Minox DC 9011 User Guide
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1. EN 21 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images ag e fo Y Capture Color Standard Press the ON OFF button to turn the power on Press the mone button and set the camera mode to G or any scene mode Press the menu button Select the desired option item with the 4 w buttons and press the button to enter its respective menu m The selectable items may vary in different capture modes 5 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the SEL button 6 To exit from the menu press the lt button Scene Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Scene Mode for further details Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured lem 3968 x 2976 FW interpolation 9m 3472 x 2604 Bm 2816 x 2112 4m 2304 x 1728 2m 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 EV You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast differ ence between light and dark between the subject and the background is extremely large The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV aon gt EN 22 ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pix2. If the waterproof seal of the battery memory card cover has been contacted with sea water make sure to use fresh water to rinse the camera and wipe it dry to avoid damage or aging When cleaning the camera make sure all camera parts except for the waterproof seal such as battery compartment or USB terminal is not exposed to water Storage and Maintenance 1 2 Do not use chemicals for cleaning rust prevention or repairing This may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function If the surface of the camera has been damaged ex damage on the lens LCD display or other cuts or cracks do not use the camera underwater Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair Store camera at room temperature in a clean and dry area Never store camera ina dark damp area or in direct sunlight Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for prolonged periods When storing the camera prevent the battery compartment from a build up of moisture Before storing the camera remove the battery and memory card and keep ina clean dry area Make sure the camera and its accessories are clean and dry before storage Other Important Information 1 2 3 The waterproof function does not apply to the camera s accessories ex battery and memory card If the camera is subjected to substantial shocks the camera might be damaged or its waterproof function might fail If the camera has been used in underwater
3. The contents on the You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera Insert a memory card that was formatted on this camera Files cannot be deleted The file is protected Cancel protection The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Cannot download images The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera EN 32 No power supply Replace with a new set of batteries Attention Your prod uct is marked with this symbol It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general house hold waste There is a separate collection system for these prod ucts A Information on Disposal for Users private households 1 In the European Union Attention If you want to dispose of this equipment please do not use the ordinary dust bin Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of
4. EN 20 DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer When the printer starts printing it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images 1 Press the gt button 2 Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the lt 4 gt buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select DPOF with the 4 w buttons and press the SET button E The DPOF setting screen is displayed 5 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the button E Single Sets DPOF for each individual image E All Sets DPOF for all images at once 6 Select Print Num with the 4 v buttons and press the button E This displays the number of prints setting screen 7 Set the number of prints with the 4 w buttons and press the button m You can set up to 9 prints for each image 8 Select Print with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 9 Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the button E This creates a file containing the DPOF information and when the operation is finished the screen returns to the playback mode E The DPOF icon Q is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings
5. If the camera cannot operate normally or a malfunction has occured while underwater long press the Power button to turn off the camera Turn the camera on again If the problem persists contact your local retailer or service center After Using in Water 1 After the camera has been used underwater or dropped on sand use fresh water to clean the camera Make sure the power is turned off and the battery memory cover is firmly closed before cleaning The camera should be soaked and rinsed in a bucket of fresh water for a few minutes Do not soak the camera for too long or pour water over the camera directly from the water faucet Make sure to use only clean fresh water to rinse the camera Do not use any cleaning agent This may cause damage to the camera Use a piece of clean dry cloth to wipe off remaining water or sand Make sure the camera is completely clean and dry before opening the battery memory card cover EN 6 QW IAA Y Y Y Y Y i Y f f f Y Y i Y Y J Y YI YY fjMGJGGoew jMmMMawdu HCHTCHT M MMdlllldbtbbbbbbdbbtttebb4 6 Y Y Y Y Y i j Y f f f Y Y i j Y Y f Y YI If you need to change the battery or memory card after using the camera underwater make sure the camera is completely clean and dry Open the battery memory card cover with the battery compartment facing downward Wipe off remaining water along the battery memory card cover to prevent moisture inside
6. Playback mode Video playback 00 0 OT POO Video status bar Elapsed time File number Folder number Play mode Mode icon Protect icon Total recorded time Total 00 00 08 EN 13 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1 Attach the camera strap 2 Open the battery amp memory card covers 3 Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown 4 Insert an SD SDHC memory card Optional E The camera has 16MB internal memory 10MB available for image storage but you can load an SD SDHC memory card to expand the camera s memory capacity m Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage 5 Close the battery amp memory card covers and make sure they are locked securely To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD SDHC memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD SDHC memory card to LOCK LOCK LOCK To save edit or erase data on an SD SDHC memory card 1 you must unlock the card To prevent damaging of an SD SDHC memory card be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD Write protect tab Write protection state SDHC memory card If inserting or removing the SD SDHC memory card with the power on the camera will automatically turn off Z EN 14 Initial Settings Choosing the Language Specify in which langua
