Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Owner`s Manual Rollei d41 com
4.1-megapixel digital camera (2272x1704 pixels) 3x zoom lens 8-24mm (38-114mm in 35mm terms), Macro down to 0.08 m Automatic flash unit with five modes Automatic exposure control, single frames, continuous shooting and multishot images Various autofocus and exposure modes Shutter speeds 2 Â 1/500 s, apertures f/3.4-3.6 to f/15 1.8-inch TFT screen (220 x 280 pixels) Type I CompactFlash` cards as storage medium Professional image management with camera folders Video Out for TV/beamer Power supplied by four size AA alkaline or rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries Optional external 6V DC power supply USB image transfer to PC or Macintosh
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Warnings
Caution !
Be sure to read all hints and warnings carefully. Improper use may cause batteries to heat up or explode. Exclusively use the types of battery mentioned in this manual. Be sure to load the batteries with proper orientation of negative and positive poles. Do not expose batteries to fire or high temperatures. Never try to recharge, short-circuit or open ordinary batteries. Do not mix batteries of different make or age. Follow the usual rules for the use of batteries. Be particularly careful when using the camera near small children to avoid accidents. Always keep batteries and other small objects that might be swallowed out of reach of small children. Immediately call a doctor if such an object has been swallowed. · If you have dropped the camera or if it has received a severe blow that might have damaged its interior components, immediately remove the batteries and do not use the camera any more. · Do not use the camera if it emits smoke, smell or heat. · Do not walk or run while looking at the TFT screen. NEVER try to dismantle your camera! Contact with its electrical circuits may result in electric shock! Please consult your dealer should the camera every need repairs. The temperature of the camera will rise during prolonged use. Take suitable care when using the camera or changing batteries or memory cards. · · · · · · · ·
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Before you start...
Everything complete?
Check the packing to see whether everything is complete. Should something be missing, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. · · · · · · Camera (1x) Size AA alkaline batteries (4x) Video cable (1x) Wrist strap (1x) Camera case (1x) USB cable (1x)
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Software on CD-ROM: USB drivers for Windows®98/Windows®98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Prof/Me / Windows®XP USB drivers for Mac OS 8.6/9/9.0.2/9.0.4 Owner`s Manual (PDF) Windows®/Macintosh Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM for Windows®/Macintosh Printed documentation Warranty card (1x)
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Contents
Proper and safe use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Before you start ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Contents Names of parts and controls, camera front ------------------------------------------------------ 8 Names of parts and controls, camera back ------------------------------------------------------ 9 Terminals, bottom plate -----------------------------------------------------------------------------10 LCD monitor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Viewfinder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Focus/flash-ready indicators ------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Brief instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Getting ready -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Shooting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Playback -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 Deleting images --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Power supply Loading the alkaline or rechargeable batteries -------------------------------------------------18 Checking battery power -----------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Automatic cutoff -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Using the optional power-supply unit ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 Memory card Inserting and removing the CF memory card ---------------------------------------------------21 Basic functions The TFT screen in Camera mode ------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Screen settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Taking pictures Focusing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Focus lock --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Special focusing situations ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 4
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Contents
Digital zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26 Shooting digital images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Autofocus photography ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Switching to spot autofocus ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Switching from autofocus to manual focusing---------------------------------------------------31 Switching to macro autofocus -------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 Using the built-in flash unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33 More details about flash photography ---------------------------------------------------------- 34 Using the different shooting modes ------------------------------------------------------------- 36 Automatic exposure control ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Exposure compensation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Selecting resolution / file size --------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Selecting the compression level -------------------------------------------------------------------41 Selecting pixel sharpness -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 Selecting white balance----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Resetting camera functions to default settings ----------------------------------------------- 44 Default camera settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 Selecting screen brightness ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46 Image playback Displaying individual images ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Displaying several images (Index Mode) -------------------------------------------------------- 49 Magnified playback --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Slide show ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51 Playback via TV set or video beamer ------------------------------------------------------------ 52 Deleting images Deleting images one by one ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Deleting all the images on your memory card ------------------------------------------------- 55 Image printout Preparing images for direct printout in DPOF format ----------------------------------------- 56 5
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Contents
Image management Saving and managing images in folders -------------------------------------------------------- 58 Deleting folders from the memory card --------------------------------------------------------- 59 DCF standard for digital image storage --------------------------------------------------------- 60 Basic settings Basic camera settings and functions-------------------------------------------------------------- 62 Default settings for Playback, Set and Transfer modes---------------------------------------- 64
PC linkup Connecting the camera to PC --------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 Connecting the camera to Macintosh ----------------------------------------------------------- 67
Tips and tricks How to handle batteries --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69 Notes on the use of CompactFlash` cards ------------------------------------------------------ 70 Care of TFT screen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Taking care of your digital camera ----------------------------------------------------------------71 Cleaning your digital camera -----------------------------------------------------------------------71 Questions and service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------71 Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76 System requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77
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Names of parts and controls
Camera front
Shutter release Mode dial LCD monitor Viewfinder window
Flash unit* Lens* Self-timer indicator Flash sensor* * Do not touch! 8
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Terminal cover
Names of parts and controls
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Camera back
Flash-ready indicator Focus indicator (green) Viewfinder* Power switch
on/off
Strap lug
menue
button
enter
button Display button
TFT screen*
Four-way control
Card slot
Note: The four-way control has a number of different functions: In the camera mode it controls zooming, helps you navigate through the display of stored images and select camera functions. As a rule, the selection made in the different setting menus is confirmed by depression of the Right arrow . The enter button at the back of the camera is enabled only when the four-way control is needed, for example, for selection in index displays.
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Names of parts and controls
Camera terminals / bottom plate
Power-supply terminal
Video Out
USB terminal
Battery cover
Tripod socket 10
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Names of parts and controls
LCD monitor
Image size Flash mode
Battery status
Frame counter*/ No card
Self-timer
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* The max. number of images is approximate. The actual number is a function of JPEG compression. 11
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Names of parts and controls
Viewfinder
Focus indicator (green) Parallax marks
Flash indicator (orange)
Parallax marks At distances of less than 1 m, only the subject detail below these marks will be recorded. It is therefore advisable to use the TFT screen for framing at short range.
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Names of parts and controls
Focus/Flash-ready indicators
Focus indicator (green) Lights Blinks rapidly (approx. 8x per second) Subject in focus. Focusing impossible. (Insufficient contrast, subject too dark or too close. In macro mode: subject too far away.) Image being written to CompactFlash` card or loaded from card. ...
