User manual ROLLEI DPX310

FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. E 1 TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST E Please start by reading the important messages below first. 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's 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's manual. 4. For driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. 2 WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets 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. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this 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. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or 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 an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the SD memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. E 3 CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the 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 cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up, 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. E 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 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 the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the 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 you insert the 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. 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................ 7 Overview ................................. 7 Package Contents ................... 7 Optional Accessories .............. 7 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ..................................... 24 Taking Pictures Manually ........ 26 PLAYBACK MODE ............ 27 Playing Back Captured Images (Single-Frame Playback) ......... 27 Displaying Thumbnail Images 28 Zoom Playback ....................... 29 Slide Show Display ................. 30 E GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ........................... 8 Front View ............................... 8 Rear View ................................ 9 Control Panel ........................... 9 Mode Dial ................................ 10 LED Indicators and Beeper Function .................................. 10 LCD Monitor Information ......... 11 MOVIE MODE .................... 31 Recording Video Clips ............ 31 Viewing Video Clips ................ 32 Deleting Images/ Video Clips . 33 To delete one image/ video clip at a time ......................................... 33 To delete all images/ video clips at once ....................................... 34 GETTING STARTED ......... 15 Installing the Batteries ............. 15 Using an AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) ............... 15 Attaching the Camera Strap ... 16 Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) ............... 16 To remove an SD memory card ...... 16 Formatting an SD Memory Card ........................................ 35 Protecting Images ................... 36 Setting the DPOF .................... 37 Setting the Date and Time ...... 17 RECORD MODE ................ 18 Taking Pictures ........................ 18 Using the Viewfinder ...................... 18 Using the LCD monitor ................... 19 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER ........... 38 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver on a Windows PC .................... 39 Installing the USB Driver on a Macintosh Computer ............... 39 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer .................... 39 Step 3: Downloading Images/ Video Clips .............................. 40 5 Using the Zoom Functions ...... 19 Using the Digital Zoom ........... 20 Using the Self-Timer ................ 21 Using the Macro Mode ........... 22 Setting the Flash ..................... 22 For Computers Running Windows . 40 For Computers Running Mac OS ... 40 VIDEO MODE ................................. 54 FRAME NO. RESET ........................ 54 LANGUAGE .................................... 54 VERSION ........................................ 54 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE .. 41 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ... 42 MENU OPTIONS ............... 43 Record Menu .......................... 43 IMAGE SIZE ................................... 43 QUALITY ........................................ 44 DIGITAL ZOOM .............................. 44 PREVIEW ........................................ 44 LCD BRIGHTNESS ......................... 44 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES .............. 55 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS... 56 E Manual Record Menu .............. 45 IMAGE SIZE ................................... 46 QUALITY ........................................ 46 EV COMPENSATION ...................... 46 WHITE BALANCE ........................... 47 DIGITAL ZOOM .............................. 47 PREVIEW ........................................ 47 LCD BRIGHTNESS ......................... 48 SHARPNESS .................................. 48 Movie Menu ............................. 49 EV COMPENSATION ...................... 49 WHITE BALANCE ........................... 49 LCD BRIGHTNESS ......................... 49 Playback Menu ....................... 50 SLIDE SHOW .................................. 50 PROTECT ....................................... 50 LCD BRIGHTNESS ......................... 50 COPY TO SD CARD ....................... 51 DPOF .............................................. 51 Setup Menu ............................. 52 BEEP .............................................. 52 AUTO POWER OFF ........................ 53 RESET ............................................ 53 DATE TYPE ..................................... 53 DATE SETUP .................................. 53 6 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3.1 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. 16MB internal (built-in) memory let you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card. In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver is required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card. E Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital camera Camera strap USB cable Camera pouch AV cable Software CD-ROM User's manual Optional Accessories SD memory card AC power adapter 2 x AA alkaline batteries NOTE · Accessories and components may vary by retailer. 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Speaker Shutter button Flash Battery cover Function indicator Power switch 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Self-timer LED Viewfinder window Microphone Lens DC-in connector USB connector 8 Rear View E 1. 2. 3. 