User manual MINOLTA E-MINI-M

[. . . ] FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commerical 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 guarentee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] The next sections will discuss each operating mode in detail and how to adjust the controls for each mode. 13 Function Controls English The camera automatically switches off after no operations has been performed for more than 2 minutes. However, this feature is not available when the camera is supplied with power from a USB or AC Adapter connection. Using e-mini M as a Digital Camera The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how to take pictures with the camera. T aking Pictures Set the camera to DSC mode when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the optional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to insert batteries or connect a power adapter. ) Connecting a USB cable between the camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera. (See page 18 to see an illustration of how to connect a USB cable. ) If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures, insert the memory card before you start taking pictures. Without a Compact Flash memory card installed, the pictures are stored in built-in memory. (For more information on inserting memory card, see page 12 ). English To take a picture: 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power Button. The Ready LED located on the top of the camera then lights up. Make sure that the camera is in DSC mode. To set the camera to DSC mode turn the mode, Mode Dial repeatedly until you see the icon appear on the LCD panel. Using the viewfinder to line up the camera with the object you want to capture. Hold still and press the Shutter Release button to take the picture. The Ready LED blinks continuously as the camera captures and processes the image. When the Ready LED stops blinking, you can take the next picture. (The Ready LED always remains lit while the camera is on. ) 1 4 2 Remaining photo shots Battery Power Picture Quality Self-timer No Flash or Auto Flash LCD panel in DSC Mode 14 Erasing Pictures You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. T erase pictures, set o the camera to TV mode For more information, see page 25 . mode. Camera Function Controls When you're using e-mini M as a digital camera, use the 4-Way Toggle Control located on front of the camera to select the options you want to use when taking your picture. Press to set the Flash mode No Flash Auto Flash Press to set the SelfTimer on or off Self Timer On Press to select the type of Picture Quality Flash Mode The camera has two different flash modes: No Flash - The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the surroundings is. Auto - The camera automatically fires the flash when the lighting in the surrounding is not bright enough. Picture Quality Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take. The camera takes pictures at 640 X 480 resolution. [. . . ] Once the copy process has been completed, the recorded audio will have successfully downloaded from the camera to your PC. Note You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable between the camera and your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB port. Erasing Contents from the e-mini M When both the camera's internal memory and any additional Compact Flash Card are full, it's is time to erase some or all of their contents to free up storage space. Before you erase anything, however, make sure that you first transfer the contents to your PC if you still want to use them. Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio To erase a single picture, MP3 song or recorded audio: 1. Set the camera to the appropriate operating mode: q To erase a picture, set to TV mode . [. . . ]