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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera UDC-5M Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-5M Digital Camera. • Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your camera. • Save this manual for future reference. • Review the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL" before
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    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio . Declaration of Conformity Model number: UDC-5M Trade Name: Uniden Corporation Address: 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
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    kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii
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    AND RUNNING Install the battery 1 Open the battery/card cover, and insert the batteries. h The battery/card cover is located on the bottom of the camera. Batteries Battery/card cover 2 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. h The Shooting Screen appears. on/off button 180 iii English
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    clip recording mode: Recording begins. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. ok button [n] and [m] buttons 180 c:Still image shooting mode t:Video clip recording mode CAUTION This camera does not record sound. i For video clip playback, only video data is played back. English iv
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    [l] or [m] button to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom video clip begins. h If the playback button [=] is pressed again, the display changes to the Shooting Screen. [l] and [m] buttons Video clip pattern
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    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From functions Shooting/recording Getting started shooting • "Shooting still images" on page 29 • "Recording a video clip" on page 36 Log the date and time of your photos • "DATE AND TIME SETTINGS
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    mode) on page 40 Take a self-photo • "SELF-TIMER" on page 45 Make images lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 56 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 53 Change the color of the images • "USING THE SCENE FUNCTION" (monochrome/sepia) on page 40 Make white
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    Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • "Playing back the video clip" on page 37 • "Viewing still images" on page 31 Search for image data • "9-image display playback" on page 32 Magnify an image • "Magnifying (zooming
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    10 SYSTEM MAP 11 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 12 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD 14 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 17 DATE AND TIME SETTINGS 19 „ BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 22 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 29 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 36 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION 40
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    STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES 71 „ OPTIONS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU 72 POST-VIEW SETTING 75 ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 76 SCREEN LANGUAGE 77 TV SYSTEM SETTING 78 AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION 79 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 81 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ...... 84 RESETTING THE
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    „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV 90 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 91 DIRECT PRINTING 98 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 105 TROUBLESHOOTING 111 SPECIFICATIONS 117 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 124 English 6
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i AA Alkaline Batteries (2) i Video Cable (1) i USB Cable (1) i Wrist Strap (1) i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. 7 English
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    Attaching the Wrist Strap English 8
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    types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". i The cards in the illustrations in
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    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your UDC-5M is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-to-understand display, a large screen, extensive shooting conditions. AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS k Speedy mode-switching Switch from still image shooting to video clip recording with a single button
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    By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer's hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos. Or take the card to a photo shop to have your photos printed there. USB Cable Internet Computer Printer Video Cable TV
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    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button on/off button Flash Self-timer indicator Lens USB/VIDEO terminal cover English 12
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    PARTS NAMES Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly. Zoom switch [W]/[T] Strap holder Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button Monitor Bottom ok button Delete button [%] [o] button menu button [l] button
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    . By using a card, however, you will be able to take many more photos. The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 84). 1 Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the battery/card cover, slide it open. Battery/card cover 2 Insert the batteries. h Make sure
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    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND CARD 3 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. [o] mark Card 4 Close the battery/card cover. When removing the card... h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
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    but there is the danger of their overheating and causing damage to the digital camera. Other batteries i If you wish to use batteries other than the when the camera is turned on. i If the battery/card cover is opened while the power is on, important data may be lost. Uniden Corporation shall not
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    second. h The Playback Screen appears on the monitor (pages 31 and 37). Monitor Playback button [=] Turning off the camera 1 Press the on/off button. h The camera turns off. h When the playback button [=] or on/off button is pressed
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    on. i You can change the setting for the time elapsed before the camera automatically turns off (page 79). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB Cable, the auto power save function is disabled, and the camera turns off after about 12 hours. HINT If the K icon appears
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    to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on, and press the menu button. h The Recording Menu appears (page 48). RECORDING MENU SET POST VIEW 3SEC LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM NTSC AUTO POWER OFF CLOCK SET 2006/04/01 12:00 D / M / Y OK OK
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    4 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006. 2 Press the ok button or the [m] button to select the time indication. 3 Press the [n] or [o] button to
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    DATE AND TIME SETTINGS 5 Press the ok button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the batteries are being replaced, an internal battery will maintain
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    BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your
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    the desired subject. i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus while framing the subject vertically, then re-orient the camera to compose a horizontally framed image. 23 English
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    are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the
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    Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between the shooting mode and the playback mode. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. on/off button Playback button [=] 2 Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the
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    can capture single still photos (still image shooting mode) and record video clips (video clip recording mode). 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. 2 Press the [n] button. h The screen to set the shooting mode and the self timer appears. Still image shooting on/off button [n] button
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    indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. 2 Press the ok button. h Each time the ok button is pressed, the camera switches between the settings display mode and the normal display mode. on/off button ok button 180
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    image data is recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the If no card is installed, the data is recorded in the camera's internal memory. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking
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    lock). Shutter button 3 Continue to gently press the shutter button all the way. h Press the shutter button gently, taking care not to move the camera. h The image that was captured appears on the monitor as long as the shutter button is kept pressed (post view). F2.8 1/30 Still image shooting
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    from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle. i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. F2.8 About the focus indicator 1/15 i A green focus indicator appears when the subject is
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images 5 Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The image most recently captured appears on the monitor. 6 View other images
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    ok button. Instead of pressing the ok button, you can press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen. ok button Arrow buttons Video clip Orange frame Still image 100 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 Folder number Image number English 32
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify. 2 Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Press the arrow buttons to view
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    erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To erase data from the camera's internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. 2 Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the delete [%] button. h The Delete Screen appears
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select "DELETE SINGLE". 3 Press the ok button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, repeat steps 1 to 3.
