INSTRUCTION MANUAL UDC-5M Digital Camera Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-5M Digital Camera. • Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your camera. • Save this manual for future reference. • Review the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL” before operating your camera.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE kFOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the battery 1 Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries. h The battery/card cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Batteries Battery/card cover 2 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. h The Shooting Screen appears.
Shooting 1 Press the [n] button. h The display for selecting shooting mode appears. Still image shooting Shutter button Video clip recording STILL IMAGE 2 Press the [l] and [m] buttons to select the shooting mode. Still image shooting mode: Select [c]. Video clip recording mode: Select [t]. ok button [n] and [m] buttons 3 4 180 Press the ok button. h The shooting mode is indicated by an icon in the upper left area of the monitor. Press the shutter button.
Playback kStill image playback 1 Playback button [=] ok button Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen. kVideo clip playback 1 2 Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Press the [l] or [m] button to display the video clip you wish to play back.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.
Convenient functions Basic operation Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 56 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 43 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view portrait mode) on page 40 Increase the camera’s sensitivity “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 53 Shooting/recording Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (cosmetic mode/portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 40 • “FLASH SETTING” (red-eye reduction) on page 43 Photographing landscapes • “USING THE SCENE
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 37 Playback • “Viewing still images” on page 31 Search for image data Change the angle of view • “9-image display playback” on page 32 • “ROTATE IMAGE” on page 61 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 33 Slideshow playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 70 Adjust the monitor brightness Data managing/processing • “ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS”
CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................1 CONTENTS ............................................................................................4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ................................10 SYSTEM MAP ......................................................................................11 SETUP PARTS NAMES ..................................................
CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ................................................ 58 IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................... 60 ROTATE IMAGE .................................................................................. 61 COPY DATA ........................................................................................ 62 PRINT SETTINGS ...............................................................................
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................90 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .......................................................91 DIRECT PRINTING ..............................................................................98 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................105 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................111 SPECIFICATIONS ......
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i AA Alkaline Batteries (2) i Video Cable (1) i USB Cable (1) i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.
Attaching the Wrist Strap English 8
Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. i The cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your UDC-5M is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-to-understand display, a large screen, extensive scene functions, and more. k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset modes (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS k Speedy mode-switching Switch from still image shooting to video clip recording with a single button.
SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to have your photos printed there.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button on/off button Flash Self-timer indicator Lens USB/VIDEO terminal cover English 12
PARTS NAMES Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD Your camera has an internal memory, which means that you can take photos even when no card is installed. By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 84). 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the battery/card cover, slide it open. Insert the batteries. h Make sure that the batteries’ polarities (M and N) are correct.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD 3 4 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Card Close the battery/card cover. When removing the card... h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released. i If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become lost or hit someone in the eye.
CAUTION Be careful when removing the card. i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. Manganese batteries cannot be used. i Not only do manganese batteries have a short battery life, but there is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode 1 Press the on/off button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. on/off button In the playback mode 1 Press the playback button [=] for at least one second. h The Playback Screen appears on the monitor (pages 31 and 37). Monitor Playback button [=] Turning off the camera 1 17 Press the on/off button. h The camera turns off.
About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]). i If the auto power save function has operated to turn the camera off, press the on/off button to turn it back on.
DATE AND TIME SETTINGS The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 2 3 19 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on, and press the menu button. h The Recording Menu appears (page 48). Press the [o] button to select the 3 tab. h The Option Menu appears.
4 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006. 2 Press the ok button or the [m] button to select the time indication. 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the time setting. 4 Press the [m] button to select the M/D/Y indication. 5 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the displayed date order.
DATE AND TIME SETTINGS 5 Press the ok button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about 7 days.
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the Wrist Strap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 61).
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between the shooting mode and the playback mode. 1 2 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. on/off button Playback button [=] Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.
