Konica Minolta Digital Camera E Mini Multi Media Camera User Manual

 
FCC Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-  
tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in commerical installation. This equip-  
ment 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 guarentee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferece to radio or tele-  
vision reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the intereference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the distance between the equip-  
ment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than  
that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
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CAUTION  
Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location.  
This may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or  
steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause  
a fire or electric shock.  
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high  
temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.  
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera  
case and internal components and cause a fire.  
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a  
cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the  
case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories  
in well-ventilated locations.  
Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved.  
This may cause the camera to malfunction.  
While it is switched on do not move the camera after transferring  
images to PC. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the  
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off  
the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other  
devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to  
do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric  
shock.  
When handling the camera, always unplug it from the power  
source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are not  
going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the  
AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure  
to do so could result in an electric shock.  
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CAUTION  
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as  
during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power  
source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety.  
(If you are not going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the  
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected  
the camera.)  
Failure to do so could result in a fire.  
Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to  
request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years.  
Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods  
without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric  
shock.  
Cleaning is best performed prior to seasonal periods of high  
humidity.  
Consult with your dealer or local authorized service facility for  
information on the cost of cleaning your camera.  
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use  
with your camera.  
The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries  
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion of the  
battery compartment.  
When fitting a battery into the camera, check the polarity  
+
markings on the battery ( and )to ensure that you insert the  
battery correctly.  
Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting  
or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion of the battery  
compartment.  
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an  
extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a  
fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the  
batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment  
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully  
if you touch the battery fluid.  
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WARNING  
Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually  
hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in  
any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these  
situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the  
camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect  
the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are  
using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC  
power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After  
checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your  
dealer or your local authorized service facility and request  
repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is  
dangerous.  
Unplug from  
power socket.  
Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.  
Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source  
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power  
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you  
have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or  
your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use  
the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the  
camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power  
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the  
AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet  
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your  
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue  
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.  
If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been  
damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power  
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC  
power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet  
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your  
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue  
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.  
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WARNING  
Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a  
wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or  
tip over and cause injury.  
Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that  
water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when  
it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the  
beach or near water.  
Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects  
into the camera through access points such as the Compact  
Flash card slot.  
This may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not disassemble  
Do not use in wet areas.  
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric  
shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be  
carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.  
Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire  
or electric shock.  
Do not touch  
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are  
using the AC power adapter.  
This may cause an electric shock.  
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WARNING  
Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch  
the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving  
car, motorcycle or bicycle.  
This may cause a traffic accident.  
Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.  
This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.  
Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens,  
necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive  
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and negative poles of the battery.  
This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or  
injury.  
Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not  
place a battery in water or in a fire.  
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire  
or injury.  
Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it  
with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may  
cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.  
Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified  
for use with this camera.  
The use of other power sources may cause a fire.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction ............................................................................... 8  
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 8  
What’s included in the package ....................................................................................... 8  
System Requirements (Windows) ................................................................................ 8  
Getting to Know your camera ........................................................................................... 9  
Getting Started ........................................................................ 10  
Inserting Batteries ...................................................................................................................... 10  
Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) ............................................... 11  
Attaching the Strap ................................................................................................................... 11  
Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................ 12  
Operating the Camera ............................................................................................................. 12  
Using e-mini M as a Digital Camera ............................... 14  
Taking Pictures................................................................................................................................ 14  
Camera Funtion Controls....................................................................................................... 15  
Viewing Pictures ...................................................................... 16  
Downloading Pictures into your PC............................... 18  
Using e-mini M as an MP3 Player .................................... 20  
Where to get MP3 music files ......................................................................................... 20  
Transferring MP3 files into e-mini M ........................................................................... 20  
MP3 Playback Controls .......................................................................................................... 21  
Playing MP3 Music...................................................................................................................... 21  
Using e-mini M as an Audio Recorder .......................... 22  
Recording Controls .................................................................................................................... 23  
Recording Audio ........................................................................................................................... 23  
Playing Recorded Audio ......................................................................................................... 24  
Transferring Recorded Audio into your PC ............................................................. 24  
Erasing Contents from e-mini M ..................................... 25  
Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio ............................. 25  
Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks ................... 26  
Using e-mini M as a PC Camera........................................ 27  
Appendix 1 : LCD Icons ......................................................... 27  
Appendix 2 : Specifications .............................................. 28  
 
Introduction  
Overview  
Digital Camera, MP3 Player, Digital Audio Recorder, and PC Camera in One!  
Thank you for purchasing the e-mini M, which is the most incredible camera ever  
developed. This portable digital camera not only takes pictures, but also features a built-  
in MP3 player, audio recorder, and PC camera in the same camera unit.  
