Minox DC-5211 User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Notice:

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

4. For driver updates, refer to our website.

WARNINGS

Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming unusually hot to be touched, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source. After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact to your dealer or a local authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this is dangerous.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source. Later on contact to your dealer or a 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 slopping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause damage.

If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source . Then contact to your dealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not expose the camera to the moisture and avoid water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not attempt to modify the 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 a local authorized service facility.

CAUTIONS

Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up, distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.

When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source for safety. Failure to do so could result in a fire.

Do not use battery other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

When fitting battery 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 battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the battery leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------9

Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

Package Contents-----------------------------------------------------------------10

Optional Accessories------------------------------------------------------------10

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA---------------------------------11

Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Mode Dial----------------------------------------------------------------------------13

Viewfinder LED Indicator--------------------------------------------------------14

LCD Monitor Information -------------------------------------------------------15

GETTING STARTED------------------------------------------------------17

Installing the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------17

Using an AC Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------18

Charging the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------19

Inserting an SD Memory Card-------------------------------------------------20

Attaching the Strap----------------------------------------------------------------21

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS------------------------------------------------22

Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [ ]---------------------------22

Using the Viewfinder------------------------------------------------------------22

Using the LCD Monitor---------------------------------------------------------23

LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)-----------------------------------23

Using the Optical Zoom---------------------------------------------------------24

Using the Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------25

Using the Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------26

Using the Flash---------------------------------------------------------------------27

Changing the Focus--------------------------------------------------------------29

Changing the Exposure Compensation------------------------------------30

Setting the Image Size and Quality------------------------------------------32

Photography in the Program Mode [ P ]------------------------------------34

Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ Tv ]----------------34

Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode [ Av ]-----------------------35

Photography in the Full Manual Mode [ M ]--------------------------------36

Photography in the Portrait Mode [

Photography in the Sports Mode [

]-----------------------------------36

]-------------------------------------37

Photography in the Night Scene Mode [ ]------------------------------37

Making Movies [ ]-------------------------------------------------------------38

CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS (IN CAPTURE MODE)--------39

Picture setting---------------------------------------------------------------------40

Size----------------------------------------------------------------------------------40 Quality-------------------------------------------------------------------------------40 Sharpness--------------------------------------------------------------------------41 Contrast---------------------------------------------------------------------------41 Color---------------------------------------------------------------------------------41

Function setting---------------------------------------------------------------------42

Capture Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------42

Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------------------42

LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------43

Digital Zoom------------------------------------------------------------------------43

Preview------------------------------------------------------------------------------43 Interval /Count---------------------------------------------------------------------44

AE/AWB setting------------------------------------------------------------------44

White Balance----------------------------------------------------------------------44 Metering-----------------------------------------------------------------------------45 ISO-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------46 Manual WB------------------------------------------------------------------------46

PLAYING BACK IMAGES [ ]------------------------------------------------47

Playing Back Photographed images

(Single-Frame Playback)--------------------------------------------------------47

Voice Record-----------------------------------------------------------------------48

Playing Back Movies------------------------------------------------------------49

Thumbnail Display----------------------------------------------------------------51

Zoom Playback---------------------------------------------------------------------52

Slideshow Display----------------------------------------------------------------53

DPOF(Digital Print Order Format)--------------------------------------------54

Protect---------------------------------------------------------------------------------55

LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------56

LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)------------------------------------56

ERASING IMAGES [ ] -----------------------------------------------------------57

Erasing Single Image--------------------------------------------------------57

Erasing All Images-------------------------------------------------------------57

Erasing Selected Image------------------------------------------------------58

SET-UP MODE-----------------------------------------------------------------------59

Basic Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------59

Card Information-----------------------------------------------------------------59 Frame Number Reset-----------------------------------------------------------60 Format------------------------------------------------------------------------------60 Sound--------------------------------------------------------------------------------61 Beep---------------------------------------------------------------------------------61

Auto Power Off-------------------------------------------------------------------62

Custom Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------63

Date/Time---------------------------------------------------------------------------63 System Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------63 Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------64 Video Output-----------------------------------------------------------------------64 System Information---------------------------------------------------------------65

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/MOVIES TO YOUR

COMPUTER-----------------------------------------------------------------------------66

Step 1: Installing the USB Driver--------------------------------------------67 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer--------------------67 Step 3: Downloading Images/Movies---------------------------------------67

INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE-------------------------------------------------------69

INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA-------------------------------------------------------70

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES-------------------71

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------72

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a

5.25 Megapixels CCD imager. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5” TFT color

image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.

SD Memory Card is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SD Memory Card are not erased. SD Memory Card can be repeated read and written.

Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver required for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may have already owned. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer bysimply inserting the memory card.

Note:

The memory card testing results for 512MB are based on Toshiba, Panasonic and Sandisk SD Memory Card.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer.

