Minox DSC User manual

Instruction manual

DSC

Digital Spy Camera

Content

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operating controls

and components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

How to use your MINOX DSC . . . . . . . . 33

Increasing the camera memory

capacity with a microSD card . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting the ﬂash module

(DSC Flash) to the camera (DSC) . . . . . . 35

Switching on the MINOX DSC . . . . . . . . 36

Using Flash/Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . 36

Use the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . 38

Shooting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Taking videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Transferring images

to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Fastening the safety chain . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting your camera settings . . . . . . . 44

Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Conditions of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Disclaimer of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new

MINOX DSC (Digital Spy Camera). Like all other

MINOX products this digital camera boasts

the traditional values fostered by the house of

MINOX. It combines functionality in the smallest

possible space with maximum quality.

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.

This manual is to help you get the maximum

beneﬁt from all functions of your MINOX DSC.

Enjoy your new camera!

Get to know your camera

Please take enough time to read all operating

instructions and the Safety and Maintenance in-

formation in the last section of the manual.

Scope of delivery

• MINOX DSC

• Flash module with integrated monitor

• User manual

• USB cable/charging cable ﬂash unit

• Safety chain

• Soft leather cases (camera/ﬂash unit)

Accessories (optionally available)

AC Adaptor

EU version 606-350.000-120

UK version 606-350.000-220

US version 606-350.000-320

4 2 3 1 5 9 8 7

12 10

Batteries

Your MINOX DSC and the ﬂash module that is

included in the scope of delivery are both ﬁtted

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. MINOX GmbH shall not warranty for

any damage to the batteries that is caused by

incorrect removal or insertion of the batteries.

Operating controls and components*

On the DSC (camera)

1On/Off button

2Mode dial

3Up/Down buttons

4 Shutter release

5LED display

The multicolor LED display indicates the following:

Blue:

you are in Photo

or Video mode

Green:

you are in Play mode

Off:

during the photo shoot

Red:

during the video shoot

Red ﬂashing:

memory is full

Blue ﬂashing:

battery nearly empty

Violet (red and blue):

integrated ﬂash activated

6Safety eye

(for attaching the safety chain)

On the ﬂash module

7Monitor

8On/Off button

9Ready display (ﬂash)

* see schematic diagram on the opened out side

10 Connector (contacts)

11 Engaging notches

12 Sliding lock

How to use your MINOX DSC

Before using the DSC for the ﬁrst time you have

to fully charge the integrated batteries.

Note: When charging for the ﬁrst time the bat-

teries must be fully charged to ensure maximum

performance. Do not interrupt the charging proc-

ess before the green light goes out, indicating

that the charging process has ﬁnished.

Charging the batteries

Charging the battery in the camera (DSC)

Use the provided power supply cable (mini USB to

USB) to connect the DSC to the USB port of your

switched-on computer. Charg-

ing starts automatically.

To charge the battery of the

DSC without the computer you

can use an optionally available

AC Adaptor (Order number

see: Accessories).

A green LED lights up while the battery is

charging. Charging is complete when the green

light goes out.

Charging the battery in the

ﬂash module (DSC Flash)

Use the provided power supply cable (mini jack to

USB) to connect the ﬂash to the USB port of your

switched-on computer. Charging commences au-

tomatically.

Mini USB

port

To charge the battery of the ﬂash module without

the computer you can use an optionally avail-

able power adapter (Order number see: Acces-

sories).

A green LED lights up while the internal battery

is charging. 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.

The MINOX DSC supports microSD cards with a

capacity of up to 16 GB. MicroSD cards are avail-

able from photo dealers and electronics stores.

Inserting a microSD card

Open the battery compartment cover of the

DSC and insert the microSD card the right way

up (with the gold contacts facing upward) into

the microSD card slot. The SD symbol appears

on the monitor.

Important: Inserting the microSD card blocks

the internal memory. All new photo and video

shootings will now be stored on the microSD card.

The internal memory is only available until you

remove the microSD card.

microSD card slot

Connecting the ﬂash module

(DSC Flash) to the camera (DSC)

Switch both the camera and the ﬂash module off

before connecting the external ﬂash to the DSC.

Hold the ﬂash module with the monitor facing

upward next to the DSC with the camera controls

facing upward. Now join the two units so that

the connector of the ﬂash ﬁts into the socket of

the camera and the safety chain eye of the DSC

ﬁts into the mating opening on the ﬂash module.

To connect the two devices simultaneously press

down and gently squeeze the engaging notches.

When doing so, the notches of the ﬂash must en-

gage in the corresponding openings on the DSC.

Now move the slide lever on the bottom of the

ﬂash fully to the right (into the position “lock”),

until you hear this audibly engage. The ﬂash mod-

ule is now ﬁrmly connected and engaged with

the DSC camera.

To separate the ﬂash module and camera again

you must ﬁrst switch off both units. Move the slide

lever on the bottom of the ﬂash into the position

Slide lever Engaging notches

“unlock”. Now carefully press with a ﬁnger on one

of the two engaging notches (top or bottom) be-

tween the two devices. This disengages the lock-

ing action of the ﬂash module with the camera.

Note: Before connecting the external ﬂash with

the camera you must remove the safety chain

from the camera (DSC), if attached.

Switching on the MINOX DSC

To switch the DSC on press the On/Off button

and hold it down until the 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.

Using Flash/Display Unit

The followings operations can only be done af-

ter the Flash Unit is connected to the Spycam

properly. Otherwise the Flash Unit is in power-

off state.

Switch On the Display

Switch the Display On/Off button to the ON side

and switch on the Spycam. You can see the pre-

view on the Display.

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 ﬂash

and press again to disable the Flash. The green

LED located on the upper side of the ﬂash unit is

ﬂashing during charging process.

Trigger the Flash

When the ﬂash is fully charged the green LED

lights on and shows the readiness of the ﬂash.

Press the Shutter button on the Spycam to trig-

ger the ﬂash.

Notes

1. The Display On/Off button enable the display

on/off only and has no effect on ﬂashing.

2. The Flash Unit have no ﬂashing and display if

it is not connected to the Spycam.

Technical data Flash Unit

Voltage supply to the Flash Unit 4V

Flash Display Current drain (mA)

Off On 130

Charging On 300

Charging Off 170

Measurement is made by using a Flash Unit with

a Spycam.

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