictures while walking driving a car or riding any other vehicle You may trip and fall or a traffic accident may result Do not place the camera on an unstable surface The camera may tip over or drop causing bodily injury Protect the camera against entry of water or foreign substances Ni b NJ If water or a foreign subject should enter the camera remove the batteries immediately Continuing to use the camera may cause a short circuit resulting in fire or electric shock Consult the store from which you purchased the camera Do not use the camera in a bath or shower Fire or electric shock may result Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera never open the case If you should accidentally drop the camera or otherwise break the case do not use the camera Fire or electric shock may result Consult the store from which you purchased the camera Do not throw the camera or the batteries into a fire The camera and or batteries may rupture and explode causing fire or bodily injury Do not mix batteries of different types or use a c
55. mage files to a desired location My Documents etc in the computer Connect the HDC 401EX to the computer using the USB cable in accordance with 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable P81 e f a removable disk is not displayed see Troubleshooting P89 gt m Open My Computer and then double click the removable disk i Double click the DCIM folder i I Double click the 100 IMAGE folder In the folder select the image files you want to copy load to the computer and then drag and drop them to a desired location My Documents etc Drag and Drop This method of computer operation uses a mouse Specifically it refers to moving data or files using your mouse With the mouse pointer over the desired file icon or other symbol shown on the screen press the mouse button and move the mouse drag while holding down the button and then release the button drop when the icon reaches the target location e Similarly you can drag and drop the desired data in a desired location My Computer etc of the computer into the folder camera thereby copying the data to the folder e During the Copy process communication the viewfinder lamp red on the camera blinks continuously Never disconnect the USB cable or touch the camera interface cover control panel MODE button MENU button shutter etc while the viewfinder lamp is blinking Doing so may damag
56. mera was removed when Doing so may damage the internal ng with ng the e The camera was removed in a manner The camera cannot be operated the finder lamp doesn t turn off etc e Malfunction of the internal system memory card etc Remove the batteries wait for a while and then reinstall the batteries Remove the memory card from the camera and then reinstall it securely P23 Swap with another memory card and check to see if the problem no longer occurs Consult the store from which you purchased the camera e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 Date Imprint was set but the date is e The background is white Since the date imprint uses white Device Manager To open Device Manager right click on My Computer click Properties and then click Device Manager Alternatively open Control Panel double click System click System Properties and then click Device Manager not displayed text it may not be visible e The image was captured using Do not use the digital zoom the digital zoom P32 A red viewfinder lamp sometimes blinks e The flash is charging to maintain a stable flash level 94 gt ke ke 0 3 2 x sulooyse qnol 95 Warnings and Messages Menu Items and Default Settings Menu item Setting Mode Still Image Capture mode P27 Playback mode P35
57. n a menu screen Ol Display button Use this button to switch the LCD monitor display in the Capture mode P15 Y Down button Use this button to select the next item down in a menu screen 4 Flash button Use this button to select each flash mode in the Still Image Capture mode P30 T Delete button Use this button to delete the image currently played in the Playback mode P39 lt Left button Use this button to select the next item on the left in a menu screen Self timer button Use this button to set the self timer in the Still Image Capture mode P64 OK button Use this button to confirm your selection in a menu screen Digital zoom button Use this button to activate the digital zoom in the Still Image Capture Playback modes P32 P36 Menu Screen Operations The menu screens can be operated in the following ways e Select the item using a v select the setting using gt and then press MENU to exit the menu confirm the selection e Select the item using a wv display the detail menu by pressing select the setting using a v and then confirm the selection by pressing Follow the operation guide displayed on each subsequent menu screen The MODE MENU button and control panel operations are hereinafter simplified as follows ePress the MODE or MENU button Press MODE or MENU ePress the 4 V lt or gt direction button Press a v lt gt gt Select a v
