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Minox DC 6011 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

    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.

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft and Windows ® ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
  • Page 4 CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 5: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V, 750mAh-820mAh). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Rear View Status LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 17 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Setting the Date and Time...
  • Page 7 Playback Menu Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 64 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 65 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver 65 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 67 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 68 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer...

  • Page 8: Overview

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.0 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels.
  • Page 9 Video mode - Record video clips with voice. Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the images. Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for easier and quicker selection of images.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera User’s manual Software CD-ROM Docking station USB cable Camera strap Camera pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card AC power adapter...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View # Name Description Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down. 2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off. 3.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Name Description LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards. Mode switch Sets the camera mode. Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images. Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.
  • Page 13 SET /Direction button Name Description button Scrolls upwards. Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. button Scrolls right. Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. button Scrolls downwards. Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode. button Scrolls left.

  • Page 14: Docking Station

    Docking station With the docking station, you can position your camera and play back your images and video clips on your desktop. You also need the docking station to charge the camera battery with an AC power adapter, and connect to a USB cable. Name 1.

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Voice memo 3. Remaining battery status Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 4. Flash mode [Blank] Auto ] Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash ] Flash Off 5.

  • Page 16: Still Image Playback

    Video mode [ 1. [ ] Video mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V, 750mAh-820mAh) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery You need to use the docking station and AC power adapter to charge the battery. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Position the camera on the docking station. 2.

  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing The Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    To save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card” for further details.

  • Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD memory card before starting. Turning the power on Press the POWER button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was set.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor,follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 22: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.

  • Page 23: Formatting The Sd Memory Card

    Formatting the SD Memory Card This utility formats the SD memory card and erases all stored images and data. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and 3.

  • 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. 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 Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the SD memory card. Quality Size Fine Standard 2816 x 2112 Economy Fine Standard 2272 x 1704 Economy Fine Standard...
  • Page 26 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) Quality Size Fine 640 x 480 Standard Fine 320 x 240 Standard The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. EN-26 SD memory card capacity 32MB 64MB 128MB...

  • Page 27: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Capture Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2.

  • Page 28: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button.

  • Page 29: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture zoom images up to 3 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and capture images in the digital zoom mode.

  • Page 30: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 31: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. EN-31...
  • Page 32 The available flash settings in different photography modes: Auto Portrait Night Portrait Night Candlelight Fireworks Landscape Natural Green Sunrise Sunset Scene Mode Sport Text Black & White Sepia Splash Water Flowing Water Pets User Setting Single Capture Mode Continuous Auto Focus Mode Macro Infinity...
  • Page 33 The available flash settings in different photography modes: Flash mode Description [ Blank] Auto The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by ] Red-eye Reduction asking the subject (person) to look at the camera or get as close to the...

  • Page 34: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description Selects this when you want to leave the settings up to the camera so that you...

  • Page 35: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s] 10 sec. 10+2s ] 10+2 sec. For the [ ] mode.

  • Page 36: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.
  • Page 37 Effective Subjects and Set Values + (positive) compensation * Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper * Backlighting * Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes * When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen - (negative) compensation * People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background * Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper...

  • Page 38: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 18 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the Select the desired scene mode with the 2.
  • Page 39 Scene mode Description ] Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sunset scene. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. ] Sport Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. [TEXT] Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents.

  • Page 40: Setting The Panorama Mode

    Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

  • Page 41: Video Mode

    ] Video Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the image. Optical zoom can be set while composing the scene. Digital zoom can be set at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels only.

  • Page 42: Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the To view the previous image, press To view the next image, press Image Display Information...

  • Page 43: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the 3. Press the SET button. A press of the buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.

  • Page 44: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On The Docking Station

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on the Docking Station You can also playback your images or video clips on the docking station. 1. Position the camera on the docking station. It is recommended to use the AC power adapter when playing back images or video clips on the docking station.

  • Page 45: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 46: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the buttons to select the image you want to enlarge. You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display.

  • Page 47: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the The slideshow starts.

  • Page 48: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 49 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the 3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode. Protecting multiple images simultaneously 1.

  • Page 50: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.
  • Page 51 9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the On: The date of the photograph will also be printed. Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10.Select [Print Enable] with the 11.Select [Execute] with the This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.

  • Page 52: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3.
  • Page 53 All: Erases all of the images on the SD memory card except for the protected images. Select: Erases a number of selected images. 5. Select [Execute] with the To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.

  • Page 54: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 55 Scene Mode Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details. Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured. 2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.
  • Page 56 [ Blank ] Auto Incandescent Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Day Light Cloudy Manual Manual WB This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match. Before select [Execute] determine the subject (such as a white paper) that will be used to set the white balance. * Cancel / Execute This sets the sensitivity for capturing images.

  • Page 57: Capture Menu (Function)

    Capture Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.

  • Page 58: Digital Zoom

    LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with the button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

  • Page 59: Video Menu (Capture)

    Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 60: Video Menu (Function)

    Video Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.

  • Page 61: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 62: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 63: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. [Setup] menu is displayed. If no images/video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.

  • Page 64: Transferring Recorded Images And Videos To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requirements (Windows) Pentium 166 MHz or higher...

  • Page 65: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer”. 3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.
  • Page 66 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 4. Press the USB button. The USB menu appears on the screen. 5. Select [PC] and press the SET button. USB screen appears on the screen. 6.

  • Page 67: Step 3: Downloading Images And Video Files

    Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 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”...

  • Page 68: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations.

  • Page 69: Installing Photo Express

    Installing Photo Express Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, ® visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode.

  • Page 70: Installing Cool 360

    Installing Cool 360 Ulead COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos ® into 360 or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.

  • Page 71: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Recording media Compression format File format Lens Focus range Shutter speed Frame rate Digital zoom Flash effective range Terminal Power supply Dimension (W x H x D) Weight *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description 1/2.5”...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Symptom The battery in not inserted. The power does not come The battery is exhausted.
  • Page 73 Cause Symptom The battery is running low. The power is not on. The camera is not in shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all the way down. The memory card does not have any free capacity. Even if I press the shutter End of memory card life.

  • Page 74: Other Problems

    Playback Symptom Cause Cannot playback. It is not set to playback mode. The contents of memory card You played back a memory card that cannot be played back. was not formatted by this device. The file is protected. You played back a memory card that Files cannot be deleted.
  • Page 75 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

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