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  • Page 1 Rollei dsx410 Gebrauchsanleitung Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read First ..........6 Unpack the Camera Quick Start .
  • Page 4 Contents Recording Video Clips ........34 Using the Capture Menu .
  • Page 5 Installing the Application (Macintosh) ......64 Using the Application ........68 Digital Image .

  • Page 6: Read First

    Read First Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
  • Page 7 • Turn off immediately when malfunction If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly with caution to avoid burns. Take the equipment to an authorized service center for inspection.
  • Page 8 Read First Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keeping your camera in an optimum working status. • Keep Dry This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction when immersed in water, or any liquids to enter the interior of the camera •...

  • Page 9: Memory Cards

    CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Digital Camera dsx410 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject Tested To Comply to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...

  • Page 10: Unpack The Camera

    Unpack the Camera Digital camera x 1 Li-ion battery x 1 Camera case x 1 Camera wrist strap x 1 Video cable x 1 USB cable x 1 Driver software CD-ROM x 2 User guide x 1 Warranty card x 1...

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Quick Start Insert a Li-ion battery. See page 17. Insert a SD card. See page 17. Turn on the camera. See page 19. Rotate the mode dial to subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. and frame your...
  • Page 12 Quick Start Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Camera Parts...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Getting Started Set Up Mode Movie Mode Playback Mode Still Mode...
  • Page 15 Green Indicator Blinking ------ Red Indicator ------ The camera works normally The camera is busy (flash charging, process recording, ------ loading) and cannot be operated. Warnings and errors such as Blinking failure in operation. AE, AF success Camera Parts Status...

  • Page 16: Set Up

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Set Up Attaching the Wrist Strap Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into the strap mount, and then insert the long loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of the strap. Tighten the wrist strap to the strap mount.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Batteries & The Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery & the Memory Card Put the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you. Open the battery / memory card door by pushing it upwards. Install a Li-ion battery. Inserting a SD card and make sure it is in place.

  • Page 18: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the AC Adaptor When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC adaptor as the power source to save the battery power. Connect the AC adaptor connector to the AC adaptor terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the electrical outlet.

  • Page 19: Turning On Power

    Set Up Turning on Power Press the power button on the top of the camera to turn the camera on. Note: To turn off the camera, press the power button again.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Language

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Selecting the Language Rotate the mode dial to Scroll through the menu by using the four-way key and move to "Language". Enter the submenu by pressing "OK". Select the language you need and then press "OK" to confirm the setting. "Set up".

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you’re reviewing the images with your camera. Rotate the mode dial to Scroll through the menu by using the four-way key and move to "Date/Time". Enter the submenu by pressing "OK".

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 : Taking Pictures & Recording Video Clips

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the LCD Display When you turn the camera on, the LCD monitor turns on automatically. With the LCD monitor, you can frame images that you want to take or record as video clips.

  • Page 23: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor Press button in the LCD monitor in the following order: Indicators On , or mode to change the status of the indicators on Indicators Off Using the LCD Display LCD Monitor Off...

  • Page 24: Using Zoom

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Zoom This camera provides you with 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Press "W/T" buttons to zoom out and zoom You can see the icon of "W/T" on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 25: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Using Auto Focus Press the shutter release button halfway down to set the focus and exposure. The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Frame your subject with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: Using Focus Lock

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Focus Lock If your subject is not in the center of the frame, the picture may be out of focus when you press the shutter release button halfway down. Focus lock allows you to focus on an off-center subject.

  • Page 27: Using Still Mode

    Using Still Mode Still mode allows you to take still pictures. Rotate the mode dial to Frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor by moving the camera or using W/T buttons. Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure.

  • Page 28: Taking A Series Of Pictures

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking a Series of Pictures When the drive mode sets to "Single", you can capture a single picture each time you press the shutter release button all the way down. If you want to shoot images of sporting events, you can activate "Burst"...

  • Page 29: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Macro mode allows you to shoot images at close range and get a close-up. In still mode, press " Frame your subjects in the LCD monitor by moving the camera or using W/T buttons. Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure.

  • Page 30: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Exposure Compensation In some difficult lighting condition, the automatic exposure may be misled into giving the wrong readings. Exposure compensation allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your pictures. mode, press press "OK".

