Rollei CX-430 User Guide

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you to fulfill all your digital picture
The camera is equipped with five modes (Capture Mode, Playback Mode, DSC Setup Mode, Video Mode, and Macro Mode) for your explo­ration.
processing needs.
Note:
1. The company keeps the right to change the con­tents of this document, spec of this camera in the future, without prior notice.
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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................i
Prior to Operating the Camera.....................................1
Unpacking the camera...............................................................1
Identifying components..............................................................2
Loading the battery and SD Card...............................................3
Basic Settings............................................................................4
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD Card.....................4
Basic Operating Procedure..........................................5
Turning the Camera ON/OFF.....................................................5
Basic Shooting...........................................................................5
Auto-Focus Function..................................................................6
Zooming In/Out..........................................................................6
Flash Setting..............................................................................6
Playback....................................................................................6
Five Main Camera Modes and Instructions...................7
Video Mode................................................................................9
Capture Mode..........................................................................10
Playback Mode........................................................................14
Macro Mode.............................................................................16
DSC Setup Mode.....................................................................17
Making Connections...................................................20
Installing software....................................................................20
Connecting through the mini USB............................................20
Connecting through TV-out via docking station (optional)........22
Recharging through the docking station (optional)...................22
APPENDIX...................................................................23
Specifications...........................................................................23
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Prior to Operating the Camera
Set this digital camera by following these quick and simple instructions.
Unpacking the camera
1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended th at the box and wrap­pings are kept for future usage)
2. Double check for the following items:
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Camera
Video Cable
Pouch
AC Adapter Docking Station
Handstrap
Mini USB Cable
Battery
CD-ROM
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Identifying components
Flash
Handstrap Hook
Viewfinder
Auto-Focus LED Self timer LED
Zoom Lens
Microphone
DC-in & USB Connector
Power Button
Speaker
Battery & SD Card
Battery Charging Status LED Red (Charging), Green ( Done)
CAUTION!
Compartment
AC Adapter LED
1. Use the rechargeable Li-ion for docking only. Do not
2. Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter
Display Button
Power/Flash LED
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Viewfinder
TFT LCD
Menu Selection
Shutter
Mode Dial
DC-In
use non-rechargeable batteries while docking.
specified (5V 2A) for use with this camera. Other power sources may cause fire.
Zoom Button
Five-way Switch
Docking Connector
TV-Out
USB
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Loading the battery and SD Card
This camera uses a Li-ion battery. The battery and SD card share the same compart­ment and door.
1.Slide the battery/SD Card cover in the direc­tion of the arrow, then lift to open.
2.Load the included battery in the compartment.
3.Insert the SD card into the slot.
4.Close the cover.
Battery Power Status
Full
Middle
Low
Empty
CAUTION!
1. Fully charge the battery before its first use.
2. Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery for docking.
3. To improve battery performance, replace installed battery at the same time and keep away from heat.
4. To discard battery, refer to the index of the battery manufacturer.
5. Battery should be inserted in the battery compart­ment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly.
6. For alternative power source, the optional AC­Adapter kit is available.
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NOTE:
1. Upon loading new battery, users will need to reset their Basic Settings
2. Do not open the battery/SD card cover or remove the battery when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF status.
3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of time, please remove the battery and SD card.
4. Battery charges through the charger or docking station.
5. Camera will draw power from DC-in when used with the AC-Adapter
Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following settings:
Language Preference Setting
1. There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this camera. English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode. (Page
18)
Date and Time Setting
1. Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (Page 17)
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD Card
To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Th
en proceed with the following steps:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.
2. Press the Menu button to enter Playback menu setting to select “Erase” and then “Format”
3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting.
5. Push the Menu button to exit Playback menu sett ing.
As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal mem­ory.
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Basic Operating Procedure
This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, zoom In and Out, set your flash, and playback your pictures.
