User Guide 12 Megapixel Digital Camera NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN
Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Turning the stabilizer function on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning the focus light on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the metering function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning burst mode on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 17 17 Using the Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important safety instructions Battery information Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or compatible type. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying your camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Introduction Front Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DSC1112SL or NS-DSC1112SL-CN is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Back # Item Description 3 Shutter button Press to take a photo or to start or stop a video recording. Press the right side to zoom in on a subject for telephoto photos/video, or press the left side to zoom out for wide-angle photos/video. In Photo Playback mode, press the right side to zoom in on a photo, or press the left side to zoom out on a photo. In Video Playback mode, press right side to increase the volume, or press the left side to decrease the volume.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Setting up your camera Attaching the wrist strap To attach the wrist strap: 1 Insert the short loop on the strap through the strap ring. Charging the battery To charge the battery: 1 Connect the battery charger to a power outlet. 2 Insert the battery into the charging slot. Make sure that the + and – on the battery align with the + and – in the charging slot. The charger LED lights orange while the battery is charging.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Installing a memory card Navigating menus The 4-way navigation control and the OK/DISP button let you access the various menus available from the on-screen display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure optimal results from your photos and videos. To install a memory card: 1 Open the memory card compartment on the bottom of your camera.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Initial settings Understanding the LCD Photo mode Note • • If the battery is removed for longer than 48 hours, the date and time must be reset. If you reset your camera to the default settings, you will have to select the menu language and set the date and time again. When you turn on your camera for the first time, your camera will be in Simple Mode. Simple Mode hides advanced settings and makes your camera easier to operate.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Playback mode (Photo) # Item Description 16 Shots remaining Shows the number of remaining shots. 17 Battery Shows the battery level. 18 Storage media A memory card icon is displayed when files are being stored to an inserted memory card. A camera icon is displayed when files are being stored to the camera's internal memory. 19 Focus area Frames the area to be captured. 20 Shake warning Appears when the camera is shaking.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Changing the LCD configuration Playback mode (Video) You can change the type of information that is displayed on the LCD. Notes • • If the Face Detection, Flash, Self-timer, Macro, and Stabilizer features are turned on in Photo mode, or the Macro feature is turned on in Video mode, the icons are displayed even when the OSD is turned off. You cannot change the LCD configuration when recording or playing videos.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Playback mode 2 Press / or / to select a language, then press OK/DISP. The Select Time and Date screen opens. OSD on Full OSD on 3 Press / or / to set the hour, then press / to move to the minute field. Tip OSD off You can press and hold a navigation button to change the values continuously. Using your camera 4 Repeat Step 3 to select the minutes, AM or PM, and to enter the month, day, and year.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 5 Press / or / to highlight Simple Mode, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu. 6 Press / or / to highlight Off or On, then press OK/DISP to save the setting and exit to the previous menu. 7 Press MENU again to exit the on-screen menu and begin taking photos or video. 4 Press the shutter button down halfway. Your camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Using the flash Using the self-timer When taking photos in difficult lighting conditions, use the flash to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated for recording video. To activate the flash: • Press on the navigation control repeatedly until the flash mode you want is displayed on the LCD. Flash icon Self-timer lets you take photos after a 10-second delay. This function is available only when capturing still images.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Using face detection 3 Press the shutter button to start recording. The face detection mode detects faces and sets the camera to focus on detected faces. This function can detect several faces at the same time. However, the camera sets the focus on the person closest to the center of the LCD screen. This function is only available for capturing still images. To use face detection: 1 Press on the navigation control.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 2 Press / to play the video. 3 To exit the thumbnail view, press the right side of the zoom control. Erasing photos and videos There are two ways to delete an image or video: • Using the delete button • Using the Erase Pictures option in the Playback menu. For more information, see “Erasing photos and videos” on page 18. The Erase Pictures option lets you erase single photos or videos or all photos or videos.