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.

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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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Video mode []
1. Mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery condition
4. Video resolution
5. Available recording time/Elapsed time
6. Video quality
7. Recording indicator
8. Self-timer icon
9. Focus setting
Playback mode [] - Still image playback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
6. DPOF icon
Playback mode [] - Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Protect icon
6. Mode icon
7. Play mode
8. Sound off icon (When the c button is pressed
during video playback)
9. Total recorded time
00:07:30
10S
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Total
Play
00:00:10 00:00: 06
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as
shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
 The camera has 32MB internal memory (29MB
available for image storage) , but you can load an
SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s
memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with this
camera before its initial usage.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it
is locked securely.
 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from
an SD/SDHC memory card , you can slide the write protect tab
(on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card,
you must unlock the card.
To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure
to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/
SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC
memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

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Charging the Battery
The AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate as the camera's power
supply. Make sure that the camera is turned off and the battery is inserted before
starting.
1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter
into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera.
2. Insert the other end of the AC power
adapter into a wall outlet.
The status LED lights red when
charging has started and the LED turns
off when charging is completed. The
LED lights green when a charging error
has occurred or no battery is inserted
inside the camera.
It is recommended that you fully discharge the battery before recharging.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
battery.
This camera must use with the specified battery and AC power adapter for battery charging.
Damage caused by using of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside
your outer clothes.

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Initial Settings
Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if and when:
The camera is turned on for the first time.
The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an
extended period of time.
When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these
steps to set the correct date and time.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ], and press
the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] with the fbutton.
3. Select [Date/Time] with the c/ dbuttons, and
press the SET button.
Select the item’s field with the e/ fbuttons
and adjust the value for the date and time
with the c/ dbuttons.
 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
 After confirming all settings are correct, press
the SET button.
4. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the MENU
button.
SET:Adj.
SET:Enter

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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], [ ] or [ ] , and
press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the fbutton.
3. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons and press
the SET button.
4. Select the displayed language with the c / d
buttons and press the SET button.
The setting will be stored.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the
MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with fbutton.
3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, then
press the SET button.
4. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and
press the SET button.
 To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the SET button.
Capture
SET:Adj.MENU:Exit
Play
SET:Adj.
MENU:Exit
Format
SET:Enter

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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.7" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose
images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.
The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.
When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was last set.
If the power is turned on in [ ] or [ ] mode, the lens will extend forward and it
is ready for shooting. In both modes, if the mode switch is set to [ ], the lens
barrel will retract into the camera body after 30 seconds.
If the power is turned on in [ ] mode, the lens will remain closed.
2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the
LCD monitor.
Pressing the button provides a wider angle image.
4. Press the shutter button.
 Pressing the shutter button down halfway
automatically focuses and adjusts the
exposure, and pressing the shutter button
down fully captures the images.
The focus area frame turns green when the
camera is in focus and the exposure is
calculated.
When the focus or exposure is not suitable,
the frame of the focus area turns red.
If the photographic preview is set to [On],
the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the
SD/SDHC memory card.
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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image
Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else
to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-Shot is a two-step process.
1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter button, which causes
a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the screen.
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background, telling
him/her to compose the image by using the semi-transparent screen image as a
guide.
The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.
The screen must be ligned up exactly to the on screen background in order to
capture the same image.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
a. Press the MENU button.
b. Select [Function] with the fbutton.
c. Select [Capture Mode] with the c/ dbutton, and press the SET button.
d. Select [Pre-Shot] with the c/ dbutton, and press the SET button.
e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen.
2. Compose the background you want on the screen, and then press the shutter button
to temporarily record it as a reference image.
This operation causes a semi-transparent image of the background to appear on
the screen, but the displayed image is not actually saved in camera memory.
3. Now you can stand in front of the background and ask someone else to take your
picture, using the semi-transparent background on the screen as a composition
guide.
4. After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a
guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record.
Note that the semi-transparent background image temporarily recorded in step 2
is for composition purposes only. The final image contains only what is in front of
the camera when the shutter button is pressed in step 4.
Freeze the background on
the screen.
Only the second image is
recorded.
Record the image, using the
background on the screen
as a guide.

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Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
This mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image.
This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is
no one else around to record the image for you.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
a. Press the MENU button.
b. Select [Function] with the fbutton.
c. Select [Capture Mode] with the c/ dbutton, and press the SET button.
d. Select [Coupling Shot] with the c/ dbutton, and press the SET button.
e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen.
2. Align the focus frame on the screen with the subject you want on the left side of the
image.
3. Press the shutter button to record the left side of the image.
4. Next compose the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to
align the background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the first
image, which is shown on the screen.
5. When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.
First Image Second Image Combined Images
This is the part of the
image that does not
include the person who is
recording the first image.
Making sure that the
background of the image is
aligned correctly, record the
image of the person who
recorded the first image.

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Setting the Panorama Mode
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them
together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject
that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a
program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.
1. Slide the mode switch to [].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select [Scene Mode] with the c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [Panorama] with the c/ dbuttons, and press the SET button.
5. Press the MENU button.
6. Select the photographic direction with the e/ fbuttons.
7. Shoot the first image.
The next image appears beside the previous image.
8. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the
photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the
next image.
9. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.
10. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or switch to another mode after
the last image has been recorded.

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Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology
Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image.
This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their
position in the scene.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Toggle the button until [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor.
The white frame is identified as the “top priority” face (main focus frame), and
gray ones around the other faces.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.
The main focus frame simultaneously turns green.
If the “top priority” face is out of focus, the main focus frame turns red.
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.
Subjects that are not suitable with this function:
a. A person is wearing glasses, sunglasses, or face is covered with hat or hair.
b. A person turned sideways.
Face detection function is on
White frame Green frame Red frame
Focus lock Out of focus