How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (still image shooting mode) and record video clips (video clip recording mode). 1 2 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. on/off button [n] button Press the [n] button. h The screen to set the shooting mode and the self timer appears. Still image shooting Video clip recording STILL IMAGE ok button 3 4 Press the [m] button to select the shooting mode. Press the ok button. h The selected shooting mode is set.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject. 1 2 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. on/off button ok button Press the ok button.
Hints for taking pictures Where is the image data saved? i All the image data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card. If no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images 1 2 3 Set the camera to the still image shooting mode (page 26). Shutter button Press the shutter button halfway. h Engage the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock). Continue to gently press the shutter button all the way. h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera. h The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view). F2.
4 Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT Focus indicator What is focus lock? Target mark i When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject, and as long as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway, the focus is fixed (locked) at the same distance. This is called “focus lock”. After focusing on the subject, you can then reorient the camera while keeping the shutter button pressed F2.8 halfway to compose the picture you like.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images 5 6 Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The image most recently captured appears on the monitor. View other images. h Press the [l] or [m] button to display the previous or next image. To display the previous image: Press [l]. To display the next image: Press [m].
9-image display playback 1 2 3 Press the playback button [=]. Zoom switch [W] Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the ok button. Instead of pressing the ok button, you can press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 33 Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Press the arrow buttons to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases with each press of [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch.
Erasing files You can erase files if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the delete [%] button. h The Delete Screen appears. Delete button [%] DELETE ALL: Erases all the data.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “DELETE SINGLE”. 3 Press the ok button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3. CAUTION About protected images i Files that are protected from accidental erasure cannot be deleted.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip 1 2 3 Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 26). Shutter button Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the video clip length and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor. h It is not necessary to continue pressing the shutter button while shooting. Video clip length End the recording. h Press the shutter button again to stop recording and save the video clip.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip 4 5 Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. Playback button [=] Press the ok button. h Video clip playback begins. h To stop playback, press the [o] button.
Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Do this During playback, press the [o] button. During playback, press the ok button. Pause During accelerated playback, press the [n] button. To extract a still image While playback is paused, press the shutter button. To play back During forward While playback is paused, press the [m] one image playback button. at a time During reverse While playback is paused, press the [l] (singleplayback button.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CAUTION If no audio is heard... i Audio cannot be played back. The data for a video clip is very large. i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [o] button. h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears. AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS 2 Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting.
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Scene setting ^ Fireworks _ Lamp i Camera-shake reduction 7 Cosmetic 8 Monochrome 9 Sepia ? Sharpness > Contrast @ Vivid 3 Features For capturing fireworks at night. For shooting in very dark conditions. Increases shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to reduce blurred image due to camera shake (still image shooting mode only). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots. Create monochrome (black-and-white) photos. Create sepia-tone photos. Accentuates the outlines in the image.
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 3 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
FLASH SETTING The flash is used for taking pictures where there is insufficient light and when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash works only when capturing images in the still image shooting mode.
2 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the ok button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT In the automatic flash mode... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen. i In the automatic flash mode, when the subject is in focus, a k icon appearing on the monitor indicates that the flash will operate.
SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the still image shooting mode. 1 2 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [n] button. STILL IMAGE Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the self-timer setting. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Self-timer menu x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 3 45 Press the ok button. h This completes the self-timer setting.
HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to off c. i After the self-timer picture is snapped, the self-timer is automatically reset to off. When x is selected...
FOCUS RANGE 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [m] button. h The screen to set the focus range appears. FOCUS AUTO 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) (Wide end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele end) to infinity (autofocus). +: You can focus on a subject within a range of 5 cm (1.97 in.) (Wide end) or 40 cm (15.75 in.) (Tele end) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (macro).
SHOOTING ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. 1 2 Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 26). Press the menu button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the menu button.
ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 49 English RESOLUTION FOCUS METHOD ISO WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE OFF
1 Resolution menu/video clip mode menu (page 51) u: Shoot at 2,592 × 1,944 pixels Q: Shoot at 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: Shoot at 1,024 × 768 pixels [: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels
RESOLUTION/VIDEO CLIP SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). In the still image shooting mode select “RESOLUTION”, or in the video clip recording mode select “VIDEO CLIP QTM”, and press the ok button. h The resolution menu or video clip mode menu appears.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus when shooting still images: 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “FOCUS METHOD” and press the ok button. h The focus mode menu appears.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “ISO” and press the ok button. h The ISO sensitivity menu appears. RECORDING MENU RESOLUTION FOCUS METHOD t: Sets the ISO sensitivity ISO automatically (equivalent to WHITE BALANCE ISO64 to 400 [video clip recording EXPOSURE mode: ISO256 to 800]).
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press the ok button. h The white balance menu appears.
WHITE BALANCE 3 Select the desired icon, and press the ok button. h If the ] icon was selected, fill the entire screen with white paper, and press the ok button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the ok button.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 2 3 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “EXPOSURE” and press the ok button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Press the [n] or [o] button to select the exposure numerical value, and press the ok button. h The specified exposure is set, and you are returned to the Recording Menu.
DATE IMPRINTING ON STILL IMAGES When shooting still images, you can have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. 1 2 3 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the ok button. h The date imprint menu appears. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image. ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. 1 2 Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Playback button [=] Press the menu button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed.
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 PROTECT ROTATE COPY FILE PRINT SETTING SLIDESHOW 1 [Protect] (page 60) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 61) h Rotate still images. 3 [Copy file] (page 62) 59 English 4 [Print setting] (page 64) h Specify the print settings. 5 [Slideshow] (page 70) h Play back the images in a slideshow format.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. 1 2 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “PROTECT” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Activate file protect? YES EXIT OK 3 Select “YES” and press the ok button. h The protect mode is set for the data. h The protect mark B indicates that the data is locked.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 3 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “ROTATE” and press the ok button. h The screen to rotate the image appears. Select “YES” and press the ok button. h Each time the ok button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90 degrees. Rotate image? YES EXIT OK OK HINT i On the 9-image display playback, rotated images are shown in their original orientation.
COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 14). 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 58). 3 4 Select “FILE COPY” and press the ok button. h The screen to copy files appears. Copy file? Select the copy direction. INT MEM CARD: Copy image data from the internal memory to the card. CARD INT MEM: Copy image data from the card to the internal memory.
COPY DATA 5 6 Press the ok button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. INT MEM CARD COPY SINGLE COPY ALL EXIT OK OK Select the desired type of copy. 1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY SINGLE”.
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print. Display the screen to set the print settings 1 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 58).
PRINT SETTINGS HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings (page 102) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically. About the finished prints i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used.
Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 64). Select “EACH IMAGE” or “ALL IMAGES”. EACH IMAGE: The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed. ALL IMAGES: The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card. 3 Press the ok button.
PRINT SETTINGS 4 67 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPIES”. 2 Press the ok button. h The Print Number Screen appears. 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints.
5 Select “EXIT”, and press the ok button. h You are returned to the display in step 2. EACH IMAGE DATE YES COPIES 1 : :1 EXIT OK OK CAUTION i When printing images that were captured with the date imprint function (page 57) set to ON, do not set the “DATE” print setting to “YES”. Images that were captured with the date imprint function set to ON will be always be printed with the date displayed.
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 64). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. Specify the printing instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR OK 3 4 69 OK Press the ok button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings. Select “YES”, and press the ok button.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 58). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image). Play files automatically TIME 1SEC EFFECT FADE START OK OK EFFECT: Select a transition effect as an image changes to the next image. START: Begin slideshow playback.
DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES The settings that were active when a still image was captured can be displayed (Information Screen). 1 Display the desired still image. 3 INFO 2 Press the ok button. h The Information Screen appears. h If the ok button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTIONS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 48 h Playback Menu, see page 58 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the option tab 3. h The Option Menu appears. Option tab OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET POST VIEW LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF 3SEC NTSC To exit the Option Menu To return to the Shooting Screen or Playback Screen → Press the menu button.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) 73 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOCK SET POST VIEW 3SEC LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM NTSC AUTO POWER OFF 7 8 9 FILE NO.