7. Shutter speed 1 1 2000 sec Digital zoom 1 6x Capture mode 1 4x Playback mode Terminals USB 2 0 High Speed Power supply 2 x AAA size batteries Dimensions Approx 95 9 x 65 1 x 25 2mm without protruding parts Weight Approx 119g without batteries and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 30 APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots still image The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD SDHC memory card lam Fine 3968 x 2976 FW Standard interpolation Economy gm Fine 3472 x 2604 Standard Economy Al Fine 2816 x 2112 Sangard Economy oN a 2304 x 1728 ae Economy on Fine 4600 x 1200 Standard Economy Fine Standard Economy VGA 640 x 480 Possible recording time sec video clip VGA Fine 00 00 11 00 09 07 00 18 15 00 36 32 01 13 08 02 26 45 04 54 18 640 x 480 Standard 00 00 17 00 13 13 00 26 29 00 53 01 01 46 06 03 32 55 07 07 00 VA Fine 00 0
8. memory cards cables 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 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual EN 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power off and remove the batteries Continued use might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power off and remove the batteries Continued use might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing damage Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning If the batteries are accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a m
9. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder 8 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders 9 Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on your desktop iPhoto may automatically launch EN 28 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the camera for vid eoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below E Microphone E Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer wd Make sure to install and launch a videoconferencing application software to activate the PC camera function EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ArcSoft Medialmpression manages your media for you and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo
10. 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 Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again EN 1 READ THIS FIRST 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 Inc SD is a trademark SDHC is a trademark Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information 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 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
11. cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated place Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock COV GVW VY GOW o EN 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Use only the specified batteries Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance Therefore Ni MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time the batteries that passed the expiry date are exception it may affect the number of images that can be captured Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash This is normal and not a malfunction The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use This is normal and not a malfu
12. charge In some countries your local dealer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumu lators please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste han dling 2 In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even if you donit purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www swico ch or www sens ch B Information on Disposal for Business Users 1 In the European Union If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it Please contact your local dealer who will inform you about the take back of the product You might be charged for the costs arising from take back and recycling Small products and small amounts might be taken back by your local collection facilities For Spain Please contact the established c
13. exists In other words an image number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image EN 19 Protecting Images Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 Press the gt button m The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the image that you want to protect with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Protect with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press button 6 Select Set with the 4 v buttons and press the button The protect icon on is displayed with protected images When AIl has been selected on is displayed with all the images Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image display the image on which you want to remove the image protection 1 Press the gt button E The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the image that you want to cancel protection with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Protect with the 4 v buttons and press the SET button 5 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the button 6 Select Cancel Protect with the 4 v buttons and press the s button wd E Formatting an SD SDHC memory card overrides protection and erases all images regardless of their protected status
14. subject the more colorful the pictures will be 3 Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving Look around for great picture opportunities First position yourself at the best angle and neutralize your buoyancy Second use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady Third be calm and patient Sometimes you have to wait a while so the fish that were frightened away come back Don t chase the fish let the fish come to you Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe diving rules 4 Take many pictures of the same subject If you don t like it delete it later One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later so take several pictures of the same subject 5 Evaluate picture for proper exposure and adjust exposure compensation as needed EN 17 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 640 x 480 La 1 Press the MoDE button and set the camera mode to gg ij j 2 Compose the image E I 3 Press the shutter button I y The recording of the video clip will start lh E Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip The recording time depends on the storage size and E t
