Hitachi HDC-886E Instruction Manual

Hitachi HDC-886E Instruction Manual

8.0 mega pixel high resolution 3.0" full color tft lcd display 3x optical zoom 4x digital zoom

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  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................7 Overview ........................7 Package Contents .......................7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA .............8 Front View ........................8 Rear View ........................9 LCD Monitor Display ....................10 GETTING STARTED ..................12 Preparation ........................12 CAPTURE MODE .....................13 Capturing Images ......................13 Setting the Scene Mode ....................14 VIDEO MODE ....................16 Recording Video Clips ....................16 Playing Back Video Clips ..................16...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 8.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Status LED 4. Flash 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone 7. Lens EN-8...
  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor 6. SCN/SET Scene mode / Set button 7. Strap holder Zoom in button Zoom out button 8. Battery / Memory card cover 3. MENU Menu button 9. USB connector 4. MODE Mode button 10. Tripod socket Capture mode S Video mode x Playback mode...
  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode 1. Scene mode 2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power 00154 00154 00154 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power [A] No battery power 5.
  • Page 12 Video mode [S] 1. Mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Video resolution 6. Available recording time/Elapsed time 7. Main focus area 8. Date 9. Self-timer icon 10. Focus setting 03:50 03:50 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 Playback mode [x] - Still image playback 1.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Load supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 16MB internal memory (12MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
  • Page 14: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2.
  • Page 15: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 20 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the SCN/SET button. 3. Select desired scene mode with the buttons, Sports Sports...
  • Page 16 Scene mode Description e Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture a sunset. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. m Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture a sunrise. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene.
  • Page 17: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the camera mode to [w]. 2. Compose the image. 3.
  • Page 18: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the camera mode to [x]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.
  • Page 19: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Capture W Metering Size Size Metering Average Average Sharpness Sharpness Normal Normal Normal Normal Quality Quality Color Color Saturation Saturation Normal Normal Normal Normal...
  • Page 20 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO fig- ure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
  • Page 21: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 640x480 640x480 MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. Set the camera mode to [ w ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SCN/SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 22: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu n the [x] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. Fix Red Eyes Next Menu 3 sec. Slide Show DPOF Next Menu Protect Next Menu LCD Bright. Copy to Card Next Menu MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. Set the camera mode to [x]. 2.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. Setup Beep Beep Beep Beep Next Menu Next Menu Format Format Next Menu Next Menu Date/Time Date/Time Language Language Fr.No.Reset Fr.No.Reset Next Menu Next Menu English English Fr.No.Reset Next Menu Fr.No.Reset Next Menu Media Info.
  • Page 24: System Requirement

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENT Windows Macintosh Pentium III 800 or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) Image resolution <Still image> 3264 x 2448, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 <Video clip> 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 3.0”...
  • Page 26: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1.
  • Page 27 Language WEEE explanation English "The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)." "The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available"...
  • Page 29 Rear View This Quick Start Guide is only for quick reference. For more details on advanced functions, you can refer to your user’s manual. Helpline Number: 08704460806 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. LCD monitor 6. SCN/SET Scene mode / Set button 7.
  • Page 30: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology

    GETTING STARTED CAPTURE MODE Preparation Capturing Images 1. Attach the camera strap. Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.
  • Page 31 Setting the Scene Mode Scene mode Description | Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains By simply selecting one of the following 20 modes, you can capture the image with the black and white subjects like printed documents. most appropriate settings.
  • Page 32: Thumbnail Display

    VIDEO MODE PLAYBACK MODE Recording Video Clips Playing Back Still Images This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pix- You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. els.

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