User manual MINOX DC-3311

English. 1 digital camera user's manual Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind. A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner's expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set. Shielded A.C. power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) can be used. 2 WARNING Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself as this is dangerous. Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock. 3 digital camera user's manual WARNING Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility. Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms. Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. 4 CAUTION Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock. When handling the camera, always unplug it from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock. When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. 5 digital camera user's manual CAUTION Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery ( - and + )to ensure that battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. 6 Table of Contents 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 Introduction Preparing the camera Getting to know the camera Front View Top View Back View Bottom View Side View Dial Knob Zoom Lever Menu Controller Voice Memo Button View Angle Adjustment Knob Status LCD Attaching the Strap Preparing Power Supply Loading Batteries Using the Power Adapter Inserting/Removing the Compact Flash Card Inserting a Compact Flash Card Removing a Compact Flash Card 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off Checking Batteries Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date Formatting the Compact Flash Card Internal Memory/CF Card Full Navigating through Menus Using Menus When Taking Pictures Using Menus When Viewing Pictures How to Change Settings 7 digital camera user's manual 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 Taking Pictures Taking Single Pictures Taking Distant/Close-up Pictures Zoom Control Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focus Lock Taking Sports Pictures Taking Burst Pictures Using the Flash Using the Self-Timer Voice Memo 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 Camera Settings The Picture Menu ISO (Sensitivity) Exposure Compensation White Balance Picture Resolution and Quality The Camera Menu LCD Auto Review Self-Timer The Setup Menu Advanced Language Set Clock Auto Off Sounds LCD 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 Viewing, Copying and Printing Viewing Single Pictures Choosing Information to Display on LCD Monitor Magnifying Pictures Displaying Pictures in Thumbnail View Erasing Pictures Erasing Single Pictures Erasing All Pictures 8 36 36 37 37 38 Protecting Pictures Copying Picture to CF Card (Optional) Selecting Pictures for Printing Playing a Slide Show Viewing on a TV Monitor 39 39 39 39 Installing Camera Software System Requirements Installation CD Contents Installing the Software (Driver & Image Application) 40 40 40 41 Transferring Pictures to the Computer Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Pictures USB Connection Troubleshooting 42 42 43 44 Appendices Understanding Camera Sounds and LED Default Camera Settings Camera Specifications 9 digital camera user's manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 3.3 Megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2048X1536 pixels. Aside from single-picture capture, the camera allows you to take sharp and clear pictures of fast sports actions. What's more, the camera also features Burst mode which captures continuous motion as a sequence of pictures. Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD Monitor - The 1.5" full-color LCD (liquid crystal display) at the back of the camera makes it easy to frame your subject when taking pictures. It also displays a preview of the pictures you have taken. Digital Zoom - Zoom in 2X and get a larger, closer view of the subject. Macro Mode - Take pictures of people portrait or objects at close range using Macro mode. Flexible Flash Settings - Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment. Camera Settings - Have more control over picture quality by adjusting settings such as ISO (Sensitivity), White Balance, EV Compensation, Resolution, and more. Thumbnail View - Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD for easier and quicker selection of pictures. Slideshow - Automatically display pictures on the LCD with the Slideshow feature. TV Connection - View pictures on a television monitor while browsing through your pictures or playing a slideshow. Voice Memo - Allow fifteen seconds audio track to be recorded with a still image. 10 Preparing the Camera This section introduces you to the digital camera. Follow the instructions in this section to install batteries, use the power adapter, and install a Compact Flash card. Getting to Know the Camera Front View 1.Lens 2.Flash 3.Viewfinder window 4.Microphone 3 2 4 1 Top View 1.Dial knob 2.Status LCD 3.Shutter button 4.Flash button 5.Macro button 6.Voice Memo button 7.Zoom lever 6 7 3 2 5 1 4 1 Back View 1.Optical viewfinder 2.LCD monitor 3.Menu controller 4.LCD button 5.Digital, Power and Video connectors 6.Menu button 7.View Angle Adjustment knob 8. Speaker 7 8 5 2 3 6 4 11 digital camera user's manual Bottom View 1.Battery door 2.Tripod socket 3.CF card slot door 1 3 2 Side View 1.AC adapter terminal 2.USB terminal 3.A/V out terminal 1 2 3 Dial Knob The dial knob turns the camera on and off. It also allows you to choose from four camera modes: Capture mode - Take pictures and store pictures on the