Minox DC 2111 User Guide

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 ins tallation. 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 c able 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.

War ni ngs

■ Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unus ually hot to be touche d, 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 loc al 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 authorize d 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 authorize d 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 obje cts 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 dea ler 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.

Cautions

■ 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 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 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 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 lea k 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.

Quick Start

1. Taking Pictures→Refer to page 10

Switch the Mode Dial to Record →use the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor to frame the image→press and hold the Shutter button down halfway until the focus is locked→press the Shutter button down fully

2. Playing Back Images→Refer to page 16

Switch the buttons(

Mode Dial

)

Play

→

select the image you are searching by the

Arrow

3. Erasing Images→Refer to page 19

Switch the Mode Dial to Delete →select Delete Current→press the OK button→ select the image you want to delete by the Arrow buttons( confirm

)→press the OK button to

4. Transferring Images to Your Computer→Refer to page 37

You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images using the supplied USB cable and application software. Perform the steps below:

PC: Install the camera driver (for Win98)→connect one end of the USB cable to your computer→connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera→ power on your camera→switch the Mode Dial to Computer removable disk in My Computer→start transferring images to your computer

Mac: Install the camera driver→connect one end of the USB cable to your computer→ connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera→power on your camera→switch the Mode Dial to Computer Desktop→start transferring images to your computer

double-click the removable disk in

→double-click the

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................1

ACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................1

What’s Inside?.............................................................................................................................................1

Optional Accessories..................................................................................................................................1

SING THIS CAMERA IN YOUR DAILY LIFE ......................................................................................................2

SING THIS CAMERA IN YOUR DAILY LIFE ......................................................................................................3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ........................................................................................................4

DENTIFYING THE PARTS...................................................................................................................................4

Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Rear View....................................................................................................................................................5

Terminals....................................................................................................................................................6

Mode Dial...................................................................................................................................................7

Status LCD..................................................................................................................................................7

ETTING STARTED ...........................................................................................................................................8

Attaching the Strap .....................................................................................................................................8

Installing the Batteries................................................................................................................................8

Using the AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................9

Loading the CompactFlash

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY ...............................................................................................................................10

AKING PICTURE S ..........................................................................................................................................10

Card ............................................................................................................ 9

Using the Viewfinder.................................................................................................................................10

Using the LCD Monitor............................................................................................................................ 11

Digital Zoom.............................................................................................................................................11

Using the Self-timer ..................................................................................................................................12

Setting the Focus (Auto, Macro or Infinity Mode) ....................................................................................12

Setting the Image Resolution and Quality................................................................................................. 13

Using the Flash.........................................................................................................................................15

LAYING BACK IMAGES.................................................................................................................................16

On the LCD Monitor.................................................................................................................................16

On the TV..................................................................................................................................................18

RASING IMAGES ...........................................................................................................................................19

Delete Current .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Delete All.................................................................................................................................................. 20

CAMERA MODE DIAL.................................................................................................................................. 21

ECORD MODE ..............................................................................................................................................21

Focus ........................................................................................................................................................21

LCD Brightness ........................................................................................................................................22

Quickview.................................................................................................................................................22

White Balance...........................................................................................................................................24

EV Compensation .....................................................................................................................................25

LAY MODE ...................................................................................................................................................26

LCD Brightness ........................................................................................................................................26

Slide Show ................................................................................................................................................27

Copy to CF Card.......................................................................................................................................27

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........................................................................................................28

ETUP MODE..................................................................................................................................................30

Date/Time .................................................................................................................................................30

Language.................................................................................................................................................. 31

Sound........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Format Media...........................................................................................................................................32

Video Mode...............................................................................................................................................32

Auto Power Off.........................................................................................................................................33

Reset to Default ........................................................................................................................................ 34

ELETE MODE ...............................................................................................................................................35

Delete Current .......................................................................................................................................... 36

Delete All.................................................................................................................................................. 36

OMPUTER MODE ..........................................................................................................................................36

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO COMPUTER

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................37

NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FOR PC ..............................................................................................................38

.....................................................................................................37

For Users of Windows 98..........................................................................................................................38

For Users of Windows 2000/ME...............................................................................................................38

