JVC GC-S5 manual

GC-S5 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA LYT0235-001B BB07572-A00 GC-S5 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. E/EK Printed in Japan 0998MNV * UN * SW VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN EN STILL CAMERA[...]

2 PREFACE Safety precautions IMPORTANT (For Customers in U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or co[...]

3 Some do’ s and don’ts on the safe use of equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ens[...]

4 PREFACE PREFACE GETTING READY BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY r Normal (Auto) Mode ........................................................................................30 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder .................................................................31 Taking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor .............................................[...]

5 PREFACE OTHER BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED FEATURES GETTING READY BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED FEATURES OTHER d Setup ...........................................................................................................60 Quality ..................................................................................................................61[...]

6 PREFACE ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph to check that the camera is functioning normally. • JVC accepts no liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a res[...]

7 PREFACE Accessories BN-V101 Battery Pack (Rechargeable Battery) (1) Supplied with Operating Instructions (1) AA-V101 AC Power Adapter (1) Supplied with Operating Instructions (1) The shape of the plug on the AC power adapter depends on the country of use. VU-V108 SmartMedia (8MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with: • Anti-static case (1) • Index labels [...]

8 PREFACE Features ● High Quality Images The 1.5 million pixel primary-colour CCD gives high-quality, high-resolution (1280 x 1024 pixels) images and video at a horizontal resolution of 480 lines or better (playback). ● 2-inch Low-Temperature Polysilicon LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen The camera’s LCD monitor allows you to check the pict[...]

9 PREFACE Nomenclature LCD panel f (Flash) button m (Macro) button Viewfinder window Lens SmartMedia cover release SmartMedia holder SmartMedia cover DIGITAL (digital input/output) socket Mode dial Direction ( 5463 ) button and indicator Strap mount Grip Battery cover Tripod mount LCD monitor Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp MENU/EXE (execute) button POW[...]

10 PREFACE Nomenclature Macro icon Red-eye reduction icon Black and White photography icon File Size display Battery check icon No. of shots available/Playback frame No. display (last three digits displayed) Quality display Field of view AF ring SmartMedia icon Flash/Suppress- ed flash icon LCD Panel For the purposes of explanation, this figure sho[...]

11 PREFACE Use the hand strap to avoid dropping the camera during shooting. Attaching the Hand Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap mount on the camera. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull the strap tight. Using the Hand Strap 1 Wear the strap around your wrist. • To avoid dropping the camera while shooting,[...]

12 PREFACE Quick Start Guide • Use the procedure given here if you want to start using your new camera right away. • For more detailed information on how to use the camera, refer to the page indicated ( a P.XX). Getting Ready (loading the battery and SmartMedia and formatting the SmartMedia) 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arr[...]

13 PREFACE n NOTES • A fully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge. • To use the camera immediately, use the camera while it is connected to the AC power adapter. 6 Open the SmartMedia cover ( a P .24). • Slide the SmartMedia cover release in the direction of the arrow and then release. 7 Insert the SmartMedia. • Slide the Smart[...]

14 PREFACE Quick Start Guide 11 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “FORMA T” and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The confirmation screen appears. 12 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The SmartMedia is formatted and the menu screen reappears. T aking Pictures (Normal (Auto) Mode) 1 Set the Mode dial to [ r ] ( a P .31). 2 Look through the v[...]

15 PREFACE 3 Press the shutter button down halfway . • The camera automatically sets the focus and the exposure. Once the focus is set, the viewfinder lamp turns green. 4 Without releasing the shutter button, press it down fully . • The electronic beep sounds and the picture is taken. • The viewfinder lamp turns orange while the image data is[...]

16 Loading the Batter y GETTING READY This section describes how to load the BN-V101 Rechargeable Battery. ! CAUTIONS • The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Always charge the battery before you use the camera. • Always switch off the camera before you replace the battery. • If you remove the battery without switching off the camera, [...]

