Minox DSC Instruction Manual
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1. motors transformers or magnets e in places where aggressive chemicals such as pesticides rubber or vinyl products are stored on a long term basis Note Keep the MINOX DSC away from sand and dust As with all digital cameras the MINOX DSC is also particularly susceptible to sand and dust When in sandy places always make sure that the camera is not unprotected especially on beaches or in the desert where find sand is blown about by wind How to keep the DSC and the external DSC flash If you are not using your MINOX DSC for a longer period of time it is best to store it and the flash module in a dry place Cleaning your DCC Always use the optionally available MINOX Cleaning Set Order No 69731 Use the small brush to carefully remove dust from the lens and the LCD surface of the display Wipe the surface gently with the special micro fiber cloth If there are any marks on the lens put a drop of the liquid lens cleaner onto the micro fiber cloth and gently wipe the lens surface Never scratch any part of the camera or flash module with hard objects Never use volatile sub stances such as solvents benzene or insecticides as these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or damage to the coating When flying We do not recommend storing the camera in your suitcase or baggage Keep your MINOX DSC safely in your hand luggage 47 Trouble shooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera is not2. Blue flashing battery nearly empty Violet red and blue integrated flash activated Safety eye for attaching the safety chain On the flash module Monitor On Off button Ready display flash see schematic diagram on the opened out side O Connector contacts Engaging notches Sliding lock How to use your MINOX DSC Before using the DSC for the first time you have to fully charge the integrated batteries Note When charging for the first time the bat teries must be fully charged to ensure maximum performance Do not interrupt the charging proc ess before the green light goes out indicating that the charging process has finished Charging the batteries Charging the battery in the camera DSC Use the provided power supply cable mini USB to USB to connect the DSC to the USB port of your switched on computer Charg Ps ing starts automatically h To charge the battery of the DSC without the computer you can use an optionally available AC Adaptor Order number see Accessories Mini USB port A green LED lights up while the battery is charging Charging is complete when the green light goes out Charging the battery in the flash module DSC Flash Use the provided power supply cable mini jack to USB to connect the flash to the USB port of your switched on computer Charging commences au tomatically 33 To charge the battery of the flash module without the computer y
3. DSC with LED flash DSC Flash electronic flash 8 7 mm Minoctar Lens 4 elements glass lens with IR filter glass 8 7 mm corresponds to approx 42 mm with 35 mm format F 3 0 Focus range White balance Shutter speed Power supply Support System requirements Data transfer Dimensions Weight 1m infinity Automatic Automatic Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery USB cable Windows ME 2000 XP Vista Mac OS compatible min 450 MHz min 128 MB RAM min 800 MB free volume space USB 2 0 miniUSB cable USB 2 0 high speed DSC 3 38 x 1 18 x 0 82 inch 86x 30x 21 mm WxLxH DSC Flash 3 38 x 1 18 x 0 82 inch 76x 41 x 21mm WxLxH DSC 2 11 0z 90g DSC Blitz Modul Flash 2 82 oz 80 g 53 Conditions of Warranty With the purchase of this MINOX camera you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and inspected to stringent quality standards The statutory warranty of two years for this pro duct is granted by us from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer and is subject to the following conditions 1 During the warranty period we shall deal with complaints based on faulty manufacture free of charge by repair replacement of defective parts or full replacement with a flawless pro duct of the same kind at our own discretion Consequential claims of whatever kind and whatever the legal basis shall be excluded 2 Claims under warranty shall be null and void if the defect has been caused by im
4. MINOX DSC is now set to become your permanent companion ready to capture wonderful memories in a modern way This manual is to help you get the maximum benefit from all functions of your MINOX DSC Enjoy your new camera Get to know your camera Please take enough time to read all operating instructions and the Safety and Maintenance in formation in the last section of the manual Scope of delivery e MINOX DSC e Flash module with integrated monitor e User manual USB cable charging cable flash unit e Safety chain e Soft leather cases camera flash unit Accessories optionally available AC Adaptor EU version 606 350 000 120 UK version 606 350 000 220 US version 606 350 000 320 31 Batteries Your MINOX DSC and the flash module that is included in the scope of delivery are both fitted ex works with a powerful lithium ion battery The removal and replacement of the batteries is only to be carried out by authorized service personnel MINOX GmbH shall not warranty for any damage to the batteries that is caused by incorrect removal or insertion of the batteries Operating controls and components On the DSC camera On Off button Mode dial Up Down buttons Shutter release LED display 32 The multicolor LED display indicates the following Blue you are in Photo or Video mode Green you are in Play mode Off during the photo shoot Red during the video shoot Red flashing memory is full