CF card. Playback mode - View pictures you have taken, select pictures for printing, and play a slideshow. Sports mode - Take pictures of sports action. Burst mode - Store captured motion as a sequence of pictures. Zoom Lever This zoom lever uses for zoom operation: Zoom in, advance to 2X digital after short pause. Zoom out, if in 2X digital, drops out of 2X before optical zoom out. Menu Controller The menu controller is used for menu operation. Pressing the center acts as ENTER button. to display menus of various camera modes to quick view or delete recorded images 12 Voice Memo Button Press to start 15 seconds clip, press again to terminate earlier. View Angle Adjustment Knob This adjustment can be made in a range +1 to -1 diopter. Before taking pictures, turn the view angle adjustment to adjust the finder view to point where it is most clearly seen. Turning the knob clockwise adjusts in the positive(+) direction; and turning the knob counter clockwise adjusts in the negative(-) direction. Status LCD The status LCD displays icons that indicate the battery power level as well as settings that are chosen for the camera. Flash Auto flash Red-eye Reduction Fill-in Flash Flash off Resolution Full Resolution (2048 x 1536 Pixels) Half Resolution (1024 X 768 Pixels) Battery Power Level Full Battery Power Medium Battery Power Low Battery Power No Battery Power Quality High quality, low compression Medium quality, moderate compression Low quality, high compression Zoom 2X digital zoom Macro Mode Macro Mode ON Self-Timer Self-timer ON Frame Counter Remaining frames that can be taken at the current Resolution/Quality setting Voice Memo Audio in progress 13 digital camera user's manual Attaching the Strap To attach the strap to the camera: 1.Insert the small loop at the end of the strap into one side of the camera's strap holder. 2.Push inward until the loop comes out of the other side of the strap holder. 3.Insert the other end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is securely attached to the camera. Preparing power supply Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position before changing power supply. Loading Batteries To load the batteries into the camera: 1.Slide the battery door open in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2.Insert AA batteries (4 units) with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3.Close the battery door. Notes: If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended period of time, you should remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classification of batteries. Low temperatures (under 0 0) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shortening the operation time of camera. AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used. Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera. Using the Power Adapter If you prefer to operate the camera on AC power, use the AC power adapter that comes with the camera. Simply connect the power adapter into the DC IN port on the camera, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket. 14 Notes: Always be sure to use the AC adapter which comes with the camera, or optional from the manufacturer. Any other adapter may cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty. Grasp the adapter, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall socket. If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), please purchase a new AC adapter. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock. Switch off and disconnect the camera from the AC adapter before unplugging it from the wall socket. Inserting/Removing the Compact Flash card Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position and confirm the card access LED is off before inserting/removing the Compact Flash card, otherwise the card may be damaged. Inserting a Compact Flash Card Your camera can store pictures on a removable memory card, which is known as the CF (Compact Flash) card. Note: If you camera does not have internal memory, you need to insert a CF card into the camera before you start taking pictures. To insert a CF card into the camera: 1.Open the card slot located on the button of the camera. 2.Make sure the front of the CF card is oriented at the same side as front of the camera, and the pin connector is faced towards the card slot. 3.Push the memory card all the way into the card slot until you hear a clicking sound. 4.Close the card slot cover. Notes: Compact Flash card cannot be inserted and locked if the front/back sides or the up/down direction are incorrect. Do not use force when inserting Compact Flash card. Damage may occur to the connector section. The storage capability of the Compact Flash card will diminish with extended use. It may be necessary to purchase a new card periodically. It is recommended to use popular brand name such as Lexar, Sandisk and Pretec to avoid card incompatibility. 15 digital camera user's manual Removing a Compact Flash Card To remove a CF card from the camera: 1.Open the card slot located on the button of the camera. 2.Press the Eject button. The card will unlock and eject. 3.Close the card slot cover. Warning: Improper use of the Compact Flash card may cause data loss or damage. It is recommended to make a back up copy of any important data in another storage media, such as hard disk, CDROM, etc. Keep away foreign objects from the terminal section. Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields. Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight while using and for storage. 