  • Page 31: Using Quick View

    Using Quick View After taking a picture, you can have a quick review of that picture. Press "Quick View" button and the last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor. Press "Quick View" button. The last picture taken appears as a thumbnail at the lower-left corner on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 32: Using Self-Timer

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Self-timer Self-timer function allows you to take pictures 3 or 10 sec after you press the shutter release button all the way down. When you want to include yourself into the picture, but find no one to shoot the picture for you, you can use this convenient function.

  • Page 33: Using Built-In Flash

    Using Built-in Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting condition, you may need the flash to get correct exposure. The camera provides you with five built-in flash modes. Switch among the flash modes in still mode by using Mode Auto Flash Auto Flash with Red-eye Reduction Fill in Flash...

  • Page 34: Recording Video Clips

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips Movie mode allows you to record video clips. Rotate the mode dial to Frame your subjects by using "W/T". Slightly press the shutter release button half way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure.

  • Page 35: Using The Capture Menu

    Using the Capture Menu Options in the capture menu allow you to adjust settings for picture taking. Using the Capture Menu Rotate the mode dial to Press "Menu" button to enter the capture menu. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key .

  • Page 36: Setting Image Size

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Image Size (Resolution) [ In this function, you can choose in which image size (the number of pixels) you want your pictures stored in the memory card. This camera provides you with four kinds of image size.

  • Page 37: Setting Image Quality

    Setting Image Quality In order to reduce the size of the image for more storage of pictures in the memory card, images are compressed. However, compression leads to the loss of image quality. In other words, the less you compress the image, the better the image quality, and the fewer pictures you can store in the memory card.

  • Page 38: Setting White Balance

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting White Balance WB allows you to correct color shifts resulting from different lighting conditions when taking pictures. Mode The camera will automatically adjust the setting according Auto to the lighting condition. Setting for shooting in sunny or cloudy condition.

  • Page 39: Setting Sensitivity

    Setting Sensitivity ISO value affects the camera’s sensitivity to light. The default ISO setting is "Auto", but you can also adjust the setting manually. Use low ISO value in bright condition, and high ISO value when light is insufficient. Using the Capture Menu In the capture menu, select "ISO"...

  • Page 40: Setting Exposure Area

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Exposure Area [ This camera provides you with two exposure-metering modes to gain proper exposure. Mode Measures the EV from the large area in the center of the Central Weighted whole picture area. You can use this mode in most cases. Meters the EV from a circular area (about in 3-5mm) in Spot the middle of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 41: Setting Auto Focus Area

    Setting Auto Focus Area [ Using the Capture Menu only] In the capture menu, select "Focus Area" and then press "OK". Select "Central" or "Spot". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 42: Setting Sharpness

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Sharpness Adjusting settings of sharpness allows you to emphasize or soften the edge of the image. Mode Softens the outline. If you want your subjects (such as Soft people) to have a soft outline, we recommend that you use this mode.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Saturation

    Adjusting Saturation Saturation is the intensity and purity of color. This option allows you to adjust the saturation of the image. Using the Capture Menu In the capture menu, select "Saturation"and then press "OK". Select "More", "Normal" or "Less". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 44: Setting Style

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Style This mode allows you to have special effect on the pictures or the video clips. Mode Normal Sepia Black & White In the capture menu, select "Style" and then press "OK". Select "Normal", "Sepia", or "Black &...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the LCD Display...

  • Page 46: Using Playback

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using Playback Playback mode allows you to review the still images and video clips. Rotate the mode dial to The last still picture you take and the information of that picture appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Using Index Display

    Using Index Display By using the function of index display, you can view at most six still pictures at a time. Press " Wide" button and switch single display to index display. on the four-way key to highlight single picture and to move to the previous or the next six pic- tures.

  • Page 48: Activating Digital Enlargement

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Activating Digital Enlargement The function of digital enlargement allows you to enlarge a single image to 2x. Press "Tele" button in single display and then navigate the enlarged image by using the four-way key. Press "Wide"...

  • Page 49: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Rotate the mode dial to Press "Menu" button. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key. Press "OK" to enter the submenu. After confirming the setting, press "Menu"...

  • Page 50: Deleting All Pictures

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Deleting All Pictures This function allows you to delete all of the still pictures and video clips. In the playback menu, select "Delete All" and then press "OK". Select "No" or "Yes". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Note 1: To delete single picture, choose the one you want to delete and then press Choose "Yes"...