17 GETTING READY Charging the Batter y 1 Load the battery into the camera. 2 Plug the AC power adapter in the power outlet. n NOTES • Use an easily accessible outlet that is close to the camera. • The shapes of the plug and the outlet vary, depending on the country of use. 3 Plug the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera. • [...]

18 About the Batter y GETTING READY Note the points listed below when you use the rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly. Notes on Handling the Batter y The GC-S5 camera uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery. ∗ Wh[...]

19 GETTING READY Notes on Using the Batter y If you use the battery for a long period, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction. Use the AC power adapter supplied with the camera if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time. Number of Shots A vailable ■ Reference Nu[...]

20 GETTING READY Using a Domestic Power Outlet In locations where a power outlet is accessible (usually indoors), you can use the AA-V101 AC Power Adapter supplied with the GC-S5 to take pictures or view images. You should also use the AC power adapter when you connect your GC-S5 to a personal computer to avoid data transfer interruptions caused by[...]

21 GETTING READY Switching On and Switching Off Switching On 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right. • Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow and then release it after about one second. • The direction indicator flashes and rotates. Switching Off 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right. • Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow an[...]

22 SmartMedia GETTING READY Compatible SmartMedia You can use the following SmartMedia with your GC-S5: • 2 MB, 5 V • 4 MB, 5 V • 8 MB, 5 V • 16 MB, 5 V • 2 MB, 3.3 V • 4 MB, 3.3 V • 8 MB, 3,3 V • 16 MB, 3.3 V By using a commercially available PC Card Adapter, these SmartMedia can be used as PC Card Standard ATA-compliant PC cards ([...]

23 GETTING READY Notes on Using SmartMedia ■ Storing Data ● In the situations listed below, recorded data may be erased (destroyed). Please note that JVC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss (destruction) of recorded data. • When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party • When the SmartMedia is exposed t[...]

24 GETTING READY Loading and Removing SmartMedia Always switch off the camera before removing or loading a SmartMedia. Loading the SmartMedia The GC-S5 records photographed images onto a SmartMedia card. 1 Open the SmartMedia cover . • Slide the SmartMedia cover release in the direction of the arrow and then release. 2 Insert the SmartMedia. • [...]

25 GETTING READY Removing the SmartMedia 1 Open the SmartMedia cover . • Slide the SmartMedia cover release in the direction of the arrow and then release. 2 Remove the SmartMedia. • Push the SmartMedia slowly all the way in and then pull it out. 3 Close the SmartMedia cover . ! CAUTIONS • Never remove the SmartMedia while data is being recor[...]

26 How to Hold the Camera GETTING READY To prevent camera shake (blurred images), hold the camera firmly so that it does not move when you take a picture. Upright Hold the camera with both hands and brace your elbows firmly against your sides. On its Side Hold the camera so that the flash is above the viewfinder window. ! CAUTION Take care that you[...]

27 GETTING READY Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button on the GC-S5 has two positions . If you press the shutter button lightly, it stops halfway down. Pressing the button beyond this point activates the shutter and takes a picture. 1 Pressing halfway (pressing lightly): • AF (auto focus) and AE (auto exposure) operation begins. • The [...]

28 GETTING READY Mode Dial The Mode dial settings and the corresponding camera operations are listed below. [ d ]: Setup Mode ( a P.60) In this mode, you can set the quality (image quality), file size (number of pixels), sharpness, color, frame no., beep volume and date and time settings. SETUP can also be used to set the [SELECT] button. [ s ]: Se[...]

Viewfinder Lamp Color Status Meaning Beep Tone 29 GETTING READY LCD Monitor , Indicator Lamps and Beeps The LCD monitor display (on-screen display) changes each time you press the [DISP] button, as shown below. The appearance of the viewfinder lamp and the electronic beep made by the camera differ for different operations, as shown below. Mode Dial[...]