5. Off and press the shutter release Use the Up or Down button to determine the time after which you wish the camera to turn itself off Confirm your selection by pressing the shutter release Adjusting the mains frequency To reduce flicker in video mode when shooting in artificial light fluorescent lamps you can manu ally adjust the frequency To do this select the frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz and confirm your selec tion by pressing the shutter release 45 Setup Setup Format AutoOff Frequency Language Exit Settings Revert to default settings If you want to reset your camera to the ex works settings select Settings press the shutter release to reset the settings Language selection You can set the language used in the menus Select Language and press the shutter release Choose the language you wish and confirm your selection by pressing the shutter release 46 Camera maintenance Read the following information carefully to en sure correct use of your MINOX DSC Places to avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following environments e in very damp soiled or dusty places e in places exposed to direct sun radiation or extreme temperatures such as inside a locked car in the summertime in extremely cold places e in places exposed to severe vibrations e in places exposed to smoke or steam e in places exposed to strong magnetic fields e g in the proximity of electrically operated
6. shake Make sure not to move the camera when pressing the shutter release 49 Problem Cause Remedy The subject in the picture is too dark The subject in the picture is too light White dots appear on the image There are marks and imperfections on the image The flash does not trigger 50 Not enough light for the shot Subject is too close flash is too strong Light falling directly on the subject or is reflected from the subject onto the camera The flash is switched on and is possibly not required The flash light is reflected by dust particles or insects in the air The flash is switched off Switch on the flash Increase the distance to the subject Change the angle of the shot Switch the flash off This is unfortunately a familiar effect and is not due to faulty functioning of the camera This is particularly evident when shooting with flash Clean the lens using the MINOX Cleaning Set Order No 69731 Switch the flash on Technical data Image sensor Image resolution File format Memory Viewfinder Display Flash Lens Focal length Lens aperture 52 5 0 MP CMOS Sensor 3 2 MP hardware resolution Still 2 560 x 1 920 pixels interpolated Video clip 640 x 480 pixels Still JPEG Videoclips AVI Internal 128 MB NAND Flash memory External optional miniSD card up to 16 GB Optical Galileian Style 1 5 TFT LCD display integrated in DSC Flash module
7. the camera software SD storage cards SD cards computers or auxiliary equipment MINOX GmbH Walter Zapp Str 4 D 35578 Wetzlar Tel 49 0 6441 917 0 Fax 49 0 6441 917 612 eMail info minox com Internet www minox com 55 Design subject to alterations without notice MINOX is a registered trademark of MINOX GmbH Wetzlar MINOX GmbH Walter Zapp Str 4 D 35578 Wetzlar Germany Tel 49 0 6441 917 0 Fax 49 0 6441 917 612 e mail info minox com WWww minox com 99460
8. DSC Digital Spy Camera Content Introduction 22 4 cits ep ne ee a 31 Scope of delivery 31 Batteries dic dsb ae dent ce doh Bane doe Sow 32 Operating controls andcomponents 32 How to use your MINOX DSC 33 Increasing the camera memory capacity witha microSD card 34 Connecting the flash module DSC Flash to the camera DSC 35 Switching onthe MINOXDSC 36 Using Flash Display Unit 36 Use the Flash 040 37 Selecting the menu language 38 30 Shooting photos oa aaa aaa 38 Takingvideos y sei aene e e ea 39 Playback mode 40 Deletingimages 4 Transferring images to your computer 42 Fastening the safety chain 44 Adjusting your camera settings 44 Camera maintenance 46 Trouble shooting 48 Technicaldata 52 Conditions of Warranty 54 Disclaimer of liability 55 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new MINOX DSC Digital Spy Camera Like all other MINOX products this digital camera boasts the traditional values fostered by the house of MINOX It combines functionality in the smallest possible space with maximum quality Simple and fast operation make the MINOX DSC ideal for digital photography It also guarantees unlimited photographic fun with its distinguished and striking looks The
