Hitachi HDC-1051E User manual

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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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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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 Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary
product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a
general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in
this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a
retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your
dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual
design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the
battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove
the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of
purchase.
Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or
near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the
internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-
ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes
described below:
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery
life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used
for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect
the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we
recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before
use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage
or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the
battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged for 8 hours at its first use.

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CONTENT
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
11 Front View
12 Rear View
15 Status LED Indicator
16 LCD Monitor Icons
20 GETTING STARTED
20 Attaching the Camera Strap
20 Inserting and Removing the Battery
21 Charging the Battery
22 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)
22 Using an AC Power Adapter
23 Turning the Power On/Off
24 Setting the Date and Time
25 Choosing the Display Language
26 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory
27 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
30 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
30 [ ] Auto Mode
31 Recording Voice Memos
32 Using the Optical Zoom
33 Using the Digital Zoom
34 Setting the Flash
37 Setting the Self-timer
38 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
39 [SCN] Scene Mode
41 [P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography
Mode
42 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode
43 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode
44 [M] Manual Mode
45 [ ] User Setting Mode
45 [ ] Video Mode
46 [ ] Panorama Mode
46 [ ] Anti-Shake Mode
47 Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-Shot)
49 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single
Image (Coupling Shot)
50 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
50 Playing Back Still Images
51 Playing Back Video Clips
52 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV
53 Attaching Voice Memos
54 Thumbnail Display
55 Zoom Playback

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56 Slideshow Display
57 Protecting Images
59 DPOF Settings
61 Copying Files from Internal Memory to a Memory
Card
62 Changing the Camera Start Logo Image
63 [ ] Deleting Images
66 MENU OPTIONS
66 Photography Menu (Capture tab)
69 Photography Menu (Function tab)
71 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)
73 Playback Menu
74 Setup1 Menu
75 Setup2 Menu
76 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND
VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
77 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
78 Downloading Images and Video Files
79 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT
PRINTER
81 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
81 Installing Photo Explorer
82 Installing Photo Express
83 Installing Cool 360
84 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
85 TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 10.1 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648
x 2736 pixels.
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.8" full color TFT LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame your
subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have
captured.
Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (26 MB available for image storage).
External memory supports SD memory cards up to 2 GB.
Optical zoom - The 6x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.
Digital zoom - 10.4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 6x optical zoom permit zoom
photography of up to 62.4x.
Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may
be enlarged up to 8x.
Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.
Focus mode - Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by normal auto
focus, macro auto focus, infinity or manual focus.
Self-timer mode - The self-timer may set to 10 seconds, 2 seconds or 10+2 seconds.
Video mode - In addition to still-images, you may capture video clips with audio (voice).
Voice memo - You may annotate your images with a 30 second voice memo. Images may
be voice-annotated at the time of capture, or during playback.

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Thumbnail display - Display your images in sets of nine on the LCD monitor for quick selection of
an particular image.
TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using the
USB or A/V cables.
DPOF support - You may print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting
the memory card with embedded printing information.
Photography mode - The camera has 10 different photography modes such as Auto, Scene,
Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, User Setting,
Video, Panorama and Anti-Shake. By setting the mode dial, the camera
controls the exposure focus and white balance depending on the
selected mode.
Scene mode - You may select a previously set scene mode for the following situations:
Sport, Portrait, Night Portrait, Night, Candlelight, Fireworks, Landscape,
Natural Green, Sunrise, Sunset, Text, Black & White, Sepia, Splash Water,
Flowing Water and Pets.

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PackageContents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:
Digital Camera
A/V cable
USB cable
User’s manual
Software CD-ROM
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Optional Accessories:
SD memory card
AC power adapter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
Accessories may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
# Name Description
1. Mode dial Sets the camera mode.
2. Shutter button Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down.
Captures the image when pressed all the way down.
3. Power indicator Lights on when the camera power is turned on.
4. POWER (Power) button Turns the camera power on and off.
5.
Mode switch Sets the camera mode.
Photography mode Selects this when capturing still images or recording video clips.
Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.
6. Flash Provides flash illumination.
7. Microphone For recording audio with video clips and voice annotation.
8. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until the image is captured.
(AF auxiliary LED) Lights for auto focusing when capturing in a dark place.
9. USB or A/V OUT terminal Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera.
10. DC IN 5V terminal Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to operate the camera
without battery, or to charge rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
11. Lens 6x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.

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Rear View
# Name Description
1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, previews the image
before capturing it and review it afterwards.
2. Status LED Displays the camera current state.
3.
Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
Magnifier Allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to
check for small details.
Thumbnail Allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time.
4. MENU (Menu) button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off.
5. Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.
6. Speaker For playback or recorded audio.
7. Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode.
8. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.
9. SET / Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and images, and then select your choices.
10. (Delete) button Allows you to delete an image.
11. (Display) button Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off.
12. Battery / SD memory Access to the battery and memory card.
card cover
13. Tripod socket For tripod mounting.