1 [Date and time setting] (page 19) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Post-view] (page 75) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured. 3 [LCD brightness] (page 76) h Adjust the brightness of the monitor. 4 [Screen language] (page 77) h Select the language in which the monitor messages are displayed. 5 [TV system setting] (page 78) h Select the type of TV signal that is output from the camera’s USB/VIDEO terminal.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the shutter button is pressed. 1 2 3 75 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “POST VIEW” and press the ok button. h The Post View Menu appears. Select the desired setting, and press the ok button. h This completes the post-view setting.
ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “LCD BRIGHTNESS” and press the ok button. h The Monitor Brightness Menu appears. h When set to “AUTO”, the illumination sensor (page 13) detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 3 77 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “LANGUAGE” and press the ok button. h The screen to select the display language appears. Select the desired language, and press the ok button. h The selected display language is set.
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/ VIDEO terminal. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the ok button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET POST VIEW LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF NTSC PAL Select the desired setting, and press the ok button. h The selected TV system is set. HINT If no image appears on the TV.
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the batteries from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off. 1 2 79 Display the Option Menu (page 72).
3 Select the desired option, and press the ok button. h The Standby Time Menu appears. AUTO POWER OFF RECORDING 4 PLAYBACK Press the [n] or [o] button to select the standby time. OK 5 Press the ok button. h The auto power off function is set. h To return to the Option Menu, press the [l] button.
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted (page 84) card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ......
FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press the ok button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. ON: The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”. OPTION MENU (2/2) FILE NO. RESET ON FORMAT OFF RESET SETTINGS Select “OFF”, and press the ok button. h The file number reset function was set to “OFF”. HINT i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names are assigned.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. 1 2 3 To reformat a card, install it in the camera.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 4 5 Press the ok button. h The Confirm Format Screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the ok button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted. Reformatting erases the data i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is erased.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the Option Menu (page 72). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the ok button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu. OPTION MENU (2/2) FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS YES NO Select “YES”, and press the ok button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time” on page 122. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. Set the shooting mode to the still image shooting mode (page 26).
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE The remaining battery charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see page 121. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. h The battery remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery charge on the Information Screen (page 71). i Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on fully charged batteries will vary greatly.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied Video Cable from the USB/VIDEO terminal on the digital camera to the VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Open USB/ VIDEO Switch input to VIDEO USB/VIDEO terminal Supplied Video Cable To the VIDEO input terminal To the USB/ VIDEO terminal Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When a Video Cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The camera can be used as a card reader if it is connected to a computer. Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognizing that data. If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive. i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera. Format all cards to be used by your camera with your camera.
Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100UNIDN UNI_0001.jpg Folder number MISC (Location of DPOF files) UNI_0002.jpg Image number UNI_0003.mov UNI_0004.mov 101UNIDN UNI_0001.jpg UNI_0005.jpg Image number UNI_0002.jpg UNI_9999.jpg 102UNIDN UNI_0001.jpg UNI_0002.jpg * Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100UNIDN. If more image files are made, a folder named 101UNIDN is created, and they will be stored in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Setting to the card reader mode 1 Start your computer, use the supplied USB Cable to connect your camera to the computer, and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera’s USB/VIDEO terminal to the computer’s USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s LCD monitor.
2 Select “CARD READER”, and press the ok button. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully. i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER For Windows XP users Mounting your camera 1 2 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 93). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [Removable disk (E:)] window opens. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. Select an action. h Select the desired procedure from the [UDC-5M (E:)] window.
For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 93). h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)] appears in the [My Computer] window. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk. h Double-click on the [Removable disk (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and you can process the files in the camera’s card or internal memory exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER For Mac OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 93). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [Untitled] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives. Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below.
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 2 Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera. Turn the printer on, use the supplied USB Cable to connect the camera to the printer, and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera’s USB/VIDEO terminal to the printer’s USB connector.