OWNLOADING IMAGES ................................................................................................................................39

D E

DITING IMAGES............................................................................................................................................ 39

Using MGI PhotoSuite..............................................................................................................................39

Using MGI PhotoVista..............................................................................................................................41

NSTALLING THE CAMERA DRIVER FOR MAC .................................................................................................45

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 46

ARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................46

Viewfinder Window...................................................................................................................................46

LCD Monitor............................................................................................................................................46

Display Button.......................................................................................................................................... 46

Menu Button .............................................................................................................................................47

OK Button.................................................................................................................................................47

Power Button............................................................................................................................................ 47

Shutter Button...........................................................................................................................................48

Self-Timer Button......................................................................................................................................48

Mode Dial.................................................................................................................................................49

Battery Power Indicator ...........................................................................................................................49

Digital Indicator....................................................................................................................................... 50

APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................................................51

ESSAGES............................................................................................................................................. 51

LED M C

AMERA SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................52

Introduction

Package Contents

What’s Inside?

■ Digital Camera

■ USB Cable

■ Video Cable

■ Software CD-ROM

■ Instruction Manual

■ Camera Pouch & Strap

Optional Accessories

■ CompactFlash

and 128MB

■ 4xAA Alkaline Batteries

■ AC Power Adapter

Memory Card-4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 96MB,

Using This Camera in Your Daily Life

Getting to Know Your Camera

Identifying the Parts

Front View

Rear View

Terminals

Mode Dial

Status LCD

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.

2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight.

Installing the Batteries

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2. Insert 4 batteries with the correct polarity as shown on the inner side of the battery cover.

3. Close the battery cover.

Using the AC Adapter

1. Open the connectors cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated.

2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet.

Note: Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter bundled with this camera. The use of other power sources may cause a fire.

Loading the CompactFlash

To record images, please insert a CompactFlash

Card

(CF) card in your digital camera. To load the CF card, perform the following:

1. Open the CF card slot cover and then inserts a CF

card as indicated by the arrow.

2. Close the CF card slot cover.

Basic Photography

Taking Pictures

Note: If there is no internal memory built in your camera, you have to insert a CF card first before taking pictures.

Using the Viewfinder

To record an image, perform the following:

1. Power on the camera.

2. Set the

3. Use the Viewfinder window to frame the image.

4. Press and hold the Shutter button down half way to focus the objects automatically.

5. Press the Shutter button down fully. (Pictures can only be taken until the focus is

Mode Dial

locked.)

Record

Using the LCD Monitor

1. Power on the camera.

2. Set the

3. Press the

Monitor

Mode Dial

Display

to frame the image.

4. Press and hold the

Record

button

Shutter

to turn on the

LCD Monitor

for usage. Use the

LCD

button down half way to focus the objects automatically.

5. Press the Shutter button down fully. (Pictures can only be taken until the focus is

locked.)

Digital Zoom

To record a zoom image, perform the following:

1. Set the Mode Dial to Record

2. Press the

Display

3. Press the OK button (

button

Zoom

to turn on the

button

) to activate 2X digital zoom function.

LCD Monitor

4. Press and hold the Shutter button down half way to focus the objects automatically.

5. Press the Shutter button down fully. (Pictures can only be taken until the focus is

locked.)

Note: Digital Zoom is only available at the resolution of 1600x1200 pixels.

Using the Self-timer

The

Self-timer

can only be set under

Record

mode

To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following:

1. Press the

Self-Timer

2. Press and hold the

button

Shutter

to activate the Self-timer.

button down half way to focus the objects automatically.

3. Press the Shutter button down fully. After 10 seconds, the camera takes a picture.

(Pictures can only be taken until the focus is locked.)

Note: The Self-timer is designed to count down for 10 seconds. In the first 7 seconds, the indicator blinks at a rate relatively slow and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds.

Setting the Focus (Auto, Macro or Infinity Mode)

Normally, this camera can focus the objects automatically when taking pictures. However, this camera provides additional 2 focus modes to meet your needs. Refer to the table below to choose and set the appropriate focus mode before taking pictures.