9. e All Playback Delete One Delete All Setup Exit Setup Exit Deleting a single image In Playback mode select the image you want to delete using the Up or Down button Press the shutter release to enter the Playback menu select Delete One and confirm this selec tion by pressing the shutter release Confirm the safety question that appears with Yes and press the shutter release again The selected image is now irrevocably deleted from the memory of the camera Deleting all images In the Playback mode press the shutter release to enter the Playback menu Select Delete all and 42 confirm this selection by pressing the shutter re lease Confirm the safety question that appears with Yes and press the shutter release again All images are now irrevocably deleted from the memory of the camera Transferring images to your computer The MINOX DSC supports the following operat ing systems e Windows 2000 ME XP Vista e Mac OS 9 x or OS X Driver installation is not required Older operating systems are not supported Note When connected to your switched on computer via the USB cable the MINOX DSC is supplied with power and the battery is charged Refer also to section Charging the batteries Connecting your camera to the computer Always switch the DSC on before connecting it to the computer Then connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable connect the smaller connector to the camera a
10. eye on the DSC It is not possible to connect the safety chain when the DSC is connected to the external flash module safety chain eye Note You must remove the safety chain before connecting the external flash to the DSC 44 Adjusting your camera settings Adjusting the camera settings can only be carried out with the flash module DSC flash connected The settings can only be carried out using the monitor See section Connecting the flash module DSC Flash to the camera DSC Opening the Setup menu In Playback mode press the shutter release the Playback menu appears on the monitor Use the Up or Down button to change to the menu item Setup and confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release again fp Up button n wm EF G y Down button _ ERY Playback Delete One Delete All Setup Setup Format AutoOff Frequency Exit Settings Use the Up or Down button to select one of the following options Format the internal camera memory and micro SD card You can format the internal memory of the DSC and micro SD card In the Setup menu select For mat and confirm by pressing the shutter release In the Format menu select Yes and again press the shutter release to confirm this selection All images video clips and data in the memory are irrevocably deleted Setup Setup Format AutoOff Format AutoOff Frequency Frequency Settings Settings Setting the Auto Off time Select Auto
11. functioning The camera is not shooting images or videos 48 The camera DSC is not switched on Low battery voltage Poor contact between camera DSC and flash module DSC Flash The Mode dial is on Playback The flash is loading Hold the ON OFF button down for a moment Recharge battery or use the power adapter available optionally Order No EU 606 350 000 120 UK 606 350 000 220 US 606 350 000 320 Clean the contacts with a soft cotton wool tip Turn the Mode dial to the appropriate setting photo or video When the flash has loaded you can release the shutter Problem Cause Remedy The camera is not shooting images or videos The microSD card is full The SD card is not formatted correctly Insert a new empty microSD card Download all images and data from the microSD card onto a computer as required and then delete the images or data from the SD card to make space for new images Format the microSD card See For matting the internal camera memory and microSD card If new formatting does not solve the problem the logic circuits of the microSD card could be faulty Contact MINOX Customer Service Poor or missing contact between USB port of the camera and the computer or mains adapter Make sure that the USB cable is firmly connected and the computer is swit ched on or that the mains adapter is properly inserted in the socket Image is blurred or not sharp Camera
12. g the video Set the mode dial to the de sired Video mode With con nected and switched on flash the 1 signal appears on the monitor Frame the scene you want to shoot through the viewfinder of the DSC or in the monitor of the connected and switched on flash module Press the shutter release to start shooting the video The LED display lights up red during the shooting To stop shooting press the shutter release again 39 Playback mode Viewing images or videos on the monitor The images or video clips stored on your camera can be viewed on the monitor in tegrated in the flash module To do this connect the DSC flash module to your DSC as described above and switch the monitor on Activate the Playback mode by turning the mode dial to the corresponding position The monitor of the connected flash module now displays the gt symbol Press the Up or Down button to page through your saved images or video clips Press the shutter release to start a selected video clip Press the shutter release again to stop the playback 40 Viewing details only photos The zoom function allows you to view details of your images When you are view ing an image press the shutter release to en ter the Playback menu Select Zoom and press the shutter release to confirm this selection Playback Zoom 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Pressing the Up or Down button enables you to zoom in or zoom out Press
