Rollei dpx310 User Manual
Rollei dpx310 User Manual

Rollei dpx310 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B
of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should
be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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  • Page 1 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 2 TRADEMARK INFORMATION ® Microsoft and Windows Corporation. Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. is a trademark. PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 4 CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 7 Overview ... 7 Package Contents ... 7 Optional Accessories ... 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ... 8 Front View ... 8 Rear View ... 9 Control Panel ... 9 Mode Dial ... 10 LED Indicators and Beeper Function ...
  • Page 6 For Computers Running Windows . 40 For Computers Running Mac OS ... 40 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE .. 41 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ... 42 MENU OPTIONS ... 43 Record Menu ... 43 IMAGE SIZE ... 43 QUALITY ... 44 DIGITAL ZOOM ... 44 PREVIEW ...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3.1 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail.
  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Speaker 2. Shutter button 3. Flash 4. Battery cover 5. Function indicator 6. Power switch 7. Self-timer LED 8. Viewfinder window 9. Microphone 10. Lens 11. DC-in connector 12. USB connector...
  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. LED indicator 3. SD card cover 4. Strap eyelet 5. A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal Menu button Control Panel Delete button Display button Zoom in button Zoom out button 11. Control panel 12. Mode dial 13.
  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Mode Playback Mode Record Mode Manual Record Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode LED Indicators and Beeper Function Indicator Function indicator Solid blue LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator Blinking red —...
  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Hand shake 3. Flash mode Auto flash Red-eye reduction Slow synchro Fill flash (on) Flash off 4.
  • Page 12 These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Playback mode 3. File (image) number 4. Image size (resolution) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480...
  • Page 13 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the shutter button to start recording a video clip 3. White balance Auto Shade Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 4.
  • Page 14 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 2. Press the button to start playing back recorded video clips 3. Movie mode 4. File (movie) number 5.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power on the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer.
  • Page 16: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.
  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date and time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the camera on; When turning the power on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time. To adjust the Date or Time at any other time: 1.
  • Page 18: Record Mode

    RECORD MODE Taking Pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder.
  • Page 19: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings.
  • Page 20: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to on.
  • Page 21: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer When the self-timer is set, the camera automatically takes a shot after 10 or 2 seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images. 1. Secure your camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
  • Page 22: Using The Macro Mode

    Using the Macro Mode Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode. 2. Press the Macro button. icon appears on the LCD monitor. 3.
  • Page 23 The camera has five flash modes: Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill Flash (on) and Flash off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Auto Flash Red-Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Fill Flash (on) Flash Off Description The flash fires automatically according to the...
  • Page 24: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 25 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution.
  • Page 26: Taking Pictures Manually

    Taking Pictures Manually You can take pictures by manually adjusting conditions such as EV compensation, white balance and sharpness. For EV compensation, white balance or sharpness information, refer to EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE OR SHARPNESS in Manual Record menu. To Take Pictures Manually: 1.
  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE In the Playback mode, you can view, magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically.
  • Page 28: Displaying Thumbnail Images

    Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Slide the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 29: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Slide the switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 30: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Slide the camera. 2.
  • Page 31: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to the The recordable movie time displays on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips Play back video clips recorded on the camera. Voice is also played back. To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Set the mode dial to the with the camera powered on. 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the 3.
  • Page 33: Deleting Images/ Video Clips

    Deleting Images/ Video Clips You can delete one image/video clip or all images/video clips at a time by pressing the button. To delete one image/video clip at a time: 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode or the Playback mode.
  • Page 34: To Delete All Images/ Video Clips At Once

    To delete all images/ video clips at once: 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual mode or the mode. 2. Press the delete button. 3. Select DELETE ALL by using the button, and then press the 4. “DELETE ALL?” message appears on the image.
  • Page 35: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting an SD card will erase all the images on the SD memory card. Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it. 1. Set the mode dial to the Manual Record mode or the Playback mode.
  • Page 36: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being deleted accidentally (Protect). 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Select the image that you want to protect by using the 3. Press the menu button. 4. Select “PROTECT” by using the button, and press the 5.
  • Page 37: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards.
  • Page 38: Transferring Recorded Images/Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/ VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/ video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Before doing those things, you need to connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer your recorded images/video clips.
  • Page 39: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On A Windows Pc

    USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer“. 3. Select “Install Location“ and click “Install’.
  • Page 40: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.
  • Page 41: Installing Photosuite

    INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can breezily retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To Install PhotoSuite: 1.
  • Page 42: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360° panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.
  • Page 43: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Record Menu Record menu items: IMAGE SIZE, QUALITY, DIGITAL ZOOM, PREVIEW and LCD BRIGHTNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the button, and press the 4.
  • Page 44: Quality

    QUALITY Set the quality (compression ratio) sharpness at which the image is to be recorded. ] : Fine ] : Normal ] : Basic DIGITAL ZOOM You can take digital zoom shots by activating the digital zoom function. [OFF] : Disable digital zoom [ON] : Enable digital zoom PREVIEW...
  • Page 45: Manual Record Menu

    Manual Record Menu Manual Record menu items: IMAGE SIZE, QUALITY, EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE, DIGITAL ZOOM, PREVIEW, LCD BRIGHTNESS and SHARPNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the button, and press the 4.
  • Page 46: Image Size

    IMAGE SIZE Refer to “IMAGE SIZE” in Record menu. QUALITY Refer to “QUALITY” in Record menu. EV COMPENSATION Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the camera automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker.
  • Page 47: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With cameras, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it. This color adjustment is called “white balance adjustment”.
  • Page 48: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS Refer to “LCD BRIGHTNESS” in Record menu. SHARPNESS Set the level of image sharpness. [HARD] : Sharpen the edge of the image detail [NORMAL] : Leave the image detail as captured [SOFT] : Soften the edge of the image detail for special effect...
  • Page 49: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Movie menu items: EV COMPENSATION, WHITE BALANCE and LCD BRIGHTNESS. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select the desired menu item by using the button, and press the 4. Change the setting by using the button and then press the To exit from the menu mode at anytime, press the...
  • Page 50: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Playback menu items: SLIDE SHOW, PROTECT, LCD BRIGHTNESS, COPY TO SD CARD and DPOF. 1. Set the mode dial to the 2. Press the menu button. 3. Move to the desired menu item by using the button, and press the 4.
  • Page 51: Copy To Sd Card

    COPY TO SD CARD This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some images in internal memory. [NO] : Does not copy the images [YES] : Copy all images to the memory card...
  • Page 52: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU Setup menu items: BEEP, AUTO POWER OFF, RESET, DATE TYPE, DATE SETUP, VIDEO MODE, FRAME NO. RESET, LANGUAGE and VERSION. 1. Set the mode dial to the Setup mode. 2. Select the desired menu item by using the button, and press the button.
  • Page 53: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. [1 MIN], [3 MIN], [5 MIN] RESET This function will restore all the parameters to the default settings.
  • Page 54: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Set the video output format for displaying recorded images on a television. [NTSC] : Select this format when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Central America, or Mexico. [PAL] : Select this format when located in Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New...
  • Page 55: Connecting Your Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES...
  • Page 56: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens Flash effective range LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Auto; White balance Compressed format Standards Interface Operating environment Power Tripod socket Dimensions Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description 1/2.7"...

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