User manual MINOX DSC

[. . . ] 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* The multicolor LED display indicates the following: Blue: you are in Photo or Video mode Green: Off: Red: Red flashing: Blue flashing: you are in Play mode during the photo shoot during the video shoot memory is full battery nearly empty Violet (red and blue): integrated flash activated 6 On the DSC (camera) 1 2 3 4 5 On/Off button Mode dial Up/Down buttons Shutter release LED display Safety eye (for attaching the safety chain) On the flash module 7 8 9 Monitor On/Off button Ready display (flash) * see schematic diagram on the opened out side 32 10 11 12 Connector (contacts) Engaging notches Sliding lock switched-on computer. To charge the battery of the DSC without the computer you can use an optionally available AC Adaptor (Order number see: Accessories). How to use your MINOX DSC Before using the DSC for the first time you have to fully charge the integrated batteries. [. . . ] 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 38 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 automatically and only operates when there is insufficient light. 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 indicate 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 shooting the video Set the mode dial to the desired Video mode. With connected and switched on flash the -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. To stop shooting press the shutter release again. 39 Playback mode Viewing details (only photos) The zoom function allows you to view details of your images. When you are viewPlayback Zoom ing an image press the 4 Thumbnails shutter release to en9 Thumbnails ter the Playback menu. Slide Show Select Zoom and press the shutter release to confirm this selection. Press 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. Viewing images or videos on the monitor The images or video clips stored on your camera can be viewed on the monitor integrated 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. Press the Up or Down button to page through your saved images or video clips. 40 Playback Zoom 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Playback Zoom 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Viewing images in a slide show The DSC can display your saved images on the monitor in a slide show. Press the shutter release in Playback mode 4 Thumbnails to enter the Playback 9 Thumbnails menu, select Slide Slide Show Show and confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release. Press the shutter release again to stop the slide show. Playback Zoom Viewing several images at once (miniature images) Press the shutter release in Playback mode to enter the Playback menu. To show your saved images in thumbnail format select 4 Thumbnails or 9 Thumbnails and confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release. [. . . ] 4) When submitting claims under warranty please return the MINOX camera together with the original typewritten warranty and a description 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 information 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. [. . . ]