Mode Focus Range (Meter) Description Auto

Macro Infinity

0.2~∞

0.2~0.6 For a close-up shot

0.6~∞

For a normal shot

For a long distance shot

Press the Menu button Focus item and use the Arrow buttons(

in Record Mode , the Record menu appears. Select the

) to select Auto, Macro or Infinity mode for

taking pictures.

Setting the Image Resolution and Quality

This camera provides 6 different image resolution & quality combination settings:

■ 1600x1200 pixels resolution with Super Fine (★★★), Fine (★★), Normal (★)

quality.

■ 800x600 pixels resolution with Super Fine (★★★), Fine (★★), Normal (★)

quality.

To change the resolution & quality setting, perform the following:

1. Power on the camera.

2. Set the

3. Press the

Resolution Indicator ( )

Mode Dia

Resolution & Quality

l to

Record

button

to toggle the selection.

Record

Play

Image Quality Indicator (★)

Record

Play

mode : Shows the current image resolution setting.

mode

: Shows the captured image resolution setting.

mode : Shows the current image quality setting.

mode

: Shows the captured image quality setting.

Resolution Quality Compression Ratio Estimated Pictures (8MB)

1600x1200 ★★★ 8:1 10 1600x1200 ★★ 12:1 16 1600x1200 ★ 16:1 21

800x600 ★★★ 8:1 43 800x600 ★★ 12:1 64

800x600 ★ 16:1 86

Using the Flash

The

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash

change the setting, press the

Flash

mode

can only be set under

button

Flash

Record

mode . There are 4 modes available:

and

. The default setting is

Off

a number of times until the desired one is

selected.

Mode Description

Auto Flash is enabled automatically in low light conditions Red-Eye Reduction Auto mode with pre-flash to reduce red eye effect Forced Flash Flash is always enabled Off Flash is always disabled

Auto

. To

Playing Back Images

Note: To playback the image recorded in the CF card, make sure the card is inserted. To playback the images recorded in the camera, make sure the CF card is ejected.

You can review the recorded images either on the LCD Monitor or on a TV. To playback images, perform the following:

On the LCD Monitor

1. Power on the camera.

2. Set the

3. Use the Arrow buttons(

Mode Dial

Play

mode

. The last image recorded appears.

) to forward/backward through the recorded images.

Viewing Image Information and Thumbnails

General information is also recorded at the same time as image captured. In mode

Display

button acts as a switch to cycle through image information on,

thumbnail display and image information off.

1. Set the camera to

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Use the

Display Display

Arrow

press the OK or

Examining Image Details

Sometimes you may want the images to be enlarged on the carefully examined. In

Play

mode

. button to bring up the information over the image displayed. button

again to show thumbnail images.

buttons( ) to quickly locate the image you are searching, and then

Display

button to preview it at full screen.

Play

mode

, OK button (

Zoom

LCD Monitor

to have

button ) provides this feature

and acts as a magnifier to cycle through 2X, 4X, 1X.

1. Set the camera to

2. Press the OK button (Zoom button

3. Press the OK button (Zoom button

4. Use the Arrow buttons(

Play

mode

) once to magnify the image at 2X. ) again to magnify the image at 4X.

) to navigate the image magnified in a sequent of "Z"

type.

Play

On the TV

1. Set the appropriate video output mode corresponding to your TV standard. (Refer to P.32 Video Mode section for more information.)

2. Connect one end of the video cable to the Video port of your camera.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Video port of your television.

4. Turn on the camera and the TV.

5. Set the camera to

6. Use the Arrow buttons(

Play

mode

) to forward/backward through the recorded images.

Erasing Images

Note: To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion. To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached.

1. Set the

2. Use the Arrow buttons(

Delete Current

1. To delete the image currently captured, select Delete Current and press the OK

2. Use the Arrow buttons(

3. Repeat the step 2 to delete the images one after another.

Mode Dial

button.

OK button.

Delete

, the

) to select Delete Current or Delete All.

) to select the images you want to delete and press the

menu appears.

Delete

Delete All

1. To delete all the images being captured, select Delete All and press the OK button to

confirm.

