Owner‘s Manual Rollei d41 com 4.1-megapixel digital camera (2272x1704 pixels) 3x zoom lens 8-24mm (38-114mm in 35mm terms), Macro down to 0.08 m Automatic flash unit with five modes Automatic exposure control, single frames, continuous shooting and multishot images Various autofocus and exposure modes Shutter speeds 2 – 1/500 s, apertures f/3.4-3.6 to f/15 1.
Warnings Caution ! Be sure to read all hints and warnings carefully. Improper use may cause batteries to heat up or explode. • • • • • • • • Exclusively use the types of battery mentioned in this manual. Be sure to load the batteries with proper orientation of negative and positive poles. Do not expose batteries to fire or high temperatures. Never try to recharge, short-circuit or open ordinary batteries. Do not mix batteries of different make or age. Follow the usual rules for the use of batteries.
Before you start… Everything complete? Check the packing to see whether everything is complete. Should something be missing, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. • Camera (1x) • Size AA alkaline batteries (4x) • Video cable (1x) • Wrist strap (1x) • Camera case (1x) • USB cable (1x) • Software on CD-ROM: USB drivers for Windows®98/Windows®98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Prof/Me / Windows®XP USB drivers for Mac OS 8.6/9/9.0.2/9.0.
Contents Proper and safe use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Before you start ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Contents Names of parts and controls, camera front ------------------------------------------------------ 8 Names of parts and controls, camera back ------------------------------------------------------ 9 Terminals, bottom plate ----------------------------------
Contents Digital zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26 Shooting digital images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Autofocus photography ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Switching to spot autofocus ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Switching from autofocus to manual focusing------------------------------------------
Contents Image management Saving and managing images in folders -------------------------------------------------------- 58 Deleting folders from the memory card --------------------------------------------------------- 59 DCF standard for digital image storage --------------------------------------------------------- 60 Basic settings Basic camera settings and functions-------------------------------------------------------------- 62 Default settings for Playback, Set and Transfer modes-------------------
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Names of parts and controls Camera front Shutter release Mode dial LCD monitor Viewfinder window Flash unit* Lens* Self-timer indicator Terminal cover Flash sensor* * Do not touch! 8 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Names of parts and controls : Camera back Flash-ready indicator Focus indicator (green) Power switch Viewfinder* on/off Strap lug menue button TFT screen* enter button Display button Four-way control Card slot Note: The four-way control has a number of different functions: In the camera mode it controls zooming, helps you navigate through the display of stored images and select camera functions.
Names of parts and controls Camera terminals / bottom plate Power-supply terminal Video Out USB terminal Battery cover Tripod socket 10 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Names of parts and controls LCD monitor Image size Flash mode Battery status Frame counter*/ No card * Self-timer * The max. number of images is approximate. The actual number is a function of JPEG compression. 11 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Names of parts and controls Viewfinder Focus indicator (green) Parallax marks Flash indicator (orange) Parallax marks At distances of less than 1 m, only the subject detail below these marks will be recorded. It is therefore advisable to use the TFT screen for framing at short range. 12 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Names of parts and controls Focus/Flash-ready indicators Focus indicator (green) Lights Subject in focus. Blinks rapidly (approx. 8x per second) Focusing impossible. (Insufficient contrast, subject too dark or too close. In macro mode: subject too far away.) Blinks slowly (approx. 2x per second) Image being written to CompactFlash‘ card or loaded from card. Focus area In autofocus mode, the camera will focus on the area marked gray.
Brief instructions This is how it works: This is how it looks: Load batteries Insert memory card Shoot Turn mode dial to camera icon Press power switch on/off. 14 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Brief instructions This is how it works: This is how it looks: Frame your subject in the viewfinder or on the TFT screen If necessary, zoom in or out pressing the four-way control: Right wide-angle Left telephoto Press shutter release halfway until the green lamp beside the viewfinder eyepiece lights green Press shutter release fully to take your picture Please note: The shutter release works in two stages; pressed halfway, it activates the autofocus system that needs a few fractions of a second for fo
Brief instructions This is how it works: This is how it looks: Playing back images Turn the mode dial to the Playback icon If the camera is still off, press the power switch Your last shot will be displayed; using the four-way control, you can navigate between all the pictures stored on your memory card 16 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Brief instructions This is how it works: This is how it looks: Deleting images Turn mode dial to Playback icon Press 1) menue button on camera back; 2) Right-hand arrow of four-way control on Delete item of menu 3) Right-hand arrow of four-way control once more on Select Image item of submenu An overview of six images will be displayed, the image to be deleted being highlighted 4) Once more select this image by pressing the DISP on/off button until delete icon (recycle bin) appears in image 5) Finally, pr
Power supply This is how it works: This is how it looks: : is what it‘s for: This Loading alkaline or rechargeable batteries The camera should preferably be used with highcapacity NiMH batteries. Your camera uses four size AA alkaline batteries of four NiMH batteries or four rechargeable batteries, type NiCd. After changing batteries, check whether the built-in clock is set to the correct date and time.