  • Page 51: Displaying A Slide Show

    Displaying a Slide Show When reviewing still pictures, you can adjust some settings here and the camera automatically displays the pictures one by one on the LCD monitor. Mode Start Begins the display. Adjusts the interval (1sec~30sec) between each picture Interval during the display.

  • Page 52: Recording Audio Clips For Still Images

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Recording Audio Clips for Still Images You can record audio memos for each still picture. First, select one picture that you want to add an audio clip to. In the playback menu, select "Memo"...

  • Page 53: Setting Dpof

    Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF allows you to set the print order format of still images. Using the Playback Menu In the playback menu, press "DPOF" and then press "OK". To decide the number of copies, select "Standard". on the four-way key to select the pictures and adjust the numbers of copies.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips To cancel all of the settings for printing, select "Delete".

  • Page 55: Folder

    Folder You can view pictures in different folders of the memory card. The camera creates a new folder when the file number is over 9999. Using the Playback Menu In the playback menu, select "Folder" and then press "OK". Choose among the folders and select the one that you would like to view.

  • Page 56: Protecting Pictures And Video Clips

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Protecting Pictures and Video Clips Protect function prevents the pictures and video clips from modifying and deleting. Mode Set One Protects the current picture you’re viewing. Remove One Cancels the protection of the picture. Set All Protects all the pictures.

  • Page 57: Copying The Images & Video Clips

    Copying the Images & Video Clips Mode Copy the data in the internal flash memory and then save To Card it in the memory card. Copy the data in the memory card and then save it in the To Internal internal flash memory.

  • Page 58: Moving The Images & Video Clips

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Move the Images & Video Clips Mode Transfer the data from the internal flash memory to the To Card memory card. Transfer the data from the memory card to the internal To Internal flash memory.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Installing The Software

    Chapter 4 Installing the Software The software CD supplied with the camera includes the driver and the applica- tion (Digital Image, PhotoImpression, and VideoImpression). The application allows you to upload the images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them.

  • Page 60: Installing The Software

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Installing the Software Installing the Driver If you use Windows 98, 98 SE as the OS in your computer, install the driver first by following the on-screen instruction. Insert an installation CD-ROM. Click "Driver". Click "Next". The installation starts.
  • Page 61 Click "Yes" to continue install DirectX 8.1. Note : We suggest to install DirectX 8.1 for all Win OS. Click "Yes". Starting install DirectX 8.1. Click "Sure" to complete the installation. Restart your computer. Note : Before installing the driver, insert the memory card first.

  • Page 62: Installing The Application (Windows)

    After you insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, the first Install window will appear. If the install window doesn’t appear, click "Start" and then "Run". Type "E:\ Rollei. exe" E is the drive letter that contains the software CD.
  • Page 63 Right after the Digital Image installation finishes, the computer proceeds to install PhotoImpression. Select a language and click "Next". Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the installation. Accept the license agreement and then click "Yes". Click "Next". Click "Next". Follow the on-screen instruction to continue and finish the installation.

  • Page 64: Installing The Application (Macintosh)

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Installing the Application ( Macintosh ) • Digital Image Turn the computer on and then insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the installation. Click "Digital Image". Click "Installers".
  • Page 65 Click "Accept". Click "Install". Restart your computer. Installing the Software...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: Installing the Software • PhotoImpression Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the installation. Click "PhotoImpression". Select the language. Click "PhotoImpression Installer".
  • Page 67 • VideoImpression To install VideoImpression, follow step 1~7 of PhotoImpression installa- tion. Click "Accept". Click "Install". Installing the Software...

  • Page 68: Using The Application

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Using the Application Digital Image Connect the camera to the computer. See page 72. Launch Digital Image and click "Yes" to download the images from the camera. To reserve the images in the memory card, click "No";...

  • Page 69: Photoimpression

    PhotoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 72. Launch PhotoImpression. To download the images from the camera, select "From Folder", "Browse", "Removable Disk", "Dcim", "100xxxxx", and click "Ok". Click the image that you want to edit in the frame. You can open two images at the same time.

  • Page 70: Videoimpression

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software VideoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 72. Launch VideoImpression and then select "New". Click "Get". Select "DCIM" to download the video clips from the camera.
  • Page 71 Using the Application Select the video clips. Click "add to story board" and then "Play movie" Click "Play" to play the video clips.

