User manual MINOX DC-4011

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 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 AC 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. 1 85939-450-E.p65 1 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. 3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this User Manual. 4. For driver updates, refer to our website. 2 85939-450-E.p65 2 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 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. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. 3 85939-450-E.p65 3 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 WARNING 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 85939-450-E.p65 4 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 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. 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. 5 85939-450-E.p65 5 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 8 8 Introduction Package Contents Optional Accessories 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 Preparing the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Name of Parts Dial Knob Attaching the Strap Preparing Power Supply Loading Batteries Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Inserting/Removing the Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card 13 13 13 13 14 14 Getting Started Turning the Camera On/Off Checking Batteries Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off Formatting the Memory Card Memory Card Indicator 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 Camera Operation Capture Mode LCD Monitor Display Icon Indicator LCD Button Taking Pictures Number of Recordable Images Zoom Control Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Selecting the Scene Program Focus Mode Setting Selecting the Flash Mode Self-timer Photography 6 85939-450-E.p65 6 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 Capture Menu Navigation Buttons Mode Quality ISO Sensitivity Exposure White Balance Photometry AE Mode 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Icon Indicator LCD Button Playback Single Image Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Viewing Image on a TV monitor 28 28 29 30 31 Playback Menu Erase All Images Erase Single Image Protect Print Setting 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 Setup Menu Date Setting Card Formatting Language LCD Brightness Beep Auto Shut Off Video Out 35 35 35 35 36 Transferring Pictures to the Computer System Requirements Installing the Software (Driver & Image Application) Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Pictures 37 38 Warning and Error Messages Specifications 7 85939-450-E.p65 7 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 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 4.0 Megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2272 x 1704 pixels. Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD Monitor - The 1.6" full-color LCD 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 (in Capture mode). 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 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. TV Connection - View pictures on a television monitor while browsing through your pictures. Package Contents Digital Camera USB cable Video cable Software CD-ROM User manual Wrist strap Camera pouch Optional Accessories Memory card AC power adapter Batteries 8 85939-450-E.p65 8 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 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 memory card. Getting to Know the Camera Names of Parts 1. Shutter button 2. Dial knob 3. Power button 4. Built-in flash 5. Self-timer LED 6. Lens cover knob 7. Lens/Lens cover 8. Viewfinder 9. Viewfinder LED 10. Optical viewfinder 11. Navigation buttons / button / / button button 10 5 4 8 6 7 / button 12. WIDE button 13. TELE button 14. Card access LED 15. LCD monitor 16. Menu button 17. ENTER button 18. LCD button 19. Strap attachment 20. Battery cover 21. Card cover 22. USB port 23. Tripod socket 24. Terminal cover Video port Adapter port 9 12 13 14 16 11 17 18 15 19 24 23 21 22 20 9 85939-450-E.p65 9 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 Dial Knob It also allows you to choose from three camera modes: Capture mode ( ) ­ This mode enables taking pictures and stores pictures on the memory card. ) ­ This mode enables you to view pictures you have taken. Playback mode ( Setup mode ( ) ­ This mode sets basic camera settings such as Date Setting, Card Formatting, Language, LCD Brightness, Beep, Auto Shut Off and Video Out. Attaching the Strap To attach the strap to the camera: 1. Insert the thin end of strap into the strap attachment. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight. 10 85939-450-E.p65 10 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 PREPARING THE CAMERA Preparing Power Supply Always turn off the camera's power before changing power supply. Loading Batteries To load the batteries into the camera: 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Load batteries in the battery compartment. Make sure they are loaded in their polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery door. Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Note: It is recommended to use either two AA size Ni-MH rechargeable or one CR-V3 for battery power supply. 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. o Low temperatures (under 0 ) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shortening the operation time of camera. Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 1. Open the terminal cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the adapter port (DC IN 3.4V) as illustrated. 2. Connect the end of the power adapter to a power outlet. Note: Only use the AC adapter specified for this camera. Use of any other power source may cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire. The AC power adapter is an optional accessory which may (or may not) be included with your camera kit depending upon the retail bundling options specified by your camera dealer. 