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Rollei RCP-7430XW 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 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 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 ..............8 Overview ........................8 Package Contents .......................8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ......9 Front View ........................9 Rear View ........................10 Hot-Keys ........................11 LCD Monitor Display ....................13 GETTING STARTED ............15 Preparation ........................15 Charging the Battery ....................16 Initial Settings ......................17 CAPTURE MODE ..............
  • Page 7 Playback Menu ......................40 Setup Menu .......................41 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER .... 43 Downloading Your Files ....................43 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ......44 SPECIFICATIONS ............. 45 APPENDIX ................. 46 Possible Number of Shots ..................46 Flash Setting ......................47 Troubleshooting ......................48 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer ............49 EN-7...

  • 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 7.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3040 x 2280 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. Anti shake button 2. Shutter button 3. Power button 4. Microphone 5. Mode switch Capture mode Video mode Playback mode 6. Speaker 7. Flash 8. Self-timer LED (AF auxiliary LED) 9. Lens EN-9...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor 10. USB or AV OUT terminal Display button 11. DC IN 5V terminal 3. Status LED 12. Battery / Memory card cover 4. MENU Menu button Delete button 5. SCN Scene button 14. Tripod socket 6.

  • Page 11: Hot-Keys

    Hot-Keys Function button There are four functions that have been assigned to the Direction button. These functions can then be set directly by pressing the Direction button without displaying the menu. 1. Press FUNC. button. 2. Toggle the respective button to change the setting.

  • Page 12: Display Button

    Display button You can switch the image display information by pressing the button. Each press of the button switches the information display state in the following order: Capture mode: Video mode: Playback mode: EN-12...

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode 1. Mode indication 01/08/2008 12:38 2. Date and time 3. Flash mode [Blank] Auto Flash ] Red-eye Reduction ] Forced Flash ] Flash Off 4. Battery condition F2.8 1/200 00004 ] Full battery power ] Medium battery power ] Low battery power * [Wide 5M] 3040 x 1712/ [Wide 3 ] No battery power...
  • Page 14 Video mode [ 1. Mode icon 2. Date and time 3. Battery condition 01/08/2008 12:38 4. Storage media 5. Self-timer icon 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Zoom status 10. White balance icon 0:18 11.

  • Page 15: 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 (26MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and 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 18: 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 [ ], and press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup 2] menu with the button. 3. Select [Language] with the buttons and press the SET button.

  • Page 19: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" 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. 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 last set.

  • Page 20: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 4.8 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 19.2 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 21: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 19 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Press the SCN button. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button. 3.

  • Page 22: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 23: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image

    Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-Shot is a two-step process. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.

  • Page 24: Combining Shots Of Two People Into A Single Image

    Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image This mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. First Image Combined Images Second Image...

  • Page 25: Recording Shots Into Multiple Image Layout

    Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Album Shot mode enables you to easily record images and combine three shots into a single image. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the button.

  • Page 26: 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 pix- els. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 28: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 or 16 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can let you quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen.

  • Page 29: 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. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 30: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 31: Changing Camera Start Logo Image

    Changing Camera Start Logo Image You can specify the start logo image for camera. You can select the new start logo image from among the captured still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to be a new start up screen with the buttons.

  • Page 32: Resizing An Image

    Resizing an Image Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. The following images cannot be resized: Image size (640 x 480) Image captured with another camera Protected images Video clips Images cannot be resized when the SD/SDHC memory card is write protected...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during cap- ture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.

  • Page 35: Erasing In Playback Mode

    Erasing in Playback Mode Erasing single image / Erasing all images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the button.

  • Page 36: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu 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, and select the [Capture]/ [Function]/ [AE/AWB/AF] menu with the button. ([AE/AWB/AF] menu is only available on [User Setting] and [Panorama] modes.) 3.
  • Page 37 16:9 This sets the aspect ratio of the recorded image to 16:9. * On / Off 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] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.
  • Page 38 Preview This sets the preview interval when displaying the captured image on the screen imme- diately after the image is captured. * 2 sec. / 4 sec. / Off Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.

  • Page 39: Video Menu

    Video Menu 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, and select the [Capture]/ [Function]/ [AE/AWB/AF] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 40: Playback Menu

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

  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup 1]/ [Setup 2] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 42 Date/Time Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute Language Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language”...

  • Page 43: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 600 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 44: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are three types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: Photo Explorer - lets you spend more time enjoying photos, music and vid- ® Ulead eos and less time finding them. It is the all-in-one solution for owners of digital cam- eras, camcorders, scanners or anyone who wants to make it easier to keep track of their media.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (7.0 megapixels) Image resolution <Still image> 3040 x 2280, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 3040 x 1712, 2560 x 1440 <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) LCD monitor 3.0”...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Flash Setting

    Flash Setting The available flash settings in different photography modes: Photography Modes Auto Flash Auto User Setting Sport Portrait Night Portrait Night Candlelight Firework Landscape Scene Mode Natural Green Sunrise Sunset Text Black & White Sepia Splash Water Flowing Water Pets Panorama Single...

  • Page 48: 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 Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not come The battery in not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.

  • Page 49: 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. 2.
  • Page 50 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 SET button to confirm.
  • Page 51 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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