58. n connect your HDC 401EX to the computer Before connecting the HDC 401EX to the computer be sure to turn off the camera power When connecting the HDC 401EX to the computer be sure to check the remaining battery power Although the Power Off Time function is disabled while the camera is connected to the computer the camera will turn off if the batteries are exhausted If the camera is turned off while connecting the computer may not operate correctly or recorded data may be damaged If the camera is to remain connected to the computer for a long period of time use of the AC adapter sold separately is recommended Using the AC Adapter P51 Check to see if the camera power is turned off 4 If the camera is still on press the power switch A to turn off the power Turn off the power D Plug the larger connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer and firmly insert the smaller connector into the USB terminal on the camera Press the power switch to turn on the 4 camera power Turn on the power e f your HDC 401EX was connected to the computer for the first time the New Hardware wizard is displayed It will quickly navigate you through the necessary steps so that the computer can automatically recognize the HDC 401EX Wait for a while until the setting is completed and the wizard disappears e if the New Hardware Search wiz
59. n to display the Capture Menu screen OO o o OQ e U a o ct Oo 7 Capture Menu m Image size 2304X407 LLET CE MELS Normal OK Set Apeay Sule Capture Menu In the Capture Menu screen select Setup a using A V and then press ail The Setup menu is displayed You can also select Setup from Video Capture Menu and Playback Menu Setup In the Setup menu select Date amp Time a Exit using A V and then press Set To D Date amp Time The date time setting screen is displayed Follow the same procedure described earlier to adjust the date and time e Always check the clock display after switching the power source The internal clock is backed up for approximately 10 minutes but the date and time setting may be cleared depending on how long the batteries have been in use e The date time and display mode you have just set is retained even after the power is turned off or Setting to the Default P25 is executed 22 23 E Using an SD Memory Card Also see SD Memory Card P8 SD memory cards sold separately can be used with the HDC 401EX 32 64 128 256 and 512 MB compatible Images can be captured without an SD memory card as the camera has an internal 16 MB flash memory Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the SD Memory Card P65 gt is also possible e For a reference on the possible number of shots and recording time see E Specification
60. nnection 83 5 Removing the CAMer e sserrep astrea eee 85 Uninstalling Deleting the HDC 401EX Dr VEr ssssssesssssessrerssiririrrerssisisrrrrsesnsnn 87 Appendix 88 E TroubleShooting ocitne a ae 89 E Menu Items and Default Settings e sissiesiessissiesiersresreriersresrerieresrerrenrn 96 E pecificationS rsson a ne ann e aA 97 E Quick Start Guide cece ccessssssssssssssssssssssssesessesesesssseaesnssssssassssaeseeaes 99 Overview E Safety Precautions Use of Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this user manual They are designed to help you understand the correct use of the product and to protect you other persons and property from danger and damage Their conventions and meanings are explained below Please understand the meaning of each symbol before reading the main text The following symbols words are used to indicate the degree of danger or the extent of damage that may result from use that is contrary to the given instructions H Improper use that is contrary to the given instructions ma Warning eor Aca ate y result in death or serious bodily injury A Caution Improper use that is contrary to the given instructions may result in bodily injury or damage to property The following symbols are used to explain specific instructions S This symbol indicates a prohibited action that must not be performed Q This symbol indicates a required action that must be performed Be sure to read the fo
61. o 2 0 EV set in 0 5 EV steps White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Sunset Flash Interlocked range recommended 4 Approx 0 6 to 2 1 m Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Auto Suppressed Flash Forced Flash Self timer Timer period 10 sec 5 sec Scene modes Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Back Light Playback modes Single 100 200 300 or 400 Index Slide Show Video Power off time 1min 3min 5min 1 Omin Off nterface USB ver 1 1 mini B Video output NTSC PAL switching DC input DC 2 5 A 3 0 V Power supply AA dry battery x 2 alkaline dry batteries nickel metal hydride batteries sold separately AC adapter sold separately Battery life x5 Cyclic Battery type Continuous Flash No Flash Playback time AA alkaline dry battery LR6 Approx 900 images Approx 200 images Approx 500 images Approx 190 minutes Dimensions weight 96 W x 30 D x 51 5 H mm excluding projections approx 110 g excluding batteries and accessories Usage condition O to 40T RH90 or less non condensing Accessories Dedicated USB cable installation CD ROM dedicated video cable neck strap camera case cleaner AA alkaline dry batteries 2 31 The HDC 401EX doesn t come with an SD memory card 3 amp 2 The internal flash memory has an effective storage ar