Digital camera Software CD-ROM

A/V cable Camera strap User’s manual Camera pouch USB cable

Optional Accessories

SD Memory Card AC power adapter Battery (rechargable) Battery recharger

Note:

Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

1. Self-timer/AF support LED

2. Optical viewfinder

3. Built-in flash

4. Shutter button

5. Lens/lens cover

6. POWER Power button

7. MIC Microphone

8. Mode dial

9. DC IN 5V terminal

10. USB/A/V OUT terminal

Rear View

1. Arrow button (up)

Focus button/macro

2. Arrow button (left)

Exp./back light

3. SET Set button

4. Arrow button (right)

Flash button

5. Arrow button (down)

Self-timer button/interval

1. Diopter adjustment dial

2. Viewfinder

3. Viewfinder LED

4. / Zoom button

5. Speaker

6. Menu button

7. Display button

8. Strap attachment

9. Command dial

10. Delete button

11. Tripod socket

12. Battery/ SD Memory Card

cover

13. LCD monitor

Mode Dial

1. Auto mode

P Program mode

3. Tv Tv (Shutter Speed priority)

Av Av (Aperture priority)

M Manual mode

6. Portrait mode

7. Sports mode

8. Night scene mode

10. Set-up mode

11. PC PC mode

12.

Movie mode

Playback mode

Viewfinder LED Indicator

Color State Description

Green On AE or AF is locked In standby In communication Under

Red On Writing to SD Memory Accessing of SD In connecting to

Flashing When the image is Interval timer

Orange On Processing images Disconnection No battery

Flashing

Photography Mode Setup Mode PC Mode Battery

with the Shutter mode. to PC. (SD Memory charging button held half down. Card is inserted.)

Card in progress. Memory Card in PC. (SD Memory Error

not in focus. standing by

Charging of flash (SD Memory Card in progress is inserted.)

Hardware malfunction

Charge Mode

progress Card is inserted.)

SD Memory Card is not inserted.

LCD Monitor Information

AUTO capture mode

Program/Tv/Av/Manual/Portrait/Sports/Night scene mode

Mode dial setting

Macro

Preset white balance

Metering

Exopsure compensation

Shutter speed

Aperture

Battery condition

Flash light status

Picture size Picture quality

Self-timer Possible number

of shots

Movie mode

Playback mode (Standard)

Playback mode (Detailed information)

GETTING STARTED

You can use either a Lithium Ion battery or an AC power adapter (5 V) to power on the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC adapter power is useful when transferring images to your computer.

Installing the Battery(Optional)

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever toward the strap attachment and then insert the battery following the orientation of the arrow on the battery’s label. Insert the battery as far as it can go.

4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

To remove the battery: Open the battery/SD Memory Card cover and then release the battery lock lever. After the battery is slightly ejected, pull out the battery slowly.

Note:

Use only the specified battery type (Lithium Ion). If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use different type of battery. Avoid using battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. Duracell Non-rechargeable Lithium battery is possible to use for emergency case, but the camera performance can not be guaranteed.

Using an AC Power Adapter(Optional)

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the

DC IN 5V terminal.

3. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a

power outlet.

Note:

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer in order to prevent unexpected automatic power off of the camera.

Charging the Battery

1. Make sure the camera power is off.

2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover into the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

3. Insert the battery, noting correct polarity (+ and -).

4. Slide the battery lock lever to adjust the battery.

5. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover firmly.

6. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal.

7. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a power outlet.

Charging start: Green indicator Charging end: Indicator off Stand by: Orange indicator Replace a new battery: Red indicator

Note:

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if proceeding the operation above. Press power button on at any mode after LCD indication appears, then turn the power off. Never use the battery unspecified for the camera. Do not place the camera in hot temperature. Use it at room temperature.

Inserting an SD Memory Card(Optional)

All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card. Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the images saved in the SD Memory Card are not erased. An SD Memory Card can be repeated read and written. You may also expand the memory capacity up to 512MB so that you can store additional images and video clips.

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

3. Insert an SD Memory Card :

The front side of the memory card (printed arrow) should face towards the front side of the camera. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.

To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Note:

If the camera is powered-on without the card, the “NO CARD” message appears on the LCD monitor. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD Memory Card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit or erase data on an SD Memory Card, you must unlock the card. MMC Card can not be accepted to use.

Please format an SD Memory Card by this camera before use.

Attaching the Strap

To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the strap. Attach the hand strap as follows:

1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through

the strap eyelet on the camera.

2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the

strap is firmly secured.

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS

Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [ ]

Your camera provides a single image capturing, continuous image capturing and auto exposure bracketing capturing. It is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1. 5” full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve more battery power. If your battery is in low level, it is recommended to compose images by using the viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all details. However, this may also consume you more battery power.

Using the Viewfinder

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER

button.

2. Set the mode dial to [ ].

3. Compose your shot in the viewfinder.

Turn the “diopter adjustment dial” until the

image appears clearly within the viewfinder.

4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then

press it down fully.

The viewfinder LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing a captured image.

Note:

Voice memo is starting to record at still image capture mode just after the photograph is taken in case of activating this function. It provides 10 seconds for recording and only can be done once. To terminate recording, press the shutter button down fully.

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