rollei dc3100 User Guide

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it.

This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.

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CAMERA OVERVIEW

Top/Front

Bottom/Back

1. Flash Sensor

2. Shutter button

3. Flash

4. On/Off switch

5. Lens/Lens Cover

6. Viewfinder

7. Self-Timer/Red-Eye

Reduction LED

8. Mini-USB port

9. TV-Out port

10. Flash Ready LED

11.Viewfinder

12. Diopter wheel

13. Auto-Focus LED

14. LCD

15. Tripod Socket

16. Reset Button

17. Flash/Thumbnail Button

18. Joystick/OK button/ Zoom button

19. Wrist Strap Holder

20. Battery/Memory Card Door

21. Mode Switch

22. Battery Compartment

23. Memory Card Slot

24. Menu Button

25. LCD On/Off Button

12 13

15 16

6 7

18 19

20 21

23 24 25

CAMERA OVERVIEW

LCD ICONS

A. Resolution G. Image Quality

B. Camera Mode H. Frame Counter

C. Memory card I. Macro

D. Flash J. Self-Timer

E. White Balance K. Zoom Bar

F. Battery Level L. Date / Time

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: Single Shot

: Continuous Shot

: Review

: Video Clips

Table of Contents

CAMERA OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................1

Top/Front ............................................................................................................1

Bottom/Back ......................................................................................................1

LCD ICONS. ......................................................................................................2

GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................6

Package Contents..............................................................................................6

Camera Features ..............................................................................................6

Attaching the Wrist Strap. ..................................................................................7

Loading the Batteries ........................................................................................7

Checking the Battery Level ................................................................................8

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................................9

Setting the Language, Date and Time ............................................................10

Turning the LCD On and Off ............................................................................13

Internal Memory/Inserting the Memory Card ..................................................14

Setting the camera’s operational mode ..........................................................15

TAKING PICTURES ................................................................................................16

Ta king a Picture with the Viewfinder................................................................16

Flash Ready LED ............................................................................................17

Ta king a Picture with the LCD..........................................................................18

Auto-Focus Lock ..............................................................................................19

Setting the Flash ..............................................................................................20

Optical Zoom....................................................................................................21

Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................22

Using the main menu in camera mode ............................................................24

Capture mode options......................................................................................27

Self Timer ........................................................................................................28

Macro Mode ....................................................................................................29

Continuous shooting ........................................................................................30

Image Resolution ............................................................................................31

Image Quality ..................................................................................................32

White Balance ..................................................................................................33

EV Compensation ............................................................................................34

Scene Selection ..............................................................................................35

TAKING VIDEO CLIPS............................................................................................37

REVIEWING YOUR FILES ......................................................................................39

Using Review Mode ........................................................................................39

Reviewing Video Clips ....................................................................................39

Enlarging Stored Pictures ................................................................................40

Using the Delete Menu ....................................................................................41

Deleting Your Files ..........................................................................................42

Using Thumbnail Mode ....................................................................................44

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS............................................................45

Setup Menu and Features ..............................................................................49

Setting the Auto Off Time ................................................................................50

Setting the Language ......................................................................................50

Setting the Date ..............................................................................................51

Setting the Time ..............................................................................................51

Setting the LCD Brightness..............................................................................52

Formatting the internal memory or memory card ............................................53

RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ..........................54

INSTALLATION GUIDE ..........................................................................................55

Computer System Requirements ....................................................................55

Installation Requirements ................................................................................56

Using the installer splash screen ....................................................................57

Flow diagram for software installation..............................................................58

Identifying your operating system ....................................................................60

Installing the driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98/98SE ..................................61

Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ................................................................64

Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users..................................66

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 - all Windows users (optional) ..............69

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER............................................71

Downloading pictures and video clips onto your computer ............................72

Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ......................................................................74

Unplugging your camera from the computer ..................................................75

TV MODE ................................................................................................................76

Connecting the camera to the television..........................................................77

Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ..................................................................77

Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV ..............................................77

ERROR MESSAGES ..............................................................................................78

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................79

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................84

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE......................................................................86

Safety Tips ......................................................................................................86

Precautions for the camera..............................................................................86

Precautions for batteries ..................................................................................87

Precautions for SD Memory Cards ..................................................................87

REGULATORY INFORMATION ..............................................................................89

GETTING STARTED

Package Contents

• Rollei dc3100

•Mini-USB Cable

• TV Out Cable

• Quick Start Guide/Warranty Card

• Camera Case

•Wrist Strap

•2x AAAlkaline Batteries

• CD-ROM (for Windows users only) – USB Mass Storage Driver –ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 – Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 –Microsoft DirectX 9 –View User's Guide (Multilingual)

Camera Features

•3.1 Megapixels, 2048 x 1536 Resolution

•1.5” Color LCD

•3x Optical Zoom

•4x Digital Zoom

•Video Clips

• Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included)

GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera.

Loading the Batteries

The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate.

1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.1)

•Press the Battery/Memory Card door, slide the door

down and lift it open.