30 r Normal (Auto) Mode BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Switch the camera on. Set the Mode dial to Normal mode [ r ]. Direction indicator flashes. (Opening menu appears.) Viewfinder lamp flashes orange (flash charging). Viewfinder lamp goes off. Ready to shoot. Press the shutter button. The still image just photographed appears on the LCD monitor and is recorded[...]

31 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Normal mode is a simple and convenient photography mode in which the camera automatically selects the exposure (a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) and the focus to suit the shooting conditions. This mode is ideal for general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect. To avoid deplet[...]

32 r Normal (Auto) Mode BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Without lifting your finger off, press the shutter button down fully . • The electronic beep sounds and the picture is taken. • While the image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia, the viewfinder lamp turns orange. You cannot take pictures while the lamp is orange (approx. 5 seconds). • When [...]

33 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY T aking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor 1 Set the mode dial to [ r ]. 2 Press the [DISP] button. • The live image (the video image shown before a picture is taken) appears on the LCD monitor. • See P.29 for more information on using the [DISP] button. • You can change the photography settings by pressing the [SELECT] butto[...]

34 r Normal (Auto) Mode BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Press the shutter button down halfway . • The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. While this is happening, the image on the LCD monitor disappears briefly and “STANDBY” appears on the LCD monitor. When the camera is focused, the image reappears and the viewfinder lamp turns green. ?[...]

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 35 T aking Pictures and Viewing Images on a TV To use a television to take pictures and view images, first connect the camera to the television. Use the AA-V101 AC Power Adapter supplied with the camera if you have access to a power outlet (usually indoors). ! CAUTION Always switch all devices off before connecting them together. [...]

36 r Normal (Auto) Mode BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY SELECT Button By specifying “QUICK SELECT” in [ d ] mode in advance, you can switch the function settings to your customised specifications simply by pressing the [SELECT] button when you take the picture ( a P.63). Quality You can select FINE, NORMAL or BASIC as the image quality ( a P.61). 1 Press the[...]

37 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY File Size You can select 1280 or 640 as the file size (number of pixels) ( a P.61). 1 Press the [SELECT] button. • “1280” (1280 × 1024 pixels) or “640” (640 × 480 pixels) appears on the LCD panel as designated in your QUICK SELECT settings. Color You can select colour or black and white ( a P.62). 1 Press the [SELEC[...]

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 38 By using the digital telephoto function, you can enlarge the central area of the image to twice its normal size and thereby double the apparent focal length of the lens (to the equivalent of roughly 70 mm on a 35 mm camera). n NOTE The telephoto function is only available when you are using the LCD monitor to take pictures ( a [...]

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 39 Using the Macro (close-up) function, you can take pictures of subjects at distances of between 9 cm and 50 cm from the camera. 1 Press the [ m ] (Macro) button. • The live image (the video image shown before a picture is taken) appears on the LCD monitor. •“ m ” appears on the LCD panel. 2 Look at the image on the LCD m[...]

40 The GC-S5 allows you to use or suppress the flash to suit the conditions for the image you want to photograph. The S mark indicates the default setting. 1 Press the [ f ] Flash button. • The icons shown on the LCD panel change as shown below. Auto Flash The flash operates automatically in dark or backlit conditions. [ i ] Red-Eye Reduction Use[...]

41 [ f ] Forced Flash In this mode, the flash always operates. Use Forced Flash to shoot pictures in backlit conditions or artificial light (fluorescent lighting, etc.), to shoot portraits against night scenes, or in Macro mode. n NOTES • When you shoot a portrait in Forced Flash mode against a night scene, the shutter speed is slower (slow-synch[...]

42 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY p Playback The last frame is displayed. Set the Mode dial to Playback [ p ]. Playback P.53 [Example of LCD Monitor Text Display] • Asterisks indicate items that may not be displayed depending on the camera mode and photography conditions. To use multi-frame playback To play back another frame Use the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to [...]

