User manual MINOX DCM 5.0

[. . . ] Slide the battery into the battery compartment with the metal contacts head first and close the battery latch. Your photos will remain safely stored in the camera memory or on the SD card even if the batteries are removed or replaced. Charging the battery Connect the switched off Camera Module using the provided USB cable to the USB connection of your computer. While the battery is being charged a green lamp lights up in the proximity of the USB connection. [. . . ] Important: If the SD Card is write-protected, a lock symbol appears on the display and you cannot shoot pictures or videos. When in Camera Mode press the Select button (SEL/OK) to enter the Camera Menu. This brings you into the Quality Menu where you can select the different quality settings using the Up or Down button. Increase memory capacity with an SD Card SD Cards (Secure Digital) increase the amount of memory available for storing images and videos. SD cards can be purchased from photo dealers and 26 In Playback Mode ( ) use the Up or Down button to select the image you want to delete. Always turn your Camera Module on before connecting it to the computer. Then connect the DCM to the computer using the provided USB cable (the smaller sized head connects to the Camera Module and the larger one to the computer). When you connect your Camera Module to your computer for the first time, your computer will recognize it as new hardware. Wait until your computer informs you that the installation is complete before trying to access the pictures or movies stored in the camera or on the SD card. Downloading pictures onto your computer Note: You do not need to install camera drivers for Windows versions Vista/2000/ME/XP or Mac OS 9+ or OS X. Your MINOX DCM does not support older versions of the named operating systems. Note: When your DCM is connected your computer supplies the power via the USB cable to save the batteries. Double click on the icon and open the folder DCIM and then the folder 100_CAM in which all of your images are stored. After connecting the Camera Module and switching it on, a new hard disk icon appears on your Desktop called Untitled. In this hard disk you will find a folder named DCIM and this contains a folder named 100_CAM in which all of your images are stored. Note: You can also use your Camera Module for saving or transferring other files. Simply open the above named folder and copy in the file you want to save in the camera memory. Using the Self Timer Put yourself in the picture using the Self Timer function. After pressing the shutter button you have two seconds to put yourself in the picture before the shutter is released. Adjusting the White Balance (WB) The white balance ensures natural color rendition of your pictures. In critical light conditions you can selectively adjust the white balance. In the WB Menu you can choose between 6 settings: Adjusting the Exposure Values (EV) In critical light conditions you can manually adjust the brightness of your images. [. . . ] If there are any spots on the lens, apply a few drops of liquid lens cleaner to an optical cloth and carefully wipe the lens surface. Do not use volatile substances like solvents, benzole or insecticide as these could react with the camera body and lead to deformation or destroy the coating. 2 MP); Videoclip: 320 x 240 pixels Internal: 128 MB Flash memory External: optional SD card up to 16 GB (supports SDHC) 2. Conditions of warranty With the purchase of this MINOX product you have acquired a product which has been manufactured and checked to special quality standards. [. . . ]