User Guide 12 Megapixel Digital Camera NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN
Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Turning the focus light on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting the metering function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Turning burst mode on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Erasing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important safety instructions Battery information Caution Danger of explosion if batteries are 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.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Introduction For Macintosh • • • • • • Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DSC1112, NS-DSC1112P, or NS-DSC1112-CN is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Features Operating system: Mac OS 10.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Back Top LCD # Item Description 1 Speaker Lets you hear audio recorded during video capture. 2 LCD backlight button Press to increase the LCD brightness for 10 seconds. 3 Press to turn your camera on or off. button 4 Shutter button # Item Description 1 LCD Use to compose your photos and to view the various menus. 2 Delete button Press to delete a photo or video. 3 M (menu) button Press to open or close the on-screen menu. Lights green when the camera is on.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Bottom # Item 4 Close the battery compartment cover, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to lock it in place. Description Insert two AA batteries into this compartment. For more information, see “Installing the batteries” on 1 Battery/SD memory card page 4. compartment Insert an SD or SDHC memory card (not included) into this compartment. For more information, see “Installing a memory card” on page 5.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera To remove the SD/SDHC card: 1 Open the memory card compartment. 2 Gently push the card until it pops out. 3 Carefully pull out the card, then close the compartment. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, your camera will display the warning message “Folder cannot be created.” When this happens, insert in a new memory card. Caution Do not change the folder and file names in your camera’s internal memory or the memory card using your PC.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Initial settings Understanding the LCD Photo mode Note • • If the batteries are 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. 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. 18 Storage media 19 Focus area Frames the area to be captured. 20 Shake warning Appears when the camera is shaking.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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 Using the thumbnail view / to play the video. The thumbnail view lets you view saved photos and videos in 3 × 3 thumbnails. To use the thumbnail view: 1 In Playback mode, press Zoom W to enter the thumbnail view. 2 To view an image or video in full screen, press / , / , / , or / to select a photo or video, then press OK/DISP or Zoom T. 3 To exit the thumbnail view, press the zoom (T) button.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-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 / or / to highlight Battery Type, then press / or OK/DISP to open the submenu.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera 5 Press press / or / to highlight Help Text, then / or OK/DISP to open the submenu. 6 Press / or / to highlight On or Off, then press OK/DISP. 7 Press MENU to close the menu. 5 Press / or / to highlight Factory Reset. 6 Press / or OK/DISP. A confirmation message appears.
Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Transferring files to a computer Troubleshooting Problem 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. Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. 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.
NS-DSC1112/NS-DSC1112P/NS-DSC1112-CN Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera Specifications Legal notices We used the specifications from the Excel spreadsheet. Sensor Lens LCD Focusing range Aperture Shutter File format Resolution (still image) Sensitivity Color balance Exposure compensation Exposure control Self-timer Flash Storage OSD language Interface Battery Operating temperature Operating humidity Microphone Speaker Dimensions Weight 26 FCC Part 15 12 Megapixels, Type: 1/2.3 Focal Length: F = 5.
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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