Digital Camera User Manual BDK 870
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.
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 ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6 ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6 DCF PROTOCOL 6 RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS RECORDING A VOICE
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 CABL
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 files.
Unpacking Camera Soft Case Software Installation CD-ROM USB Cable Strap User Manual Caution Do not swing the camera around by the strap.
Parts of the Camera 1. Flash ( page 24) 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. Self-timer Lamp 5. Zoom Button ( y Thumbnail ( y Playback Zoom ( page 23) page 38) 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) y Delete Button ( 11. LCD Monitor ( page 39) page 9) 12. SET/DISP Button ( page 11) 13. Flash Button ( 14.
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 ( 22.
Inserting the Batteries 1 Open the battery cover. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the batteries. y 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 low battery indicator appears.
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. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert the card. y Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in. Tips y To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the battery cover.
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 ( 2 Select [ y Press page 17). Language]. or to select [LANGUAGE] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3 Select a language. y Press or to select a language and press or the SET button to apply the setting.
4 Apply the setting. y After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. Caution y If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to be re-set.
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.
PLAYBACK mode 7 Recording info ( 8 Histogram 9 Captured date & time File number / Total 10 Voice memo control ( 5 Battery ( 11 DPOF ( 6 Storage media 12 Resolution ( 1 Playback mode ( 2 Protect ( 3 Voice memo ( 4 page 13) page 41) page 31) page 5) page 11) page 31) page 46) page 22) Caution y Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model.
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 Tips y Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.
Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the POWER button (n) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. y The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAYBACK button (o) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode. y The power turns on, and an image displays on the LCD monitor (p). 2 Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off. y The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.
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 (n) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (n) or the MODE (o) button to switch to the REC mode. Selecting the REC mode 1 Set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Launch the mode palette.
Display Title Description Landscape Sunset Used for the wide scenic views. Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering. Smile Capture Capture the most brilliant smile of characters. Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids. Night Scene Fireworks Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding. Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.
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 ( 2 page 13). Open the REC menu. y Press the MENU button (n) to display the menu. 3 Select an item. y Press or (o) to select a menu item. 4 Change the setting. y 5 Press or (o) to change the setting. Press the MENU (n) or the SET (o) button to save the settings and close the menu.
Sharpness / 34 / Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue 34 Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time 35 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 Movie Size / Metering / / Auto / / White Balance Page 29 / 32 / 16 / / / 32
Setup menu 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Press the MENU button (n) to open the REC or PLAYBACK menu. y The menu displays depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY- BACK mode. 3 Open the Setup menu. y Press four-way control (o) to select SETUP ( ) and then press the SET (o) button to display the Setup menu. 4 Select an item. y Press or (o) to select a menu item and then press or the SET (o) button to launch the submenu.
Setup menu list Menu Item Sounds Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. [Beep]: Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. [Off]: The captured image will not automatically display after shooing. [1 sec.]: Auto Review The captured image will display for 1 seconds after shooting. [3 sec.
Menu Item Functions [Reset]: Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed. y Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer page 50). ( You can review images on a television with a supplied AV cable page 48). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL ( TV Out depending on your region.
Basic Recording Recording Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode page 13). ( 2 Compose the subject on the monitor. y Aim the focus area (n) to the subject that you want to take. 3 Half press the shutter button to focus the image. y The focus area (n) becomes green while in focus, then shutter speed (o), aperture value (p) and ISO value (q) are displayed.
Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Button Macro: Off / On SET/DISP: OSD on / Guide line / OSD off Resolution: 7M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec.
Setting Image Size and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For details, see page 15. Resolution Values Image Size 3072 x 2304 Print Size Printing larger than A4-size. Larger Printing to postcards or attaching to e-mail.
Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 1 Select the zoom setting, and point the camera at the subject. 2 Press the zoom button (n) to compose the image. [W]: zoom out for a wide-angle shot.
Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Press the flash button (n) to change the flash mode. y Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon (o) changes.
Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Press the macro button (n) enters the macro mode. y The macro icon (o) displays in the LCD monitor. y To leave the macro mode, press the macro button (n) again.
Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( 2 page 13). Open the REC menu ( y Use or page 15). to select [Drive mode] from the REC menu. 3 Change the setting. y Press or to select a drive mode, then press the SET button. Off: Record a single image. 2 sec.
Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to soft the background. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority ( 2 page 14). Adjust the aperture value by pressing 3 or button. Press shutter button to take a picture.
Using the Manual Exposure You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure ( 22 page 14). Use the SET button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed control. or 3 Press to adjust the setting. Press shutter button to take a picture. y Press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure and the selected exposure appears in red.
