MINOX DD100 Instruction 33
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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 t
Introduction Uninstalling software - Uninstalling camera driver - Uninstalling WebCam driver Camera maintenance - Places to avoid - Safe keeping of the camera - Cleaning your DD100 - Travelling by air - Notes on possible electrical interference Warning notes Trouble shooting Technical data Customer service Conditions of warranty Page 22 Page 23 Page Page Page Page Page 25 27 28 30 31 Dear MINOX Customer, congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera MINOX DD100.
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Get to know your camera Operating controls 1) Shutter release 2) Viewfinder 3) Lens 4) LED red (charging indicator) 5) Flash 6) Monitor (TFT) 7) LED green (operating indicator) 8) Power (On/Off) 9) a) Mode button b) /T button (up) c) /W button (down) d) OK/Menu button 10) SD card compartment 11) USB-Port 12) Tripod thread 13) Battery compartment Symbols on the Display Shooting mode Video mode = Camera is in Shooting mode (photos) = Risk of camera shake = Flash is switched on = Flash is switched off
= White balance set to "Tungsten” General notes = White balance set to "Night” Notes on copyright Images taken with your digital camera are not to be used in any way which may infringe upon copyright laws, apart from the use of a purely private nature.
The right power supply The DD100 requires 2 batteries of the size AAA/LR03.The capacity of the AAA batteries is sufficient for approx. 50 shots with flash and approx. 250 shots without flash. Intensive use of the TFT monitor for viewing the image may significantly reduce this capacity. We therefore recommend the use of rechargeable batteries. We recommend the use of rechargeable batteries. In this respect please make sure only to use NiMH type batteries.
How to use SD cards (Secure Digital Card) To store your pictures you can use SD cards (up to 128 MB) as an external memory means, in addition to the internal memory (16 MB). SD cards are available from specialist stockists with varying storage capacity. To insert a SD card in your camera follow the instructions given below: 1. Open the SD compartment 2. Hold the card at the edge and push it gently up to the stop in the SD card compartment.
Selecting the camera settings Functions and their respective explanations Camera settings Switch on the DD100 using the Power On/Off button. Operate the "Mode button" twice to access the setup mode. WebCam Setup Web-Cam Format Auto off Buzzer Frequency Settings Language You can move around the menu selection using the /T button (up) and the /W-button (down). Select the desired Setup function with the OK/Menu button. There now follows a description of all functions.
Setting Language - Off - 50 Hz (default setting) - 60 Hz (only for USA, Canada and parts of Japan) Save your changed settings or return to default setting with "Default". - Save Settings - Default - Exit Choice of languages: - English - French - Portuguese - Italian - German - Spanish - Chinese (T) - Chinese (S) - Japanese Important: Don’t forget to confirm any changed settings under „Setting“.
Taking pictures with digital zoom The DD100 has a digital zoom with which you can get up to 4 times magnification of the subject matter you have in view. Please follow the instructions given below to take pictures using the digital zoom: 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on the DD100. You are now in shooting mode. 2. Frame your subject matter in the viewfinder. 3. You can zoom the subject matter in using the /T button (up) and zoom it out again with the /W button (down). 4.
Note If the batteries are weak the flash function is not available. To keep battery consumption to a minimum the DD100 always resets the flash function to the "Off” setting when switching off. Should you wish to change the flash function permanently to "Auto”, please select "Auto” as specified above and then confirm this alteration in the camera settings under "Setting”. Setting the camera to "Auto” may, however, reduce the capacity of the batteries by up to 20 percent. 5.
3. Using the /T button (up) and /W button (down) you can move around in the menu selection. Select the Setup function "Quality" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. 4.
Note: We recommend leaving the default setting of the white balance on "Auto". Setting the exposure correction (EV) The exposure is automatically controlled by the camera. In difficult light situations or to achieve special effects you can correct the exposure manually. Observe the following instructions to set the exposure correction (EV). 1. Switch on the DD100 by pressing the Power On/Off button. You are now in shooting mode. 2. Press the OK/Menu button to access the main menu. 3.
Playing back and deleting images Playback of images using the camera All recorded images and video clips can be viewed at any time on the monitor (TFT). For this purpose please observe the instructions given below: 1. Switch on the DD100 by pressing the Power On/Off button. 2. Actuate the Mode button 3 times to access the play-back mode. 3. The stored images are displayed on the monitor (TFT). Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can view the previous image and subsequent image.
Overview of 4 images Using the function "4 Thumbnail" you can simultaneously view four pictures on the monitor (TFT). To do this please observe the instructions given below. 1. Switch the DD100 on by pressing the Power On/Off button. 2. Actuate the "Mode button” three times to access playback mode. The stored images area displayed on the monitor (TFT). 3. Press the OK/Menu button to access the menu selection. 4. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can move about in the menu selection.
Playback of images as a slide show Using the "Slide Show" function you can playback all recorded images as a slide show in consecutive order on the monitor (TFT). To do this please follow the instructions given below. 1. Switch on your DD100 by pressing the Power On/Off button. 2. Actuate the "Mode button” three times to access the playback mode. The stored images are displayed on the monitor (TFT). 3. Press the OK/Menu button to access the menu selection. 4.