Turning the Camera ON/OFF
1. Locate the power button on top of the camera.
2. Press the power button down to turn the camera ON or OFF,
Power ON/OFF Button
The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned ON
Basic Shooting
1. Turn the mode dial to the capture mode
2. Look into the viewfinder/LCD and try to align your subject in the crop mark.
3. When you are set, press the shutter button once.
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Auto-Focus Function
Under Auto-Focus, the camera lens focuses automatically when the shut­ter release is pressed halfway. To activate Auto-Focus, please follow these steps:
Zooming In/Out
This camera has 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom sta­tus while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is pressed, there would be 5 levels of optical zoom magnifications (f0~f6), from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically protrude and retract. Then, if you keep pressing the zoom button, there are additional 8 levels of optical zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar. Users can see the result on the LCD display.
1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or out button to select your preferr ed distance.
2. The picture can be zoomed in up to four times the original size, 12 times from its original size.
Resolution Digital Zoom
5.5M x 1
4.0M x 4
2.0M x 4
1.3M x 4
VGA x 4
1.Crop mark is white in normal situation. Press the shutter halfway to activate auto focus. Crop mark turns green when focused. If fail, crop mark is red.
2.Then, fully press the shutter button to take the picture.
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Flash Setting
Please Refer to CAPTURE MODE, page 12.
Playback
Please Refer back to PLAYBACK Mode, page 16
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Five Main Camera Modes and Instructions
This section describes the five modes included in this camera. An in­depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the five main functions of this camera:
Camera Mode Function Setting
Video Mode
Capture Mode
Playback Mode
1. Record Movies
1. Resolution
2. Image Quality
3. Color Effect
4. White Balance
5. Scene
6. Metering
7. Sharpness
8. EV Adjust
9. ISO
1. Erase Picture
2. Protect Picture
3. DPOF
4. Slide Show
5. Voice Memo
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Macro Mode
1. Resolution
2. Image Quality
3. Color Effect
4. White Balance
5. Scene
6. Metering
7. Sharpness
8. EV Adjust
9. ISO
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DSC Setup Mode
NOTE:
1. Date and Time
2. Auto Power Off
3. DPOF
4. Slide Show
5. Sound Effect
6. Languages
7. TV-out
8. Restoring
1. Press the display button once to delete the icons from the LCD display. To turn the LCD display sim­ply press the display button a second time. To save your battery power, it is best to not leave your dis­play ON for a long period of time.
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Video Mode
Video Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie recorder, and set the self-timer for recording purpose. The length is based on the capacity of your SD card and internal memory. Users can still achieve optical zoom function before actual recording is being made. Optical zoom or digital zoom will not be allowed under recording.
Video Mode
Remaining Time
Zoom Bar
Date or Time
* The icons can be removed from the display by pressing
the menu button once.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Video Mode
2. To start recording a movie, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to record a movie. If the memory is full, a warning sign will display on the LCD, and will automatically exit the movie recording state.
3. If there are no warning messages with memory problems, the camera will start recording itself. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
4. To set the self timer under the video mode, press the right button once to acti­vate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready. The countdown will be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound.
Battery Status
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Capture Mode
Capture mode will allow you to shoot single, continuous images, set your flash and self-timer. Depending on the environment and setting, the cam­era’s settings will work accordingly. To exit the setting menu, simply press the menu button.
Flash
Capture Mode
White Balance
Metering
ISO (100/200)
Resolution
Image Quality
Zoom Bar
Remaining Number
of Pictures
* The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the display button. ** To turn off the LCD,press the display button three times.
Self Timer
Battery Status
EV Icon
Scene
Continuous Shot
Date
Shooting images
1. Under Capture Mode, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to store the image. If it is full, a warning “Mem­ory Full” icon will display on the LCD.
2. Once the picture is taken, you can erase the image under instant review by pressing ok and the user can protect image when in playback mode
3. If you decide to erase this image, press down. An erase icon will appear on the LCD, press OK to achieve this function.
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FLASH Setting
1.To set the Flash, press the Five-Way Switch to the Left to select the desired Flash setting. You will have the four types of Flash settings: Flash Off, Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash Force On, and Night. Once you’ve set your Flash setting, proceed with your picture taking.
