Rollei d23 com Instructions for use 1 2 Thank you for buying this digital camera. Please read these instructions carefully to fully understand the different features of your camera. This symbol confirms conformity of the camera with European Union regulations governing electrical equipment. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). 3 PROPER AND SAFE USE Carefully read all notes and warnings before using your camera. WARNINGs If the camera is used improperly, the batteries may get hot and even explode. · · · · · · Use exclusively batteries of the type specified in this manual. Be sure not to invert the polarity of batteries when inserting them. Do not expose the batteries to fire or high temperatures. Never try to recharge dry cells, short-circuit or open them. Never use batteries of different make or age in a set. Follow normal rules for the use of batteries. Seien Sie achtsam, wenn die Kamera in der Nähe von kleinen Kindern verwendetwird, da es zu unvorhergesehenen Unfällen kommen kann. Be very careful when using the camera near small children to avoid unexpected accidents. Keep batteries and other objects that might be swallowed away from small children. Immediately call a doctor should such an object be swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and turn off the camera if... · the camera has been dropped or subject to impact so that its interior components might be damaged; · the camera emits smoke, smell or heat. · Do not walk or run while looking at the camera's screen. NEVER try to dismantle the camera! Touching its circuits involves the risk of electric shocks! Should repair or maintenance become necessary, consult your dealer. CAUTION The temperature of the camera rises during prolonged use. Take care when using the camera and changing batteries or the memory card. 4 BEFORE YOU START Check whether the contents of your package is complete. Should this not be the case, consult your camera dealer or contact an authorized Customer Service Center. · Camera · Size AA alkaline batteries (4x) · Video cable · Wrist strap · Camera case · USB cable · Software on CD-ROM: USB drivers for Windows®98/Windows®98 Second Edition/Windows 2000 Prof/Me USB drivers for Mac OS 8.6/9/9.0.2/9.0.4 Windows®/Macintosh (PDF) Manual Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0 Family Edition, CD-ROM for Windows® Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 CD-ROM for Macintosh · Documentation (hard copy) Warranty Card 5 CONTENTS Proper and safe use ................................................................................................ 4 Before you start ...................................................................................................... 5 Contents ................................................................................................................ 6 Description of parts ....................................................................................... 10 Camera body ................................................................................................ 10 Terminals ....................................................................................................... 12 Bottom plate ................................................................................................. 12 LCD monitor ................................................................................................. 13 Viewfinder .................................................................................................... 14 Brief instructions ........................................................................................... 16 Setting up the camera ................................................................................... 16 Taking pictures .............................................................................................. 16 Playback ........................................................................................................ 18 Deleting images ............................................................................................ 19 Setting up the camera Attaching the wrist strap ............................................................................... 23 Loading the batteries ..................................................................................... 24 Checking battery power ................................................................................ 26 Automatic cutoff ........................................................................................... 27 Using the optional AC adapter ...................................................................... 27 Inserting and removing the CF memory card.................................................. 28 Inserting the CompactFlashTM card ................................................................ 28 Removing the CompactFlashTM card .............................................................. 29 Taking pictures Basic modes Display of LCD screen in Record mode ........................................................... 34 Camera settings ............................................................................................ 35 Focusing ........................................................................................................ 36 Focus lamp .................................................................................................... 36 Focusing range in autofocus mode (shortest focusing distance) ..................... 36 Special focusing conditions ............................................................................ 37 Focus lock (for off-center subjects) ................................................................ 38 Manual focusing ........................................................................................... 39 6 CONTENTS Built-in flash ......................................................................................................... 41 Flash range .................................................................................................... 41 Choosing a flash mode .................................................................................. 42 Flash ready lamp ........................................................................................... 43 Additional features Continuous shooting ............................................................................................ 45 Self-timer ............................................................................................................. 48 Digital zoom ......................................................................................................... 51 Macro mode ......................................................................................................... 53 Exposure compensation ........................................................................................ 55 Playback mode Record-mode settings ........................................................................................... 58 Record-mode display (LCD screen) ................................................................. 58 Record-mode settings .................................................................................... 58 Choosing image quality ........................................................................................ 60 Choosing image size ............................................................................................. 63 White-balance settings ......................................................................................... 65 Sharpness settings ................................................................................................ 68 Playback mode Single-frame playback ................................................................................... 71 Screen display in playback mode ................................................................... 72 Image-data display on screen ........................................................................ 73 Index playback ...................................................................................................... 74 Zoom playback ..................................................................................................... 77 Slide show ............................................................................................................ 79 Starting the slide show .................................................................................. 79 Stopping the slide show ................................................................................ 81 Settings in slide-show menu .......................................................................... 82 Deleting images Deleting an image ......................................................................................... 86 Deleting all images ........................................................................................ 90 7 CONTENTS Playback settings The playback menu .............................................................................................. 94 The playback menu (LCD screen) ................................................................... 94 Playback options and settings ........................................................................ 94 DPOF print settings ............................................................................................... 96 Selecting the image and the number of prints ............................................... 96 Index-print settings ...................................................................................... 100 Canceling DPOF print settings ..................................................................... 102 Folder name ....................................................................................................... 104 Notes on the DCF format (Design Rule for Camera File System) .......................................................... 106 Setup Setup menu Setup-menu display on LCD screen .............................................................. 108 Setup-menu settings ................................................................................... 108 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ........................................................ 110 Automatic cutoff ................................................................................................ 112 Formatting a CompactFlash card ........................................................................ 114 Setting date and hour......................................................................................... 116 Activating the beeper ......................................................................................... 120 Video out Switching video out ..................................................................................... 122 Choosing the screen language ............................................................................ 124 Resetting to factory defaults ............................................................................... 126 Connecting your camera to a computer Connecting your camera to a computer .............................................................. 129 Installing the driver software ............................................................................... 129 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe.......... ................................................................... 139 8 CONTENTS Annex Watching your images on a TV screen ................................................................ 142 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 143 Hints on working with the camera ...................................................................... 147 Care and storage ................................................................................................ 151 Specifications ................................................................................................... . 152 System requirements .......................................................................................... 155 9 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS KAMERAGEHÄUSE *Do not touch! Shutter release Control dial Data monitor Viewfinder window Flash* Lens* Self-timer lamp Terminal cover Flash sensor* 10 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Flash ready lamp (orange) Focus lamp (green) Viewfinder eyepiece* ON/OFF switch Strap eyelet MENU button LCD screen* ENTER DISPLAY button Card slot Four-way toggle 11 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS DESCRIPTION OF PARTS TERMINALS Power supply BOTTOM PLATE Battery-compartment cover Video out USB connector Tripod socket 1/4" 12 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS DATA MONITOR The diagram below shows all the data that can be displayed on the data monitor. Image size Flash mode Battery condition No. of images remaining*/ No card Self-timer * The number of images remaining can only be appr ...