This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commerical installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CAUTION English Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and cause a fire.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety. (If you are not going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years.
WARNING English Unplug from power socket. Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
WARNING Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera.
WARNING English Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving car, motorcycle or bicycle. This may cause a traffic accident. Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery. This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury. Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive + and negative poles of the battery.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 8 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 8 What’s included in the package ....................................................................................... 8 System Requirements (Windows) ................................................................................
Introduction English Overview Digital Camera, MP3 Player, Digital Audio Recorder, and PC Camera in One! Thank you for purchasing the e-mini M, which is the most incredible camera ever developed. This portable digital camera not only takes pictures, but also features a builtin MP3 player, audio recorder, and PC camera in the same camera unit. The e-mini M is equipped with 2MB built-in memory. In addition, it provides a memory card slot which can be inserted with a (Type I) Compact Flash Card.
Getting to Know your Camera Before you start using camera, try to familiarize first with its various controls. This section shows the different parts of the camera in detail. B A. Power Button C B. Shutter Release A D D. Mode Dial English C. Ready LED E E. Lens F. Viewfinder Window F I T J K G G. Flash H. Compact Flash Card slot H I. Self-Timer LED J. Stop/Erase Button K. Audio Record / L M Play Mode Selection Button R L. Microphone M. 4-Way Toggle Control N. Earphone Jack O.
Getting Started The e-mini M comes with standard accessories such as batteries, and strap. This section shows how you can use them with the camera. Basic camera operations are also described in this section. English Inserting Batteries The battery compartment is located the bottom of the camera. You will need to use two AA-size batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries properly.
Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) If you prefer to operate the camera on AC power, a Power Adapter (5v/2.4a) is available. Simply connect the power adapter into the DC IN port on the camera, and then plug the power adapter into a wall socket. English Note You do not need to use the power adapter when you connect a USB cable between the camera and your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB port. Warning Always be sure to use the power adapter from the manufacturer.
English Attaching the Earphone You need to attach the earphone to the camera to listen to the MP3 songs or the recorded audio. To attach the earphone to the pouch and the camera: 1. Insert the end of earphone connector into the hole at the side of the pouch. 2. Pull it down until the cord comes out to the other hole of the pouch. 3. Plug the earphone connector into the Earphone Jack.
Starting up the Camera Power Button Ready LED To switch the camera on, press the Power Button which is located at the side of the camera. The LED on the top of the camera then lights up, indicating that the camera is on. The camera automatically switches off after no operations has been performed for more than 2 minutes. However, this feature is not available when the camera is supplied with power from a USB or AC Adapter connection.
Using e-mini M as a Digital Camera The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how to take pictures with the camera. English Taking Pictures Set the camera to DSC mode when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the optional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to insert batteries or connect a power adapter.
Erasing Pictures You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. To erase pictures, set the camera to TV mode mode. For more information, see page 25 .
Viewing Pictures Show off your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a TV. This section shows you how to properly connect the camera to a TV and display your pictures on TV. English Using the Camera in TV Mode Set the camera to TV Mode when you want to use a TV to view the pictures you have taken or when you want to erase pictures from the camera memory.
Defining the TV Output Before you can view pictures on your TV, you need to identify first what TV standard your television uses. If you have an NTSC standard TV, set the camera to NTSC. If you have a PAL standard TV, set the camera to PAL. (The figure on page 16 illustrates clearly how to set the TV output for your camera.) After properly connecting your camera to a TV, you can start viewing your pictures. 1. Turn on your TV. Switch your TV to Video mode.
Downloading Pictures into your PC Once your camera’s memory or the inserted Compact Flash Card is full, you can erase the pictures and take more pictures. If you want to keep the pictures you have taken, you should save them first by transferring them to your computer. This section shows you how to download pictures into the computer. English Note For details on how to erase pictures, see page 25. Connecting the Camera to Your PC Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to your PC.
