Minox DC 8122 Guía de usuario

EN-1FCC STATEMENTThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not caus

EN-10Package ContentsCarefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:J Digital CameraJ A/V cableJ USB cableJ User’s manualJ

EN-11GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAFront View# Name Description1. Mode dial Sets the camera mode.2. Shutter button Focuses and locks both focus & expo

EN-12Rear View# Name Description1. LCD monitorProvides menu information to operate the camera, previews the imagebefore capturing it and review it aft

EN-13SET /Direction button# Name Description1.S button Scrolls upwards.Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation andmanual focus

EN-14Mode dial# Name Description1. Auto The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc.2. SCN Scene Mode Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing im

EN-15Status LED IndicatorThe status LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changesdepending upon what the

EN-160005310S123457891012 1113141615620:5001/06/2006LCD Monitor IconsFor Photography modes: [ ], [ SCN ]J Pressing the button changes the LCD disp

EN-17For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [ ], [ ]1. Mode icon2. Storage media3. Zoom status4. Voice memo5. Battery condition6. Flash mode7. H

EN-18For Photography mode: [ ]1. Mode icon2. Storage media3. Zoom status4. Battery condition5. Flash mode6. White balance7. Metering8. Main focus area

EN-19For Video mode [ ]1. Mode icon2. Storage media3. Zoom status4. Battery condition5. Video resolution6. Available recording time/Elapsed time7.

EN-2TRADEMARK INFORMATIONJ Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.J Pentium® is a registered trademark of Int

EN-20GETTING STARTEDAttaching the Camera StrapAttach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Access

EN-21Charging the BatteryUsing the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply.Make sure that the power of

EN-22Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring fil

EN-23Turning the Power On/Off1. Load the battery or connect the AC power adapter to yourcamera.2. Press the POWER button to turn on your camera.The st

EN-24Setting the Date and TimeThe date/time needs to be set if/when:Camera is turned on for the first time.Camera is turned on after leaving the camer

EN-25Choosing the Display LanguageChoose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor.1. Slide the mode swit

EN-26Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal MemoryThis function formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored still images / v

EN-27Setting Image Resolution and QualityResolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compressionratio f

EN-28Possible number of shots (still image)The following table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on thecapacity o

EN-29* Frame rate of video recording would be different depending on the SD memory card access speed.If using a low access speed SD memory card, it in

EN-3Safety InstructionsRead and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.WARNINGDuring the course of a thunderstorm, please do n

EN-30PHOTOGRAPHY MODE[ ] Auto ModeAuto photography mode is the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simplybecause the exposure

EN-31Recording Voice MemosA voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a stillimage capture.1. Slide the

EN-32Using the Optical ZoomZoom photography allows you to capture images magnified up to 6 times or wide-angle photographydepending on the distance up

EN-33Using the Digital ZoomUsing a combination of 6 times optical zoom and 8.5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to51 times to suit the s

EN-34Setting the FlashSet the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions.1. Slide the mode s

EN-35The available flash settings in different photography modes:[Blank] AutoMode DialAuto {{{ { {Program {{{ { {Shutter Speed Priority X {{ { {Apertu

EN-36Flash mode Description[ Blank] Automatic FlashThe flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.This mode is only available when

EN-37The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:Focus mode Description[Blank] Normal Auto Select normal auto focus for most occas

EN-38The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured.Use of the [ 2s] or [ 10s] self-timer setting is effective in preve

EN-39Exposure Compensation/Backlight CorrectionImages can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are

EN-4CAUTIONInsert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted mi

EN-40For [ ] mode, only backlight correction can be set.* Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper* Weak reflecting bodies such as everg

EN-41The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:Scene mode Description[ ] Sport Select this mode when you want to capture fast-m

EN-42[P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography ModeThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the s

EN-43[Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography ModeIn this mode, images are captured with the priority given to shutter speed. The aperture is automatic

EN-44[Av] Aperture Priority ModeIn this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automaticallyset according

EN-45[M] Manual ModeIn manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the

EN-46[ ] User Setting ModeThis mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized.1. Slide the mode switch

EN-47[ ] Panorama ModeThis mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with softwareto make a single photo

EN-48Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone e

EN-491. Slide the mode switch to [] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes, except for [ ],[] and [ ].a. Press the MENU button.b. Selec

EN-5Notes on Battery UsageWhen you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notesdescribed below:J Use onl

EN-50Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them int

EN-51[ ] PLAYBACK MODEPlaying Back Still ImagesYou can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].J The last imag

EN-52 During Playback (Forward play)Pressing the X button will sequentiallyinvoke 2x fast-forward, 4x fast-forward,regular play.

