Instruction manual DSC Digital Spy Camera
Content Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Shooting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Taking videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Operating controls and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Deleting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 How to use your MINOX DSC . . . . . . . . 33 Transferring images to your computer .
Introduction Get to know your camera Congratulations on the purchase of your new MINOX DSC (Digital Spy Camera). Like all other MINOX products this digital camera boasts the traditional values fostered by the house of MINOX. It combines functionality in the smallest possible space with maximum quality. Please take enough time to read all operating instructions and the Safety and Maintenance information in the last section of the manual.
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Batteries Your MINOX DSC and the flash module that is included in the scope of delivery are both fitted ex-works with a powerful lithium-ion battery. The removal and replacement of the batteries is only to be carried out by authorized service personnel. MINOX GmbH shall not warranty for any damage to the batteries that is caused by incorrect removal or insertion of the batteries.
10 Connector (contacts) 11 Engaging notches 12 Sliding lock How to use your MINOX DSC Before using the DSC for the first time you have to fully charge the integrated batteries. Note: When charging for the first time the batteries must be fully charged to ensure maximum performance. Do not interrupt the charging process before the green light goes out, indicating that the charging process has finished. Charging the batteries Charging the battery in the camera (DSC) switched-on computer.
To charge the battery of the flash module without the computer you can use an optionally available power adapter (Order number see: Accessories). A green LED lights up while the internal battery is charging. Charging is complete when the green light goes out. Increasing the camera memory capacity with a microSD card The MINOX DSC is equipped ex-works with a 128 MB internal memory, capable of storing approx. 37 images.
Connecting the flash module (DSC Flash) to the camera (DSC) Switch both the camera and the flash module off before connecting the external flash to the DSC. Hold the flash module with the monitor facing upward next to the DSC with the camera controls facing upward. Now join the two units so that the connector of the flash fits into the socket of the camera and the safety chain eye of the DSC fits into the mating opening on the flash module.
“unlock”. Now carefully press with a finger on one of the two engaging notches (top or bottom) between the two devices. This disengages the locking action of the flash module with the camera. Note: Before connecting the external flash with the camera you must remove the safety chain from the camera (DSC), if attached. Switching on the MINOX DSC To switch the DSC on press the On/Off button and hold it down until the LED lights up blue (in the Photo/Video mode) or green (in the Playback mode).
Switch Off the Display Notes Switch the Display On/Off button to the OFF side. The Display will turn off but the Spycam remains in power-on state. 1. The Display On/Off button enable the display on/off only and has no effect on flashing. Use the Flash 2. The Flash Unit have no flashing and display if it is not connected to the Spycam. Charge the Flash Technical data Flash Unit Switch on the Spycam in Camera mode.
Selecting the menu language Shooting photos The MINOX DSC menu items can be displayed in several languages. If, after switching on the camera and the flash module, the menus are not shown in your language, go to the section Adjusting your camera settings > Selecting the language Framing the subject and shooting the picture Set the mode dial to the desired Photo mode. With connected and switched on flash module the -symbol appears on the monitor.
by pressing the Up button. The LED display now lights up violet (red and blue) to indicate that the flash is ready. When switched on the flash is controlled automatically and only operates when there is insufficient light. If the flash is not connected the LED flash in the camera is used. This is immediately ready for use. When the flash module is connected, this flash is used instead of the internal LED flash.
Playback mode Viewing details (only photos) Viewing images or videos on the monitor The zoom function allows you to view details of your images. The images or video clips stored on your camera can be viewed on the monitor integrated in the flash module. To do this, connect the DSC flash module to your DSC as described above and switch the monitor on. Activate the Playback mode by turning the mode dial to the corresponding position. The monitor of the connected flash module now displays the -symbol.
Playback Playback Zoom Zoom 4 Thumbnails 4 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails 9 Thumbnails Slide Show Slide Show Viewing images in a slide show The DSC can display your saved images on the monitor in a slide show. Press the shutter release in Playback mode 4 Thumbnails to enter the Playback 9 Thumbnails menu, select Slide Slide Show Show and confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release. The slide show commences. Press the shutter release again to stop the slide show.