Flash Off The Flash will not fire.
Auto Red-eye reduction
Flash Force On The Flash always fires with
Night (Slow) The camera extends the
The Flash will fire depending on the light source. Red eye deduction will also be active when needed. (Flash will blink twice, picture will be shot when the second flash is fired.)
every shot.
mechanical shutter action, and allows flash delay.
•Self Timer
To set the self timer under the capture mode, please press Five-Way Switch to the Right button once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready for your pose. The countdown number will be displayed on the LCD as well followed by a beep sound.
Shooting Continuously Setting
Pictures can be shoot in successive orders.
1. Keep pressing the right button twice until Shooting Continuously icon appears on the LCD Display.
2. Keep pressing the shutter button to activate Shooting Continuously. Then release the shutter after the three sequences have been taken.
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Capture Mode Setup
1. To enter/exit Capture Mode Setup, press the menu button.
2. Once you are in the Capture Mode Setup, you will be able to adjust the follow­ing settings.
3. To select each individual function settings, press the UP or DOWN arrow.
Function Selection Definition
Resolution Users can select from the
Image Quality Users can select from the
following resolution:
VGA
1.3M
2.0M
4.0M (Default)
5.5M
following quality:
Best (Default) Better Basic.
The size of the pic­ture. The default size is 4.0 M, but users will have the option of choosing VGA 1.3 M,2.0M,4.0M or 5.5 M
The quality of the picture. The default is Best.
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Color Effect User can select from the
Metering
following color tones:
Normal (Default) Sepia Black and white
Users can select from the following metering:
Center (Default) Spot Matrix
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It is the tone that will be applied in the pic­ture. The default is Normal.
It calculates the best overall exposure value. The default is Center.
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White Balance Users can select the fol-
lowing white balance: Auto (Default)
Shade Sun Tungsten Fluorescent
It adjusts the rela­tive brightness under different condition. The default is Auto.
Sharpness
EV Adjust Users can select the fol-
Scene Users can select the fol-
ISO Users can select the fol-
Users can select the fol­lowing sharpness:
Normal (Default) High Low
lowing EV adjust: from EV+2.0~ toEV -2.0, in EV 0.5 step increase
lowing scene: Night Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Off
lowing ISO setting:
100 200 Auto (Default)
Enhance of edge detail. The default is Normal.
This function allows users to control the exposure value, to either lighten or darken images the camera is trying to focus. The default is
0.
This pre-defined set­tings make it even more convient for users to take pic­tures. Users will not need to make any further adjustment to the camera. The scenes are already pre-defined.
It adjusts the sensi­tivity of the camera. The higher the num­ber, the more sensi­tive it is to light. The default is Auto.
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Resolution (with 16 MB SD Card) Storage Mode
2720 x 2040 (5.5M) 8 pictures
2304 x 1728 (4.0M) 10 pictures
1600 x 1200 (2.0M) 20 pictures
1280 x 960 (1.3M) 35 pictures
640 x 480 (VGA) 140 pictures
Playback Mode
This mode will allow you to replay/view your images or video. It can also protect your desired images, set DPOF, slide show and voice memo.
Playback Mode
Zoom Bar
Date
Remaining Number of Pictures
* The icon information can be removed by pressing the
menu button once
** Thumbnail can be viewed after pressing the display button twice.
Battery Status
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Displaying Thumbnails
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.
2. Press the display button twice to activate thumbnails in sets of nine.
3. Use the Five-Way Switch to change the image selection.
4. Press OK button to magnify images to standard size.
5. Press the left or right button to view other images.
Display with Digital Zoom
The camera has 4x digital zoom.The picture can be zoomed up to four times the original size. The five-way switch controls left, right, up, and down of the image. Press the OK button to quit Digital Zoom Display.
