Minox DC-3311 User Manual

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This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original 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 owner’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.

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 commercial 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, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 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.

Warranty Policy

FCC Notice

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 emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) can 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 by 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.

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.

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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.

WARNING

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 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 handling 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 camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.

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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 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.

CAUTION

Table of Contents

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Introduction

Preparing the camera

Getting to know the camera

Front View Top View Back View Bottom View Side View Dial Knob Zoom Lever Menu Controller Voice Memo Button View Angle Adjustment Knob

Status LCD Attaching the Strap Preparing Power Supply

Loading Batteries

Using the Power Adapter Inserting/Removing the Compact Flash Card

Inserting a Compact Flash Card

Removing a Compact Flash Card

Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

Checking Batteries Turning the LCD Monitor On and Off Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date Formatting the Compact Flash Card

Internal Memory/CF Card Full Navigating through Menus

Using Menus When Taking Pictures

Using Menus When Viewing Pictures

How to Change Settings

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Taking Pictures

Taking Single Pictures Taking Distant/Close-up Pictures Zoom Control

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom Focus Lock Taking Sports Pictures Taking Burst Pictures Using the Flash Using the Self-Timer Voice Memo

Camera Settings

The Picture Menu

ISO (Sensitivity)

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

Picture Resolution and Quality The Camera Menu

LCD

Auto Review

Self-Timer The Setup Menu

Advanced

Language

Set Clock

Auto Off

Sounds

LCD

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Viewing, Copying and Printing

Viewing Single Pictures Choosing Information to Display on LCD Monitor Magnifying Pictures Displaying Pictures in Thumbnail View Erasing Pictures

Erasing Single Pictures

Erasing All Pictures

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Protecting Pictures Copying Picture to CF Card (Optional) Selecting Pictures for Printing Playing a Slide Show Viewing on a TV Monitor

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Installing Camera Software

System Requirements Installation CD Contents Installing the Software (Driver & Image Application)

Transferring Pictures to the Computer

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Pictures USB Connection Troubleshooting

Appendices

Understanding Camera Sounds and LED Default Camera Settings Camera Specifications

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 3.3 Megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2048X1536 pixels. Aside from single-picture capture, the camera allows you to take sharp and clear pictures of fast sports actions. What's more, the camera also features Burst mode which captures continuous motion as a sequence of pictures. Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD Monitor - The 1.5" full-color LCD (liquid crystal display) at the back of the camera makes it easy to frame your subject when taking pictures. It also displays a preview of the pictures you have taken.

Digital Zoom - Zoom in 2X and get a larger, closer view of the subject. Macro Mode - Take pictures of people portrait or objects at close range using Macro mode. Flexible Flash Settings - Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment. Camera Settings - Have more control over picture quality by adjusting settings such as ISO

(Sensitivity), White Balance, EV Compensation, Resolution, and more. Thumbnail View - Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD for easier and quicker selection of pictures.

Slideshow - Automatically display pictures on the LCD with the Slideshow feature. TV Connection - View pictures on a television monitor while browsing through your pictures or

playing a slideshow. Voice Memo - Allow fifteen seconds audio track to be recorded with a still image.

Preparing the Camera

This section introduces you to the digital camera. Follow the instructions in this section to install batteries, use the power adapter, and install a Compact Flash card.

Getting to Know the Camera

Front View

1.Lens

2.Flash

3.Viewfinder window

4.Microphone

Top View

1.Dial knob

2.Status LCD

3.Shutter button

4.Flash button

5.Macro button

6.Voice Memo button

7.Zoom lever

Back View

1.Optical viewfinder

2.LCD monitor

3.Menu controller

4.LCD button

5.Digital, Power and Video connectors

6.Menu button

7.View Angle Adjustment knob

8. Speaker

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Bottom View

1.Battery door

2.Tripod socket

3.CF card slot door

Side View

1.AC adapter terminal

2.USB terminal

3.A/V out terminal

Dial Knob

The dial knob turns the camera on and off. It also allows you to choose from four camera modes:

Capture mode - Take pictures and store pictures on the CF card. Playback mode - View pictures you have taken, select pictures for printing, and play a

slideshow.

Sports mode - Take pictures of sports action. Burst mode - Store captured motion as a sequence of pictures.

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Zoom Lever

This zoom lever uses for zoom operation:

Zoom in, advance to 2X digital after short pause. Zoom out, if in 2X digital, drops out of 2X before optical zoom out.

Menu Controller

The menu controller is used for menu operation. Pressing the center acts as ENTER button. to display menus of various camera modes to quick view or delete recorded images

Voice Memo Button

Press to start 15 seconds clip, press again to terminate earlier.

View Angle Adjustment Knob

This adjustment can be made in a range +1 to -1 diopter. Before taking pictures, turn the view angle adjustment to adjust the finder view to point where it is most clearly seen. Turning the knob clockwise adjusts in the positive(+) direction; and turning the knob counter clockwise adjusts in the negative(-) direction.

Status LCD

The status LCD displays icons that indicate the battery power level as well as settings that are chosen for the camera.

Flash

Auto flash Red-eye Reduction Fill-in Flash Flash off

Resolution

Full Resolution (2048 x 1536 Pixels) Half Resolution (1024 X 768 Pixels)

Battery Power Level

Full Battery Power Medium Battery Power Low Battery Power No Battery Power

Quality

High quality, low compression Medium quality, moderate compression Low quality, high compression

Zoom

2X digital zoom

Macro Mode

Macro Mode ON

Self-Timer

Self-timer ON

Frame Counter

Remaining frames that can be taken at the current Resolution/Quality setting

Voice Memo

Audio in progress

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Attaching the Strap

To attach the strap to the camera:

1.Insert the small loop at the end of the strap into one side of the camera's strap holder.

2.Push inward until the loop comes out of the other side of the strap holder.

3.Insert the other end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is securely attached to the camera.

Preparing power supply

Always turn the dial knob to the OFF position before changing power supply.

Loading Batteries

To load the batteries into the camera:

1.Slide the battery door open in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2.Insert AA batteries (4 units) with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3.Close the battery door.

Notes:

If you are not going to be using the camera for an extended period of time, you should remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion. Do not use a mix of different types, manufactures, classification of batteries. Low temperatures (under 0 0) may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shortening the operation time of camera. AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries can be used. Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera.

Using the Power Adapter

If you prefer to operate the camera on AC power, use the AC power adapter that comes with the camera. Simply connect the power adapter into the DC IN port on the camera, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket.

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