15. 0 39 00 30 18 01 00 42 02 01 30 04 03 10 08 07 57 16 18 32 320 x 240 fF Standard 00 00 53 00 40 52 01 21 51 02 43 49 05 27 52 10 57 55 21 59 22 We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or unexpected results If you experience an error using a slower SD SDHC memory card you can set your camera s video recording to QVGA 320 x 240 and standard quality EN 31 Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs If the problem persists contact your local reseller or service center The power does not come on The batteries are not inserted Load the batteries correctly The batteries are exhausted Replace with a new set of batteries The batteries or camera feels warm Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash Even if press the shutter button the camera does not take a picture The shutter button is not pressed all the way down Press the shutter button all the way down The memory card does not have any free capacity Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Images do not appear on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the menu
16. 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 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E 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
17. It should be rinsed in fresh water as soon as possible Water sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera Avoid getting sunscreen or suntan oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface If any oil gets on the camera wash it off immediately with warm water EN 7 So Q WQWQWQWWQWIQW NAA Yf ffjMGVVccmme CONTENTS 9 INTRODUCTION 9 Overview 9 Package Contents 1 0 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 11 Button Operation 12 LCD Monitor Display 14 GETTING STARTED 14 Preparation 15 Initial Settings 16 CAPTURE MODE 16 Capturing Images 16 Setting the Scene Mode 17 Taking Underwater Images 18 VIDEO MODE 18 Recording Video Clips 18 Playing Back Video Clips 19 PLAYBACK MODE 19 Playing Back Still Images 19 Erasing Images 20 Protecting Images EN 8 amp 21 22 22 24 25 26 28 28 29 29 29 30 31 31 32 DPOF Settings MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu Video Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER Downloading Your Files USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Install the PC camera driver EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Troubleshooting INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera Capturing high quality digital images is fast and easy with this state of the art smart camera Equipped with a 9 0 megapixel sensor this camera is capable of capturing images with a reso
18. ash Off 42 Red eye 3 Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 4 Storage media Internal memory no card SD SDHC memory card 5 Main focus area 6 Image quality H Fine E Standard im Economy 7 Image size resolution lem 3968 x 2976 FW interpolation 5m 3472 x 2604 Bm 2816x2112 am 2304 x 1728 2m 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 8 Available number of shots 9 ISO Blank Auto amp ISO 64 5 ISO 100 i ISO 200 i ISO 400 2 ISO 640 10 Self timer icon R X 2sec 10 sec 11 Exposure value EN 12 12 White balance Blank Auto Incand om Fluoresc 1 Fluoresc 2 se Daylight Cloudy 13 Focus setting a Normal Ww Macro 14 Mode icon Scene mode ay Auto Sports 49 Night scene amp Portrait a4 Landscape g9 Backlight Program AE 9 Underwater Video mode 1 Flash mode 0 2 Battery condition 3 Storage media 4 Main focus area 5 Video quality 6 7 8 9 1 Video resolution Available recording time Elapsed time Self timer icon Focus setting Mode icon Playback mode Still image playback ONTO GON Mode icon Battery condition Storage media Image quality ISO Image size resolution File number Folder number Exposure value 10 DPOF icon 11 Protect icon
19. elated grainier the image will appear Blank Auto f ISO 64 Seer Quality This sets the quality compression at which the image is captured T Fine ai Standard T Economy W Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Blank Auto incand 5 Fluoresc 1 Fluoresc 2 se Daylight ae Cloudy Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured Hard Standard Soft Color This sets the color of the image that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia B amp W Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured High Standard Low Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure Average The exposure is measured all of the image area EN 23 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips Y Capture VGA 1 Press the mone button and set the camera mode to gg 2 Press the menu button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and pre
20. ge menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor 1 w Press the mone button and set the camera mode to or gg or press the gt button Press the MENU button Select Setup menu with the gt button Select Language with the 4 v buttons and press the button Select the displayed language with the 4 v buttons and press the button m The setting will be stored To exit from the Setup menu press the lt button Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the memory card or internal memory and erases all stored images and data Press the mope button and set the camera mode to or i88 or press the gt button Press the MENU button Select Setup menu with gt button Select Format with the 4 w buttons then press the amp button Select Execute with the 4 w buttons and press the amp button m To cancel formatting select Cancel and press the button To exit from the Setup menu press the lt button EN 15 CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2 5 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images playback recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn the power on 2 Press the MODE button and set the camera mode to or any scene mode m To activate the digital zoom press the button The status of digital magn
