User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBBG12

[. . . ] Search for information in a listing of menu/setting items. Menu/Settings Search Search for information by keyword. Index The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. z Indicates information that is useful to know. 2GB Notes on using the camera Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. Table of contents Notes on the battery pack · The battery pack is built into the camera. Charge the camera before using for the first time. · You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. [. . . ] Press v/V/b/B to change the part to enlarge. Press the MOVIE/ENTER button to cancel playback zoom. Shows the displayed area of the whole image Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Note · You cannot operate playback zoom when an HDMI cable (sold separately) is connected. 41GB Index Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. Table of contents 1 Press the function button ( 3 Press V. ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. Operation Search 4 Press B to increase or b to decrease the volume. 42GB Menu/Settings Search Index Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software, and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) Others Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Core Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1. 20 GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 200 MB Display: 1, 024 × 768 dots or more Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search *1 Windows XP 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Macintosh The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software or importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) Others USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10. 3 to v10. 6) The Bloggie Software: Mac OS X (v10. 5 to v10. 6) CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1. 6 GHz or faster (PowerPC is not supported. ) Memory: 1 GB or more Application: QuickTime 7 (The latest version is recommended. ) Index Notes · Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. · If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. · Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant). · When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. 43GB Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/ H. 264) To play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264) recorded by the camera on your computer, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 or the Bloggie Software. · Even in a PC environment where operations are guaranteed, images may not play back smoothly due to dropped frames, etc. Note that the imported image itself is not affected. · If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in. Sometimes normal operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC. 2 Select [Photo Size] by using v/V and the desired size by using b/B. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button to decide. Photo Size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing Operation Search (2592×1944) Suitable for prints Less Fine Menu/Settings Search (2356×1324) Suitable for playback on a computer (854×480) Suitable for faster WEB upload More Rough Index Notes · When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off. · 3D shooting is only available for (1920×1080) size images. zWhen you select (2592×1944) The aspect ratio switches to 4:3 when shooting images. 48GB Continued r zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size Image size: 5M 2, 592 pixels × 1, 944 pixels = 5, 038, 848 pixels 2 Image size: 0. 4M 854 pixels × 480 pixels = 409, 920 pixels 1 Table of contents Operation Search Pixels Menu/Settings Search Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) 49GB Index Movie Size The larger the movie size, the higher the movie quality. The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". Table of contents 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) to display the menu screen. 2 Select [Movie Size] by using v/V and the desired size by using b/B. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button to decide. Movie Size Usage guidelines Operation Search (1920×1080 30p) (1280×720 60p) (1280×720 30p) (480×270 30p) Note · 3D shooting is only available for Suitable for playback on a full high definition TV Suitable for recording fast-moving objects Menu/Settings Search Suitable for playback on a computer Suitable for faster WEB upload (1920×1080 30p) size images. Index zProgressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in computers, and therefore is suited for playing back images on computers. * Progressive and Interlaced modes are types of movie recording method. [. . . ] Do not use any of the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. ­ Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. ­ Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. ­ Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Index On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). [. . . ]