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Using the Record menu Setting the resolution Setting the quality The Quality function lets you adjust the quality settings of your photos before you capture them. Quality determines the amount of compression applied to your photos. More compression results in a less detailed image. However, the higher the quality, the greater the memory required for each image captured.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 4 Press / or / to select the setting you want, then press OK/DISP. You can select: Photo mode (Simple mode on) Icon Setting 3 Press / or / to highlight ISO, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 3 Press / or / to highlight Color Balance, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu. 3 Press / or / to highlight Stabilizer, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu. 12M 4 Press / or / to select the setting you want, then press OK/DISP. You can select: Icon Auto Item Description Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. Sunny Ideal for bright, sunny conditions. Cloudy Ideal for cloudy conditions.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 3 Press / or / to highlight Focus Light, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu. 4 Press / or / to select On or Off, then press OK/DISP. 5 Press MENU again to close the menu. 4 Press / or / to select the setting you want, then press OK/DISP. You can select: • Center—Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 3 Press / or / to highlight Burst Mode, then press OK/DISP to open the submenu. Using the Playback menu Erasing photos and videos If a memory card is inserted, you can only erase photos or videos in the memory card. To erase photos and videos in your camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card. To erase photos and videos: 1 Slide the MODE switch to switch to Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to open the Playback menu.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 4 Press / or / to select the option you want, then press OK/DISP. You can select: • Single—Erases the currently selected photo or video. • All—Erases all photos and videos. If you select this option, a message appears. Press / or / to highlight Yes, then press OK/DISP. 3 Press / or / to highlight Copy to Card, then press / or OK/DISP to open the submenu. Caution Selecting All will erase all files on the inserted card, not just photos and videos.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 3 Press / or / to highlight Copy to Card, then press / or OK/DISP to open the submenu. 3 Press / or / to highlight Slideshow, then press / or OK/DISP to open the submenu. 4 Press / or / to highlight All, then press OK/DISP. A confirmation message appears. 4 Press / or / to highlight On, then press OK/DISP. A slideshow of photos begins. When all the photos have been viewed, the slideshow function automatically turns off.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 6 Press / or / to select On or Off, then press OK/DISP. 7 Press MENU to close the menu. Turning Quick View on or off The Quick View function lets you view a captured image right after shooting it. If Quick View is turned on, your camera will display the captured image for one second on the LCD. This function can only be turned on or off when Simple mode is set to Off. To turn Quick View on or off: 1 Turn on your camera. 2 Slide the MODE switch to switch to Photo mode.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Setting the date and time Turning Power Save on or off Note Note • The date and time can only be set when Simple mode is set to Off. To set the date and time: 1 Turn on your camera. 2 Slide the MODE switch to switch to Photo or Video mode. 3 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 4 Press / or / to select the (setup) tab. The Setup menu opens. The power save function can only be accessed when Simple mode is set to Off.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Using the Tools menu 4 Press / or / to select the The Tools menu opens. (tools) tab. Setting the menu language To set the menu language: 1 Turn on your camera. 2 Slide the MODE switch to switch to Photo or Video mode. 3 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 4 Press / or / to select the (tools) tab. The Tools menu opens. 5 Press press / or / to highlight Help Text, then / or OK/DISP to open the submenu.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 5 Press / or / to highlight Factory Reset. Transferring files to a computer You can transfer photos and video files to your computer. To transfer files to a computer: 1 Connect the camera to a camera using the supplied USB cable. 6 Press / or OK/DISP. A confirmation message appears. 7 Press / or / to highlight Yes, then press OK/DISP. 8 Press MENU to close the menu. 2 Turn on the camera. The computer detects the connection.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Specifications Cause and/or Action The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. Camera turns off automatically Press any button except POWER button to turn on the camera. LCD turns blank Press any button except POWER to turn on the LCD. Empty battery icon is displayed Battery is exhausted. Replace or recharge the on the LCD, then the camera battery. turns off.
NS-DSC1112SL/NS-DSC1112SL-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Legal notices FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera One-year limited warranty Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty statement.
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