62. ombination of old and new batteries Do not use batteries other than the specified types The batteries may rupture and explode causing fire or bodily injury Be aware of the hazards associated with alkaline batteries If the fluid from an alkaline battery should come in contact with your eyes or skin immediately rinse away the fluid under running water and seek medical attention The failure to do so may result in blindness or other bodily injury Do not attempt to disassemble process or heat the batteries Do not drop the batteries or otherwise subject them to impact Do not attempt to recharge lithium batteries or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries together with metal objects The batteries may rupture and explode causing fire or bodily injury Do not use the batteries in any manner not specified in this manual Set the batteries by aligning their polarities as specified 02 022 OO OY Do not use any type of connector other than as specified Fire or electric shock may result Save important images in a computer The images captured by the camera may be lost due to weak batteries malfunction and subsequent repair etc Do not use the camera in places where the use of digital cameras is prohibited such as on an airplane An accident may occur Do not place the camera in places exposed to significant amounts of soot dust steam or high humidity Fire or electric shock may result Do not place the
63. on gt Use a tripod etc to keep the camera as Still as possible Playback Capture Using a TV Images are affected by video noise e The camera is used near a computer or is otherwise subject to a strong electromagnetic field Video capture aborts e There is not enough memory Delete images from the internal memory or the memory card P39 gt or swap the memory card with another P23 Still images videos can be viewed but cannot be captured e Battery power is exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones P17 Problem Images are not displayed on the TV Images on the TV are abnormal not in color etc Cause e The TV s input mode is not set correctly e The video cable is not properly connected e Video Mode is set to NTSC Action Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO IN Disconnect the video cable from the TV and camera and then firmly reconnect it Switch to PAL P44 Data cannot be recorded A memory card is installed Turn off the power and remove the to the internal 16 MB memory card P24 flash memory When setting the eIn a dark place the shutter speed drops layout the image on and camera shake increases which is the LCD screen the cause of trailing images Use a moves with tails tripod etc to keep the camera from moving Copying Image Files to a Computer Problem Cause Action Viewing Still imag
64. onds In both modes all images are erased once the memory gets full Even when the power is off the HDC 401EX carries a very small amount of current to back up the internal clock It is recommended that the batteries be removed and stored separately if the camera won t be used for a long period of time Remaining Battery Power Display ca oo Full battery power a Low battery power Running out of battery In this condition the flash or Formatting P74 may not work properly It is recommended that you replace the batteries with new ones No battery Replace with new batteries m Displayed when the AC adapter sold separately is in use e The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on the use condition and environment in which the camera is used e Use the display of remaining battery power only as a reference 18 E Turning On Off the Power Power switch Viewfinder To turn on the camera press the power 1 lamp switch until the viewfinder lamp red as illuminates When the camera is powered up you will hear a pee sound and see the viewfinder lamp green illuminate To turn off the camera press the power switch until the viewfinder lamp green goes out The viewfinder lamp green will go out and the camera will power off e f the power switch is released too quickly the power may not turn on off If the camera doesn t power up down press th
65. ory card e Electrostatic and electrical noise may erase or damage the recorded data We recommend that you back up important data on another media MO disk Hard Disk CD R etc e Keep the contact area of the memory card free from dust or deposits of foreign matter To remove soiling from the contact area gently wipe the surface using a dry soft cloth etc Maintenance e The camera cannot perform its best with dust adhering to the surface of the lens To clean the lens remove dust with a blower and then gently wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth e Do not wipe the exterior surface of the camera using thinner benzine etc The coating may come off or become discolored E Product Overview The HDC 401EX not only offers high image quality with a built in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels but it is also compact enough to be carried nearly anywhere you go The key features are described below Key Features Built in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels A4 size also Supported O Easy to see 1 5 TFT color LCD monitor Internal 16 MB flash memory amp copy to SD card function for secure data storage p65 SD memory card for easy image capture built in SD memory card slot 1 P23 Video output terminal lets the whole family enjoy the resulting images P43 Close up mode approx 55 to 110 cm ideal for self portraits P31 O Several scene modes to choose from for shooting