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SET /Direction button
# Name Description
1.
button Scrolls upwards.
Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and
manual focus.
2. button Scrolls right.
Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.
3.
button Scrolls downwards.
Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and
manual focus.
4.
button Scrolls left.
Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation / backlight correction on
compensation and off.
/ Backlight
correction button
5. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.

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Modedial
# Name Description
1. Auto The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc.
2. SCN Scene Mode Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under 16 special
conditions.
3. PProgram In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically,
(auto exposure) but other parameters may be set manually.
4. Tv Shutter Speed You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding
Priority aperture value.
5. Av Aperture Priority You may specify the aperture value while the camera sets the corresponding
shutter speed.
6. MManual For full manual control over exposure, aperture and other settings.
7. User Setting This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these
settings will be memorized.
8. Video For recording video clips.
9. Panorama Allows you to capture panorama (stitch-assist) shots.
10. Anti-Shake This mode helps you to steady the image prevented from hand shaking
during capture.

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Status LED Indicator
The status LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes
depending upon what the camera is doing.
Color
Green
Red
Orange
State
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
During power off
The completion of
battery charge.
The battery is charging.
An AC power adapter is
connected, but a battery
is not in a camera.
Battery charging error.
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During
photography
AE or AF is locked with
the shutter button held
halfway.
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Accessing files in
progress.
When the image is not
in focus.
Flash charging in
progress.
Hardware malfunction.
During connection to a
PC
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In communication to PC.
(SD memory card is inserted.)
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SD memory card is not
inserted.

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LCD Monitor Icons
For Photography modes: [ ], [ SCN ]
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without
icons.
To prevent a blur image we recommend that you use a tripod for capturing images when slow shutter
warning icon appears.
1. Mode icon
2. Date and time
3. Flash mode
[Blank] Automatic
[] Red-eye Reduction
[] Forced Flash
[] Flash Off
4. Battery condition
[] Full battery power
[] Medium battery power
[] Low battery power
[] No battery power
5. Storage media
[] Internal memory (no card)
[] SD memory card
6. Voice memo
7. Self-timer icon
[10s] 10 sec.
[2s ] 2 sec.
[10+2s ] 10+2 sec.
8. Main focus area
9. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single
[] Continuous
[AEB] Auto Exposure
Bracketing
[] Burst
[] Pre-Shot
[] Coupling Shot
* In [SCN] mode, Night
Portrait and Fireworks can
use single capture only.
10. Image quality
[] Fine
[] Standard
[] Economy
11. Image size resolution
[10M] 3648 x 2736
[6M] 2816 x 2112
[3M] 2048 x 1536
[0.3M] 640 x 480
12. Available number of shots
13. Zoom status
14. Backlight correction
15. Slow shutter warning
* Poor lighting conditions.
Images will be vulnerable to
vibration.
16. Focus setting
[Blank]Normal Auto Focus
[] Macro Auto Focus
[s] Super Macro Auto
Focus
[ ] Infinity
[MF] Manual Focus
* Adjust focus distance with
the / buttons.
17. Anti Shake

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For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [ ], [ ]
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Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display with
icons and histogram, display without icons.
1. Mode icon
2 . Date and time
3. Flash mode
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Voice memo
7. Histogram
8. Main focus area
9. Capture mode icon
10. Image quality
11. Image resolution
12. Available number of shots
13. Zoom status
14. Shutter speed / Aperture
* In [P] , [ ] and [ ] modes, Shutter
speed / Aperture icon appears at half
shutter (S1) condition.
15. [ ] Exposure compensation
[] Backlight correction
16. ISO
17. Metering
[] Multi
[] Spot
[] Average
18. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[] Incandescent
[
1
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[
2
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[] Day Light
[] Cloudy
[] Manual
19. Focus setting
20. Self-timer icon

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For Photography mode: [ ]
1. Mode icon
2. Image to be captured indicator
3. Flash mode
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. White balance
7. Metering
8. Main focus area
9. Image quality
10. Image resolution
11. Available number of shots
12. Zoom status
13. [ ] Exposure compensation
[] Backlight correction
14. Slow shutter warning
15. Focus setting
Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display
without icons.
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For Video mode[ ]
1. Mode icon
2. Date and time
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Self-timer icon
6. Video quality
7. Video resolution
8. Available recording time/Elapsed time
9. Zoom status
10. White balance icon
11. Focus setting
Playback mode[ ] -Still imageplayback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
6. DPOF icon
7. Storage media
Playback mode[ ]-Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. Mode icon
4. Protect icon
5. File number
6. Folder number
7. Sound off icon (When the button is pressed
during video playback.)
8. Play mode
9. Storage media
10.Total recorded time
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