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

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