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    3 End the recording. h Press the shutter button again to stop recording and save the video clip. Shutter button Video clip length Remaining recording time available 00:02:30 REC00:00:30 Video clip shooting icon CAUTION i This camera records video signals only; it does not record sound. English 36
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    button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. 5 Press the
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    : 15x ← 10x ← 5x Press the [m] button to resume normal playback speed. Return to normal playback speed Press the ok button. When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the on/off button to turn the camera off. English 38
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    to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor.) If video clip recording stops even when there is card memory remaining... i Depending on the card you are
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    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [o] button. h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions)
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    For capturing fireworks at night. For shooting in very dark conditions. Increases shutter speed and ISO sensitivity to reduce blurred image due to camera shake (still image shooting mode only). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots. Create monochrome (black-and-white) photos. Create sepia-tone
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    zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom digital zoom are enabled Pointer Optical zoom Digital zoom (yellow) HINT Can't access the optical zoom? i During video clip recording, only the digital
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    when capturing an image in a location where flash Flash mode icon photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off). J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that
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    2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the ok button. 3 Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT In the automatic flash mode... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the
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    SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the still image shooting mode. 1 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 25), and press the [n] button. 2 Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select STILL IMAGE the self-timer setting. y: The image is
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    HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, set the self-timer setting to
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    [m] button. h The screen to set the focus range appears. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) press the ok button. h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the Shooting Screen. HINT i When the focus range is set to macro +,
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    SHOOTING ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. 1 Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 26). 2 Press the menu button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can
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    ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 RESOLUTION 2 FOCUS METHOD 3 ISO 4 WHITE BALANCE 5 EXPOSURE 6 INSERT DATE ON IMAGE OFF 49 English
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    2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: Shoot at 1,024 × 768 pixels [: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels 5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels 2 Focus ISO800 4 White balance menu (page 54) >: The camera will determine the setting automatically. r: For photography in fair
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    at 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: Shoot image at 1,024 × 768 pixels [: Shoot image at 640 × 480 pixels d: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels 5: Shoot at 320 × 240 pixels 3 Select the desired icon, and press the ok button. h The selected
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    from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). 2 Select "FOCUS METHOD" and press the ok
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    the ok button. h The ISO sensitivity menu appears. RECORDING MENU RESOLUTION t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO64 to 400 [video clip recording mode: ISO256 to 800]). 1: Sets the sensitivity to ISO64 FOCUS METHOD ISO WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE equivalent
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    overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the Recording Menu (page 48). 2 Select "WHITE BALANCE" and press the ok button. h The white balance menu appears. RECORDING MENU RESOLUTION >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the
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    WHITE BALANCE 3 Select the desired icon, and press the ok button. h If the ] icon was selected, fill the entire screen with white paper, and press the ok button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the ok
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    CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 48). 2 Select "EXPOSURE" MENU EXPOSURE 0 HINT i The exposure correction setting returns to ±0 after the camera is turned off. English 56
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    returned to the Recording Menu. HINT If the imprinted date is shown as i The date and time settings have not yet been completed. Set the camera to the correct date and time (page 19). 57 English
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    PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera's playback settings. 1 Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Playback button [=] 2 Press the menu button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The
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    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1 PROTECT 2 ROTATE 3 COPY FILE 4 PRINT SETTING 5 SLIDESHOW 1 [Protect] (page 60) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 61) h Rotate still images. 3 [Copy file] (page 62) 4 [
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    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). 2 Select "PROTECT" and press the ok button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Activate file protect? OK OK YES EXIT 3
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 58). 2 Select "ROTATE" and press the ok button. h The screen to rotate the image appears. Rotate image? 3 Select "YES" and press
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    internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 14). 2 Display the Playback Menu (page 58). 3 Select "FILE COPY" and press the ok button. h The screen to copy files appears. Copy file? 4 Select
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    COPY DATA 5 Press the ok button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. INT MEM CARD COPY SINGLE COPY ALL EXIT
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    with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify all the print settings. Specify the printing instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR OK OK English 64
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    About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used. CAUTION i It is not possible to set the print
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    only to the image currently displayed. ALL IMAGES: The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card. Specify the printing instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR OK OK 3 Press the ok button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, press