13. nd the larger one to the computer When connecting the MINOX DSC to your compu ter for the first time the computer will recognize it as new hardware You computer automatically installs the drivers Wait until your computer in forms you that installation has been completed before trying to access the images or video clips stored in the camera or on the microSD card Note If there is a microSD card installed in the camera you can only access the data on this card To access any data in the internal memory of the camera you must first remove the SD card Transferring images to a Windows PC Click on the symbol My Computer on your com puter You will see a symbol with the designation Removable media Double click on the symbol and open the folder DC M and then folder 100_ICAM in which all your images are stored Transferring images to an Apple Mac After connecting and switching on the camera a new hard drive system appears on your desktop with the designation MINOX On this hard drive you will find a folder DCIM and in this folder another folder 100_ICAM with all your images and video clips You can rename the hard drive MINOX to any name you choose Note You can also use your camera to store or download other files To do this open the above mentioned folder and copy the respective file into this folder to save it in the camera memory 43 Fastening the safety chain Attach the safety chain to the provided safety chain
14. ou can use an optionally avail able power adapter Order number see Acces sories A green LED lights up while the internal battery is charging Charging is complete when the green light goes out Increasing the camera memory capacity with a microSD card The MINOX DSC is equipped ex works with a 128 MB internal memory capable of storing approx 37 images An additional microSD card Secure Digital sub stantially increases the memory capacity of your DSC The MINOX DSC supports microSD cards with a capacity of up to 16 GB MicroSD cards are avail able from photo dealers and electronics stores 34 Inserting a microSD card Open the battery compartment cover of the DSC and insert the microSD card the right way up with the gold contacts facing upward into the microSD card slot The SD symbol appears on the monitor Important Inserting the microSD card blocks the internal memory All new photo and video shootings will now be stored on the microSD card The internal memory is only available until you remove the microSD card microSD card slot Connecting the flash module DSC Flash to the camera DSC Switch both the camera and the flash module off before connecting the external flash to the DSC Hold the flash module with the monitor facing upward next to the DSC with the camera controls facing upward Now join the two units so that the connector of the flash fits into the socket of the camera and the safe
15. proper hand ling which can also include the use of exter nal accessories if the product is serviced by 54 unauthorized persons and workshops or if the serial number has been obliterated 3 Warranty claims can only be made by submissi on of a typewritten sales slip of an authorized dealer 4 When submitting claims under warranty please return the MINOX camera together with the original typewritten warranty and a descrip tion of the complaint to the Customer Service of MINOX GmbH or a country Agency 5 People traveling abroad may make use of the MINOX Agency of the respective country within the terms of the Warranty of MINOX GmbH A list of all current MINOX Agencies abroad can be found under Service on the MINOX website www minox com Disclaimer of liability While every effort is made to ensure that the in formation given in this Manual is accurate and complete we accept no liability for any errors or omissions MINOX reserves the right to change the herein described hardware and software features at any time without advance notice This Manual may not be reproduced transferred copied stored in information systems or transla ted into other languages whether in whole or in part in whatever form or with whatever means unless expressly permitted by MINOX in writing beforehand MINOX shall not accept damage claims resulting from faulty or lost data based on incorrect ope ration or malfunction of
