Rollei Compactline 50 User Manual
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FOR GERMAN | ENGLISH | SPANISH | ITALIAN | FRENCH |
PORTUGUESE | GREEK | DUTCH | POLISH | RUSSIAN
5 MEGAPIXELS | ROLLEI 4x DIGITAL ZOOM | 2.5" COLOUR-LTPS-LCD |
USB 2.0 FULL SPEED | SDHC CARD 4 GB SUPPORT

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    FOR GERMAN | ENGLISH | SPANISH | ITALIAN | FRENCH | PORTUGUESE | GREEK | DUTCH | POLISH | RUSSIAN 5 MEGAPIXELS | ROLLEI 4x DIGITAL ZOOM | 2.5“ COLOUR-LTPS-LCD | USB 2.0 FULL SPEED | SDHC CARD 4 GB SUPPORT...
  • Page 2: 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 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: 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 batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries). Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 26 MENU OPTIONS Overview 26 Capture Menu Package Contents 28 Video Menu 29 Playback Menu GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 30 Setup Menu CAMERA Front View 32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO Rear View YOUR COMPUTER 10 LCD Monitor Display 32 Downloading Your Files 12 GETTING STARTED 33 EDITING SOFTWARE 12 Preparation...
  • Page 8: 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 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode 5. Lens 6. Beeper 7. USB connector 8. Self-timer LED EN-8...
  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor 7. Battery cover 2. Status LED 8. SD/SDHC memory card slot 3. OK OK button 9. Tripod socket Digital Zoom button 4. Strap holder 5. 4-way control button Up button MENU Menu button Right button Flash button Down button MODE Mode button...
  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display 1. Mode indication ] Auto Mode ] Sport Mode ] Night Mode ] Portrait Mode ] Landscape Mode ] Backlight Mode 2. Flash mode +1/3 +1/3 +1/3 ] Auto Flash 00154 00154 00154 ] Forced Flash ] Flash Off 3.
  • Page 12 Video mode [S] 1. Mode icon 2. Available recording time 3. Main focus area 4. Battery condition 59:59 59:59 59:59 5. Storage media 6. Video resolution 7. Exposure compensation 8. W. Balance 9. Focus setting +1/3 +1/3 +1/3 Playback mode [x] - Still image playback 1.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely. 5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card...
  • Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period of 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. Press the MENU button. Setup 2. Select [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select [Language] with the buttons, and Format Next Menu press the OK button.
  • Page 16: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.48" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.
  • Page 17: Setting Focus

    Setting Focus Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ macro or [ ] normal mode. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. 2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
  • Page 18: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode. ] Auto: Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large.
  • Page 20: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240) pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to set the camera 59:59 59:59 59:59 mode to [ 2.
  • Page 21: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. 1. Press the [ ] button. 00:11 00:11 00:11 The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons. 3. Press the OK button. A press of the buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast...
  • Page 22: 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 reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.
  • Page 23: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simulta- neously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 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. Play 2. Select the image that you want to protect with buttons. Delete Next Menu 3. Press the MENU button. Copy to Card Next Menu 4.
  • 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. Play The last image will be displayed on the screen. Delete Next Menu 2. Select the image you want to erase with the Copy to Card Next Menu Slide Show 3 sec.
  • Page 27: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Capture Auto Size Quality Color Fine Standard Scene Mode Saturation Auto High +0.0 Sharpness Hard Metering Average Preview W. Balance Auto 1.
  • Page 28 Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for further details. Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
  • Page 29: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. Video Size +0.0 W. Balance Auto 1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ w ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.
  • Page 30: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. Play Delete Next Menu Copy to Card Next Menu Slide Show 3 sec. Next Menu DPOF Protect Next Menu Thumbnail Next Menu 1. Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 31: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. Setup Next Menu Format Beep Language English Auto Off 3 Min. Sys. Reset Next Menu Light Freq. 50Hz 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 32 Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. * Cancel / Execute Light Freq. The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz. [60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz [50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz EN-31...
  • Page 33: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1.
  • Page 34: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 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. To install software: 1.
  • Page 35: 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 camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution <Still image> 10M: 3648 x 2736 (FW interpolation), 8M: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation), 5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1.3M: 1280 x 960, VGA: 640 x 480 <Video clip>...
  • 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. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality...
  • 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. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
  • Page 39: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. 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.
  • Page 40 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the Select figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with Print Num buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
  • 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.
  • Page 42 RCP-Technik GmbH & Co. KG Tarpen 40 /Gebäude 6b D-22419 Hamburg Hotline +49 (0)6 31/3 42 84 49 welcome @ rcp-technik.com www.rcp-technik.com Subject to technical changes!

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