2. The “Are you sure?” message displays on the screen.

3. Select Yes to confirm or No to return to the Delete menu.

Note: You can browse the recorded images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV.

Note: If there is no image stored in the memory a “No Images” message pops up. To exit this message, switch to any other camera mode.

Camera Mode Dial

Record Mode

Set the

Mode Dial

Press the menu appears. The menu contains the following items:

Focus

The Focus item includes 3 different modes for taking pictures.

The Auto mode (default setting) is used for a normal shot. The Macro mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0.2~0.6M. Do not use the macro mode for subjects outside of this range. To record small objects, like flowers or insects, you can use macro mode. The Infinity mode is used to record landscapes and distant objects. It can also be used for compositions

button

Record

for image capturing.

Record

mode , the

Record

combining both near and distant objects.

Note: The setting is reset to Auto if the camera power is off.

LCD Brightness

Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval =1) of the LCD display.

Press the OK button to select this item. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to increase/decrease the LCD brightness. Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made.

Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.

Quickview

If the LCD Monitor is on and Quickview mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is shown on the LCD Monitor as soon as the image acquired. When the 3 seconds are over, the LCD Monitor will return to Record mode with LCD on.

If the LCD Monitor is off but Quickview mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is temporarily shown on the LCD Monitor for 3 seconds as soon as the image acquired. After the 3 seconds are over, the LCD Monitor will be automatically turned off.

During these 3 seconds of preview in either case, the user will have the option, by means of an on-screen prompt; of deleting the image just captured by pressing the OK button once processing is completed.

Note: Using the LCD Monitor while taking pictures shortens the life span of your batteries. To save battery power you can take pictures without the LCD Monitor. Simply turn off the LCD Monitor and use the Optical Viewfinder to frame the image as you would with a traditional camera.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to select the desired setting. The cursor returns to the Record menu

automatically when the change is made.

Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.

White Balance

Select either one of the 5 (Auto, Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten) white balance settings. The Auto white balance is recommended for most cases. For certain critical circumstances, if the result did not come out as expected, you may manually change to another white balance type according to the ambient lighting condition.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to select the desired white balance type. Press the OK button again to make

the change. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made.

Reference:

The approximate color temperature of the 4 above white balance settings (except Auto white balance) will be Sun = 5500K, Shade = 6000K, Fluorescent = 4000K and Tungsten = 2850K.

Note: The setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off.

EV Compensation

Adjusts the exposure compensation over a range of -1.8 to +1.8 EV in steps of 0.3 EV.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to increase/decrease the EV compensation value (-1.8 ~ +1.8). Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made.

Note: This setting is reset to 0.0 when the camera power is off.

Play Mode

mode , users can review the recorded images on

Play

the

LCD Monitor Play Play

for image review. Press the

mode

The menu contains the following items:

LCD Brightness

Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval = 1) of the LCD Monitor. Press the OK button to select this item. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons( brightness. Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made.

Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.

or on a TV. Set the

, the

menu appears.

Play

Mode Dial

button in

) to increase/decrease the LCD

Slide Show

Displays the recorded images sequentially, with a user-defined delay between images.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to increase/decrease the delay between 2 to 10 seconds with interval 2 .

Press the OK button again to make the change. The slide show starts.

Press the Display

/Menu /OK buttons to interrupt the display while a slide show is

playing, or switch the Mode Dial to other modes to exit.

Copy to CF Card

Copy the recorded images to the external CF card.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to toggle the Yes or No option. Then press OK button to confirm.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

If you select the DPOF item, all your settings will save in the CF card. Therefore, the printer will print directly as your setting, after you insert the CF card into a printer.

DPOF User Interface

You can use Shutter or Menu button to setup DPOF, procedures are showed as following:

A. Use Shutter button in Play Mode:

1. Set the

Mode Dial

Play

, then the last image appears.

2. Press the Shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting of the selected image.

Note: The default setting is size=Standard and quantity=1, when using the Shutter button to enable the DPOF print tag.

B. Use Menu button in Play Menu:

1. Set the

Mode Dial

2. Use the Arrow buttons(

3. Press the

to the

button

Play

, then the last image appears.

) to select the image you want for DPOF setting.

, the

menu appears.

