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GC-S5
EN
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
ENGLISH
GC-S5
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Japan BB07572-A00
E/EK
COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0998MNV UN SW LYT0235-001B EN
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PREFACE Safety precautions WARNING: IMPORTANT (For Customers in U.K.) TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Connection to the mains supply HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS in the United Kingdom. UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power CAUTION: points in your home or the cable is n To prevent shock, do not open too short to reach a power point, the cabinet. No user serviceable then obtain an appropriate safety parts inside. Refer
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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 ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in acc
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PREFACE GETTING READY BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY PREFACE Contents If you want to start using your new camera right away, refer to “Quick Start Guide” (aP.12 ). Safety Precautions..................................................................................................2 Contents ..................................................................................................................4 Important Information.....................................................................................
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BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED FEATURES OTHER x/w Telephoto Photography ............................................................................38 m Macro (Close-Up) Mode ...................................................................................39 f Flash Mode.........................................................................................................40 p Playback ...........................................................................................................42 Si
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PREFACE Important Information n 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 result of faults with this product. n Notes on Copyright Under copyright laws, images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used w
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Accessories Check that you have the items shown below before using your camera. BN-V101 Battery Pack Hand Strap (1) (Rechargeable Battery) (1) Supplied with Operating Instructions (1) VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter (1) Supplied with: • Setup Disk (1) AA-V101 AC Power Adapter (1) • CR2016 button cell (2) Supplied with Operating Instructions (1) • Operating Instructions (1) The shape of the plug on the AC power adapter depends on the country of use. Video Cable (approx. 1.5m (4.9 ft.), mini-plug (3.5
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PREFACE Features l 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). l 2-inch Low-Temperature Polysilicon LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen The camera’s LCD monitor allows you to check the picture you have taken and show it to your friends immediately. l Compact and Light weight Size: 80 · 101 · 33 mm Weight: 245 g (not including accessories, batte
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Nomenclature LCD panel f (Flash) button Shutter button m (Macro) button Flash Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp Lens Flash control sensor Grip SmartMedia cover release SmartMedia holder SmartMedia DC IN 5V (power input) socket cover VIDEO OUT (video output) socket DIGITAL (digital input/output) socket MENU/EXE (execute) button Viewfinder POWER switch Viewfinder lamp DISP (display) button Mode dial Direction (5463) SELECT button button and indicator LCD monitor Strap mount Grip Tripod mount Monit
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PREFACE Nomenclature LCD Panel For the purposes of explanation, this figure shows all the icons displayed on the LCD panel. In normal operation, only some of these icons are displayed concurrently. SmartMedia icon Flash/Suppress- ed flash icon Macro icon Red-eye reduction icon Battery check icon Black and White photography icon No. of shots available/Playback File Size display frame No. display (last three digits displayed) Quality display Viewfinder Display Field of view AF ring 10
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Using the Hand Strap Use the hand strap to avoid dropping the camera during shooting. Attaching the Hand Strap Pass the end of the strap 1 through the strap mount on the camera. Pass the other end of the 2 strap through the loop and pull the strap tight. Using the Hand Strap Wear the strap around your 1 wrist. • To avoid dropping the camera while shooting, loop the hand strap over your wrist and then hold the camera by the grip. 11 PREFACE
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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 (aP.XX). (loading the battery and SmartMedia and formatting the SmartMedia) Getting Ready Slide the battery cover in the 1 direction of the arrow (aP.16). Load the battery. 2 • Load the battery so that the [>] mark on the battery is foremost. • Push the battery in until it stops. Close the battery co
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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. Open the SmartMedia cover 6 (aP.24). • Slide the SmartMedia cover release in the direction of the arrow and then release. Insert the SmartMedia. 7 • Slide the SmartMedia in slowly so that the contact area faces the gold line on the SmartMedia holder (towards the front of the camera) and push the SmartMedia in fully. Close the SmartMed
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PREFACE Quick Start Guide Use the [5] or [6] button to 11 select “FORMAT” and press MENU / EXE DIGITAL the [MENU/EXE] button. • The confirmation screen appears. ENU / EXE ERASE 00000000 FRAME ALL [ ] FORMAT Press the [MENU/EXE] ERASE 00000000 12 button. • The SmartMedia is formatted and the OK? menu screen reappears. OK< EXE > CANCEL< > (Normal (Auto) Mode) Taking
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Press the shutter button 3 down halfway. • The camera automatically sets the focus and the exposure. Once the focus is set, the viewfinder lamp turns green. Without releasing the shutter 4 button, press it down fully. • The electronic beep sounds and the picture is taken. • The viewfinder lamp turns orange while the image data is being recorded onto the SmartMedia. You cannot take any pictures while the lamp is orange. • When recording finishes, the electronic beep sounds and the number of shots
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GETTING READY Loading the Battery 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, the date and time will revert to the initial settings (aP.64). • Check the date and time settings after you replace the battery (aP.64). • Do not use the provid
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Charging the Battery Load the battery into the 1 camera. Plug the AC power adapter in 2 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. Plug the AC power adapter 3 into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera. • After about 8 seconds the viewfinder lamp turns orange and battery charging begins automatically. • The viewfinder lamp remains orange while the battery is charging and goes
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GETTING READY About the Battery 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 Battery The GC-S5 camera uses a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery. When shipped, the BN-V101 is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before * using it. n Battery Features l The battery gradually loses its charge even whe
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Notes on Using the Battery 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 Available n Reference Number of Consecutive Shots Available LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off Battery (BN-V101) Approx. 80 frames * Approx. 250 frames * * With the battery fully charged. l The above
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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 an exhausted battery. Plug the AC power adapter 1 into the power outlet. n NOTES • Use an easily accessible outlet that is close to the camera. • The sh