Power supply This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Checking battery power With batteries loaded, the camera will automatically check their status and display it on the LCD monitor. lit Full power. lit Declining battery power, but the camera is fully operational. If the display disappears, followed by the battery icon blinking for five seconds and disappearing once more, battery power is insufficient for camera operation.
Power supply This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Using the optional power-supply unit The camera can be operated on external power with the aid of the optional powersupply unit. This is advisable for prolonged shooting sessions to save battery power. The power-supply unit is particularly helpful when the camera is linked up with a PC. Before changing over from battery power to AC or vice versa, make sure that your camera is turned off.
Memory card This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Using the CompactFlash memory card Always switch off your camera before inserting or changing a CompactFlash card! Otherwise, the data on the card may be lost or the card itself damaged. Open the card slot as shown. Insert the CF card with its contacts forward into the camera. Be sure not to tilt or jam the card. To avoid jamming, make sure the card is inserted with the proper end facing the camera.
Basic functions The TFT screen in Camera mode Each depression of the Display button the screen display as follows. TFT screen turned off Live image (Camera settings not shown) Live image (Camera settings displayed) 22 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Basic functions Screen settings White balance (see page 43) Image size (see page 40) Image quality (see page 40) Focusing mode (see page 42) Flash mode (see page 33) Drive-Modus (siehe Seite 36) Exposure compensation (see page 39) Frame counter 23 Rollei Fototechnic GmbH, Salzdahlumer Strasse 196, D-38126 Braunschweig, Tel 0531-6800-0, Fax 0531-6800-243, eMail info@rollei.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Focusing Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Focus lock As the shutter release is pressed halfway, the camera automatically focuses on your subject. The green lamp near the viewfinder eyepiece signals the focus status. If the lamp lights green (after a few fractions of a second), focus is set and you may press the shutter release to take your picture.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Special focusing situations The autofocus system is center-weighted and uses image contrast (the difference between dark and bright details) to detect focus. This is why there are some subjects that make autofocusing impossible. In this case either use focus lock, focusing on a subject at the same distance, or switch to manual focusing. Your subject is too dark.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Digital zoom The camera has a digital zoom which allows zooming in on your subject beyond the longest focal length of the camera‘s zoom lens. The digital zoom is operative only with the TFT screen switched on. 2 sec The digital zoom should not be confounded with the optical zoom, that is, a variation of lens focal length.
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Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Shooting digital images Turn the mode dial to the red camera icon . Switch the camera on. Always reset the camera from other settings in the Playback, transfer and set menus to the camera icon, so you‘ll always be ready to shoot at a moment‘s notice. Look through the viewfinder or switch the TFT screen on by pressing the screen icon on the camera back.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Autofocus photography The shutter release operates in two stages: Half depressed, the camera will start automatic focusing. This always takes a second or so (approx. 1.5 second for a subject 3 m away). Once the camera has focused on your subject, a green lamp will light beside the viewfinder eyepiece (focus indicator), and a short beep will be heard.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Switching to spot autofocus While autofocusing is normally center-weighted, it may also be switched to spot focusing. Choose spot autofocusing if you wish to focus precisely on a specific part of your subject. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select Focusing. Then select Area, followed by Spot.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Switching from autofocus to manual focusing As an alternative to autofocusing, you may also focus manually. Use the TFT screen of the camera for manual focusing. This cannot be turned off in the manual focusing mode. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select Focusing. Then select Focus and from there Manual.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Switching to macro autofocus For close-up shots, switch to macro autofocus. If at all possible, mount your camera on a tripod for close-up shots. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select Focusing. Then select Focus and from there Close-up. Confirm your selection by pressing the Right arrow of the four-way control.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Using the built-in flash unit Press the MENU button and use the four-way control to select Flash. Then select the Mode subfunction. The built-in flash unit has five different modes that can be selected with the four-way control. To select the desired mode, press the Right arrow of the control. When the light is low, the flash will then fire automatically.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: More details about flash photography The ready lamp beside the viewfinder eyepiece lights red as soon as the flash is fully charged and ready to fire. For prolonged shooting sessions with flash (important events, etc.) always use fresh or fully charged batteries. While the flash is recycling – for example when you take several flash pictures in short order – the red ready lamp will blink.