Minox DC 8022WP 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 Inc. SD™ is a trademark. SDHC™ 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. When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
  • Page 6 Important Information on Underwater Instructions Before using the camera underwater, please make sure to read the following the instructions carefully. Before Using in Water: 1. Make sure there is no foreign material such as dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery/memory card cover.
  • Page 7 2. The camera should be soaked and rinsed in a bucket of fresh water for a few minutes. Do not soak the camera for too long or pour water over the camera directly from the water faucet. 3. Make sure to use only clean, fresh water to rinse the camera. Do not use any cleaning agent.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 38 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER Overview 38 Downloading Your Files Package Contents 39 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA CAMERA 10 Front View 40 EDITING SOFTWARE 10 Rear View INSTALLATION 11 Button Operation 41 SPECIFICATIONS 12 LCD Monitor Display 42 APPENDIX...
  • Page 9: 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. This digital camera is also waterproof and allows you to capture images underwater for 60 minutes at depths of 30ft/10m.
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Lens 6. Microphone Rear View 7. LCD monitor 8. Status LED 9. Strap holder 10. Tripod socket 11. Battery/Memory card cover 12.
  • Page 11: Button Operation

    Button Operation Function Item 8 Capture Mode 6 Video Mode 7 Playback Mode >: Zooms out >: Zooms out >: Thumbnail =: Zooms in =: Zooms in =: Zooms in Switches to: Switches to: Still image: Switches to video mode > scene mode scene mode selection capture mode selection screen...
  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode x4.0 x4.0 [Blank]Auto Flash [a] Forced Flash [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye Reduction [`] Slow Sync + 0.3 [_] Pre-flash 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00 00001 00001 3.
  • Page 13 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Flash mode 3. Battery condition x4.0 x4.0 x4.0 4. Storage media 5. Main focus area 6. Video quality 7. Video resolution 8. Available recording time/Elapsed time 9. Self-timer icon 00 : 21 00 : 21 10.
  • Page 14: 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 (approx. 28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8] or [ ]; or press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
  • Page 18: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color 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. 2.
  • Page 19: 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 MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears.
  • Page 20: 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. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8]. 2.
  • Page 21: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 24 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Toggle the MODE button until the scene mode selection screen appears. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 22 Scene mode Description c Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene, without spoiling the ambience. d Fireworks Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 23: Taking Underwater Images

    Taking Underwater Images Choose one of the underwater scene modes available in this camera by following the steps in “Setting the Scene Mode”. Before using the camera underwater, make sure to read and understand the information in “Important Information on Underwater Instructions”. Taking underwater pictures is much different from taking land pictures.
  • Page 24: 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. Toggle the MODE button to [B]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start.
  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the buttons.
  • Page 26: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 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 [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 27: 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 [7] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the [7] button. 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 30: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Deleting single image / Deleting all images 1. Press the [7] button. 2. Select the image you want to delete with the buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button. [Single]: Deletes the selected image or the last image.
  • Page 31: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Function 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons.
  • Page 32 W. 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 * [$] Incand. * [&] Fluoresc.1 * [*] Fluoresc.2 * [%] Daylight * [#] Cloudy * [k] Blue water...
  • Page 33 Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [Blank] Single: Captures one image at a time. * [ T ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ U ] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.
  • Page 34: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 35: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the [7] button. 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 36: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Toggle the MODE button to [8] or [B]; or press the [7] button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 37 Light Freq. This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting. * 50 Hz / 60 Hz LCD Bright.
  • Page 38: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 512MB RAM 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...
  • Page 39: 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 40: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) <Still image> 8M: 3264 x 2448, 6M: 2816 x 2112, 4M: 2272 x 1704, Image resolution 2M: 1600 x 1200, 0.3M: 640 x 480 <Video clip> VGA: 640 x 480 (25 fps), QVGA: 320 x 240 (25 fps) LCD monitor 2.5”...
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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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