Play

4. Use the Arrow buttons( ) to select DPOF item, then press OK button to confirm.

5. DPOF submenu will be showed, and there are 4 items in this submenu, including

Print Quantity, Print Size, Print Index, and Print Enable. Use Arrow buttons(

) to select one of 4 items, then press OK button to confirm.

■ If you select Print Quantity, use the Arrow buttons( ) to make change, and then

press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu. You can set the print quantity from 1 to 9.

■ If you select Print Size, use the Arrow buttons( ) to make change, and then press

OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu. You can set the print size from

Print STD, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. (inch)

■ If you select Print Index, use the Arrow buttons( ) to toggle On or Off, and then

press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu. You can select to print photo index or not.

■ If you select Print Enable, use Arrow buttons( ) to toggle Enable or Disable. If

you select Enable and press OK button to confirm, the camera will save the setting and returns to Play menu. If you select Disable and press OK button to confirm, the camera will erase this image’s DPOF setting and returns to Play menu.

Note: If your printer only supports DPOF version 1.0, you must set Print STD for the Print Size option.

Note: DPOF function can only be operated with CF card inserted.

Setup Mode

In Setup mode, users can customize their own preferences according to the actual requirements. Switch the Mode Dial to Setup, the Setup menu appears. The menu contains the following items:

Date/Time

Displays the date and time information.

When the camera is used for the first time or the batteries are replaced, you may need to have the correct date/time set.

Select Date/Time item and press the OK button. The Date/Time submenu displays on the screen. Use the Arrow buttons( Time and press the OK button to confirm. When the last item is selected/changed, press the OK button to return to the Setup menu.

) to set the value for Year, Month, Day and

Language

Sets the OSD menu language.

There are 8 languages available for your selection. They are English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

Select Language item and press the OK button. The Language submenu displays on the screen. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to select the desired language setting (default=English). Press the OK button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made.

Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.

Sound

Enables/disables the sound effects.

You may choose either to turn On or Off (default=On) the sound effects while pressing a button. Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to

confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the

Arrow buttons(

) to toggle the selection. Press the OK button again to make the

change. The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made.

Note: The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.

Format Media

Formats the CompactFlash

card and internal memory.

Select the item by the The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the buttons(

) to toggle the selection. Select the CF card and returns to the and return to the

Setup

Arrow

buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm.

Yes

menu. Select No and press the OK button to cancel

Setup

menu without any change.

Arrow

and press the OK button to re-format

Video Mode

Sets video output type. The camera provides 2 different video output type for your selection: NTSC and PAL. Select the correct video type for the connected device (e.g. NTSC TV or PAL TV).

Auto Power Off

If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time, power consumption is set to its minimum state to prevent battery wear. This is called the Auto Power Off mode.

The camera provides 4 different auto power off time for your selection: 3 Min (default), 5 Min, 10 Min, 30 Min

Select Auto Power Off by the Arrow button(

) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to select the desired time. Press the OK button again to make the

change. The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made.

Reset to Default

Returns all the camera settings to the factory default settings.

Select the item by the Arrow buttons(

) and then press the OK button to confirm.

The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed. Use the Arrow buttons(

) to toggle the selection. Select Yes and press the OK button to make the change and returns to the Setup menu. Select No, and then press the OK button to cancel and return to the Setup menu without any change.

Image Resolution = 1600x1200 Image Quality = Super Fine White Balance = Auto Flash = Auto Quick View = Off Focus = Auto LCD Brightness = 0 EV Compensation = 0.0 Slide Show Delay = 4 seconds Sound = On

Delete Mode

In Delete mode, users can delete all the recorded images at a time or just delete one after another. Switch the Mode

Dial to Delete

The menu contains the following items:

Note: To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion.

To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached.

, the Delete menu appears.

Delete Current

1. Select Delete Current and press the OK button. The last image taken or the image

currently being viewed in Play mode

2. Press the OK button to delete the image.

3. The message appears, use the Arrow buttons(

to delete.

4. Repeat step 2 to delete the images one by one.

5. To return to the Delete menu, switch the Mode Dial to other mode.

Note: “No Image” is displayed after all the images are erased.