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. 11 85939-450-E.p65 11 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 Inserting/Removing the Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Always turn off the camera's power and confirm the card access LED is off before inserting/ removing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged. You can use either the SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card) or the MMC(Multi Media Card). Inserting a Memory Card Your camera can store pictures on a removable memory card. Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camera before you start taking pictures. To insert a memory card into the camera: 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera's power. 2. Open the card cover. 3. Insert the memory card. The front side of memory card (printed arrow) and the front side of the camera should face in the same direction. 4. Close the card cover. Make sure that the card cover is firmly closed. Note: Before you use the new memory card for the first time, be sure to format the memory card. Do not use force when inserting memory card. Damage may occur to the connector section. The storage capability of the memory card will diminish with extended use. It may be necessary to purchase a new card periodically. Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the camera: 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera's power. 2. Open the card cover. 3. Push the memory card in as far as it can go, and pull it out with your fingers. If you push memory card once in as far as it can go, it will protrude slightly. Pull it out with your fingers. 4. Close the card door. Make sure that the card cover is firmly closed. Warning: Never open the card cover or remove the memory card while data is being recorded to the memory card (card access LED lights). This might damage the memory card or corrupt the data on the memory card. Improper use of the memory 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, CD-ROM, 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. 12 85939-450-E.p65 12 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 GETTING STARTED Once you have installed batteries or connected a power adapter and inserted a memory card into the camera, you are ready to use the camera. Turning the Camera On/Off You can turn camera on or off by pressing power button. Checking Batteries Located on the LCD monitor, the low battery indicator will be displayed if the battery is weaken with the icon 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 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 To turn the LCD monitor off or back on, just toggle the LCD button. Since the LCD monitor consumes battery power fast, you may temporarily turn off the LCD monitor and use optical viewfinder instead when taking pictures. 13 85939-450-E.p65 13 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 Formatting the Memory Card In most cases, you can directly use a newly purchased memory card to store pictures. But to avoid any possible problems, it is recommended that a new memory card be formatted first before using it. 1. Set the dial knob to SETUP. The main menu of the setup mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the · or button to choose CARD FORMATTING, and press the ENTER button. 3. To format a memory card, select YES with the or button, and press the ENTER button again to confirm. Warning: If the memory card contains pictures, all files, including protected picture files, will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. The deleted files cannot be recovered. Memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. The card access LED lights while the camera is accessing the memory card. (Recording, reading and erasing the image data) Memory Card Indicator ICON on LCD MONITOR STATUS No card Unknown card Card full No Image 14 85939-450-E.p65 14 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:13 CAMERA OPERATION The camera can capture the image and stores it on the memory card in Capture mode( ). The camera shows the preview image on the LCD monitor. To adjust the current setting, switch the dial knob to appropriate mode and press the menu button. CAPTURE MODE Switch the dial knob to , the camera enables you to capture the image and stores it on the memory card. You can frame subjects using either the optical viewfinder or 1.6" full color LCD monitor. The camera provides such shooting modes as a single image shot and burst shot (up to 3 images), in 2.8x optical and 2x digital zooming. LCD Monitor Display 1 2 34 5 6 7 Icon Indicator 1. Scene Program 2. Focus Mode 3. AE Mode 4. Photometry 5. White Balance 6. Shot Mode 7. Date 8. Battery 9. Self-timer 10.Digital Zoom 11.Exposure Compensation 12.ISO Sensitivity 13.Flash Mode 14.Quality 15.Number of images can be stored 16.Card Status 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: The number that how many images can be stored will not appear while the "No Card" or "Unknown Card" icon is displayed on the screen. The icons of the Focus, AE, Photometry and White Balance appear only when the scene program is "Standard". The icons of Self-timer, Digital Zoom and EV appear only while each function is applied to the preview images. 15 85939-450-E.p65 15 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14 CAPTURE MODE LCD button Each press of the LCD button switches the display format as follows: ICON OFF LCD OFF LCD and ICON ON Taking Pictures 1. Make sure that a memory card is properly inserted. 2. Press the power button to turn on the camera's power. Open the lens cover beforehand. 3. Set the dial knob to . Toggle the button to select the desired scene program(refer to page 18). Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode (refer to page 19). Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode(refer to page 19). Press the button to toggle self-timer on/off (refer to page 20). 4. Look at the image on the LCD monitor or optical viewfinder to compose the picture. Press the WIDE/TELE button to set the subject size and image composition. 5. Press the shutter button down half way, and press it down fully . · Pressing the shutter button down half way adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the shot. · The viewfinder LED always lights when the camera is ready. · The card access LED lights while image data is being recorded onto the memory card. Note: The warning message "OPEN THE LENS COVER" if the lens cover is closed in the capture mode. Number of Recordable Images All images are stored on a memory card inserted in the camera. The camera does not have any resident memory for the image storage. The total number of stored images is varied with the free space of the card, the mixture of the image quality modes, and also the complexity of the subject. The following are examples of the roughly estimated file size and the reference number to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the still capture mode after the camera formats the card. IMAGE QUALITY Fine Standard(STD) Basic Economy (Eco) 16MB 11 22 34 129 32MB 23 47 72 270 64MB 128MB 48 96 149 553 97 195 301 1118 16 85939-450-E.p65 16 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14 Zoom Control This camera features two types of zooming, optical zooming (2.8x) and digital zooming (2x). Optical Zoom 1.Press hold the WIDE button, it will move the lens towards to the wide-angle position, which means zooming away from your subject. 2.Press hold the TELE button, it will move the lens towards the telephoto position, which means zooming in your subject. Digital Zoom If you want your subject to appear larger and closer when the picture is taken, use your camera's Digital Zoom feature. Your digital camera provides 2x Digital Zoom. To use Digital Zoom, the LCD monitor is required. 1. Toggle the LCD button to turn on the LCD monitor. 2. Press hold the TELE button to zoom in your subject until the maximum TELE position, and then release the button. Press the TELE button once again, it will advance to 2x digital. Digital zoom is indicated by icon on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock in the auto focus and exposure, and then press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture. 17 85939-450-E.p65 17 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14 Selecting the Scene Program The camera provides three scene program modes besides the standard mode, which are Landscape mode, Portrait mode and Night View mode. Toggle the button to select the desired Scene program. Portrait mode Suitable for portrait shot of person. The background get slightly blurred and a subject becomes in-focus in this mode. The camera automatically sets the proper shootingn conditions. Landscape mode Suitable for shot of the landscape. Please choose this program to take a picture for both your subject and the background in focus. Night view mode Suitable for shot of a night view. The camera sets the slower shutter speed, even though the camera fires the flash. Since this may result in the image becoming handshaken, use of a tripod is recommended. Note: For standard mode, there is no indicator for the icon on the LCD monitor. 18 85939-450-E.p65 18 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14 Focus Mode Setting Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. Icon Indicator Focusing Range 70cm to infinity 10cm to 70cm (WIDE) 25cm to 70cm (TELE) Infinity Focus Mode Auto Focus Macro Infinity Note: The auto focus operation activates when the shutter button is pressed halfway in AF mode and Macro mode. The focus is locked as long as this button is kept pressing. The image is captured when the shutter button is fully pressed. Selecting the Flash Mode Toggle button to select Auto flash, Fill-in, Flash Off, Auto flash with Red-eye reduction until the desired mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Auto Flash mode When recording in a dark place condition, the camera will automatically determine whether the flash is necessary. Fill-In Flash mode Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the subject due to backlight, strong direct light or sunlight. The flash will always be used regardless the surrounding brightness. Flash Off mode Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the night view or indoor lightning for recording. The flash will always be off during recording. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended. Red-eye reduction mode(RER) Pre-flash is performed before the main flash to reduce the red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in low light conditions when photographing people or animals. The pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject's eyes. Note: The red-eye reduction may have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the preflash or main flash, or when there is some distance between the camera and the subject. The flash turns off automatically when you select burst mode in shot mode. 19 85939-450-E.p65 19 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14 Self-timer Photography The camera can be set with 10 seconds delayed shutter. Press the button to toggle the selftimer on/off. The camera start counting the time and the self-timer LED turns on when a user fully pressed the shutter button. The self-timer LED lights steadily for 7 seconds and then blinks another 3 seconds, after which the shot is taken. 1. Set the dial knob to . 2. Toggle the button to turn on the self-timer function. It is indicated by icon on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button. 4. After 10 seconds, an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off. Note: The self-timer operation will be cancelled when you press the shutter button again while the self-timer is processing. 20 85939-450-E.p65 20 2002/11/12, ¤U¤È 01:14