21. he subject of the image to be recorded The zoom function cannot be used during video recording aA E When recording a video clip the flash cannot be used E ifthe write speed of your SD SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in the currently selected quality the video recording will stop In this case select a video quality lower than the current one Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera 1 Press the gt button m The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the desired video clip with the lt gt buttons 3 Press the amp button E Apress of the 4 buttons during playback allows fast forward play fast reverse play To stop video playback press the w button This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip To pause video playback press the button This pauses video playback To cancel pause press the button again wi Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged This camera does not have a built in speaker and microphone Audio function is not available Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www apple com and compatible with Mac and Windows computers For more information about the operation of the media player refer to its respective help documen
22. ification is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the image 4 The digital magnification ranges from 1 0x to 6 0x E As you record video clips the zoom function cannot be activated Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 8 scene modes you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings 1 Press the MODE button and set the camera mode to ZY or any scene mode 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select Scene with the 4 w buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired scene mode with the lt gt buttons and press the button 5 Compose the image and press the shutter button The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode y Auto Select this mode when you want to capture images without having to set special functions or manual adjustments amp Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects x Night scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views amp Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes a person stand out against a blurred background Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity focus hard sharpness and high saturation Backlight Select this mode when you want to capture images when the light comes from behind the object Program AE This m
23. lution of up to 3472 x 2604 pixels Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items Common Product Components m Digital Camera Quick guide m Software CD ROM m USB cable m Camera strap m Camera pouch E 2x AAA size batteries Optional Accessory m SD SDHC memory card A Accessories and components may vary by retailer EN 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Rear View EN 10 Shutter button Power button Flash Lens Focus switch Self timer LED D RWO N 7 LCD monitor 8 Status LED 9 Strap holder 10 Tripod socket 11 Memory card cover 12 Battery cover 13 Battery compartment 14 Memory card slot 15 USB connector Button Operation Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Digital zoom Still image to magnify still image Video clip to play video clip Capture menu Video menu Playback menu Self timer Self timer Previous image Flash Next image Video mode Capture mode Still image to capture mode Video clip to video mode Playback mode Playback mode Still image to capture mode Video clip to video mode EN 11 LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1 Zoom status 2 Flash mode Blank Auto 4 Flash On Fl
24. nction If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition their performance may be impaired Always keep the battery terminals clean There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions Charge the rechargeable batteries fully before using for the first time Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries Never use manganese batteries To prevent short circuiting or fire keep the batteries away from other metal objects when carrying or storing This symbol mark crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate col lection of waste batteries in the EU countries The batteries provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the dis osal of the waste batteries f a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark this chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration It is indicated as follows Hg mercury Cd cadmium Pb lead EN 5 1 HCHTCT M wldl dtbbbbbbdbbtttebb4 2 3 Important Information on Underwater Instructions Before using the camera underwater please make sure to read the followi
25. ng the instructions carefully Before Using in Water 4 Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery memory card cover Water dirt or sand may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function Carefully inspect the waterproof seal of the battery memory card cover for damage cuts tears dents and any other imperfection Do not use the camera underwater if the waterproof seal is damaged Please contact your local retailer or service center for repair Make sure that the battery memory card cover is securely locked before using it in an environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty such as underwater or at the beach Avoid opening the battery memory card cover near water at the beach by the sea lake or any wet areas or with wet hands Do not jump into the water while holding the camera Sudden strong water pressure may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function During Using in Water Do not open the battery memory card cover underwater Avoid subjecting the camera to substantial shocks as this may cause the battery memory card cover to open Do not use the camera at depths over 10ft 3m This may cause failure of the camera s waterproof function Do not use the camera at warranted depths for over 60 minutes The camera will sink if dropped in water Make sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water
26. ode allows you to manually set parameters other than the shutter speed and the aperture value Underwater Select this mode when you want to capture images underwater EN 16 Taking Underwater Images Choose the underwater scene mode by following the steps in Setting the Scene Mode Before using the camera underwater make sure to read and understand the information in Important Information on Underwater Instructions Taking underwater pictures is much different from taking land pictures Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater 1 Crystal Clear water Crystal clear water is essential for good underwater pictures Floating particles like algae and silt cause low visibility Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Always remember to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18 m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m in 30 feet 9m visibility you should be no further than 3 feet 90 cm away from your subject 2 Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet The ideal shooting distance is between 2 to 6 feet 0 6 to 1 8 meters This distance will result in detailed colorful pictures Remember that light does not travel very far underwater so the closer you are to your