Delete All

1. Use the Arrow buttons( ) to select Delete All, then press the OK button to

confirm your selection.

Note: “No Image” is displayed after all the images are erased.

will be shown.

) to select the next image you want

Computer Mode

Images can only be transferred to a computer via USB in this mode. There are no menus associated with this mode, and no buttons are active in this mode.

Transferring Images to Computer

Before transferring the images, please read the following guideline carefully.

System Requirements

■ Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher

■ Windows 98/Me/2000

■ PowerPC G3/G4

■ 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

Installing the Software for PC

For Users of Windows 98

If you are planning to transfer your images into a Windows98-based computer, make sure to complete the camera driver installation before the camera connection. The steps are as below:

1. Insert the software CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The setup program starts. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the camera

driver installation.

3. Restart the computer (recommended).

For Users of Windows 2000/ME

Windows 2000/ME supports the camera in all aspects; you don’t even have to install the driver yourself. Go ahead for the camera connection directly.

Note: This camera complies with “Mass Storage Class.” With Windows ME/2000 preinstalled, this camera can be recognized as a removable disk in your system once this camera is connected to your computer with USB cable.

Downloading Images

1. Plug one end of USB to computer.

2. Power on the camera.

3. Switch the

4. Plug the other end of USB to the camera.

5. Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop and find the Removable Disk.

6. Drag and drop the images in the removable disk mentioned above to the folder in your

hard disk.

7. Once the copy process has been completed, the images then successfully have

downloaded from the camera to your computer.

Mode Dial

Computer

mode

Editing Images

Using MGI PhotoSuite

MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can breezily retouch, compose and organize your images in just seconds. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuffs. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To use the program, follow the steps below:

1. Launch MGI PhotoSuite.

2. Click the large Get button on the welcome screen, or the Get button on the navigation

bar.

3. Choose a photo source (e.g. Computer) and click the Open button. (See below)

4. Now you are able to process your images with all the tools provided by PhotoSuite.

Using MGI PhotoVista

MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360° panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of

being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.

To use the program, follow the steps below:

1. Open Source Images in MGI PhotoVista

MGI PhotoVista requires some overlap of source images to properly align them before a stitch. For best results, use a 20% to 50% overlap. The number of photos you need to shoot to achieve this overlap depends on the lens type you’re using.

2. Select the Lens

Click the Select Lens icon. The Select Lens dialog box appears. Select the proper lens type.

3. Preview the Stitch

Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Preview Stitch button.

4. View the Panorama In Action

Choose Show Viewer from the Panorama menu. The Stitch Preview window changes to viewer mode. Press and drag the pointer over

the panorama vertically and horizontally. Press SHIFT to zoom in or press CTRL to zoom out. Close the viewer window when you’re done to return to the preview stitch.

5. Create a Full Stitch

Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Full Stitch

button. The Stitch Progress dialog box displays the progress of the stitch. Follow the procedure in Step 4 to view the panorama in action.

6. Save a Panorama

After Step 5, you can save the panorama from the Stitched Result window as a BMP, Flashpix (FPX), or JPEG file. MGI PhotoVista also automatically creates an IVR file for you, which you use to play the panorama.

Installing the Camera Driver for Mac

1. Insert CD-ROM.

Click the Digital Camera Driver Installer and Camera Driver Installation for Mac will start.

2. Select Install Location and click Install.

3. Click Cancel and installation will be cancelled. Click Continue and the installation will progress.

4. Installation is successful. Click Continue for additional installation. Click Restart to restart the computer.

5. After restarting computer, a new folder will be made automatically on the desktop

when you connect camera to Mac.

Additional Information

Parts Names and Functions

Viewfinder Window

The optical Viewfinder is the real-image type with 85+5% or 85-5% alignment tolerance.

LCD Monitor

When you are about to take a picture, you may use the Press the

Display Button

The LCD button is only active in mode , press the mode , press the

1. Single image display

2. Single image display with image information overlay

3. Multi-image (3x3 thumbnail) display

Display

button

Display

to turn on/off the

Record

button will toggle the button to review the images in the following 3 modes:

LCD Monitor

and

modes . While in

Play

LCD Monitor

to frame the image.