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    PRINT SETTINGS 4 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. 1 Press the
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    5 Select "EXIT", and press the ok button. h You are returned to the display in step 2. EACH IMAGE DATE YES : :1 COPIES 1 EXIT OK OK CAUTION i When printing images that were captured with the date imprint function (page 57) set to ON, do not set the "DATE" print setting to "YES". Images that
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    Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the screen to set the print settings (page 64). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". Specify the printing instructions? EACH IMAGE ALL IMAGES ALL CLEAR OK OK 3 Press the ok button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for
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    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 1 Display the Playback Menu (page 58). 2 Select "SLIDESHOW" and press the ok button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image). EFFECT: Select a transition effect as
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    DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES The settings that were active when a still image was captured can be displayed (Information Screen). 1 Display the desired still image. 2 Press the ok button. h The Information Screen 1 2 appears. h If the ok button is pressed again, the Information Screen
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    THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. . Option tab OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET POST VIEW 3SEC LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM NTSC AUTO POWER OFF To exit the Option Menu To return to the Shooting Screen
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    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) 1 CLOCK SET 2 POST VIEW 3SEC 3 LCD BRIGHTNESS 4 LANGUAGE 5 TV SYSTEM NTSC 6 AUTO POWER OFF 7 FILE NO. RESET 8 FORMAT 9 RESET SETTINGS 73 English
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    Screen language] (page 77) h Select the language in which the monitor messages are displayed. 5 [TV system setting] (page 78) h Select the type of TV signal that is output from the camera's USB/VIDEO terminal. 6 [Auto power off] (page 79) h Specify the time elapsed before the auto power off function
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    , and press the ok button. h This completes the post-view setting. OPTION MENU (1/2) CLOCK SET 1SEC POST VIEW 2SEC LCD BRIGHTNESS 3SEC LANGUAGE 4SEC TV SYSTEM 5SEC AUTO POWER OFF OFF 75 English
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    ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. 1 Display the Option Menu (page 72). 2 Select "LCD BRIGHTNESS" and press the ok button. h The Monitor Brightness Menu appears. h When set to "AUTO", the
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the Option Menu (page 72). 2 Select "LANGUAGE" and press the ok button. h The screen
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    type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/ VIDEO terminal. 1 Display the Option Menu (page 72). 2 Select "TV SYSTEM" and press the ok button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the
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    has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the auto power off function operates to turn the camera off. 1 Display the Option Menu (page 72). 2 Select "AUTO POWER OFF" and press the ok button. h The screen to set the standby time appears. RECORDING:
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    3 Select the desired option, and press the ok button. h The Standby Time Menu appears. 4 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the standby time. 5 Press the ok button. h The auto power off function is set. h To return to the Option Menu, press the [l] button. AUTO POWER OFF RECORDING PLAYBACK 1
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    or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
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    i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card
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    FILE No. RESET FUNCTION 1 Display the Option Menu (page 72). 2 Select "FILE NO. RESET" and press the ok button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. ON: The file number reset function is "ON". OFF: The file number reset function is "OFF". OPTION MENU (2/2) FILE NO. RESET ON FORMAT OFF RESET
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    i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the "LOCK" position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch
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    If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the card's control data may be merely modified and the data that you physically destroy it, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. HINT To cancel reformatting i In step 5, select "
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    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 Display the Option Menu ( RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS YES NO 3 Select "YES", and press the ok button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings. HINT i Note that the following settings do not
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    images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see "Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time" on page 122. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. Set the shooting mode to the still image shooting mode
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    an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see page 121. 1 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. h The battery remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor. h Due to the battery characteristics, when the ambient
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    battery charge on the Information Screen (page 71). i Battery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can
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    supplied Video Cable from the USB/VIDEO terminal on the digital camera to the VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Open USB/ VIDEO Switch input to VIDEO USB/VIDEO terminal Supplied Video Cable To the VIDEO input terminal To the USB/ VIDEO terminal Playback i After connecting the digital camera to
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    by your camera. Format all cards to be used by your camera with your camera. Operating environment Windows A computer with a standard-equipped USB port, JPEG File name begins with UNI_. Extension is ".jpg". UNI_****.jpg Video clip data QuickTime Movie File name begins with UNI_. Extension is
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    in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102UNIDN, 103UNIDN, etc. HINT About video clip data recorded with this camera i You can use Apple's QuickTime 3 or later version to play back video clips on a computer. i QuickTime can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple Computer
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    , and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera's USB/VIDEO terminal to the computer's USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's LCD monitor. Open To USB connector on the computer USB/VIDEO terminal Supplied USB Cable To the USB/ VIDEO terminal USB CONNECTION CARD READER
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    force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. i Please connect the USB Cable to your computer's USB connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard
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    the desired procedure from the [UDC-5M (E:)] window. Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). h The camera can now be disconnected. * The drive