EN-53Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TVYou can also play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure

EN-54Attaching Voice MemosA maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo annotation for each still image. Thevoice memo can be recorded

EN-55Thumbnail DisplayThis function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time which can helpto quickly search for the

EN-56Zoom PlaybackThis mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details.1. Slide the mode sw

EN-57Slideshow DisplayThe slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as aslideshow. This is very

EN-58Protecting ImagesSet the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.Protecting Images1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. Se

EN-59Canceling the ProtectionTo cancel protection, display the image that you want to remove the image protection.1. Select [Protect] with the S / T b

EN-6CONTENT8 INTRODUCTION8 Overview10 Package Contents11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA11 Front View12 Rear View15 Status LED Indicator16 LCD Monitor Icon

EN-60DPOF SettingsDPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing informationon your memory card. You can

EN-619. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.J On: The date of the photograph will also be printed.J Off: The

EN-62Copying Files from Internal Memory to a Memory CardThis function allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera’s internal memory to

EN-63Changing Start Up ScreenYou may select an image captured by this camera as your new start up screen.1. Set the mode dial to [].2. Select the imag

EN-64J The selected image for new start up screen is saved in the internal memory.J Formatting internal memory also deletes user-selected image. In th

EN-65[ ] Deleting ImagesImmediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function)The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during captu

EN-66Deleting in Playback ModeDeleting a single image/Deleting all images1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].J The last image will be displayed on the sc

EN-67Deleting selected imagesThis deletes a number of selected images.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. Press the button.J The deletion menu will b

EN-68MENU OPTIONSPhotography Menu (Capture tab)This menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes. These settingsare

EN-691. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one ofthe photography modes.2. Press the MENU button.J [Capture] menu is displayed.3.

EN-756 Zoom Playback57 Slideshow Display58 Protecting Images60 DPOF Settings62 Copying Files from Internal Memory to a MemoryCard63 Changing Start Up

EN-70Scene ModeRefer to section in this manual titled “Scene Mode” for further details.Size (resolution)This sets the resolution of the still-image th

EN-71Photography Menu (Function tab)1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one ofthe photography modes.2. Press the MENU button, a

EN-72Voice MemoRefer to section in this manual titled “Recording Voice Memos” for further details.* On / OffLCD Bright.Select a brightness level for t

EN-73Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one ofthe photography modes.2. Press the MENU button, and

EN-74ISOThis sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased),photography will become possi

EN-75Playback MenuIn the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. Press the MENU button.J The pla

EN-76Setup1 MenuSet your camera’s operating environment.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup1] menu with t

EN-77Setup2 Menu1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup2] menu with theX button.J The [Setup2] menu is displ

EN-78TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOSTO YOUR COMPUTERTo transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps:Step 1

EN-79Step 1: Installing the USB DriverWindows 98 computersThe USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB dri

EN-8INTRODUCTIONOverviewCongratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this st

EN-80Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of thecamera.2. Connect the other end of th

EN-81Step 3: Downloading Images and Video FilesWhen the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, justl

EN-82CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTERIf a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital s

EN-836. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand sideappears.J The [Complete] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you thatthe p

EN-84EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONInstalling Photo ExplorerUlead®Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and di

EN-85Installing Photo ExpressUlead® Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow,visual program in

EN-86Installing Cool 360Ulead® COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photosinto 360o or wide-angle pano

EN-87CAMERA SPECIFICATIONSItem DescriptionImage sensor 1/1.8” CCD sensor (8.1 Mega pixels)Image resolution<Still image>3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920,

EN-88TROUBLESHOOTINGRefer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problempersists, contact your local

EN-89SymptomEven if I press the shutterbutton, the camera doesnot shoot.Images do not appear onthe LCD monitor.Although it is set to autofocus, it doe

EN-9Video mode - In addition to still-images, you may capture video clips with audio (voice).Voice memo - You may annotate your images with a 30 secon

EN-90SymptomCannot playback.The contents of memory cardcannot be played back.Files cannot be deleted.Cannot format a memorycard.The playback image is

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