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Rollei XS-8 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.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.)
again.
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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: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® Microsoft and Windows ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 4 Cautions 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). Avoid 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display 12 GETTING STARTED 12 Preparation 13 Charging the Battery 14 Initial Settings 16 CAPTURE MODE 16 Capturing Images 17 Recording Shots Only When the Smile Happen 18 Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 8.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Flash 4. Status LED 5. Microphone 6. Lens 7. Self-timer LED 8. Zoom lever EN-8 Power button...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor Mode button Menu button 4. Direction button button Focus button button Flash button button Self-timer button Delete button button Backlight / Exposure compensation button 5. Strap holder 6. USB or AV OUT terminal Set button Display button Play button 9.

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Voice memo 3. Battery condition Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 4. Flash mode [Blank] Auto Flash Red-eye Reduction Pre-flash Forced Flash Flash Off 5. Storage media Internal memory (no card) SD/SDHC memory card 6.
  • Page 11 Video mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Self-timer icon 10. Date and time 11. Focus setting 12.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed.

  • Page 14: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The 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 15: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button. 3. Select [Setup] menu with the 4. Select [Language] with the button. 5.

  • Page 16: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. If the power is turned on in [ is ready for shooting.

  • Page 17: Recording Shots Only When The Smile Happen

    Recording Shots Only When the Smile Happen With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera captures automatically when a smiling face is detected. Ideal for joyful occasions, this ensures that a happy moment is never missed. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2.

  • Page 18: Recording Shots Using Face Detection Technology

    Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position in the scene. White frame Face detection function is on 1.

  • Page 19: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following a still image capture. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Function] menu with the 3.

  • Page 20: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.

  • Page 21: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the To view the previous image, press the button.

  • Page 22: Thumbnail Display

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

  • Page 23: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 24: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Protect] with the button. 5.

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing single image / Erasing all images 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the and press the button.

  • Page 27: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the enter its respective menu.
  • Page 28 Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto ] Incandescent ] Fluorescent 1...
  • Page 29 Capture Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. Blank ] Single: Captures one image at a time. Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the button to [ 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the enter its respective menu.

  • Page 31: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Toggle the button to [ button. 2. Press the button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. 3. Select the desired option item with the press the button to enter its respective menu. 4.

  • Page 33: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 800 or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

  • Page 34: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam- era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 35: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) <Still image> 3264 x 2448, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 3.0”...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots 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 internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. Size Quality Fine Standard 3264 x 2448 Economy...

  • Page 38: 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. Symptom The power does not come The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. The battery or camera feels warm.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.
  • Page 40 3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons. After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the 4.
  • Page 41 A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 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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