  • Page 72: Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, And Displaying Images

    Chapter 5 Uploading, Printing and Displaying Images After you take pictures, you can upload images to a computer from your camera, print them with a printer, and display them on a TV. Uploading to a Computer Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB slot of a computer.

  • Page 73: Printing Images

    Printing Images After uploading the images to a computer, you can print them by using the software packed with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to some specific printers (such as Olympus P400 Photo Printers). To connect the printer: Get the USB cable and connect the larger end of it to the printer.

  • Page 74: Displaying Images On A Tv

    Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, and Displaying Images Displaying Images on a TV By connecting to a TV, you can view images as a slideshow and play audio/video clips. Select right TV system in "Set Up" mode. See page 79. Connect the A/V (Audio/Video) cable to the A/V inputs of a TV.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    Chapter 6 Adjusting the Camera Settings Set up mode allows you to adjust the default settings of this camera. Using the Set Up Menu To enter the set up menu, rotate the mode dial to "Set Up mode". on the four-way key to scroll through the menu.

  • Page 76: Formatting The Memory Card

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Formatting the Memory Card This function allows you to delete all of the images, data, and information in your SD/ MMC memory card. Formatting the Built-in Memory In the set up menu, select "Format Card" and then press "OK".

  • Page 77: Setting Power Saving Function

    Setting Power Saving Function To save the battery power, the camera turns off automatically when it is not in use for 1~30 minutes. In the set up menu, select "Auto Off"and then press "OK". Select "Off","1 Min", "2 Min", "3 Min", "5 Min","10 Min", or "30 Min".

  • Page 78: Setting Camera Sound

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting Camera Sound This function allows you to have beep sound effect when pressing the buttons. In the set up menu, select "Beep" and then press "OK". Select "On" or "Off". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 79: Setting Tv System

    Setting TV System Both NTSC and PAL are TV's broadcast systems. The NTSC system is mainly used in U.S.A., Japan, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, and Korea. The PAL system is used in the western Europe such as Germany, England, Switzerland, Holland, Italy (except for France) and Australia, Singapore, Thailand and China.

  • Page 80: Setting Lcd Brightness

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness value here. In the still menu, select " LCD brightness" and then press "OK". Adjust the brightness value from 0~9 by using on the four-way key. Press "OK"...

  • Page 81: Customizing Your Start-Up Screen

    Customizing Your Start-up Screen This option allows you to choose the welcome screen displayed when you turn the camera on. The camera provides you with two default start-up screen. Using the Set Up Menu In the set up menu, select "Start-up Screen" and then press "OK".

  • Page 82: Setting The Start-Up Sound

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting Start-up Sound In the set up menu, select "Start-up Sound" and then press "OK". Select "On" or "Off". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 83: Resetting Your Camera

    Resetting Your Camera You can restore the settings to default by using "Reset" function. Setting Image Size Quality Exposure Compensation Drive Mode White Balance Exposure Area Focus Area Sharpness Saturation Style In the set up menu, select "Reset" and then press "OK".

  • Page 84: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem The camera does not work The camera does not take a picture when I press the shutter release button Possible Cause The power is off The batteries are insert- ed incorrectly The batteries are low or drained The camera is not in shooting mode You did not press the...
  • Page 85 Problem The flash does not fire The images are blurry The images are too bright The images are too dark Possible Cause The battery power is low The flash is off The camera moves when you press the shutter release button. The focus brackets are not positioned on the subject...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications Type • Recording media exchangeable 3x zoom digital camera with LCD monitor. Effective Pixels • [Total] 4.1M pix • [Image] 3.9M pix Image Capture Unit • Sensor : 1/2.5 inch-type interline CCD • Image Size : 2288 x 1720...
  • Page 87 Viewfinder • Real image optical viewfinder Monitor • 1.5", 71000 pixels Low power consumption LED type • Frame coverage : approx. 85% Shutter • 1/2000[F4.8] - 2 sec., electro-mechanical and charge-coupled shutter plus aperture control. Exposure • Exposure mode Program mode •...
  • Page 88 Specifications I/O External • DC input DC 5V adaptor (regular plug) • Video output NTSC and PAL (selectable) • PC connection Mini-plug type USB, mini USB connector for serial cable Power Sources • Li-ion batteries • AC adaptor (DC 5 volt) Dimensions •...

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