• Use the AA-V101 AC Power Adapter supplied with the camera if you have access to a power outlet (usually indoors). • See P.35 for information on how to view images on a TV. Single-Frame Playback The GC-S5 automatically determines the quality of images played back. You can move forwards or backwards through the frames one frame at a time. 1 Set[...]

44 p Playback BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY You can use the six functions shown below during single-frame playback. Items 2 to 6 are specified from the menu screen. 1. Playback zoom 2. Automatic play (Playback) 3. Sepia 4. Smooth 5. Resize 6. Copy ! CAUTIONS • The Sepia, Smooth and Resize functions will not operate if all the frames on the SmartMedia contain[...]

Automatic Playback (Playback) “Playback” plays back successive images (approx. 3 seconds per frame). 1 During single-frame playback, select the frame at which automatic playback is to begin. • See P.43 for information on how to use single-frame playback. 2 Press the [MENU/EXE] button to bring up the menu screen. 3 Press the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] but[...]

46 p Playback BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY n NOTES • Auto Play can also be used during multi-frame playback ( a P.53). In multi-frame playback, playback begins at the selected frame. • The Auto Power Off function does not operate during Auto Play. Sepia This function displays an image in sepia tones during single-frame playback. 1 During single-frame play[...]

47 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 5 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The sepia-tone image is recorded in the last frame. The original image is left unchanged. Smooth The smooth function allows you to make the lighter areas of an image look smoother during single-frame playback. 1 During single-frame playback, select the frame whose lighter areas you want to loo[...]

4 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • A screen is displayed which is used to set the [SMOOTHING] levels. 5 Press the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to set the level of the [SMOOTHING] effect. [ 3 ]: Sharpens the lighter areas of the image. [ 4 ]: Smooths the lighter areas of the image. 6 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • An image appears showing the results of [...]

49 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Resize The Resize function converts a 1280 × 1024 pixel image to a 640 × 480 pixel image during single-frame playback. 1 During single-frame playback, select the frame you want to resize. • See P.43 for information on how to use single-frame playback. 2 Press the [MENU/EXE] button to bring up the menu screen. 3 Press the [ [...]

5 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The image size is changed. • The resized image is recorded in the last frame. The original image is left unchanged. Copy This function allows you to copy images onto another SmartMedia. Images can be copied during both single-frame and multi-frame playback. 1 Set the camera to single- frame or multi-frame playba[...]

4 Press the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to select the image to be copied and press the [MENU/EXE] button. 5 T o copy multiple images, use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “SELECT FRAME-1” and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The screen in step 4 reappears. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each image you want to copy. • Up to 9 images can be copied simul[...]

52 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY p Playback 6 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “ST ART COPY” and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • Copying begins. 7 When the “CHANGE CARD” message appears, remove the SmartMedia without switching off the camera and insert the SmartMedia onto which the images are to be copied. 8 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • Cop[...]

53 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Multi-Frame Playback Multi-frame playback allows you to view 9 images at once. 1 Set the Mode dial to [ p ]. • The last recorded frame appears. 2 Press the [DISP] button twice. • The 9-shot multi-frame playback screen appears. • Frames with no recorded images are shown in black. 3 Use the [ 3 ], [ 4 ], [ 5 ] and [ 6 ] but[...]

54 p Playback BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY ! CAUTION In some cases, you may not be able to view image data recorded using the GC-S5 if the data has been processed or edited on a personal computer and then transferred back to the camera and recorded. Data can only be exchanged between the GC-S5 and a personal computer using Exif- JPEG-format files with the fil[...]

55 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY e Erasing Images Erasing Images Set the Mode dial to [ e ]ERASE. The menu screen appears. Single-frame a P.56 All frames a P.58 Formatting a P.59 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “FRAME” and press the [MENU/EXE] button. To erase one frame To erase all the frames Use the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to move to the frame. Use[...]

