Minox DC 1311 User's Guide

1EWarranty PolicyThis camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal purchaser. In case of defects in materials o

10E ContentsGetting StartedChecking AccessoriesSystem RequirementsIdentifying the PartsTop ViewFront ViewRear ViewBottom ViewOpera

11EHow to set the image resolution & quality?How to set the flash?Advanced OperationHow to adjust the EV compensation?How to adjust the White Bala

12EGetting StartedThanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new cameraexperience and make photo shooting

13ESystem RequirementsPentium 166 MHz processor or higher / PowerPC G3/G4 or higherWindows 98/Me/2000Mac OS 8.6 or laterAn available USB portAt l

14EIdentifying the PartsTop View(Fig.1)1. Shutter Button2. Power Button3. Status LCD4. Resolution/Quality Button5. Operating Mode Knob6. Menu Button7.

15ERSTUVW6. Display Button7. LED 18. LED 2Bottom View (Fig.4)1. Battery Cover2. Tripod Socket3. CF CoverOperating Mode Knob(Fig.5)The camera provides

16EStatus LCD(Fig.6)The status LCD contains the following indicators:1. Resolution Indicator2. Computer Mode Indicator3. Image Quality Indicator4. Bat

17EPreparing the Power SupplyUsing Batteries(Fig.8)1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.2. Insert 4 batteries with the c

18EDo not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire.Do not subject batteries to strong impacts, such

19EAttaching the Strap(Fig.11)1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder.2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin co

2EDo not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched,emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abn

20E3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image. Press the Display button to turn on the LCD Monitor for usage.4. Press the Shutter

21EHow to playback images?To playback the image recorded in the CF card, make sure the card is inserted.To playback the images recorded in the camera

22EOn a TV1. Set the appropriate Video output mode corresponding to your TV standard.2. Connect one end of the video cable to the VIDEO port of your

23EHow to delete images?To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion.To delete the images recorded in th

24EHow to set the focus?Before taking a picture, you may need to set the focus. The camera provides 2 different type for yourselection:Simply switch t

25EResolution IndicatorIn RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image resolution setting.In PLAY mode: Shows the captured image resolution setting.Imag

26EHow to set the flash?The Flash Mode can only be set under RECORD mode. There are 4 modes available: Auto, Red-Eye, Fill-In and Off. The default s

27EThis setting is reset to 0.0 when the camera power is off.How to adjust the White Balance?To adjust the White Balance, perform the following:1. Set

28EHow to set the Self-Timer?The self-timer can only be set under RECORD mode.To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following:1. Press the

29EOperating Modes and MenusRECORD ModeSet the operating mode to RECORD for image capturing.RECORD MENUPress the Menu button in RECORD

3EDo not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table orsloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury

30EIf the LCD Monitor is off but QuickView mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is tempo-rarily shown on the LCD Monitor for 3 seconds as

31EReference:The approximate color temperature of the 4 above white balance settings (except Auto White Balance)will be Sun = 5500K, Shade = 6000K, Fl

32ELCD BRIGHTNESS:Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval = 1) of the LCD Monitor.Press the OK / Zoom Button to select this item. The curs

33EDPOF (Digital Print Order Format)If you select the DPOF item, all your settings will save in the CF card. Therefore, the printer will printdirectl

34EIf you select PRINT INDEX, use the arrow buttons (/) to toggle ON or OFF, and then press OK toconfirm and return to the DPOF submenu. You can se

35EDATE/TIME: (optional)Displays the date and time information.When the camera is used for the first time or the batteries are replaced, you may need

36ESOUND:Enables/disables the sound effects.You may choose either to turn on or off (default=ON) the sound effects while pressing a button isproduced

37ERESET TO DEFAULT:Returns all the camera settings to the factory default settings.Select the item by the arrow buttons (/) and then press the OK /

38ETo delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or thecamera will not be able to read the internal data wi

39EComputer ModeImages can only be transferred to a Computer via USB in this mode. There are no menus associ-ated with this mode, and no buttons are

4ECAUTIONDo not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.Do not place this camera in a location affec

40EDownloading Images1. Plug one end of USB to computer.2. Power on the camera.3. Switch the mode dial to Computer Mode .4. Plug the other end of

41E1. Launch MGI PhotoSuite.2. Click the large Get button on the Welcome screen, or the Get button on the Navigation bar.3. Choose a photo source (e.g

42EUsing MGI PhotoVistaMGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600 panoramic imagesin a snap. When you view these p

43EStep 3: Preview the StitchClick the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Preview Stitch button.Step 4: View the Pano

44EStep 5: Create a Full StitchClick the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Full Stitch button. TheStitch Progress dia

45EDriver Installation the for Mac1.Insert CD-ROM. Click the Digital Camear Driver Installer and Camera Driver Installation for Mac will start.2.Sel

46EDisplay ButtonThe LCD button is only active in RECORD and PLAY modes. While in RECORD mode, press theDisplay button will toggle the LCD monitor On

47EPower ButtonPress the power button to turn on/off the camera. While the camera is powered on and there is nobutton activity or host communication

48EOperating Mode KnobSwitch the Operating Mode knob to select the desired operating mode. There are five operatingmodes available as follows: RECO

49ELED1LED1LED1LED1LED2SELF-TimerIndicatorSELF-TimerIndicatorRedGreenRedOrangeGreenRedRedBlinkingOnBlinkingBlinkingOnBlinkingOnWhile detecting the sys

5ECAUTIONWhen leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC po

50ESpecificationCCD sensor with 1.3 mega pixels1280*960/640*480Normal, Fine, Super Fine24-bit Color (RGB)Fixed Lens with Macro (0.3m~0.6m), Aperture-2

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