16 Getting Started Once you have installed batteries or connected a power adapter and inserted a CF card(optional) into the camera, you are ready to use the camera. Note: If you camera does not have internal memory, you need to insert a CF card into the camera before you start taking pictures. Turning the Camera On and Off Use the dial knob to turn your camera on and off. To switch on the camera, turn the dial knob to any of the four camera modes ( ) To switch off the camera, turn the dial knob to the OFF position. Checking Batteries Located on the Status LCD, the Battery Status Indicator is active at all times while the camera is on. The number of pictures that can be taken varies according to the performance and usage conditions of the batteries. Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded. Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway Repeated zoom operations Extensive of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode Communication with a PC Battery Life Indicator: Full Battery Power Medium Battery Power Low Battery Power No Battery Power Note: It is recommended that you do not use the Flash or Auto-Flash features while battery power is low. Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off When you switch on the camera, the LCD monitor automatically comes on and shows live images. Since the LCD monitor consumes battery power fast, you may temporarily turn off the LCD monitor and use optical viewfinder instead when taking pictures. To turn the LCD monitor off or back on, just press once again the LCD button. 17 digital camera user's manual Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The setting range is between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099. The menu language, time and date are maintained by the backup condenser. The setting contents are therefore retained even when replacing the AA batteries. Back up time during replacement is about 15 minutes. 1. Make sure that batteries, or AC adapter have been installed/connected. 2. Set the dial knob to any of the four camera modes:( ). The LCD monitor will turn on and the Language Setting screen will appear. 3. Press or button to select the desired language. 4. Press or button to select the SET CLOCK setting and press ENTER button. 5. Press or button to adjust the number to the current Year, Month, Day & Time. Press or button to move the next/previous data field. 6. When you are done changing the date and time settings, press Menu button to exit from the menu screen. Formatting the Compact Flash Card In most cases, you can directly use a newly purchased CF (Compact Flash) memory card to store pictures. But to avoid any possible problems, it is recommended that a new CF card be formatted first before using it. Here is how to format a CF card: 1.Turn the dial Knob to Playback mode ( ). 2.Press Menu button to display the menu screen on LCD monitor. 3.The File Menu then appears. (If the File Menu is not displayed, keep pressing or button until you see the File Menu.) 4.Keep pressing button to select FORMAT option. 5.Press ENTER button at the back of the camera. 6.A confirmation message is then displayed. Press or button to select Yes. Then, press ENTER button again to format the CF card. WARNING: If the CF card contains pictures, all files, including protected picture files, will be deleted when the CF card is formatted. The deleted files cannot be recovered. 18 Internal Memory/CF Card Full If you have taken many pictures and your internal memory or CF card is full, the LCD display will show a memory full indicator message on the LCD monitor. If this happens, you must erase pictures from the internal memory or CF card, or replace it with a brand new CF card. Before erasing pictures, make sure you transfer them first from the internal memory to CF card or CF card to your computer. Note: If your camera is inserted with a CF card, "CARD FULL" message is displayed if the CF card is full.If your camera is not inserted with a CF card, "MEMORY FULL" message is displayed if the internal memory is full. Navigating through Menus The digital camera provides several menus that provide options for tuning picture results and for enabling or disabling camera features such as sounds, self-timer, etc. The menus that are available vary, depending on which camera mode you are currently in. Using Menus When Taking Pictures When you turn the Mode Knob of the digital camera to Capture ( ( ) mode, you will be able to access these three menus: ), Sports ( ) or Burst Picture Menu Camera Menu Setup Menu Refer to "How to Change Settings" below on how to select options in a menu and adjust the settings. As for detailed information on the different options underneath each of the three menus, refer to the section "Camera Settings". Using Menus When Viewing Pictures When you turn the dial knob of the digital camera to Playback ( access these three menus: ) mode, you will be able to 19 digital camera user's manual CF CF File Menu Play Menu Setup Menu Refer to "How to Change Settings" below on how to select options in a menu and adjust the settings. The section "Viewing, Copying and Printing" discusses about the different menu options of the above menus in detail. How to Change Settings To access a menu option and adjust settings: 1.Press Menu button to display the menu screen on LCD monitor. 2.Use or button to select one of the camera's menus. ENTER 3.Use or button to move up and down the menu and button highlight an option that you want. 4.On a highlighted option, press or button to browse through the available settings. Note: Once you have selected a setting option (Yes/No), press ENTER button to confirm the selection. 5. Press Menu button once again to exit from the menu screen. 20