4. Viewfinder LED indicator SD card cover Strap eyelet 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Delete button Display button Zoom in button Zoom out button Control panel Mode dial LCD monitor Tripod socket 5. A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal 6. Menu button Control Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thumbnail button Arrow button (Up) Macro button Arrow button (Left) Flash button OK button Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button Arrow button (Down) Pause button 9 Mode Dial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Playback Mode Record Mode Manual Record Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Playback Mode Record Mode Manual Record Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode Description Select this mode to play back your images and video clips. Select this mode to capture still images. Select this mode to take still images using manual adjustments. Select this mode to choose your preferences on the camera's settings. Select this mode to record video (movie) clips E LED Indicators and Beeper Function Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Status Description/Activity Sound No No Yes *(1) Yes *(3) No No No Yes *(1) Yes *(1) Yes *(1) Yes *(3) Yes *(1) No Function indicator Solid blue Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Solid orange The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready to capture image/video clip Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB busy The camera is ready to record images (flash off) The camera is ready to capture images (flash on) The self-timer function is activated Error message Valid button event Capture over Blinking orange The camera is powering up Self-timer indicator Blinking red -- -- -- -- -- -- 10 *(1) The camera sounds one beep. *(3) The camera sounds three beeps. LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: E 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Hand shake 3. Flash mode Auto flash Red-eye reduction Slow synchro Fill flash (on) Flash off 4. Macro 5. Self-timer mode 10-seconds delay 2-seconds delay 6. White balance Auto Sun Shade Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Record mode Zoom state Possible number of shots Image size (resolution) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Image quality Fine Normal Basic Card indicator Time Date (year/month/day) 11 These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: E 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Playback mode 3. File (image) number 4. Image size (resolution) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 5. Image quality Fine Normal Basic 6. Card indicator 7. Protect indicator 8. DPOF indicator 12 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: E 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the shutter button to start recording a video clip 3. White balance Auto Sun Shade Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Movie mode Zoom state Recordable movie time Card indicator Time Date (year/month/day) 13 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: E 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the button to start playing back recorded video clips 3. Movie mode 4. File (movie) number 5. Card indicator 14 GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power on the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ or -). 4. Close the battery cover firmly. NOTE · A CR-V3 Lithium battery pack can also be used as the power supply. · If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. · Never use manganese batteries. · Never use batteries of different type (together) or mix old and new batteries. · Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. (Such damage is not covered under the warranty). E Using an AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled "DC IN". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. NOTE · Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. · Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic power off of the camera. 15 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) E The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the SD memory card cover open. 3. Insert the SD memory card. The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the side with the LCD display. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the SD card cover. To remove an SD memory card 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Open the SD card cover. 3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. NOTE · To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". · To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. LOCK LOCK Write protection Write protection tab state 16 Setting the Date and Time The date and time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the camera on; When turning the power on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time. To adjust the Date or Time at any other time: 1. Slide the switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the Setup mode. 3. Select to the DATE SETUP by using the or button, and press the button. To increase the value for each option, press the button. To decrease the value for each option, press the button. Press the button to move to the next item field. 4. When all options are set, press the button. E 17 RECORD MODE Taking Pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor, you can compose images more accurately, but at the cost of battery consumption. The LCD monitor must be used when Digital Zoom is used. Using the Viewfinder E Using the viewfinder helps you to compose images and adjust the subject in the crisp focus. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch. 2. Set the mode dial to the Record mode or the Manual Record mode. 3. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button. 18 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch. 2. Set the mode dial to the Record mode or the Manual Record mode. By default, the LCD monitor is on. 3. Compose your picture on the display screen. 4. Press the shutter button. E NOTE · The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. · Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. · The LCD monitor must be on when Digital Zoom is to be used. Using the Zoom Functions The lens moves when using zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the Telephoto button and appears farther away by pressing the Wide-angle button. 1. Set the mode dial to the Record mode or Manual Record mode. the 2. If required, turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the Display button. Telephoto 3. Compose the picture using the or Wide-angle button. Pressing the Telephoto button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor. Pressing the Wide-angle button provides a wide-angle picture. The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting. 4. Press the shutter button. 19 Using the Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to on. To enable the digital zoom, refer to DIGITAL ZOOM in Record/Manual Record menu. 1. Set the mode dial to the Record mode or the Manual Record mode. 2. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the Display button. 3. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the menu button. b. Press the or button to select DIGITAL ZOOM, and press the button. c. Press the or button again to select ON, and press the button. d. Press the menu button again to exit from the menu mode. e. To activate the digital zoom, press the telephoto button completely and hold it until the image on the LCD monitor expands. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. E NOTE · Digital zoom photography is not possible when the LCD monitor display is turned off. · Digital zoom is only available at a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. · Digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode. · The maximum digital zoom magnification is 2x for recording an image. 20