Manual for HDC-1087E

Manual for HDC-1087E

Brand: HITACHI

Category: Digital Camera

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:52 p.m.

Warranty Information

This product is exclusively available through Argos for repair/replacement.

Capturing Images

  1. Press the Power button to turn on the camera.
  2. Toggle the MODE button to Capture Mode [].
  3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. Use the zoom lever to zoom in or out.
  4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and adjust exposure. Press fully to capture the image.

Recording Video Clips

  1. Toggle the MODE button to Video Mode [9].
  2. Compose the image.
  3. Press the shutter button to start recording. Press again to stop.

Playing Back Images/Videos

  1. Press the Playback button [].
  2. Use the directional buttons to navigate through images or video clips.
  3. Press the SET button to play video clips.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions
The power does not come on. The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.
The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime.
The battery is not used for an extended period of time after being charged.
The battery or camera feels warm. Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture. The shutter button is not pressed all the way down. Press the shutter button all the way down.
The memory card does not have any free capacity. Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
The memory card is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.
Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. LCD monitor is dark. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the menu.
Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus. The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.
The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. Get your subject within the effective focus range.
The contents on the memory card cannot be played back. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera. Insert a memory card that was formatted on this camera.
Files cannot be deleted. The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.
Even when the camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. The battery is running low. Recharge the battery.
The date and time are wrong. The correct date and time is not set. Set the correct date and time.
Cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient. Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.
No power supply. Recharge the battery.
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