Recording Movie Clips 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode page 13). ( 2 Compose the subject on the monitor. y Aim the focus area (q) to the subject that you want to take. y The LCD monitor displays the available recording time (p). 3 Start recording. y Press the shutter button (n) to start recording. y Using the zoom button (o) to adjust the image size.
Recording Audio Clips 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode page 13). ( 2 Press the shutter button (n) to start recording. y The voices are recorded from the microphone (o) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording. 3 Press the shutter button again to end recording. y The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached.
Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera page 13). to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 Press or to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. y If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the appears on the LCD monitor. The new recording will replace the previous one. 3 Open the PLAYBACK menu. y 4 Press the MENU button, using four-way control to select Voice Memo ( and press the SET button.
Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area. Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture.
Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Auto Description Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent. ISO 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 equivalent. ISO 800 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 equivalent.
Setting the Highlight Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three different ranges: / / Tips y The Photo Frame and Face Tracking cannot be used as using the Highlight. Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
Setting Date Stamp The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them. Option Off Date Date & Time Description Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images. Only add the recorded date to printed images. Add the recorded date & time to printed images. Setting Stabilizer With more sensibility and faster shutter speed to bright up the pictures, effectively prevent blur image caused by hand shack or target movement, one can take good pictures with little effort.
Playback Playing Back Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK page 13). mode ( y The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. y If there are no images stored, a message [No image] appears. 2 Press the four-way control (n). or y : displays the previous image. y : displays the next image. Tips y Holding down or scrolls images in a high speed. Playing Back Movie Clips 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 13).
Magnifying & Trimming Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Select an image. y Press or (p) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. y Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. 3 Magnify the image. y Press [T] (n) to magnify the image, and the central portion of the image is displayed. You can use the arrow button (p) to view different parts of the magnified image. y 4 Trim the image.
Viewing in Thumbnail 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. 3 Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen. Tips y You can protect or delete multiple images in thumbnail, see page 40, 42. Playing a Slide Show 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Enter the slide show.
Deleting Files Deleting a Single File 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button (n), then use the four-way control (o) to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button (o). 3 Press or 4 Press or 5 Press the SET button (o) to delete the image. y (o) to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button (o). (o) to select the image you want to delete. Repeat step 4~5 to delete images.
Deleting Multiple Files 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( 2 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then Press to select to select Delete or ( 3 ) and press the SET button. Press y 4 page 38). or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y Use the four-way control to select the image. y Press the SET button toggles the on and off.
Protecting a Single File 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press or to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button. 4 Press or to select the image you want to protect. 5 Press the SET button to protect the image. y y displays on the LCD monitor. When the file is locked, the Repeat step 4~5 to protect images.
Protecting Multiple Files 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( 2 page 38). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then Press or to select to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press y 4 or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y Use the four-way control to select the image. y Press the SET button toggles the on and off.
Editing Images Rotating Still Images 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Press or to select the image you want to rotate. 3 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate ( and press the SET button. 4 Press the SET button to rotate the image. y 5 Each press rotates the image 90 degrees in clockwise. Press or to select OK, and then press the SET button to finish rotating.
Changing the Image with Effects You may use Red Eye Removal remove the red eye caused by flash from original photo. Or use color filters to save as a new image. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( page 13). 2 Press 3 Open the menu. y ) and press the SET button. Press y to select the image you want to add the effect. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Photo Edit ( 4 or or to select an option, and then press the SET button.
Copying the Files You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience. 1 Be sure you have inserted a memory card into your digital camera. Set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode. page 13). ( 2 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Copy to card ( ) and press the SET button. 3 Press y or to select [Single], then press the SET button. To copy all images to a memory card, select [All].
Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode ( 2 page 13). Open the menu.
Choosing a Startup Image 1 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode page 13). ( 2 Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select S.Image ) and press the SET button. ( 3 Press or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice. y A message “Completed” appears. 4 Set the camera to the Setup Menu ( 5 Press ( or page 17). to select S.Image ) then press or the SET button.
Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. 1 Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. 3 Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set. 4 Set the TV input signal to Video In. y 5 page 19). Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information. Display on TV.
Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a computer: y Inserting the memory card into a card reader y Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader 1 Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected to a computer. 2 Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable drive icon that represents the memory card.
Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder holds up to 9999 files. If new files are made, a new folder named in sequence will be made automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong Reload battery in the correct direction. direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. The battery compartment door Make sure the battery is open. compartment door is securely closed. The camera does not take The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. pictures. Memory is full. Insert a new memory card. Memory card is not formatted The card may be defective, correctly.
Specifications Sensor 7 Mega Pixels CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal Length : f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2.5” LCD monitor Focus Range Normal: 80 cm ~ Infinity , Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 1 m / (T) 40 cm~ 1 m Aperture F/ 2.8 ( W ), 5.2 ( T ) Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. File Format Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format ( JPEG compression ), DCF compatible.
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