56 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY e Erasing Images You can use the GC-S5 Digital Still Camera to erase single frames, to erase all the frames on a SmartMedia, or to format a SmartMedia. If you are using a new SmartMedia, you must first format the SmartMedia. ! CAUTIONS • You cannot erase protected frames (Protect Mode a P.76). • Formatting a SmartMedia eras[...]

57 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Use the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to select the image to be erased and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The confirmation screen appears. • In step 1, press the [DISP] button to select the image to be erased in the same way as in 9-shot multi-frame playback ( a P.29, 53). 4 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The image is erased an[...]

58 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY e Erasing Images Erasing All Frames This operation erases all the unprotected frames (Protect Mode a P.76) on a SmartMedia. 1 Set the Mode dial to [ e ]. • The menu screen appears. 2 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “ALL” and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the [MENU/EXE] b[...]

Formatting (Initialisation) This feature erases all the frames on the SmartMedia card, including any protected frames (Protect Mode a P.76), and formats the SmartMedia. ! CAUTION Always use the camera to format a SmartMedia. 1 Set the Mode dial to [ e ]. • The menu screen appears. 2 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select “FORMA T” and press [...]

60 ADVANCED FEATURES Use [ d ] mode to specify the 9 settings listed below. The S icon indicates the default setting. 1. QUALITY 6. BEEP 2. FILE SIZE 7. QUICK SELECT 3. SHARPNESS 8. DATE/TIME 4. COLOR 9. RESET 5. FRAME NO. 1 Set the Mode dial to [ d ]. • The SETUP screen appears. 2 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to move to the setting you want to [...]

Quality You can select one of three levels of quality (image compression ratios), depending on the type of shot. The number of shots available ( a P.94) varies depending on the image quality you select. [FINE], [NORMAL] or [BASIC] appears on the LCD panel to indicate the image quality setting. Select [FINE] when you want better image quality and [B[...]

62 ADVANCED FEATURES Color Use this setting to select whether an image is recorded in colour or in black and white. Black and white photography is ideal for monochrome subjects and as a way of recording documents. When black and white is selected, the “ u ” icon appears on the LCD panel. [LCD Monitor Display Sequence] Frame No. Memor y Use this[...]

63 ADVANCED FEATURES Beep V olume You can set the beep volume to [HIGH], [LOW] or [OFF] as desired. [LCD Monitor Display Sequence] Quick Select By specifying [QUICK SELECT] settings in [ d ] mode in advance, you can switch the function settings to your customised specifications simply by pressing the [SELECT] button when you take the picture ( a P.[...]

64 d Setup ADVANCED FEATURES Date and T ime This setting specifies the date and time. If you remove the battery for more than 5 minutes at a time, the date and time setting reverts to the initial setting (’98.01.01 12:00:00 AM). You must then reset the date and time. Date: Automatic calendar (two-digit display) Time: 12-hour format (noon shown as[...]

65 ADVANCED FEATURES ! CAUTION If you disconnect the AC power adapter when there is no battery in the camera, the date and time setting reverts to the initial setting (’98.01.01 12:00:00 AM). Reset This function resets all the [ d ] settings to the default values (indicated by S ). 1 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The settings are reset and the[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES 66 s Self-T imer Mode 1 Set the Mode dial to [ s ]. • The camera switches to self-timer mode. • When you press the [DISP] button, “SELF-TIMER” appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Compose the picture and press the shutter button down halfway . • The camera automatically sets the focus and the exposure. Once the focus is set, th[...]

67 ADVANCED FEATURES R Manual Mode This mode allows you to view a shot you have taken on the LCD monitor (or on a TV) and then decide whether to record the shot. This mode also allows you to select the W.B. (white balance), EV (brightness/ exposure compensation) and FLASH (flash brightness) settings and to select 16-CONT (continuous shots) mode. ! [...]