Record

on and off. In

Play

Menu Button

The button

Delete

press the

button is active in

to turn on the

menu, simply rotate the

button

Record

Record/ Play/ Delete

Mode Dial

/ Play / Delete

menus. To access the

Record

. To turn off the menu, press the

modes. Press the

Record/ Play/

/ Play / Delete

button again.

modes and

OK Button

The OK button is active any time a menu or dialog is displayed. Use the button to select/confirm the currently highlighted item.

Power Button

Press the

Power

button

to turn on/off the camera. While the camera is powered on and there is no button activity or host communication for about 90 seconds, the camera will automatically turn itself off to conserve battery power (standby) meanwhile press any button or rotate the

Mode Dial

activity for 3 minutes, the system power will be off and you will have to press the button

to turn it on.

will bring the camera back immediately. If there is no any

Power

Shutter Button

The

Shutter

Record

button is only active in

mode

for image capturing, processing and storing. Before photo shooting,

Record

mode

. You may press the button in

please make sure that your camera has available free space for image storage and there is appropriate light for a successful image capturing.

Self-Timer Button

The

Self-Timer

button

is pressed, the 10-second self-timer is enabled. To disable the self-timer

button

is active only in

Record

mode . When the

Self-Timer

function, do any of the following:

■

Press the

■ Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

■ Power off the camera.

■

Change to another mode other than

■ Let the camera automatically disable the Self-Timer function after an image is

Self-Timer

button again.

Record

mode .

captured.

Mode Dial

Switch the Mode Dial to select the desired Mode Dial. There are five Mode Dials available as follows:

Record:

Play:

Setup:

Delete:

Computer:

Capture/stores images

Review images in memory

Change camera settings

Delete images in memory

Transfer images to your computer

Battery Power Indicator

You may check the battery status by the battery power indicator on the LCD display.

Full Battery Power Medium Battery Power Low Battery Power No Battery Power. The battery needs to be replaced, there is no battery

power remains. The camera will be forced to power it off at once.

Digital Indicator

The digit number on the Status LCD may have different meanings in each mode:

Record

mode

: Shows the estimated remaining number of the images that

can be recorded with current setting.

Play

/Delete

Computer

modes: Shows the current number of image showed on

icon, indicating this camera is currently set to

PC”

mode.

mode

Monitor

: Shows “

Computer

LCD

Appendices

LED Messages

Type Color Status Description Sound

LED1 Red Blinking While detecting the system error Yes LED2 Green On Camera is powered on No LED1 Red Blinking Image processing

(Compression/Decompression) LED1 Red On Focus detecting No LED1 Red On Flash charging No Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer function is activated No Self-timer Red On Self-timer button is pressed Yes

Camera Specifications

Item Description Image Sensor Image Resolution Image Quality Color Lens Auto Focus Zoom File Format Internal Memory External Memory Processing Time Software Driver AP LCD Display LCD Indicator

Built-in Flash Self-timer Exposure White Balance

CCD sensor with 2.1 mega pixels 1600x1200/800x600 Normal, Fine, Super Fine 24-Bit Color (RGB) Aperture: 2.8/4.01/7.18 Focus adjusting range: approximately 20 cm to infinity 2 X Digital Zoom JPEG, EXIF 2.1 8MB Flash Memory CompactFlash Card Type 1 Slot Interval during taking pictures < 6 sec; picture playback time < 6 sec PC: Windows 98/2000/Me; Mac OS 8.6 or later MGI PhotoSuite 4, MGI PhotoVista

1.6" color LCD for real time display with 280x220 pixels Flash/Quality/Battery Status/Number of Image/Self-timer/Computer mode/Macro/Infinity Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Off 10 sec delay Auto; Manual: 0.3 EV step, -1.8 ~ +1.8EV Auto, Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Language

Connectors Power Certification Dimensions Wei gh t

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese AC power port/ USB port / Video Output (NTSC or PAL) 4x AA (Alkaline Battery, NiMh, Lithium); AC-DC Adapter CE, FCC, VCCI 106 x 70 x 52mm About 181g (without batteries and CF card)

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