27. ollection system or your local authority for take back of your used products 2 In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard of this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal
28. otorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident Please use batteries with complete external seals Do not use batteries from which the seals have been damaged or removed This may cause leakage explosion or injury CO CY VV eA EN 3 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This might cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of continuous use The batteries become hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might
29. phing under fluorescent lighting select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area s voltage 50 Hz 60 Hz LCD Bright Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor Standard Bright Format Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details Media Info This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card Sys Info This displays the firmware version of the camera Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera s default settings Cancel Execute EN 27 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Windows 2000 XP Vista OS 9 0 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM 512 MB recommended 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive CD ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera 3 Turn on your camera 4 Select PC using the 4 v buttons and press the button 5 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 6 Look for a new removable disk icon This removable disk is actually the memory or memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher 7
30. ss the button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 wv buttons and press the button 5 To exit from the menu press the lt button Size This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured VGA 640 x 480 Q VGA 320 x 240 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the video clip is captured Fine mm Standard Color This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured Standard Vivid Sepia B amp W EN 24 Playback Menu In the F mode choose which settings are to be used for playback ic Y JEN Delete Next Menu 1 Press the gt button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the button 5 To exit from the menu press the lt button Delete Refer to the section in this manual titled Erasing Images for further details Slide Show This function enables you to play back your still images automatically in order one image at a time 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec DPOF Refer to the section in this manual titled DPOF Settings for further details Protect Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images for further details Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from
31. tation EN 18 PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor 1 Press the gt button E The last image appears on the screen 2 The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the lt gt buttons m To view the previous image press the lt button m To view the next image press the gt button Pressing the button enlarges the image The digital magnification ranges from 1 0x to 4 0x Current position of enlargement Entire image A An 8 icon is displayed with the video data Video clips cannot be rotated Erasing Images Erasing a single image Erasing all images 1 Press the gt button E The last image appears on the screen 2 Select the image you want to erase with the lt 4 gt buttons 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Delete with the 4 v buttons and press the S amp button 5 Select Single or All with the 4 v buttons and press the button E Single Erases the selected image or the last image All Erases all of the images except for the protected images 6 Select Execute with the 4 v buttons and press the button m To not erase select Cancel and press the button eA E Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering For example if you delete image number 240 the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer
32. the camera s internal memory to an SD SDHC memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory All files remain in the internal memory even after copy to the SD SDHC memory card from the internal memory Cancel Execute EN 25 Setup Menu Set your camera s operating environment Y Setup Media Info Next Menu t 1 Press the mone button and set the camera mode to or 88 or press the button 2 Press the MENU button and select the Setup menu with the button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 v buttons and press the button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 v buttons and press the button 5 To exit from the menu press the lt button v Language Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Language for further details Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful for reducing battery usage 1 Min 2 Min 3 Min Off Display This sets the image information display state Default All Off Fr No Reset This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 Cancel Execute EN 26 Light Freq This camera supports different lighting frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz When photogra
33. video and music files Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack edit enhance and add fun creative effects to your photos and share your files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites To install software 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click the respective software name Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation eY For more information about the operation of the software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP Vista users please make sure to install and use the software in Administrator mode The software is not supported by Mac EN 29 SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 1 2 3 CMOS sensor 9 0 megapixels Image resolution Still image 12M 3968 x 2976 FW interpolation 9M 3472x2604 6M 2816X2112 4M 2304x1728 2M 1600 x 1200 VGA 640 x 480 Video clip VGA 640x480 QVGA 320x240 LCD monitor 2 5 full color TFT LCD 230 4K pixels Recording media 16MB internal memory 10MB available for image storage Supports SD SDHC memory card up to 16GB optional File format DCF JPEG EXIF 2 2 DPOF Motion JPEG AVI Lens Aperture range 3 0 Focal length 7 90mm equivalent to 45mm on a 35mm camera Focus Range Macro 0 65m to 1 3m Normal 1 3m to infinity
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