1. Turn the MODE DIAL to Playback Mode.
2. To enter/exit Playback Mode Setup, press the Menu button.
3. While you are in the Playback Mode menu setting, use the Five-Way Switch to select.
Function Setting Selection Definition
Protect Picture Users can select the fol-
lowing: Protect all Unprotect current Unprotect all Protect current
Protection setting for your pictures against accidental erasure. Once you are set, press OK to confirm.
Slide Show Users can select from:
From current (picture) From first (picture) From last (picture)
Erase Pictures Users can select from:
Current All Format
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Pictures will be displayed in an orderly way. While you are in the Slide Show setting, press OK to start/ exit slide show.
Erasing options for your pictures. When format­ting, a warning message will appear. Press the OK button to confirm. Format will permanently remove all data such as internal memory/ SD card.
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Digital Print Order
s
Format or DPOF
Users can select from:
Frame Set Reset all
It is a standard for print­ing the pictures directly from the SD card. Pic­tures can be printed on printers compatible with the DPOF standard. frame set --> set for one image reset all --> set for all
Voice Memo You are allowed 20 sec-
onds to record voice memo. Users can select from: Record Erase Play
1. Select the picture you wish to add voice memo.
2. Press menu button.
3. Choose Voice Memo.
4. Select record
4. Press the shutter to start or end recording.
Macro Mode
Macro mode is best used for taking close-up images with franges from 15-50 cm.
White Balance
Flash
Macro Mode
Remaining Number
of Pictures
Please refer back to Capture Mode section (page 11) for shooting images, and continuous shooting.
ISO (100/200)
Metering
Battery Status
Resolution
Picture Quality
Vibration
EV Icon
Scene
Continuou
Shot
Date
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DSC SETUP MODE
Under this mode, you will be able to set your desired settings. There are a total of eight different settings.
Languages
Sound Effect
Auto Power Off
Date and Time
1. Turn the mode dial to enter the DSC Setup Mode.
Slide Show Order
2. Select the type of setup you want to perform by pushing the left or right button. Press the UP or Down arrow to select the function setting.
DPOF
TV-out
Restoring
Function Setting Selection Definition
Date and Time Users can select to set:
Time:hh/mm(AM/PM) Date:yyyy/mm/dd
Auto Power Off Users can select the fol-
DPOF Users can select the
lowing minutes to Auto Power Off the camera.
5min 3min 1min never
number of copies of images they want to print, and whether turn the date and the no. of files on or off in the pic­ture.
Reset date and time when change battery.
This setting automatically turns off the camera. (Prior to shutting off, the LCD will shut itself auto­matically)
It is a standard for print­ing the pictures directly from the SD card. Pic­tures can be printed on printers compatible with the SD card. Users can set certain pictures to DPOF.
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Slide Show Users can select the:
Interval Repeat Direction
Under this setting, users can set the number of seconds they want the slide show to proceed per slide, repeat the show or not, and the direction where these slides should proceed.
Sound Effect Users can select either
Languages Users can select from
TV-Out Users can select from:
on or off
the following languages:
Deutsch English French Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese
NTSC PAL
This function allows users to turn the sound ON or OFF.
There are a total of nine languages you can choose to navigate this camera. Camera will keep your language set­ting but users will need to reset when change bat­tery. Press the Up or Down button to select. Press OK to confirm.
Depending on where your location is, different regions require different systems for TV-out func­tion. Please use the docking station to set the TV-Out. Press the Up or Down button to select. Press OK to confirm.
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Restoring Reset back to default. To revert the setting back
to the default setting. Press the OK if you want to, if not, press the “right” or “left” button to con­tinue next setting. When restoring is completed, "done" will appear on the LCD.
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Making Connections
In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to down­load or edit photos. The docking station can also be used for TV out and to charge battery.
Installing software
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click “Digital Camera Driver” and Install if your operating system is Windows
98. Users can pick 4 selections and press Install (it can all be done at the same time). Driver is for uploading pictures to you computer, if the operation system is Win 98
3. The installation wizard will guide you through the installation.
4. You will be able to use the application once it’s installed.
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Caution:
1. If you didn’t install the driver before plugging in the USB device,the System will detect new device. Please insert the CD-ROM and complete the driver installa­tion.