66. ou want to use the HDC 401 EX like a regular film camera use of the viewfinder is recommended Use the camera in a manner appropriate to the given purpose or your own preference by referring to Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Capture images by looking into the viewfinder LCD monitor is off Capture images by viewing the LCD monitor When e You want to check the actual The battery power is low range of a captured image e You want to use the camera e You want to take close up shots of like a regular film camera flowers people or other subjects Advantages e The range of a captured e The camera doesn t shake easily image can be checked e The subjects can be seen clearly accurately even when there is too much lighting e Battery consumption is lower Drawbacks e The camera shakes easily e When a nearby subject is e The subjects cannot be seen clearly when shot the image you see in there is too much or too little lighting the viewfinder is not exactly e The batteries are consumed more quickly the same as the image that than when the viewfinder is used was actually captured If Quick View is set to ON the default setting is ON the captured image is automatically displayed after you press the shutter To change the setting select Quick View from the Capture Menu screen and then select ON OFF The quick view setting is retained even after the power i
67. r videos During a slide show the camera selects the Image Only display mode regardless of the current setting 68 gt a lt w a 2 oO O ke 0 o ct oO o CapiA azewwl 1145 ainydeg E Protecting Images You can protect image files against inadvertent deletion due to improper operation In the Playback Menu screen select Protect using A V and then press The Protect menu is displayed Press MODE to activate the Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback Playback Menu ome at a gt a lt o fo u ke fo o ct fa o Select Protect One using A V and then select Lock Unlock using lt gt Use lt gt to select the images you want to protect e f many images are stored in the internal memory or ey memory card using the Index Playback screen will lc ve lie make selection easy am a 03 16 Protect Protect All Fo lt gt Change OK Set CapiA azewwl 1145 andeg sali Press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen Protect Playback Menu Protect All A a eT Protect Copy to card T i E Display mode lt gt Change OK Set OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selection and _ the camera exits the Playback Menu screen e When Lock is selected On protect mark is shown during a single playback of the selected image 70 71
68. s Number of Recordable Images Recording Time and Data Size P97 eThe SD memory card is hereinafter referred to as the memory card e f a memory card is used the memory card will be given priority thus preventing the camera from recording to its internal memory or erasing images from the internal memory e Turn off the power before replacing the memory card Open the battery SD memory card cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Insert a memory card Insert the card securely in the direction shown until you hear it click into place Close the battery SD memory card cover Removing the Memory Card Open the battery SD memory card cover and press the memory card once to remove the card Press it once Write Protecting the Memory Card LOCK 4 LOCK rT rT Write protect tab Write protected Each memory card has a write protect switch If the write protect switch is locked the message Card Locked is displayed on the LCD monitor In this condition normal data capture or deletion cannot be performed elf you want to use a memory card that has been formatted in another digital camera or computer format the card in the HDC 401EX before use See Formatting P74 e if you are using a memory card also read the user manual for the memory card 24 W o o oO e U a o ee oO 7 Apeay Sule 25 E Setting to the Default I
69. s turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to ON 27 Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD Monitor Open the lens cover and press the power 4 switch to turn on the power BERRES ae The camera will enter the Still Image Capture mode Keep your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Set the layout so that you can see the subject s inside the LCD monitor Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows against your sides to hold the camera firmly in position Press the shutter 4 e When the image has been captured you will hear a bleep sound elf Quick View is set to ON the default setting is ON the captured image is displayed automatically Once the current image is displayed you can capture the next image If the viewfinder lamp red is blinking after an image is captured it means the flash is charging See Using the Flash P30 28 jes w o OQ e ke a o ct Oo o soapl Seseuy jI1S Suunideo 29 Capturing Images by Looking into the Viewfinder LCD Monitor off If the subjects are located at very close to the camera approximately 110 cm or less the image you see in the viewfinder won t be exactly the same as the image that is captured In this case it is recommended that you capture images by viewing the LCD monitor by Setting the Camera to the Close up Mode P31 Open the lens co
70. sports night scenes P55 portraits landscapes and back light O Black amp white and sepia modes for an artistic finish P61 O Grid display mode for easy layout settings P15 O Video capture function P33 O The My Camera function lets you set your favorite image as the startup screen P72 O Diverse playback modes single zoom 200 300 or 400 P35 index 9 divisions and video AC adapter socket lets you use the camera for hours without worrying about batteries 2 P51 O The all in one package means you can take pictures right away P9 1 SD memory cards are sold separately X2 The AC adapter is sold separately E What You Will Find in the Package Confirm that the following accessories are found in the package together with the digital camera O Camera case O Installation CD ROM for Windows 98 98SE O Neck strap O AA alkaline dry batteries 2 O Dedicated USB cable O Cleaner O Dedicated video cable O User manual The AC adapter and SD memory cards are purchased separately Using an SD Memory Card P23 Using the AC Adapter P51 The dedicated USB cable and video cable are hereinafter referred to as the USB cable and video cable respectively E Names of Parts Front Shutter Viewfinder Self timer lamp red Power switch Lens Lens cover Flash Distance selector switch Battery SD memory card cover Threaded hole for mounting tripod lnterface cover