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: More details about flash photography Flash output is controlled automatically, but flash exposure compensation is possible. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select the Flash mode. Then select the Power subfunction where you can choose between the following settings: +2.0, +1.5, +1.0, +0.5, 0.0 (default), -0.5, -1.0, -1.5 and –2.0.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Using the different shooting modes Switching the camera on sets it to single frames (SingleShot). In addition, there are the Continuous, Multishot 16 and Self-timer modes. To select one of these modes, press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select Drive Mode.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Using the different shooting modes In the Multishot 16 mode, 16 pictures will be taken at intervals of approx. two seconds. However, these will all be combined in one frame (multishot). Flash is not available in this mode. Be sure to experiment with this attractive feature.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Automatic exposure control The camera automatically controls the exposure of your digital photos with an equivalent sensitivity of ISO 100/21°. Programmed AE will automatically select shutter speeds from 2 s to 1/500 s and apertures of f/3.4, f/4.8, f/7.7 and f/15 (wide-angle) as well as f/3.6, f/4.8, f/7.7 and f/15 (telephoto).
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Exposure compensation Automatic exposure can be compensated over a range of +2.0 to –2.0. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select the Exposure mode. In the EV subprogram you then can choose between the following compensation values: +2.0, +1.5, +1.0, +0.5, -0.5, -1.0, -1.5 and –2.0. Press the Right arrow of the four-way control to make your selection.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Selecting resolution / file size The camera has a 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor with 3.87 megapixels (1704 x 2272) and an aspect ratio of 4:3. If you have sufficient storage space (that is, a sufficient number of or sufficiently powerful memory cards), always use the highest possible resolution (1704 x 2272 pixels).
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Selecting the compression level The data provided by the camera‘s CCD sensor can be saved at three different compression levels: Fine = 1:6, Standard = 1:12 and Economy = 1:25. These compression levels are available for each of the three different resolutions (1704 x 2272, 1200 x 1600 and 480x640 pixels).
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Selecting pixel sharpness A special mode of the camera allows the pixels provided by the CCD sensor to be saved with different sharpness characteristics (digital sharpening). This feature should, however, not be confounded with focusing of the lens. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select either Hard, Normal or Soft under Image Sharpness.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Selecting white balance Similar to a video camera, a digital still camera also has to adjust to the color temperature of the prevailing light to render color as naturally as possible. With its automatic white balance, the camera automatically adjusts to the color temperature of available light sources.
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Resetting camera functions to default settings All shooting modes of the camera can be reset to their default values. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select Default and then Yes or No. If you wish to reset the camera to its defaults, select Yes and press the Right arrow of the control. The camera offers a multitude of settings for shooting.
Taking pictures Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Default camera settings Upon reset, the shooting modes default to the following settings: Flash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Focus Mode Autofocus Focus Area Center-weighted Drive Mode Single frames Image size Full format (1704 x 2272 pixels) Quality Medium compression White Balance Automatic Exposure EV Zero exposure compensation Exposure Area Center-weighted metering Sharpness No sharpeni
Taking pictures This is how it works: Mode dial set to Camera icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Selecting screen brightness The brightness of the TFT screen on the camera back can be varied. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select LCD and Brightness, where values from 0 to 9 can be set on a scale. Confirm by pressing the Right arrow of the control. Screen dark – Camera defective? Not necessarily.
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Image playback This is how it works: Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Displaying individual images Turn the mode dial to the Playback icon. . Switch the camera on. The TFT screen will automatically display your last shot, including the frame number, the shooting date and time. Pressing the screen display button again will display the entire image without these data.
Image playback Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Displaying several images (Index Mode) If you press the screen display button twice with the mode dial set to , nine images Playback will be displayed in the Index mode. The display will start with the first image on your card, which will be highlighted in color. Using the four-way control, you can shift this frame to select separate images.
Image playback This is how it works: Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Zoom-magnifier playback Recorded images can also be displayed at 2x magnification. The magnifier mode is ideal for checking image detail and focus. In Playback mode (with the mode dial set to the Playback icon), press the MENU button, then select Zoom using the four-way control. If you now press the Right arrow of the control, the details of the image will be displayed at 2x magnification.