Connecting through the mini USB
Both camera and docking station have mini USB port. Transfering images and video clips (movies) can be realized through these two ways.This section will show you how to download images from camera to PC through mini USB cable. While the station is connected through an USB port, it will download pictures and video clips from the camera to the PC.
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A. Editing with ArcSoft
1. Turn the computer ON.
2. Connect the camera and the computer with the USB port cable.
3. Turn the camera ON.
4. Launch Photo Impression (the inclusive software which you have downloaded from the CD-ROM.)
5. Select "from folder", you can find your camera as a new disk to upload your images to edit.
6. Shortly follow the prompts and you will start downloading your pictures to the computer..
B. Accessing images through your PC
If users decide not to download images with the application software, the pictures or videos can still be located under “My Computer.” Before down­loading images from camera to your PC, please make sure the camera is in DSC mode. ( Please refer back to DSC Setup Mode, under page 17)
1. This c amera allows us ers t o move the i mage s or m ovies from came ra to PC by MSDC support.
2. When the camera is connected to your PC, there will be an external storage under “My computer” named “ 400_CAMERA”.
3. Simply click the folder named “1004MDSC”, where you can find the images or movies you have taken.
4. Copy or remove these files from camera to your PC. You can start to edit the
images according to your desire.
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NOTE:
1. Once the pictures are downloaded into the com­puter, they will be available in three different formats : JPEG, WAV, and HTML. The recommended format for users (desiring to include their recorded voice memo in their selected pictures) is HTML.
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Connecting through TV-out via docking station (optional)
Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding TV-Out mode. This camera will allow you to achieve full camera functions by TV-out connec­tion. The user can operate each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display.
1. Connect the video cable with the docking station’s video out connector.
2. Connect the other end of the video cable with the TV’s video-in jack.
3. Turn the camera ON, you should then be able to operate the camera with TV screen. (The LCD will turn off while connected to TV-out)
Recharging through the docking station (optional)
The optional docking station will serve as a battery charger. Before you proceed in charging the battery with the docking station, please make sure that the battery is compatible. When you dock the camera into the docking station, the camera will automatically turn OFF. The docking sta­tion will detect the battery status. If the battery is in its low state, docking will start charging by drawing the DC-in power. The red LED will change to the green LED when the battery is fully charged.
While the station is connected through an USB port, it will download pic­tures and video clips from the camera to the PC.
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Specifications
Features Content
Effective pixels 4.23M sensor, scale up to 5.5M
Removable storage card
Internal memory 16MB NAND Flash Memory
Estimated number of storable pictures
Video mode display QVGA @15~20fps
Lens 3X Optical Zoom Lens, F2.8-4.8
SD/MMC
Compression ratio@ 1 : 8, 16MB SD card
5.5M: 8 pictures
4.0M: 10 pictures
2.0M: 20 pictures
1.3M: 35 pictures
VGA: 140 pictures
Focus/ Shooting dis­tance
Digital zoom 4x digital zoom
View finder Virtual image viewfinder
Flash mode Flash Off/Auto Red Eye Reduction/ Flash
Macro: 15~50 cm
Normal: 50cm~ infinity
Force On/ Night
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LCD monitor 1.6" TFT LCD, 80,000 pixel and above
Camera Interface Mini USB/DC-in
Multiple language UI English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/
Compatible Battery Li-ion battery
Battery Level High/ Middle/ Low/ Empty
AC Adapter (optional)
Docking interface (Optional)
Dimension (WxHxD) 96 x 61 x 32 (mm)
Weight 185 (g) without battery
System requirements
Windows Win98,WinME,Win2000,WinXP
Macintosh Mac 9.1 and above
Japanese/Traditional and Simplified Chi­nese/ Korean
5 V 2A
Mini USB/ TV Out(through docking)/DC In(through docking)"
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