Minox DC 1311 User Guide

Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal 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 ower’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 commerical 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 guarentee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferece to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intereference 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 emision limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be used.

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 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.

WARNING

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 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.

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 camea 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 handing 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 may result in an electrical shock.

CAUTION

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 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 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.

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USB Port

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Video Port

DC IN Port

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Contents

Getting Started

Checking Accessories System Requirements

Identifying the Parts

Top View Front View Rear View

Bottom View Operating Mode Knob Status LCD LCD Monitor Connectors Preparing the Power Supply Loading the CompactFlashTM Card Attaching the Strap Setting the Date and Time

Basic Operations

How to record an image? How to playback images? How to view image information and thumbnails? How to examine image details? How to delete images? How to set the focus?

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How to set the image resolution & quality? How to set the flash?

Advanced Operation

How to adjust the EV compensation? How to adjust the White Balance? How to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language? How to set the Self-Timer? How to format the CF (CompactFlashTM) card?

Operating Modes and Menus

RECORD Mode PLAY Mode SETUP Mode DELETE Mode COMPUTER Mode

Transferring your Images to the Computer

Driver Installation for PC Downloading Images Editing and Processing images Driver Installation the for Mac

Additional Information

Names and Functions LED Messages Specification

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Getting Started

Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. Here below we will guide you through the whole picture taking process, please keep this booklet on hand and enjoy your time.

Checking Accessories

Standard Accessories:

4 x “AA” alkaline batteries

Video Cable USB Cable Bundled Software with camera driver Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide Pouch Strap

Optional Accessories:

Compact FlashTM Memory Card-4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 96MB, and 128MB AC Power Adapter

System Requirements

Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher / PowerPC G3/G4 or higher Windows 98/Me/2000 Mac OS 8.6 or later An available USB port At least 32 MB RAM 80 MB available hard disk space A CD-ROM drive Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended) Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher

Identifying the Parts

Top View(Fig.1)

1. Shutter Button

2. Power Button

3. Status LCD

4. Resolution/Quality Button

5. Operating Mode Knob

6. Menu Button

7. Flash Mode Button

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Front View(Fig.2)

1. Viewfinder Window

2. Flash

3. Jack Cover

4. Focus Knob

5. Lens

Rear View(Fig.3)

1. Strap Holder

2. Viewfinder

3. Up / Backward / Self-timer Button

4. Down / Forward Button

5. OK / Zoom Button

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6. Display Button

7. LED 1

8. LED 2

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Bottom View (Fig.4)

1. Battery Cover

2. Tripod Socket

3. CF Cover

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Operating Mode Knob(Fig.5)

The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection:

1. Record Mode

2. Play Mode

3. Setup Mode

4. Delete Mode

5. Computer Mode

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