68 R Manual Mode ADVANCED FEATURES 3 Without lifting your finger off, press the shutter button down fully . • The electronic beep sounds and the preview image (photographed still image) appears on the LCD monitor. The viewfinder lamp turns orange. • If you do not want to record the image onto the SmartMedia, press the [ 6 ] button. The live ima[...]

Setting the White Balance You can select one of five white balance settings: Outdoor, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2 and Incandescent. The Outdoor setting is normally used. Use the other settings to set the white balance when you are shooting in shadow or in special lighting. n NOTES • The default setting is [ a ] (Outdoor). • This setting[...]

70 ADVANCED FEATURES R Manual Mode 4 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select the white balance setting. [ a ]: Shooting outdoors (fine weather) [ C ]: Shooting in shade (cloudy weather) [ 1 ]: Shooting in fluorescent light (in bluish light) [ 2 ]: Shooting in fluorescent light (in reddish light) [ b ]: Shooting in incandescent light 5 Use the [ 3 ][...]

71 ADVANCED FEATURES Setting the Brightness (Adjusting the Exposure) Use this setting to achieve the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is very small in the picture or when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. n NOTES • The default setting is “0”. • The brightness of the live image (the video image s[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES 72 R Manual Mode 4 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select the brightness (exposure compensation). [ 5 ]: Brightens the image. [ 6 ]: Darkens the image. • There are 9 compensation levels (–0.9 to +1.5EV in approx. 0.3EV steps). ! CAUTION In some shooting conditions, pressing the [ 5 ] button may not make the image brighter. 5 [...]

73 ADVANCED FEATURES Setting the Flash Power Use flash power adjustment to achieve the optimum flash brightness when the subject is very small in the picture or when you are using close-up flash photography for subjects such as a flower or business card. n NOTES • The default setting is “0”. • To check the flash brightness, press the shutte[...]

74 R Manual Mode ADVANCED FEATURES 4 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to set the flash brightness. [ 5 ]: Increases the flash brightness. [ 6 ]: Decreases the flash brightness. • There are 5 compensation levels (–0.6 to +0.6EV in approx. 0.3EV steps). ! CAUTION If you are shooting in dark conditions or if the subject is too far, pressing the [ 5 ][...]

75 ADVANCED FEATURES 2 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The menu screen appears. 3 Use the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to select [16-CONT]. 4 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to set the continuous shot speed. [HIGH]: Takes 16 shots in approximately 2 seconds. [LOW]: Takes 16 shots in approximately 4 seconds. [OFF]: No continuous shots are taken. 5 Use the [[...]

76 ADVANCED FEATURES L Protect Mode (Protecting Y our Images) This feature assigns the read-only attribute to image data to prevent the images from being inadvertently erased. ! CAUTIONS • Read-only data is also erased when you format (initialise) a SmartMedia card ( a P.59). • To protect the entire SmartMedia, refer to “Write Protection” ([...]

77 ADVANCED FEATURES To Remove Single-Frame Protection 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Protecting a Single Frame” on page 76. 2 Use the [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] button to select the protected frame and press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The “ L ” icon goes off. POWER MENU / EXE DISP T[...]

Removing Protection from All Frames This procedure removes the protection from all protected frames. 1 Set the Mode dial to [ L ]. • The menu screen appears. 2 Use the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button to select [UNPROTECT ALL]. 3 Press the [MENU/EXE] button. • The confirmation screen appears. To Cancel Removal of Protection from All Frames Press the [ 6 ][...]

n NOTE The HS-V12 PC and Macintosh ® Connection Kit is NOT included with the GC-S5 Digital Still Camera. In PC-mode, you can connect the camera to a Windows ® or Macintosh ® computer using the serial cable supplied with the PC and Macintosh ® Connection Kit (optional). You can then transfer image data in either direction or control photography [...]

80 ADVANCED FEATURES 4 Switch on the camera and set the Mode dial to [ l ]. • “PC-MODE” appears on the LCD monitor. Perform all subsequent operations from your personal computer. • Refer to the install manual supplied with the PC and Macintosh ® Connection Kit for detailed information. ! CAUTIONS • Image data can only be exchanged betwee[...]