71. ss Sharpness lt gt Change OK Set lt gt Change OK Set MENG Pressing MENU saves the selected setting Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen screen The sharpness setting selected here is retained even after the power is The saturation setting selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to amp turned off However Setting to the Default P25 will return the setting to Medium ES Medium 60 61 E Setting the Color Mode You can set the color mode of captured images AFull Color HEME A Black amp White El Sepia Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Color using A V and then select the desired color mode using P gt Capture Menu ISO Saturation T Sharpness iN lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Ye o J Saturation ih Sharpness IN lt gt Change The color mode selected here is retained even after the power is turned off However Setting to the Default P25 returns the setting to J Full Color OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen E Setting the ISO Capture Sensitivity You can set the ISO The ISO is a unit of photographic film sensitivity and indicates the ability to react to light The
72. t Capture Menu Exit lt gt Change _ OK Set_ Capture Menu Setup Exit OK Set 4 gt Change e The date imprint setting selected here is retained even after the power is Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen turned off However Setting to the Default P25 OFF e The date is imprinted in white text which may be difficult to see against a white background e Even if the Date Imprint function is set to ON the date won t be imprinted in the digital zoom mode returns the setting to E Using the Self Timer You can capture images using the camera s self timer function which can be set to 10 seconds or 5 seconds When the self timer is used keep the camera from moving by setting it ona tripod etc In the Still Image Capture mode press the self timer button lt repeatedly to select the desired timer period Y The timer period is set to 10 seconds The timer period is set to 5 seconds An icon corresponding to the selected timer period is displayed on the LCD monitor Set the layout and press the shutter e The self timer lamp red starts blinking and the number shown on the LCD monitor begins decreasing indicating that the self timer has started When the selected timer period elapses the camera will emit a bleep sound to indicate that the image has been captured 16 07 2004 04
73. t may take approximately 10 seconds to charge the flash The charge time will vary depending on the use condition of the camera and the remaining battery power e You cannot capture an image by pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging e f the battery power is low the flash may not operate even in a dark place If the camera doesn t flash in a dark place it is recommended that the batteries be replaced e The Red Eye Reduction mode is different from the Forced Flash mode The red eye reduction effect varies with a given subject The effect may decrease depending on the distance to the subject or conditions of image capture 30 Ww o o Oo e U a fh a oO 7 soapi seseu jIIS Suunyde9 31 E Shooting Close Up Shots Self Portraits The Close Up mode lets you take images of nearby subjects positioned approximately 55 to 110 cm away from the camera This mode is ideal for self portraiture using the lens cover mirror In the Still Image Capture mode set the distance selector switch amp to Close Up mode Distance a amp is displayed on the LCD monitor to inform you that the camera is now in Close Up mode 2 amp Close Up mode The image capture range is approximately 55 to 110 cm ga Standard mode The image capture range is approximately 110 cm or more e It can sometimes be difficult to bring the subjects into focus if they re located outside the range of
74. tinuing to use batteries that have already been consumed e Inserting or removing the memory card while the camera s power is on e Performing other abnormal operations e WWe recommend that you back up important data on another media MO disk Hard Disk CD R etc so that you can recover the data in case it is accidentally erased or damaged while still in the camera e The image on the LCD monitor may become vague at nighttime or in a dark room because the sensor cannot receive sufficient lighting This is not a malfunction Move to a place that provides sufficient lighting for proper operation e Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force The display may become uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged e The image on the LCD monitor may become darker under the sun or other strong light This is not a malfunction e The LCD monitor is manufactured with a high degree of technical precision However the monitor may temporarily show black dots or white red blue or green dots may appear for a longer period This is not a malfunction These dots will not be recorded along with the subject images e Sometimes the area around the LCD monitor may become hot while the camera is in use This is not a malfunction SD Memory Card eSD memory cards sold separately can be used with the HDC 401EX 82 64 128 256 and 512 MB compatible Please be sure to read the user manual attached to the SD mem