In order to transfer files between e-mini M and PC, you need to install the Multimedia Camera Manager which is included in the DSC Application Suite. It is provided with auto-setup program. Once you insert Disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive, the DSC Application Suite main menu will appear. Alternatively, you still can run “setup.exe” file in the root directory of CD-ROM drive. English 1 . Insert the Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive 2. Click on the checkbox to select the software you would like to install. 3.
Using e-mini M as an MP3 Player To use the e-mini M as an MP3 Player, you need to first transfer MP3 songs from your PC into the camera. This section tells you where you can get MP3 files as well as how to upload them into camera and then play them. Where to Get MP3 Music Files English There are basically three ways of getting MP3 songs: ● From the Internet Now, there are Web sites on the Internet which allow you to download MP3 songs.
2. Make sure that the camera is securely connected to your PC using the USB cable provided. (See page 18 for a clear illustration on how to connect the USB cable.) 3. Set it to PC mode . 4. Double-click the DSC Application Suite shortcut icon on the desktop 5. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager button 6. Select the MP3 songs you want to transfer, and then drag the MP3 files into the Multimedia Camera Manager folder 7.
English To play MP3 songs: 1. Connect your earphone to the camera. 2. Set the camera to MP3 mode . 3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control on the front of the camera to adjust the volume. Press the Up Arrow ( ) to increase the volume level, or press the Down Arrow ( ) to decrease the volume level. 4. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control also to select the MP3 song you want to play. Press Right (+) to select the next song, or press Left (-) to select the previous song. 5.
Note For details on erasing recorded audio, see page 25 . Recording Audio 1 7 2 4 Audio Recording mode Note Audio Track Number If you keep on pressing the Shutter Release button in between recordings, audio will always be recorded on the same track. Make sure you press the Stop button when you want to end an audio segment and do a new recording on the next track. 23 Battery Power LCD Panel in Audio Mode English 3 5 6 1. Set the camera to Audio mode . 2.
English Playing Recorded Audio To play the recorded audio: 1. Connect your earphone to the camera. 2. Make sure that the camera is set to Audio mode . 3. Press the AUDIO REC/PLAY button to enter PLAY mode. PLAY will appear on the LCD panel 4. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control on the front of the camera to adjust the volume. Press the Up Arrow ( ) to increase the volume level, or press the Down Arrow ( ) to decrease the volume level. 5.
5. Select the audio track you want to transfer, and then drag the files from the folder of Mutlimedia Camera Manager to the folder on your hard disk to which you want to transfer them. 6. Once the copy process has been completed, the recorded audio will have successfully downloaded from the camera to your PC. You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable between the camera and your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB port.
Erasing a Picture (TV mode) Erasing an MP3 Song (MP3 mode) Erasing a Recorded Audio English (AUDIO mode) Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks To erase all pictures, MP3 songs or recorded audio tracks: 1. Set the camera to the appropriate operating mode: ● To erase all pictures, set to TV mode . ● To erase all MP3 songs, set to MP3 mode. To erase all recorded audio tracks, set to AUDIO mode . 2. Enter Erase mode by pressing the Erase/Stop button located on the front of the camera. 3.
This camera features a USB device that complies with Windows 98 plug-and-play specifications. You don’t need to turn off your PC, before making the connection. Just plug camera’s USB cable connector into the USB port of your PC, then everything is ready to go. 1 . Make sure the Multimedia Camera Manager is installed. (For details, see Camera driver and software installation section on page 18) 2. Make sure the camera is connected to the PC by its USB cable.
English Appendix 2: Camera Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Image Sensor Image Size (HxV) 640x480 pixels Resolution Mode 640x480 pixels Internal Memory 2MB Flash Memory External Memory Compact Flash Card (Type 1) Image Storage 2MB Approximately up to 32 pictures (Normal) External Connectors AC adapter/ USB / Video Output (NTSC / PAL), Earphone Output Optical Viewfinder Built-in LCD Display B/W LCD for text display LED Indicator Self-timer (red, on front) ; Ready (green, on top) Lens Fi
