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BDK 870
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carrie
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Contents PRECAUTIONS I USING THE FLASH 24 USING THE MACRO 25 USING THIS MENU 1 USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 26 UNPACKING 2 USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 27 PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3 USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 27 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5 USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 28 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 29 ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5 SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 29 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6 RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 30 ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6 PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 30 DCF PROTOCOL 6 RECORDIN
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DELETING ALL FILES 40 PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 41 PROTECTING ALL FILES 41 PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 42 EDITING IMAGES 43 ROTATING STILL IMAGES 43 CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 43 CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 44 CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO FRAME 44 COPYING THE FILES 45 SETTING THE DPOF 46 CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 47 MAKING CONNECTIONS 48 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 48 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 49 USING THE CARD READER 49 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER WITH THE USB
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Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operation This section explains all recording features of this camera. Basic Recording This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Other Recording Functions This section explains common operations about recording images. Playback This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and audio fi
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Unpacking Camera USB Cable AV Cable 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries Soft Case Strap Software Installation User Manual CD-ROM Caution Caution Do not swing the camera around by the strap. 2
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Parts of the Camera 1. Flash ( page 24) 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. Self-timer Lamp 5. Zoom Button ( page 23) Thumbnail ( page 38) Playback Zoom ( page 37) 6. Playback Button ( page 13) 7. Menu Button ( page 15) 8. Operation Lamp 9. Mode Button ( page 13) 10. ASM Button ( page 14) Delete Button ( page 39) 11. LCD Monitor ( page 9) 12. SET/DISP Button ( page 11) 13. Flash Button ( page 24) 14. Macro Button ( page 25) 3
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15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button ( page 20, 29) 17. Power Button ( page 12) 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal ( page 19, 49) 21. Battery Cover ( page 5) 22. Tripod Socket 4
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Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the batteries. Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. 3 Close the battery cover. Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the lo
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Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the card. Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. T Tiip ps s To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the ba
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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. Setting the Display Language 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 17). 2 Select [ Language]. Press or to select [LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Select a language. Press or to select a language and press or the SET button t
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4 Apply the setting. After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. Caution Caution If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to be re-set. 8
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Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode 1 Recording mode ( page 13) 13 White balance ( page 32) 2 Flash ( page 24) 14 Shutter speed ( page 20) 3 Macro ( page 25) 15 Shake warning ( page 20) 4 Self-timer / Burst ( page 26) 16 Aperture value ( page 20) 5 Zoom indicator ( page 23) 17 Face tracking ( page 3
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PLAYBACK mode 1 Playback mode ( page 13) 7 Recording info ( page 11) 2 Protect ( page 41) 8 Histogram 3 Voice memo ( page 31) 9 Captured date & time 4 File number / Total 10 Voice memo control ( page 31) 5 Battery ( page 5) 11 DPOF ( page 46) 6 Storage media 12 Resolution ( page 22) Caution Caution Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model. 10
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Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C)Guide line (D) OSD off T Tiip ps s Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAYBACK mode (A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (D) OSD off C Ca au ut tiio on n You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: 。 Manual exposure 。 Recordi
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Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode. The power turns on, and an image displays on the LCD monitor ( ). 2 Press the POWER button ( ) again to turn the power off. The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off. Tips Tips You can tur
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Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button ( ) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK ( ) or the MODE ( ) button to switch to the REC mode. Selecting the REC mode 1 Set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Launch the mode palette. Press the M
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Display Title Description Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering. Smile Capture the most brilliant smile of characters. Capture Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Snow Used for the beach or snow sce
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Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). 2 Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu. 3 Select an item. Press or ( ) to select a menu item. 4 Change the setting. Press or ( ) to change the setting. 5 Press the MENU ( ) or the SET ( ) button to save the settings and
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34 Sharpness / / 34 Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue 35 Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Stabilizer Off / On 35 Face Tracking Off / On 35 Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 35 Digital Zoom Off / On 23 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size / / 29 Metering / / 32 White Balance Auto / / / / / / 32 16