81 Accessories Guide ( As of April 1998 ) These optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures and viewing images with the GC-S5 even easier. For information on how to attach and use these accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. OTHER VU-V108 SmartMedia Memory capacity: 8 MB Operating voltage: 3.3 V[...]

82 OTHER Notes on Using Y our Camera Correctly ● Places to Avoid Do not use or store the camera in the following types of locations: • Very humid, dirty or dusty places • In very warm places, such as in direct sunlight or in a closed car in summer, or in very cold places • Places subject to strong vibrations • Places affected by smoke or [...]

83 OTHER ■ SmartMedia ● When you are carrying or storing SmartMedia, always keep the SmartMedia in the anti-static case provided to ensure that the SmartMedia is not adversely affected by static electricity. ● Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction. If this occurs, sw[...]

84 OTHER Safety Notes ● Ensure that you read this Owner’s Manual carefully before you use your GC-S5 camera so that you use your camera correctly. Also, always read the Manual, and particularly the Safety Notes, for any connected devices, such as the AC power adapter or other accessories, to ensure that you also use these devices correctly. ●[...]

85 OTHER a W ARNING ag Unplug from power outlet. ● Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power supply (battery or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your JVC [...]

86 OTHER ● If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (battery or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your JVC dealer or your local authorised[...]

87 OTHER ● Do not use this camera in the bathroom or shower. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire[...]

88 OTHER a CAUTION ● Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location. This could cause a fire or electric shock. b ● Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This could cause a fire or electric shock. b ● Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high[...]

89 OTHER ● When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (battery or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. f a CA[...]

90 OTHER ● Contact your JVC dealer or local authorised JVC service facility to request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years. Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric shock. a ● Do not use any battery other than that specified for use with your [...]

91 OTHER Explanation Status Warning Displayed W arning Displays • The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. • If “ E ” appears in the No. of available shots field on the LCD panel and the viewfinder lamp flashes red, or “SYSTEM ERROR” appears on the LCD monitor, switch the camera off and leave it for abou[...]

92 OTHER Power cuts out during operation. T roubleshooting • Before you decide the camera is faulty, check the following once more: Problem Cause Remedy No power. • The battery is exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. • The Mode dial is set incorrectly. • Use the camera to charge the battery. • Load a [...]

93 OTHER I cannot erase all the frames. No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. • The Mode dial has been moved to another setting. • Set the Mode dial to the correct setting. Problem Cause Remedy The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash. • The subject is too far away. • Move closer to the subject. The p[...]

94 OTHER System Model Digital Still Camera Pickup Elements 1/1.7-inch square-pixel CCD (1.5 million pixels) Resolution 1280 × 1024 or 640 × 480 pixels File format JPEG-compliant (Exif Ver. 2.0) Storage media SmartMedia (3.3 V or 5 V) Number of frames recorded (Number of shots available) ∗ The number of frames recorded may vary depending on the [...]

95 OTHER Input/Output T erminals Video Output Mini pin-jack (3.5 mm dia.) (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced, synchronized negative Digital (RS-232C/RS-422) Stereo mini-jack (2.5 mm dia.) (1) for image data transfer to and from a personal computer DC Input Socket for connecting AA-V101 AC Power Adapter Power Supply and Others Power supply BN-V101 rec[...]

96 OTHER Index 16-Cont (continuous shots) .....................74 A AC Power Adapter ............................17, 20 Accessories ..............................................7 Accessories guide ..................................81 AF and AE lock .......................................27 ATA card .................................................[...]

97 OTHER O On-screen display ...................................29 Opening screen ......................................21 P PC card .....................................................7 PC Card Adapter ....................................22 PC card standard ......................................7 PC-mode (downloading images to a PC) ....... 79 PC[...]

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