16. pycam properly Otherwise the Flash Unit is in power off state Switch On the Display Switch the Display On Off button to the ON side and switch on the Spycam You can see the pre view on the Display Switch Off the Display Switch the Display On Off button to the OFF side The Display will turn off but the Spycam remains in power on state Use the Flash Charge the Flash Switch on the Spycam in Camera mode Press the UP button on the Spycam once to enable the flash and press again to disable the Flash The green LED located on the upper side of the flash unit is flashing during charging process Trigger the Flash When the flash is fully charged the green LED lights on and shows the readiness of the flash Press the Shutter button on the Spycam to trig ger the flash Notes 1 The Display On Off button enable the display on off only and has no effect on flashing 2 The Flash Unit have no flashing and display if it is not connected to the Spycam Technical data Flash Unit Voltage supply to the Flash Unit 4V Flash Display Current drain mA Off On 130 Charging On 300 Charging Off 170 Measurement is made by using a Flash Unit with a Spycam 37 Selecting the menu language The MINOX DSC menu items can be displayed in several languages If after switching on the cam era and the flash module the menus are not shown in your language go to the section Adjusting your camera settings gt Selecting the lang
17. the shutter release again to view the individual image details in square sections With the Up or Down button you can select and view the individual details of the image Press the shutter release a third time to exit the Zoom mode Playback Playback Zoom Zoom 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Viewing several images at once miniature images Press the shutter release in Playback mode to enter the Playback menu To show your saved im ages in thumbnail format select 4 Thumbnails or 9 Thumbnails and confirm this selection by press ing the shutter release The monitor now shows all images in the desired format Select the desired image using the Up or Down button and press the shutter release to display it as a single image Viewing images in a slide show The DSC can display your saved images on the monitor in a slide show Playback Press the shutter re Zoom lease in Playback mode to enter the Playback menu select Slide Show and confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release The slide show commences Press the shutter release again to stop the slide show 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Deleting images Important note Deleted images and video clips cannot be re stored In case of doubt make a copy of your data before deleting images MINOX GmbH shall not be liable for data loss caused by incorrect operation 41 Playback Delete One Delet
18. ty chain eye of the DSC fits into the mating opening on the flash module To connect the two devices simultaneously press down and gently squeeze the engaging notches When doing so the notches of the flash must en gage in the corresponding openings on the DSC Now move the slide lever on the bottom of the flash fully to the right into the position lock until you hear this audibly engage The flash mod ule is now firmly connected and engaged with the DSC camera To separate the flash module and camera again you must first switch off both units Move the slide lever on the bottom of the flash into the position zZ is i Se Slide lever Engaging notches 35 unlock Now carefully press with a finger on one of the two engaging notches top or bottom be tween the two devices This disengages the lock ing action of the flash module with the camera Note Before connecting the external flash with the camera you must remove the safety chain from the camera DSC if attached 36 Switching on the MINOX DSC To switch the DSC on press the On Off button and hold it down until the LED lights up blue in the Photo Video mode or green in the Playback mode The switching on of the DSC takes effect with a delay of a few seconds to avoid any unintentional switching on of the MINOX DSC Using Flash Display Unit The followings operations can only be done af ter the Flash Unit is connected to the S
19. uage 38 Shooting photos Framing the subject and shooting the picture Set the mode dial to the de sired Photo mode With con or nected and switched on flash module the symbol ap pears on the monitor Frame the subject you want to shoot through the viewfinder or in the monitor of the connected flash module Press the shutter release to capture and save the picture The LED display extinguishes during the shot and the respective saving process The LED display then lights up blue again to signal that the DSC is ready to take the next shot Using the flash Activate the flash function in the Photo mode by pressing the Up button The LED display now lights up violet red and blue to indicate that the flash is ready When switched on the flash is controlled auto matically and only operates when there is insuf ficient light If the flash is not connected the LED flash in the camera is used This is immediately ready for use When the flash module is connected this flash is used instead of the internal LED flash After switching on the flash function the green lamp LED on the flash module lights on to indi cate that the flash is ready for operation The time it takes to signal that the flash is ready can vary depending on the charge status of the built in battery Press the Up button again to deactivate the flash function the LED display lights up blue again Taking videos Framing the subject and shootin
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