User manual MINOX DD200 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] MINOX DD200 Instruction manual 33 MINOX DD200 · English 34 Content Introduction Get to know your camera - Operating controls - Symbols on the Display General notes - Notes on copyright - Trademark information The right power supply - Inserting the batteries - Important information on batteries How to use SD cards Selecting the camera settings - Camera settings - Functions and their respective explanations Taking pictures - Taking pictures without digital zoom - Taking pictures with digital zoom - Shooting with flash - Shooting pictures with self-timer - Selecting the image compression - Adjusting the white balance - Setting the exposure correction - Movie function 2 Page 3 Page 4 Playing back and deleting images Page - Playback of images using the camera - Playback of images with digital zoom - Overview of 4 images - Overview of 9 images - Playback of images as a slide show - Playback of images without image information - Deleting images Web Cam Page Installing the software Page - Contents of CD-Rom for the DD200 - Computer system requirements - Image processing/image viewing programs - Connecting the DD200 to your PC - DD200 Driver - WebCam Driver Image processing on your PC Page - Downloading still pictures - Image transfer using an image processing/ image viewing programm - Loading video clips Image processing on MacOS Page - Downloading still pictures 14 Page 5 Page 6 18 18 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 21 22 Introduction Uninstalling software - Uninstalling camera driver - Uninstalling WebCam driver Camera maintenance - Places to avoid - Safe keeping of the camera - Cleaning your DD200 - Travelling by air - Notes on possible electrical interference Warning notes Trouble shooting Technical data Customer service Conditions of warranty Page 22 Dear MINOX Customer, congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera MINOX DD200. Like all other MINOX products this digital camera also boasts the traditional values fostered by the house of MINOX. Combining functionality in the smallest possible dimensions with maximum quality. Simple and fast operation make the MINOX DD200 ideal for digital photography. [. . . ] Actuate the "OK/Menu button" once again to return to the playback mode. Playback of images without image information The recorded images can also be viewed without image information. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can move around the menu selection. Select the function "Display" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) select the desired image information setting - On - Off 6. Confirm with the OK/Menu button again to return to playback mode. 16 Deleting images With the DD200 you can either delete a selected image or all stored images. Please follow the instructions given below to remove images from the memory. The stored images or the video clip are displayed on the monitor (TFT). Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can select the image you wish to delete. Use the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) to select the function "Delete One" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. You will now be requested to confirm that the picture is to be deleted. Use the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) to select "Yes" to finally delete the image. Deleting all images 1. Use the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) to select the function "Delete All" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. You will now be requested to confirm that the pictures are to be deleted. Use the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) to finally delete all images. 17 WebCam You can also use your DD200 as a WebCam for video conferences. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can move around the menu selection. Select the function "Web Cam" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. Note: The video conference mode is only possible under Windows and is not supported by MacOS. Before using the DD200 as WebCam for the first time you must first install the WebCam driver from the CD-ROM provided with the camera. To do this, please follow the instructions given in Chapter "Installing the Software". Installing the Software Contents of CD-ROM for the DD200 · DD200 Camera driver for - Windows 98SE - Mac OS 8. 6 - 9. x · WebCam driver for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP · User manual as PDF · Acrobat Reader Computer system requirements Prior to installing the software please check the computer requirements given below to ensure that your computer is compatible with the software provided. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Mac OS 8. 6 - 9. x CPU Pentium Processor from 166 MHz or higher. RAM 32 MB RAM or higher Available hard disk space 200 MB USB interface USB port CD installation CD-ROM drive Monitor 16-Bit Color VGA Display Operating system 18 Important: Due to possible incompatibility of USB hubs or USB interface cards, faults may arise during the connection or download of data to the PC. Note: Due to packaging reasons the DD200 is delivered with a Mini CD-ROM. [. . . ] In the event of severe electric discharge in the air the camera may fail to operate correctly. If this is the case remove the batteries and start up the camera again. Mistakes to be avoided when taking photographs · Always make sure your finger, the camera strap or other objects are not covering the lens when you are shooting pictures. If it is soiled, follow the instructions for cleaning the lens given under "Camera maintenance". · Hold the camera steady during the shot until you hear the beep signal to avoid blurred images. 26 Troubleshooting The guides given in the following are to help you cope with typical problems that may arise. [. . . ]