Minox DSC User manual

Instruction manual
DSC
Digital Spy Camera

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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

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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

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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)
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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
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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.
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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

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“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-
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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.