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    . 1 Left-click on [Unplug or Eject Hardware] in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. h The [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box will open. 3 Click
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    [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives. Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty
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    printer, and turn the camera on. h Connect the camera's USB/VIDEO terminal to the printer's USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor. Open To USB connector on the printer USB/VIDEO terminal Supplied USB Cable To the USB/ VIDEO terminal USB CONNECTION CARD READER
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    printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB Cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. i Make sure that
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    To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 98). 2 Press the [l] or [m] button. h Specify the image to print. Print this image? 3 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select "COPIES", and press the ok
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    DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the still images. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 98). 2 Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. 3 Select "PRINT ALL IMAGES", and press the ok button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT
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    the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings. CAUTION i Reserved images printing is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. English 102
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    DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 98). 2 Select the printer settings tab v, and
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    on the printer that is connected. i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer Settings Menu, select "PRINTER VALUE". i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER VALUE". English 104
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    the flash operate? Shooting Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the batteries battery life has expired. The remaining battery power is low. Action Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the batteries
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    up of part of a photo (trimming). Q: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. h[: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as email physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that
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    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Monitor Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Answer Condition due to the liquid crystals. Action Not a malfunction.
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    The focus is not locked properly. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If a bright subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Action When capturing an image, devise a way
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    the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom. - There is a problem with the printer. There that has been edited using a computer. Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Erase unnecessary data, or use a card
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    Misc. Question Why can't the camera be operated? Answer A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Why does the "SYSTEM ERROR" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling customer support, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting Cause The batteries are dead. The batteries have
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    Shooting Monitor Problem Cause An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash does The flash off not operate. mode is selected. When zooming in or out, the zoom
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. Action Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the
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    Viewing images Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Image editing Misc. Problem A part of the is less than the value specified for the card. Action Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after to the instructions that accompanied the card. Reference page 22 29, 31 60 60 122 115
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    ^ scene function is selected, the scene function setting will automatically change to full-auto X. Likewise, if you set the scene function to camera-shake reduction i or ^ when the ISO sensitivity is set to a setting other than ISO-A, the ISO sensitivity setting will automatically change to
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    (Design rule for camera file system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard. Video clips: QuickTime
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    536 pixels h: 1,024 × 768 pixels [: 640 × 480 pixels d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second 5: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames/second Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible 3.0× optical zoom lens f=5.8 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera conversion f=35 mm to 105 mm) Autofocus
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    SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to when the scene function is set to fireworks ^ etc.) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.) Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO64
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    Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Batteries Dimensions Weight GN = 6.0 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye
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    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/VIDEO (communication and image output) terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Menu) USB USB 2.0 Full Speed Battery life
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    of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera's internal memory and for the commercially available 128MB and 1GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting Resolution mode setting setting u Still image Q shooting mode h [ Video clip d mode 5 Internal memory 15 images 25 images 127
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    Corporation shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Uniden Corporation declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other
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    images 1 The shutter button was pressed fully in one motion. 2 After the image was focused, the subject moved. h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct
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    correctly, and press the shutter button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the shutter button all the way down. Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter button will
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    can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode Y) Points: i Match the camera's movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle). i Don't be too hesitant to press the shutter button
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    , it's better to use the optical zoom. Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo
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UDC-5M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-5M Digital Camera.
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Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your
camera.
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Save this manual for future reference.
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Review the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL” before operating your camera.