Playback Playback Delete One Delete One Delete All Delete All Setup Setup Exit Exit confirm this selection by pressing the shutter release. Confirm the safety question that appears with Yes and press the shutter release again. All images are now irrevocably deleted from the memory of the camera. Deleting a single image Transferring images to your computer In Playback mode select the image you want to delete using the Up or Down button.
Connecting your camera to the computer Always switch the DSC on before connecting it to the computer. Then connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (connect the smaller connector to the camera and the larger one to the computer.) When connecting the MINOX DSC to your computer for the first time the computer will recognize it as new hardware. You computer automatically installs the drivers.
Fastening the safety chain Adjusting your camera settings Attach the safety chain to the provided safety chain eye on the DSC. It is not possible to connect the safety chain when the DSC is connected to the external flash module. Adjusting the camera settings can only be carried out with the flash module (DSC flash) connected. The settings can only be carried out using the monitor. safety chain eye Note: You must remove the safety chain before connecting the external flash to the DSC.
Playback Setup Setup Setup Delete One Format Format Format Delete All AutoOff AutoOff AutoOff Setup Frequency Frequency Frequency Exit Settings Settings Settings Use the Up or Down button to select one of the following options: Format the internal camera memory and micro SD card. You can format the internal memory of the DSC and micro SD card. In the Setup menu select Format and confirm by pressing the shutter release.
Setup Setup Format Language AutoOff Exit Frequency Settings Revert to default settings If you want to reset your camera to the ex-works settings, select Settings press the shutter release to reset the settings. Language selection You can set the language used in the menus. Select Language and press the shutter release. Choose the language you wish and confirm your selection by pressing the shutter release.
• in places where aggressive chemicals such as pesticides, rubber or vinyl products are stored on a long-term basis. Note: Keep the MINOX DSC away from sand and dust. As with all digital cameras the MINOX DSC is also particularly susceptible to sand and dust. When in sandy places always make sure that the camera is not unprotected, especially on beaches or in the desert where find sand is blown about by wind. brush to carefully remove dust from the lens and the LCD surface of the display.
Trouble shooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera is not functioning The camera (DSC) is not switched on Hold the ON/OFF button down for a moment Low battery voltage Recharge battery or use the power adapter (available optionally) Order No.: EU 606-350.000-120 UK 606-350.000-220 US 606-350.
Problem Cause Remedy The camera is not shooting (images or videos) The microSD card is full Insert a new (empty) microSD card Download all images and data from the microSD card onto a computer, as required, and then delete the images or data from the SD card to make space for new images The SD card is not formatted correctly Format the microSD card.
Problem Cause Remedy The subject in the picture is too dark Not enough light for the shot Switch on the flash The subject in the picture is too light Subject is too close, flash is too strong Increase the distance to the subject Light falling directly on the subject or is reflected from the subject onto the camera Change the angle of the shot The flash is switched on and is possibly not required Switch the flash off The flash light is reflected by dust particles or insects in the air This is u
Technical data Image sensor 5.0 MP, CMOS Sensor (3.2 MP hardware resolution) Image resolution Still: 2,560 x 1,920 pixels (interpolated) Video clip: 640 x 480 pixels File format Still: JPEG / Videoclips: AVI Memory Internal: 128 MB NAND Flash memory External: optional mini SD card up to 16 GB Viewfinder Optical (Galileian-Style) Display 1.5’’ TFT LCD display (integrated in DSC Flash module) Flash DSC with LED flash DSC Flash: electronic flash Lens 8.
Focus range 1 m, infinity White balance Automatic Shutter speed Automatic Power supply Rechargeable Lithium-Ion-Battery/USB-cable Support Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista / Mac OS compatible System requirements min. 450 MHz, min. 128 MB RAM, min. 800 MB free volume space, USB 2.0 Data transfer miniUSB cable (USB 2.0 high speed) Dimensions DSC: 3.38 x 1.18 x 0.82 inch / 86 x 30 x 21 mm (W x L x H) DSC Flash: 3.38 x 1.18 x 0.82 inch / 76 x 41 x 21 mm (W x L x H) Weight DSC: 2.
Conditions of Warranty With the purchase of this MINOX camera you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and inspected to stringent quality standards.
Disclaimer of liability While every effort is made to ensure that the information given in this Manual is accurate and complete, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. MINOX reserves the right to change the herein described hardware and software features at any time without advance notice.
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