Rollei RCP-8427XW 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.

EN-2
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Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal
memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.

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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.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
off and remove the battery.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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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.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or
clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes,
consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous
use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric
shock.
During the course of a thunderstorm, please do not operate the camera
or use its AC adaptor.

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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.
Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully
charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the
flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a
long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.

CONTENTS
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7 INTRODUCTION
7Overview
7 Package Contents
8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
8 Front View
9 Rear View
10 LCD Monitor Display
12 GETTING STARTED
12 Preparation
13 Charging the Battery
14 Initial Settings
16 CAPTURE MODE
16 Capturing Images
17 Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image
18 Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image
19 Setting the Panorama Mode
20 Recording Shots using Face
Detection Technology
21 Recording Voice Memos
22 VIDEO MODE
22 Recording Video Clips
22 Playing Back Video Clips
23 PLAYBACK MODE
23 Playing Back Still Images
24 Thumbnail Display
24 Removing Red-eye
25 Attaching Voice Memos
25 Changing the Camera Start Logo
Image
26 Protecting Images
27 DPOF Settings
28 Erasing Images
30 MENU OPTIONS
30 Capture Menu
33 Video Menu
34 Playback Menu
35 Setup Menu
36 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
36 Downloading Your Files
37 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
38 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
39 SPECIFICATIONS
40 APPENDIX
40 Possible Number of Shots
41 Troubleshooting
42 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant
Printer

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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.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
User’s manual
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
AV cable
Camera strap
AC power adapter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1. Shutter button
2. ON/OFF button
3. Self-timer LED
4. Mode switch
Capture mode
Video mode
Playback mode
5. Speaker
6. Lens
7. Microphone
8. Flash
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Rear View
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1. LCD monitor
2. Delete button
3. DISP Display button
4. MENU Menu button
5. Zoom in button
Zoom out button
6. Strap holder
7. DC IN 5V terminal
8. USB or AV OUT terminal
9. Battery / Memory card cover
10. SET / Direction button
Sbutton
Focus button
Xbutton
Flash button
Tbutton
Self-timer button
Wbutton
Backlight/Exposure compensation button
SET Set button
11. Status LED
12. Tripod socket

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LCD Monitor Display
Capture mode
1. Zoom status
2. Voice memo
3. Battery condition
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
* [ ] AC adapter icon (if used)
4. Flash mode
[ Blank] Auto Flash
[ ] Red-eye Reduction
[ ] Pre-flash
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
5. [ ] Histogram
6. Main focus area (When the shutter
button is pressed halfway)
7. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[AEB] Auto Exposure Bracketing
[] Burst
[ ] Series + flash
[ ] Pre-Shot
[ ] Coupling Shot
8. Image size resolution
[ ] 3264 x 2448
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
9. Available number of shots
10. Image quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
11. Date and time
12. Self-timer icon
[ 10S] 10 sec.
[ 2S ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2 ]10+2 sec.
13. Slow shutter warning
14. [ ] Exposure compensation
[ ] Backlight correction
(Adjust exposure value with the
c / d buttons)
15. Metering
[ ] Center
[ ] Spot
[]Multi
16. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Incandescent
[ ] Fluorescent 1
[ ] Fluorescent 2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual
17. Focus setting
[Blank] Auto focus
[ ] Face detection
[]Macro
[ ] Infinity
18. Scene mode
[ ] Program AE
[ ] Panorama
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Sports
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[]Fireworks
[]Text
[ ] Sunset
[]Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[]Snow
[]Beach
[]Pets
[ ] Anti Shake
[ ] User Setting
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