75. ure Menu screen In the Capture Menu screen select Image Size using A V and then select the desired image size using lt 4 gt Capture Menu Set To Defauli 7 Video Cli za ECEE ETSY Normal lt gt Change OK Set Capture Menu Set To Defaul Video Cl Normal ET ER MELLS lt gt Change OK Set Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen Setting the Image Quality Press MENU to display the Capture Menu MENU Capture Video Cli ET GETA 2304AN lt gt Change Capture Menu Set To Default x OK Set Menu Set To Defaul Video Cli a 72 Image size lt gt Change O 2304XT MENU screen In the Capture Menu screen select Image Quality using A V and then select the desired image quality level using lt 4 gt Pressing MENU saves the selected setting and the camera exits the Capture Menu screen 54 gt a lt w 2 o O ke 0 o ct oO no CapiA azeww 1145 ainydeg 55 E Setting the Scene Mode Set the scene mode most appropriate to a given scene The camera will capture images and videos in the optimal mode for the selected scene Scene mode type Description Auto Use this mode for normal image video capture BE EM aE ait vA Sports The camera will capture 16 images in a period of approximately 1 6 to 2 seconds e The flash
76. ver and press the power switch to turn on the power The camera will enter the Still Image Capture mode Press Ol three times to set the view finder to the Display Off mode Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode P15 Keep your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Set the layout so that you can see the subject s inside the view finder Ct Hold the camera with both hands and keep your elbows against your sides to hold the camera firmly in position 4 e When the image has been captured you will hear a SS bleep sound a e f Quick View is set to ON the default setting is ON P27 gt the captured image is displayed automatically Once the current image is displayed you can capture the next image If the viewfinder lamp red is blinking after an image is captured it means the flash is charging Press the shutter E Using the Flash Select a desired flash setting according to the condition and purpose of image capture The flash sequence consists of two flashes the preliminary flash and the main flash The amount of light required by the main flash is calculated based on the exposure information of the subjects as obtained with the preliminary flash This ensures that the image is captured under appropriate lighting In the Still Image Capture mode press the flash 4 button W repeatedly to select the desired flash mode
77. vice Manager and check to see if a corresponding entry is found under Other Devices lf an entry for an unrecognized device accompanied by a symbol is found under Other Devices delete the entry restart the computer and then install the HDC 401EX driver P79 92 gt ke ke 0 5 2 x sulooyseqnol 93 Problem The computer doesn t recognize the camera no removable disk is displayed etc Cause e Another driver or camera is interfering with the HDC 401EX driver operation Open Device Manager and check to see if USB Universal Serial Bus Controller is found f USB Mass Storage Device is Action accompanied by a yellow symbol delete USB Mass Storage Device disconnect the camera and then reconnect it e The computer s USB function is not enabled Open Device Manager and check to see if USB Universal Serial Bus Controller is found If USB Uni ollowing th If USB Uni not displayed it means disabled Enable the USB function by e applicable instruction in the user manual for the computer versal Serial Bus Controller versal Serial Bus Controller means the the corresponding instructions in the computer s user manual S he USB function is S accompanied by a yellow or a red X it USB function is not operating Set the USB function properly by followi ng Problem
78. y not function correctly Press MODE to activate the Playback mode The last captured image is displayed single playback Press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen Playback Menu Protect c Copy to card Display mode Default OK Set gt a lt o a 2 o ie ke o o a fe a sulejeq In the Playback Menu screen select Delete using A V and then press The Delete menu is displayed E Copy to card Display mode Default Select Format using A V and then press A message appears prompting you to confirm formatting This image e The data is not yet deleted Delete AlI Exit Select Yes No using A V and then press eSelecting Yes starts formatting and the camera returns to Playback mode e When No is selected the screen returns to the Delete menu 75 Operations While Connectea to a Computer This chapter describes how to connect the HDC 40 1 EX to a computer and load the image files Flow of Copying Image Files to a Computer 77 1 Check the operating environment of the computer 78 2 Installing the HDC 401EX Driver in the Computer _ 79 Windows98 98SE 3 Connecting the HDC 401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable 8 4 Copying Image Files to the Computer Reader Writer Connection 83 5 Removing the Camera 85 Uninstalling Deleting the HDC 401EX Driv

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