DIRECT PRINTING 3 Select “PictBridge”, and press the ok button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. Print this image? COPIES 1 PRINT OK PRINT CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer. i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB Cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is slower.
To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 Complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the [l] or [m] button. h Specify the image to print. Print this image? COPIES 1 PRINT OK 3 4 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the ok button. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the ok button. Select “PRINT”, and press the ok button. h Printing begins.
DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the still images. 1 2 3 4 Complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF Select “PRINT ALL IMAGES”, and press the ok button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the ok button. h Printing begins.
To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the still images that are set to print. 1 2 3 4 Make the print settings (page 64), and complete the printing setup (page 98). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES DPOF Select “DPOF”, and press the ok button. h The Print Scheduled Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the ok button. h Printing begins.
DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 2 Complete the printing setup (page 98). Select the printer settings tab v, and press the ok button. h The Printer Settings Menu appears. DATE STAMP: Print the date the photo was taken. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing.
3 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the ok button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the ok button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Menu. h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as desired.
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Power Why are the batteries consumed so quickly? Why does the icon appear? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Shooting Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? 105 English Answer Due to cold temperatures, the batteries temporarily lost their power.
Shooting Question Which resolution setting should I use? Answer — What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? — How can I get the distant view into focus? — Action Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: u: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). Q: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. h[: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as email attachments.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Monitor Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? 107 English Answer Condition due to the liquid crystals. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images.
Viewing images Question Why is the image too bright? Answer The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why is there no image (z is shown)? This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. Why do vertical stripes appear? If a bright subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Printing Misc. Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Why does the “CARD FULL” or “INTERNAL MEMORY FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? 109 English Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.
Misc. Question Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the batteries and try again. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again. 3 Install a different card.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling customer support, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting 111 English Cause Action The batteries are dead. The batteries have not been inserted correctly. Insert new batteries. Reinsert the batteries, making sure to orient them correctly. Close the battery/card cover completely. Not a malfunction.
Cause Action An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. Install a new card. Erase the images that are not necessary. Save the images to separate media, then erase all the images from the card. Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode. Insert new batteries. Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and press it again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure correction function. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light.
Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A part of the image is missing. Viewing images Image editing Misc. “NO IMAGE” is shown. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/Video Recording Time” (page 122). 115 English Cause Action The Wrist Strap or a finger was blocking the lens or lens opening. There is no image stored in the installed card or the internal memory.
Notes regarding the scene function Y Z _ \ ] ^ The macro + focus range setting is not available. The resolution is fixed at [. The flash is disabled. The macro + focus range setting is not available. The macro + focus range setting is not available. The flash is disabled.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recording system Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor 117 English CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Digital recording Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes u: 2,592 × 1,944 pixels Q: 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: 1,024 × 768 pixels [: 640 × 480 pixels
SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor 119 English Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to ∞ (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to ∞ (Tele) Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Wide), 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 70 cm (27.56 in.) (Tele) For shooting: 1x to 4x For playback: 1x to 16.2x (varies with resolution) Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec. (Maximum approx. 2 seconds when the scene function is set to fireworks ^ etc.) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.
Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions Weight Batteries GN = 6.0 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot focus) Approx.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/VIDEO (communication and image output) terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu) USB USB 2.0 Full Speed Battery life Alkaline batteries (supplied) Possible No. of Images* Maximum playback time** Nickel metal hydride (SANYO) eneloop 2700 Series (HR-3UTG) (HR-3UG) 300 images 550 images 600 images 700 min. 750 min. 900 min.
Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 128MB and 1GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting Resolution mode setting setting Still image shooting mode Video clip mode u Q h [ d 5 Internal memory 15 images 25 images 127 images 330 images 25 sec. 1 min. 22 sec.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. Basic photography If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES k Preventing blurred images 1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject. 2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the shutter button all the way down. Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter button will ensure that you get beautifully focused photos. F2.
Shooting with the scene function Shooting portraits (portrait mode Z) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
Night photography (night view portrait mode ]) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerably slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
