Operating controls and components ....32 How to use your MINOX DSC ..33 Increasing the camera memory capacity with a microSD card ..34 Connecting the fl...
Simple and fast operation make the MINOX DSC ideal for digital photography. It also guarantees unlimited photographic fun with its distinguished and striking looks. The MINOX DSC is now set to become your permanent companion, ready to capture wonderful memories in a modern way.
Batteries Your MINOX DSC and the fl ash module that is included in the scope of delivery are both fi tted ex-works with a powerful lithium-ion battery. The removal and replacement of the batteries is only to be carried out by authorized service personnel.
Engaging notches Sliding lock How to use your MINOX DSC Before using the DSC for the fi rst time you have to fully charge the integrated batteries. Note: When charging for the fi rst time the bat- teries must be fully charged to ensure maximum performance.
Charging is complete when the green light goes out. Increasing the camera memory capacity with a microSD card The MINOX DSC is equipped ex-works with a 128 MB internal memory, capable of storing approx. 37 images. An additional microSD card (Secure Digital) sub- stantially increases the memory capacity of your DSC.
Now join the two units so that the connector of the fl ash fi ts into the socket of the camera and the safety chain eye of the DSC fi ts into the mating opening on the fl ash module.
LED lights up blue (in the Photo/Video mode) or green (in the Playback mode). The switching on of the DSC takes effect with a delay of a few seconds to avoid any unintentional switching on of the MINOX DSC.
Switch Off the Display Switch the Display On/Off button to the OFF side. The Display will turn off but the Spycam remains in power-on state. Use the Flash Charge the Flash Switch on the Spycam in Camera mode. Press the UP button on the Spycam once to enable the fl...
The LED display extinguishes during the shot and the respective saving process. The LED display then lights up blue again to signal that the DSC is ready to take the next shot. Using the fl ash...
- signal appears on the monitor. Frame the scene you want to shoot through the viewfi nder of the DSC or in the monitor of the connected and switched-on fl ash module. Press the shutter release to start shooting the video. The LED display lights up red during the shooting.
fl ash module. To do this, connect the DSC fl ash module to your DSC as described above and switch the monitor on. Activate the Playback mode by turning the mode dial to the corresponding position.
Select the desired image using the Up or Down button and press the shutter release to display it as a single image. Viewing images in a slide show The DSC can display your saved images on the monitor in a slide show. Press the shutter re- Playback...
Driver installation is not required. Older operating systems are not supported. Note: When connected to your switched-on computer via the USB cable the MINOX DSC is supplied with power and the battery is charged. Refer also to section Charging the batteries.
Connecting your camera to the computer Always switch the DSC on before connecting it to the computer. Then connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (connect the smaller connector to the camera and the larger one to the computer.) When connecting the MINOX DSC to your compu- ter for the fi...
fl ash to the DSC. Adjusting your camera settings Adjusting the camera settings can only be carried out with the fl ash module (DSC fl ash) connected. The settings can only be carried out using the monitor.
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Format the internal camera memory and micro SD card. You can format the internal memory of the DSC and micro SD card. In the Setup menu select For- mat and confi rm by pressing the shutter release. In the Format menu select Yes and again press the shutter release to confi...
Choose the language you wish and confi rm your selection by pressing the shutter release. Camera maintenance Read the following information carefully to en- sure correct use of your MINOX DSC. Places to avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following environments: •...
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How to keep the DSC and the external DSC fl ash If you are not using your MINOX DSC for a longer period of time, it is best to store it and the fl ash module in a dry place.
The camera is not functioning The camera is not shooting (images or videos) Cause The camera (DSC) is not switched on Low battery voltage Poor contact between camera (DSC) and fl ash module (DSC-Flash) The Mode dial is on Playback The fl...
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If new formatting does not solve the problem, the logic circuits of the microSD card could be faulty. Contact MINOX Customer Service Make sure that the USB cable is fi rmly connected and the computer is swit- ched on, or that the mains adapter is...
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This is unfortunately a familiar effect and is not due to faulty functioning of the camera (This is particularly evident when shooting with fl ash) Clean the lens using the MINOX Cleaning Set, Order No. 69731 Switch the fl ash on...
Internal: 128 MB NAND Flash memory External: optional mini SD card up to 16 GB Viewfinder Optical (Galileian-Style) Display 1.5’’ TFT LCD display (integrated in DSC Flash module) Flash DSC with LED fl ash DSC Flash: electronic fl ash Lens 8.7 mm Minoctar Lens / 4 elements glass lens with IR filter glass...
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DSC: 3.38 x 1.18 x 0.82 inch / 86 x 30 x 21 mm (W x L x H) DSC Flash: 3.38 x 1.18 x 0.82 inch / 76 x 41 x 21 mm (W x L x H) Weight DSC: 2.11 oz / 90 g...
Conditions of Warranty With the purchase of this MINOX camera you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and inspected to stringent quality standards. The statutory warranty of two years for this pro- duct is granted by us from the date of purchase...
Manual is accurate and complete, we accept no liability for any errors or omissions. MINOX reserves the right to change the herein described hardware and software features at any time without advance notice. This Manual may not be reproduced, transferred,...
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Design subject to alterations without notice. MINOX is a registered trademark of MINOX GmbH, Wetzlar. MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Str. 4 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612 e-mail: info@minox.com www.minox.com...
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