Image playback Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Slide show The camera can display all the pictures on your memory card in the form of an automatic slide show. In Playback mode (with the mode dial set to the Playback icon) press the MENU button and use the four-way control to select Slide Show. Pressing the Right arrow of the control takes you to a submenu in which you can start the slide show selecting Start.
Image playback Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: You may view the pictures captured with your camera on a TV screen. The camera has a video output terminal via which it can be connected to a TV set using the video cable. This terminal can be switched to either NTSC or PAL. This is what it‘s for: Playback via TV set or video beamer The pictures saved on your memory card can be viewed on a TV set or projected via a video beamer.
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Deleting images This is how it works: Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Deleting images one by one The images stored on your memory card can be selected via the camera screen and deleted either separately or all at once. In Playback mode, press the MENU button and use the four-way control to select Delete. Press the Right arrow of the control to access a submenu where depression of the same arrow under Select Image lets you delete one of six pictures displayed.
Deleting images Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Deleting all the images on your memory card All the images stored on your memory card can be deleted at once with a single menu command. In Playback mode (with the mode dial set to Playback icon), press the MENU button, then select Delete using the four-way control.
Image printout This is how it works: Preparing images for direct printout in DPOF‘ format Your camera is capable of preparing images for direct printout in DPOF‘ format (Digital Print Order Format). In Playback mode (mode dial set to Playback icon), press the MENU button and select Print using the four-way control. Then press the Right arrow of the control to access a submenu with the items STD, Index and Cancel. If you select STD, a set of thumbnails is displayed for selection with the four-way control.
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Image management This is how it works: This is how it looks: Mode dial set to Playback icon This is what it‘s for: Saving and managing images in folders The camera saves your pictures on the memory card in folders. In addition to the folders generated automatically by the camera, further folders can be created and named to facilitate image management. In the Playback mode (mode dial set to Playback icon), press the MENU button and use the four-way control to select Folder.
Image management Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Deleting folders from the memory card With the exception of the write-protected Default folder, all folders on your card can be deleted. In the Playback mode (mode dial set to Playback icon), press the MENU button and select Delete using the four-way control. Press the Right arrow of the control to access a submenu which, among other things, lets you choose Folder.
Image management Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: DCF standard for digital image storage The DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File System) has been adopted for storing images in digital cameras. This worldwide standard guarantees that: • The pictures taken with this camera cannot only be displayed on the camera screen, but also on other digital cameras as well as other multimedia equipment, such as video beamers. • The images can be printed out on different printers.
Image management Mode dial set to Playback icon This is how it works: This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Setting camera-screen brightness The brightness of the TFT screen on the camera back can be varied. Press the MENU button on the camera back and use the four-way control to select LCD and Brightness, where values from 0 to 9 can be set on a scale. Confirm by pressing the Right arrow of the control. Screen dark – Camera defective? Not necessarily.
Basic settings This is how it works: Mode dial set to set icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Basic camera settings and functions The basic camera settings and functions are combined in the Set menu (mode dial set to Set icon). To select the different menus, turn the mode dial and activate/confirm by pressing the Right arrow of the four-way control. Formatting This menu serves to format memory cards.
Mode dial set to set icon This is how it works: Basic settings This is what it‘s for: Basic camera settings and functions Date/Time This is where you can set the date and time. These will be saved together will each image. Beep This menu lets you switch the beeps on or off. Video Out In the Video Out menu the European video and TV standard PAL is fixed. Always set date and time, since these data are very useful in filing and managing your pictures.
Basic settings This is how it works: Mode dial set to set icon This is how it looks: This is what it‘s for: Default settings for Playback, Set and Transfer modes In the Set menu, the following defaults are reset in the Playback, Set and Transfer modes: In Playback menu: Delete Selected image: single frame Slide Show Time Screen time 5 seconds Slide Show Direction Forward playback Print STD (standard) Folders Numbering of folders 100SK330 LCD (camera screen) 5 – medium brightness In Camera Set menu: Power
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PC linkup This is how it works: Connecting the camera to PC/Macintosh Install driver software. For Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/Windows 2000 Prof./Windows proceed in the following way: Insert software CD in your computer drive. Double-click on Setup icon to start installation. The Setup dialog box is displayed. Please wait. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click [Next]. When the Software License Agreement appears, please read it carefully and take your decision. [Back]: Back to preceding dialog box.