Deleting images With the DD100 you can either delete a selected image or all stored images. Please follow the instructions given below to remove images from the memory. Deleting a selected image 1. Press the On/Off Power button to switch on the DD100. 2. Actuate the Mode button 3 times to access playback mode. The stored images or the video clip are displayed on the monitor (TFT). 3. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can select the image you wish to delete. 4.
WebCam Installing the Software You can also use your DD100 as a WebCam for video conferences. To do this please follow the instructions given below: 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on the DD100. 2. Actuate the Mode button 2 times to access the setup mode. 3. 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. 4. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable. 5.
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. We therefore cannot guarantee satisfactory compatibility. Liability for damage or loss of data is excluded. Note: Due to packaging reasons the DD100 is delivered with a Mini CD-ROM. In computers with older CD-ROM drives difficulties may arise when reading this Mini CD-ROM. If this is the case please contact our Customer Service.
WebCam Driver (for all Windows versions from Windows 98SE) Insert the DD100 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive and connect the DD100 to your computer using the provided USB cable. 1. Switch on the DD100 with the Power On/Off button and actuate the Mode button 2 times to access the setup mode. 2. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can move around the menu selection. Select "Webcam" and confirm with the OK/Menu button. On the monitor (TFT) you will see the WebCam image. 3.
Image processing on your PC Downloading still pictures To download pictures you have taken with your digital camera onto your computer you must connect the DD100 to your computer using the USB cable.
Image processing on MacOS Uninstalling Software Downloading still pictures Once you have correctly installed the DD100 driver you can download pictures from your digital camera onto your computer. To do this please follow the installation instructions given below. 1. Press the "Power On/Off button to switch on the DD100. 2. Connect the DD100 to your Mac using the USB cable. 3. A new drive "Untitled” appears on your screen (Desktop). Double click this drive to open it. 4.
Uninstalling WebCam driver (for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP) Please follow the instructions given below to uninstall your software: 1. Switch on your PC. 2. Press the Power On/Off button to switch on the DD100. 3. Actuate the "Mode button" twice to access the setup mode. 4. Using the /T button (up) and the /W button (down) you can move around the menu selection. Select the function "Webcam” and confirm with the "OK/ Menu button". The WebCam image appears on the monitor (TFT). 5.
Note: If the camera is suddenly moved from a very cold to a very hot place, it may fog up on the inside (condensation) Cleaning your DD100 Remove the batteries and the USB cable. Use a small brush to carefully remove the dust from the lens and the surface of the monitor (TFT). Wipe the surface gently with a dry, soft, fluff-free cloth. Should there be any spots on the lens, apply a drop of liquid lens cleaning agent onto a piece of optical cloth and wipe over the lens surface gently.
Warning notes • TFT Display Please be particularly careful with any discharging liquid crystals. Proceed as specified below should any of the following situations occur: - If the liquid crystals come into contact with your skin first wipe the area with a cloth and then wash it thoroughly with running water and soap. - Should liquid crystals enter the eyes flush the eyes for at least 15 minutes with clean water and consult a doctor.
• Always make sure to avoid any exposure of the camera to knocks or impact. For this reason never put the camera down on uneven surfaces. Do not put any heavy objects on the camera. Do not use the camera if it has just had a fall or if the body is damaged. The continued use of the camera may otherwise cause an electric shock. • Never take pictures while walking, driving a car or other vehicle as you could have an accident. • Never touch the metal parts of the camera in a thunderstorm.
Troubleshooting The guides given in the following are to help you cope with typical problems that may arise. Should the problem remain or if you require additional assistance with your DD100, please contact our technical customer service. Our specialists will be pleased to assist you. In the attachment you will find all the necessary addresses and further technical specifications. Problem Symptom Remedy I can’t load images onto my PC. Faulty connection. Check all connecting cables.
Technical data Image sensor 3.0 mega pixels (2.
Shutter speed automatic Zoom 4 x digital zoom in Shooting mode, White balance Auto, Day light, Cloudy, Lamp, Tungsten, Night Monitor 1.6" TFT-Monitor Flash integrated Self-timer 10 seconds delay File format JPEG, AVI Storage media Internal memory with 16 MB additional zoom in Replay mode External memory with SD card up to 128 MB Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spain, Portuguese, Chinese (Trad. + Simpl.) Japanese System requirements Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; MacOS 8.
Customer service You can reach our Customer Service under the following address, where they will be pleased to help you: MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Straße 4 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612 info@minox.com www.minox.
Conditions of warranty For this product the MINOX GmbH provides warranty of 2 years. The period commences on the date of purchase from an authorized dealer and the warranty is subject to the following conditions: 4) When submitting claims under warranty please return the MINOX product together with the typewritten sales slip and a description of the claim to the MINOX GmbH or MINOX agency.
Design subject to alterations without notice. MINOX is a registered trademark of MINOX GmbH, Wetzlar. MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Str. 4 D - 35578 Wetzlar, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612 e-mail: info@minox.com www.minox.