2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators on the inner side of the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.2)

3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door and press it up to close it securely. (fig.1.3)

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

fig.1.3

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Battery Level

The battery level is displayed on the LCD.

Note:

• Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.

•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity. To change this setting please refer to p.50.

• For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.

• The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a low current rating alkaline battery.

FULL

Batteries are full and ready to use.

LOW

Batteries are low and need to be replaced soon.

EMPTY

Batteries are empty blinking red and need to be replaced

GETTING STARTED

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

The On/Off Switch is located in the front of the camera.

1. Slide the On/Off Switch down to power the camera on. (fig.1.1)

• The lens cover will open.

• The LCD will turn on automatically

2. To turn the camera off, slide the On/Off Switch upwards. (fig.1.2)

Note:

The camera will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity even the ON/OFF switch is in the "ON" position. Press the shutter button to power the camera back on."

fig.1.1 Camera On

fig.1.2 Camera Off

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE AND TIME

When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and Time menus will appear.

Setting the Language

1. Turn the camera on.

• The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD.

2. Press the joystick , to highlight the language you would like to use.

3. Press to select by pressing the joystick in.

4. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press the joystick to select No or Yes.

5. Press to select.

• If you select No, you will return to the Language select screen.

• If you select Yes, all menu screens will be displayed in the new language.

Each language will set the default setting for date format and TV option. To change these settings, please refer to the Customizing the Camera Settings section on p.45.

Language(s) Date Format Setting TV Option

English / Español MM/DD/YYYY NTSC

Français / Deutsch / Italiano DD/MM/YYYY PAL

YYYY/MM/DD PAL

YYYY/MM/DD NTSC

LANGUAGE OPTION

English Français Deutsch

Italiano

RETURN SET

Español

Nederlands

RETURN SET

LANGUAGE OPTION

Are You Sure?

Yes

RETURN SET

OKO

GETTING STARTED

Setting the Date

1. Press the joystick to highlight the month, day or year.

• The selection will blink when it is highlighted.

2. Press the joystick to change the number in the blinking position until you

reach the desired setting.

3. Press to set the date.

Note:

• If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the date will return to its default setting.

ADJUST DATE

01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2002

RETURN SET

ADJUST DATE

01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2002

RETURN SET

01 ⁄ 02 ⁄ 2002

RETURN SET

ADJUST DATE

GETTING STARTED

Setting the Time

The time is displayed in hour, minute format.

1. Press the joystick to highlight the hour (HH), minutes (MM) or AM/PM.

• The selection will blink when it is highlighted.

2. Press the joystick to change the selection in the blinking position until you reach the desired setting.

3. Press to select.

Note:

The time can be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Please go to p.49 to change this setting. If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the time will return to its default setting.

ADJUST TIME

01:01 AM

RETURN SET

ADJUST TIME

01:01 AM

RETURN SET

01:02 AM

RETURN SET

ADJUST TIME

GETTING STARTED

TURNING THE LCD ON AND OFF

The camera has a 1.5” LCD which can frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images and video clips and to display the current camera settings.

1. Use the ( ) button to toggle the LCD mode. The LCD mode changes each time the button is pressed as follows:



 Icons off



 LCD off



 LCD on with icons

Note: In order to save battery power, you may turn off the LCD display.

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GETTING STARTED

Internal Memory/Inserting the Memory Card

Internal Memory

The camera is equipped with 16MB of internal memory, which can be used right away.

Status Memory in Use

Memory card is not inserted Internal Memory

Memory card is inserted Memory Card

NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. Please insert a memory card with 16MB or greater of available memory.

Inserting the Memory Card

In addition to having a 16MB internal memory, the camera uses Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, to store images and video clips.

1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door.

•Press the Battery/Memory Card door, slide the door

down and lift it open. (fig.1.1)

2. Insert the memory card as indicated by the diagram. (fig.1.2)

•Please insert the card in straight, not on an angle.

3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door and press it up to securely shut it. (fig.1.3)

Note: The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB.

If the memory card or internal memory is corrupted, the memory needs to be formatted. (p.53)

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

fig.1.3

GETTING STARTED

SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE

The camera has 3 operational modes Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode.

1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode dial back and forth.

Camera Mode

Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera settings for picture taking.

Review Mode

Use the review mode setting to browse through images and video clips or to delete images from the internal memory or memory card.

Video Clip Mode

Use video clip mode to capture video clips.

TAKING PICTURES

TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE VIEWFINDER

Taking a picture with the viewfinder:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode.

• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.

3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.

• If the subject appears blurry, adjust the viewfinder focus by turning the diopter wheel.

4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED stops blinking. (For information on Focus Lock, please go to p.19) (fig.1.1)

5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)

• The camera will make a click sound.

fig.1.1

Diopter Adjusting

fig.1.2

TAKING PICTURES

FLASH READY LED

Flash Ready LED Status Description

Steady (fig.1.1) The camera is capturing a video clip.

Blinking (fig.1.2) The flash is recharging. You may move the

camera in this mode.

Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

TAKING PICTURES

TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD

Taking a picture with the LCD:

1. Set the camera to ( ) camera mode.

2. Frame the subject in the LCD.

3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus lock until the green AF LED stops blinking. (For more information on Focus Lock, please go to p.19) (fig.1.1)

4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)

• The camera will make a click sound.

•Apreview of the image will be displayed on the

LCD for 1 second and the picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

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Capture Mode

Quality Setup Image Size Digital Zoom Scenes Select

RETURN SELECT

CAMERA MODE

+ +

RETURN SET

SINGLE SHOT

TAKING PICTURES

AUTO-FOCUS LOCK

This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the center of the picture.

To use the focus lock:

1. Position the subject in the center of the frame located

in the viewfinder. (fig.1.1)

2. Press the shutter button half-way. (fig.1.2)

• When the shutter button is pressed half-way, the auto-focus feature will be activated and the Auto Focus (green) LED will display the status of the auto focus lock.

Auto Focus Description LED Status

Blinking (fig.1.3) The camera is setting the focus.

Steady (fig.1.4) The subject is in focus.

3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.5)

• Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.

4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.6)

fig.1.1

fig.1.3 fig.1.4

fig.1.5

fig.1.2

fig.1.6

TAKING PICTURES

SETTING THE FLASH

How to set the flash:

1. Press the Flash button next to the LCD repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the LCD.

Flash Mode Description

Auto Flash The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is

too dark, the flash will fire.

Red-Eye Use this mode to significantly reduce the occurrence of “red-

eye” in flash photography. The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire after a short delay.

Fill-in Flash Flash will fire in any lighting condition.

Flash off The flash will not fire in this mode. Please use this mode if you

want to capture the mood of the ambient lighting or to use the available light in places where flash photography is prohibited, such as museums.

•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.

Night Mode A slow shutter speed is used in this mode to capture the lights in

night scenes.

•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.

Note: The flash needs to recharge after it is fired. If the Shutter button is pressed while the flash is charging, the Flash Ready LED will blink. Please wait a few moments and press the Shutter button again to take a picture.

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Reduction

TAKING PICTURES

TAKING A PICTURE WITH OPTICAL ZOOM

The camera can use up to 3x optical zoom to take pictures.

How to use optical zoom:

1. Press the joystick towards the ( ) tele position. The zoom bar will display the zoom position on the LCD.

2. Press the joystick to zoom towards the ( ) wide-angle position.

Note: The folded optics allows the lens to be compact and contained in the camera. The lens does not extend while using optical zoom.

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TAKING PICTURES

TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM

The 4x digital zoom combined with the 3x optical zoom can give up to 12x magnification to your pictures.

How to use digital zoom:

1. At the maximum optical zoom level, continue to press the joystick until the digital zoom is activated.

• There will be a short delay before the digital zoom is activated.

• The zoom bar will turn orange when digital zoom is being used.

Photography Hints -

Hold your camera steady while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the photograph due to camera movement. Also, please note that the image quality may degrade slightly with digital zoom.

Note: The digital zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.

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TAKING PICTURES

Activating/Deactivating Digital Zoom

The digital zoom feature can be turned off by following the steps below.

How to activate or deactivate Digital Zoom:

1. In Camera Mode, press MENU to display the Main Menu.

2. Press the joystick until Digital Zoom is highlighted, then press the joystick

to enter its submenu.

3. Press the joystick to highlight Off or On.

• The default setting for this is On.

4. Press to select.

Capture Mode Quality Setup Image Size

Digital Zoom

Scenes Select

RETURN SELECT

CAMERA MODE

OFF

RETURN SET

DIGITAL ZOOM

TAKING PICTURES

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

CAMERA MODE

Capture Mode

Quality Setup Image Size Digital Zoom Scenes Select

RETURN SELECT

CAMERA MODE

White Balance

EV Compensatiion

–

Setup

RETURN SELECT

QUALITY SETUP

Fine

Normal Economy

RETURN SET

DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF

SINGLE SHOT

+ +

RETURN SET

SELF-TIMER+MACRO

RETURN SET

RESOLUTION

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480

RETURN SET

TAKING PICTURES

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

CAMERA MODE

Capture Mode

Quality Setup Image Size Digital Zoom

Scenes Select

RETURN SELECT

WHITE BALANCE

CAMERA MODE

White Balance

EV Compensatiion

–

Setup

RETURN SELECT

Auto

Sunny Fluorescent Tungsten

RETURN SET

EV COMPENSATION

–

 00 EV

–

SET

SCENES SELECT

OFF

Party Indoor Beach Snow Sunset Night Landscape

RETURN SET

SCENES SELECT

Fireworks

Night Portrait

RETURN SET

TAKING PICTURES

USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE

Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu.

Using the ( ) Main Menu:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to ( ).

3. Press MENU to display the main menu.

4. Press the joystick until the desired option is highlighted.

5. Press the joystick to enter the submenu.

6. Press the joystick in the submenu to toggle between the options.

7. Press to make a selection.

•All selections will be marked by a red dot.

8. To return to the previous menu, press the joystick .

9. To exit the menu at any time press the MENU button.

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