User manual ROLLEI DSX410

[. . . ] Rollei dsx410 Gebrauchsanleitung Instruction Manual Contents Read First . . 86 5 Read First Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all the following safety precautions. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. In the following pages, the term "equipment" refers mainly to the camera and its power supply accessories. WARNINGS To prevent possible injury, please observe the following warnings when using this product. [. . . ] Speedlight fires whenever you take a shot, regardless of the lighting condition. Flash is turned off. Slow Sync Flash Off 33 Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips Movie mode allows you to record video clips. 1 2 3 4 5 34 Rotate the mode dial to . Frame your subjects by using "W/T". Slightly press the shutter release button half way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure. Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording. Press the shutter release button again to stop recording. Using the Capture Menu Using the Capture Menu Options in the capture menu allow you to adjust settings for picture taking. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to , or . Press "Menu" button to enter the capture menu. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key . Press"OK" to enter the submenu. After confirming the setting, press "Menu" button again to exit. Note: Drive mode and EV settings, please see page 28, 30. 35 . Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Image Size (Resolution) [ only] In this function, you can choose in which image size (the number of pixels) you want your pictures stored in the memory card. You can gain detailed images with high resolutions; the file size will be large, and vice versa. 1 2 3 In the capture menu, select "Image Size" and then press "OK". Select "2288 x 1720", "1600 x 1200", "1280 x 960" or "640 x 480". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. 36 . Using the Capture Menu Setting Image Quality In order to reduce the size of the image for more storage of pictures in the memory card, images are compressed. In other words, the less you compress the image, the better the image quality, and the fewer pictures you can store in the memory card. 1 2 3 In the capture menu, select "Quality" and then press "OK". Select "Best", "Fine", or "Normal". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. 37 . Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting White Balance WB allows you to correct color shifts resulting from different lighting conditions when taking pictures. 1 2 3 Mode Auto Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Cloudy In the capture menu, select "WB" and then press "OK". Select "Auto", "Daylight", "Fluorescent", "Tungsten" , or "Cloudy". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Function The camera will automatically adjust the setting according to the lighting condition. Setting for shooting in fluorescent condition Setting for shooting in incandescent or halogen condition. Setting for shooting in overcast condition. 38 . Using the Capture Menu Setting Sensitivity ISO value affects the camera's sensitivity to light. The default ISO setting is "Auto", but you can also adjust the setting manually. Use low ISO value in bright condition, and high ISO value when light is insufficient. 1 2 3 In the capture menu, select "ISO" and then press "OK". Select "Auto", "200", or "400". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Note 1: High ISO value may lead to noise in the picture. Note 2: ISO speed resets to default "Auto" after you turn off the camera. 39 . Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Exposure Area [ only] This camera provides you with two exposure-metering modes to gain proper exposure. 1 2 3 Mode Central Weighted Spot In the capture menu, select "Exposure Area" and then press "OK". Select "Central Weighted" or "Spot". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Function Measures the EV from the large area in the center of the whole picture area. Meters the EV from a circular area (about in 3-5mm) in the middle of the LCD monitor. Use this mode to shoot pictures with a specific exposure area. 40 . Using the Capture Menu Setting Auto Focus Area [ only] 1 2 3 In the capture menu, select "Focus Area" and then press "OK". Select "Central" or "Spot". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. 41 . Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Sharpness Adjusting settings of sharpness allows you to emphasize or soften the edge of the image. 1 2 3 Mode Soft Normal Hard In the capture menu, select "Sharpness" and then press "OK". Select "Soft", "Normal", or "Hard". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Function Softens the outline. If you want your subjects (such as people) to have a soft outline, we recommend that you use this mode. If you want your subjects (such as buildings) to have a clear and sharp outline, we suggest that you use this mode. 42 . Using the Capture Menu Adjusting Saturation Saturation is the intensity and purity of color. This option allows you to adjust the saturation of the image. 1 2 3 In the capture menu, select "Saturation"and then press "OK". Select "More", "Normal" or "Less". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. 43 . Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Style This mode allows you to have special effect on the pictures or the video clips. 1 2 3 Mode Normal Sepia Black & White In the capture menu, select "Style" and then press "OK". Select "Normal", "Sepia", or "Black & White". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Function No special effect. (reddish -brown) Produces black & white photos. 44 Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the LCD Display 45 Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using Playback Playback mode allows you to review the still images and video clips. 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to "Playback" mode. The last still picture you take and the information of that picture appear on the LCD monitor. Use on the four-way key to move forth and back through the still pictures. Use on the four-way key to start/ stop playing video clips. 46 . Using playback Using Index Display By using the function of index display, you can view at most six still pictures at a time. 1 2 3 Press " Wide" button and switch single display to index display. Use on the four-way key to highlight single picture and on the four-way key to move to the previous or the next six pictures. Press " Tele" to return to single playback. 47 . Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Activating Digital Enlargement The function of digital enlargement allows you to enlarge a single image to 2x. 1 Press "Tele" button in single display and then navigate the enlarged image by using the four-way key. 2 Press "Wide" button to return to the original image size step by step. 48 Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to . Press "Menu" button. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key. Press "OK" to enter the submenu. After confirming the setting, press "Menu" button again to exit. 49 . Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Deleting All Pictures This function allows you to delete all of the still pictures and video clips. 1 2 3 In the playback menu, select "Delete All" and then press "OK". Select "No" or "Yes". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Note 1: To delete single picture, choose the one you want to delete and then press . Choose "Yes" or "No" and then press "OK". Note 2: If the file is under protection, you have to remove the protection first and then delete it. [. . . ] The computer automatically detects the camera as a mass storage device so that you can copy the image file from your camera to the hard drive of a computer. Note 1: Upon connecting the camera to a computer, the LCD monitor turns off automatically. Note 2: If you use Windows 98/98SE as the OS in your computer, you have to install USB driver from the software CD-ROM. 72 Printing Images Printing Images After uploading the images to a computer, you can print them by using the software packed with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to some specific printers (such as Olympus P400 Photo Printers). To connect the printer: 1 2 3 Get the USB cable and connect the larger end of it to the printer. Open the terminal cover and connect the small end of the USB cable to the camera. [. . . ]