PC linkup Mode dial set to transfer icon This is how it works: The following steps apply to both OS 8.6 and OS 9. Select the driver for your system. Start installation with a double click. When the Welcome box appears, click [Continue]. Start installation by clicking on Install. Read warning, then click on [Continue]. If necessary, exit by clicking on [Cancel]. Installation has been successfully completed.
PC linkup Mode dial set to transfer icon This is how it works: Connecting the camera to PC/Macintosh For as long as the camera is connected to your computer or data are being exchanged between camera and computer, observe the following warnings: • Do not switch the camera off! • Do not pull the USB cable! • Do not move the mode dial! • Do not insert or remove your memory card! Leaving these warnings unheeded may damage your camera or computer and damage or destroy the data on your memory card.
Tipsaufnehmen and Tricks Bilder This is how it works: Ambient temperature and operating conditions How to handle batteries • Battery power drops at low temperatures. When shooting in a cold environment, keep fresh batteries ready, preferably in a warm pocket inside your clothing. • The power of rechargeable NiMH batteries drops more slowly, so that these are therefore preferable.
Tips and Tricks Notes on the use of CompactFlash™ cards In the following cases, data may be lost or your memory card may be damaged: • If the card is used improperly. • Near electrostatic discharges or electrical fields. • If the card is removed or the power supply interrupted while the camera is accessing the card (reading, deleting). • If the card is left unused over a prolonged period. With time, the data stored on a CompactFlash‘ card get weaker.
Tips and Tricks Taking care of your digital camera Cleaning your digital camera Questions and service • Your camera is sensitive to shock and should therefore be handled with care. • To clean your camera and lens, use a soft, clean and dry cloth. First blow off sand or dust. Do not try to wipe it off right away, since this might cause scratches. • Before important events, carefully check all functions of the camera or make test shots. • Switch the camera off for carrying, and remove the batteries.
Troubleshooting Problem Ursache Lösung Hilfe bei Störungen If you have any trouble with your camera, try to solve the problem with the aid of the following table. Should this be unsuccessful, please consult your dealer. Problem Automatic focusing impossible (green focus lamp blinking rapidly – approx. 8x per second) when shutter release is depressed halfway. Shutter does not release. Cause Remedy Page Are you trying to focus on a subject that is unsuitable for AF? Use focus lock or focus manually.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Delete images you donicht not wish to keep or load pictures down to PC. Alternatively, insert another CF card with sufficient free memory. Page Shutter does not release. CF card is full. 54 No live image on screen. Is camera switched on? Turn control dial to and switch camera on. 32 Are batteries spent? Replace all four batteries or use the AC adapter (sold separately). 18 Have batteries been inserted with wrong polarity? Reload them with proper polarity.
Troubleshooting Problem Shutter does not release. Flash picture comes out underexposed. Cause Remedy Page Is there a CF card in the camera? If NO CARD appears on the LCD screen and CF on the data monitor, there is no CF card loaded. Insert a card. 21 Green focus lamp blinks slowly (about twice per second), and PLAYBACK blinks on screen. Camera is reading data from CF card. Wait until it has finished and the focus lamp as well as PLAYBACK stop blinking.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Zoom playback does not Was the picture taken with work. digital zoom? Remedy Page Pictures taken with digital 26 zoom cannot be played back in zoom mode. All images are over or underexposed. Did you use exposure compensation? Reset exposure compensation to zero. 39 Lens moves out, but data monitor remains blank, and camera does not work. Does the battery icon blink? (Display goes dead after five seconds.
Specifications Camera CCD: Lens: Shutter: Exposure control: Camera TFT screen: Storage medium: Image files: Shooting modes Mode: Self-timer: Built-in flash unit Recycling time: Flash modes: Interfaces Video Out: PC interface: Power sources Batteries: External power source: Operating temperature: Dimensions and weight Dimensions (wxhxd): Weight: 1/1.8-inch CCD (4:3) with 3.87 megapixels (1704 x 2272), ISO 100/21° 3x zoom lens 8-24mm f/3.4-3.
System requirements System requirements for Windows • For USB Windows 98/98SE/2000Prof./Me • 16MB RAM, preferably 32 MB • 110 MB free disk space • VGA color monitor • CD-ROM drive • 3.5“ diskette drive • USB and Video Out terminals System requirements for iMac, ibook, G3 blue & white series, G4 series • Mac OS 8.6 / 9 / 9.0.2 – preferably 9.0.