The e-mini M is equipped with 2MB built-in memory. In addition, it provides a memory  
card slot which can be inserted with a (Type I) Compact Flash Card. To download digital  
pictures and audio from the camera into your PC, a USB cable connection is all that is  
required. This single USB connection also allows you to transfer MP3 songs into the  
camera. When you use it as a PC camera, you can videoconference over the Internet.  
See and talk to people on the internet face-to-face.  
Whats Included in the Package  
e-mini M unit  
USB cable  
Video cable  
Earphone  
2 x AA alkaline batteries  
Software CD-ROM  
Quick start guide  
Owners Manual  
Pouch and Strap  
CD-ROM content :  
Disk 1 : MGI Photosuite SE, Multimedia Camera Manager, MP3 trial software  
Disk 2 : MGI Video Wave SE+  
Optional accessories :  
Compact Flash Card  
AC Adapter  
System Requirements (Windows)  
Personal computer with minimum Pentium 166 MHz with graphic card  
Microsoft windows 98/98SE/2000/ME operating system  
32 MB or more of RAM  
80 MB of hard disk space available  
Available USB, and CD-ROM drive  
Color Display (800x600 24 bit or higher recommended)  
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Getting to Know your Camera  
Before you start using camera, try to familiarize first with its various controls. This sec-  
tion shows the different parts of the camera in detail.  
A. Power Button  
B. Shutter Release  
C. Ready LED  
D. Mode Dial  
E. Lens  
B
C
A
D
F
E
F. Viewfinder Window  
G. Flash  
G
N
I
T
H. Compact Flash  
Card slot  
DCIN  
5V  
O
P
Q
H
VIDEO  
J
K
I. Self-Timer LED  
J. Stop/Erase Button  
K. Audio Record /  
Play Mode Selection  
Button  
L M  
R
L. Microphone  
M. 4-Way Toggle Control  
N. Earphone Jack  
O. DC IN 5V port  
P. Video port  
S
Q. USB port  
R. Battery door  
S. Viewfinder  
T. LCD  
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Getting Started  
The e-mini M comes with standard accessories such as batteries, and strap. This sec-  
tion shows how you can use them with the camera. Basic camera operations are also  
described in this section.  
Inserting Batteries  
The battery compartment is located the bottom of the camera. You will need to use  
two AA-size batteries.  
To install the batteries:  
1. Open the battery cover.  
2. Insert the batteries properly. When inserting,  
make sure that you follow the polarity direc-  
tions which are indicated on the inner side  
of the battery cover.  
3. Close the battery cover.  
Note  
You do not need to use batteries when you connect a USB cable between the camera and  
your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB port.  
Warning  
If you won’t be using the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
prevent leaks or corrosion.  
Never use manganese batteries. Never mix old and new batteries.  
Low temperatures under 0 C may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shorten-  
ing the time that the camera is able to operate.  
The recommended battery is AA-size alkaline battery.  
Battery Life Indicator  
When the camera has full power, the Battery  
Power icon on the LCD panel will be fully  
Full Battery power  
shaded. When power is low, only the lower  
Medium Battery power  
portion of the icon will be shaded. This indi-  
Low Battery Power  
cates that the batteries need to be replaced.  
When the batteries are completely dead, the  
camera will not turn on.  
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Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)  
If you prefer to operate the camera on AC  
power, a Power Adapter (5v/2.4a) is available.  
Simply connect the power adapter into the DC  
IN port on the camera, and then plug the power  
adapter into a wall socket.  
Note  
You do not need to use the power adapter when  
you connect a USB cable between the camera  
and your PC. The camera receives power from  
the PC through the USB port.  
Warning  
Always be sure to use the power adapter from the manufacturer. Any other adapter may  
cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.  
Grasp the power adapter, not the cord, when unplugging it from a wall socket.  
If the power cord gets damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), purchase a new power  
adapter from your local dealer. Using a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.  
Switch off and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera before unplugging it from the  
wall socket.  
Attaching the Strap  
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If you intend to take pictures outdoors, you may  
find it convenient to carry the camera using the  
strap provided.  
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To attach the strap to the camera:  
1. Pass the small loop at the end of the strap  
through the hole in the cameras strap holder.  
2.Insert the other end of the strap through the  
loop and pull it tight until the strap is securely  
attached to the camera.  
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Attaching the Earphone  
You need to attach the earphone to the cam-  
era to listen to the MP3 songs or the recorded  
audio. To attach the earphone to the pouch and  
the camera:  
1. Insert the end of earphone connector into  
the hole at the side of the pouch.  
2. Pull it down until the cord comes out to the  
other hole of the pouch.  
3. Plug the earphone connector into the Ear-  
phone Jack.  
Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory)  
The camera already comes with 2MB internal  
memory for storing pictures, MP3 songs and  
recorded audio. If this is not enough for you,  
you can extend the cameras storage capacity  
by inserting a compact flash memory card.  
To insert a Compact Flash memory card:  
1. Open the card slot cover located at the side  
of the camera.  
2. Make sure the back side of the CF card to-  
ward the front of the camera and the end  
with pin-connector toward the card slot.  
3. Push the memory card all the way into the  
card slot until you hear a clicking sound.  
4. Close the card slot cover.  
Note  
To remove the Compact Flash memory card, push  
the Eject button located next to the card slot.  
Operating the Camera  
Once there is power supplied to the camera  
(through installed batteries, the optional power  
adapter or through a USB cable connected be-  
tween the camera and your PC), you can start  
using the camera.  
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Starting up the Camera  
Ready LED  
Power Button  
To switch the camera on, press the Power But-  
ton which is located at the side of the camera.  
The LED on the top of the camera then lights  
up, indicating that the camera is on.  
Auto Power Off Feature  
The camera automatically switches off after no operations has been performed for more  
than 2 minutes. However, this feature is not available when the camera is supplied with power  
from a USB or AC Adapter connection.  
Changing Mode  
The Mode Dial located on the top side of the  
camera lets you easily change from one oper-  
ating mode to another. Just turn the Mode Dial  
clockwise or counterclockwise to switch to a  
different mode.  
The five icons shown on the Mode Dial indi-  
cate the five operating modes of the camera.  
Mode Dial  
To select a particular mode, that you want, keep  
PC mode  
on turning the Mode Dial until its icon is situ-  
DSC mode  
ated at the middle, uppermost side of the Mode  
TV mode  
Dial . Refer to the succeeding pages for more  
information on each of these operating modes.  
MP3 Mode  
Audio Mode  
Function Controls  
The front panel buttons provide different types  
of controls, depending on which operating  
mode is currently selected. For instance, in DSC  
mode, the 4-Way Toggle Control allows you to  
set the flash mode, select picture quality, and  
operate the self-timer. In other operating  
modes, such as MP3 and Audio modes, all these  
buttons are used but they function differently  
in each mode.  
Function Controls  
The next sections will discuss each operating  
mode in detail and how to adjust the controls  
for each mode.  
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Using e-mini M as a Digital Camera  
The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how  
to take pictures with the camera.  
Taking Pictures  
Set the camera to DSC mode  
when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo  
shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the op-  
tional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to  
insert batteries or connect a power adapter.) Connecting a USB cable between the  
camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera. (See page 18 to see an  
illustration of how to connect a USB cable.)  
If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures, insert the  
memory card before you start taking pictures. Without a Compact Flash memory card  
installed, the pictures are stored in built-in memory. (For more information on inserting  
memory card, see page 12 ).  
To take a picture:  
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power  
Button. The Ready LED located on the top  
of the camera then lights up.  
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2. Make sure that the camera is in DSC mode.  
To set the camera to DSC mode, turn the  
Mode Dial repeatedly until you see the  
icon appear on the LCD panel.  
3. Using the viewfinder to line up the camera  
with the object you want to capture.  
4. Hold still and press the Shutter Release but-  
ton to take the picture.  
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5. The Ready LED blinks continuously as the  
camera captures and processes the image.  
6. When the Ready LED stops blinking, you can  
take the next picture. (The Ready LED always  
remains lit while the camera is on.)  
Remaining  
photo shots  
Picture Quality  
Self-timer  
Battery Power  
No Flash or Auto Flash  
LCD panel in DSC Mode  
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Erasing Pictures  
You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. To erase pictures, set  
the camera to TV mode. For more information, see page 25 .  
Camera Function Controls  
When you’re using e-mini M as a digital  
Press to set the  
Flash mode  
Press to select the type  
of Picture Quality  
camera, use the 4-Way Toggle Control lo-  
cated on front of the camera to select  
the options you want to use when taking  
your picture.  
No Flash  
Normal Quality  
Fine Quality  
Auto Flash  
Press to set the Self-  
Timer on or off  
Self Timer On  
Flash Mode  
The camera has two different flash modes:  
No Flash - The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the  
surroundings is.  
Auto  
- The camera automatically fires the flash when the lighting in the  
surrounding is not bright enough.  
Picture Quality  
Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take. The first is  
resolution. The camera takes pictures at 640 X 480 resolution. The second element is  
the amount of compression applied to captured images. This camera can capture im-  
ages using two types of compression settings: Normal (high compression) and Fine (low  
compression). The lower the compression, the higher the image quality, but the fewer  
the number of pictures that can be taken. Higher compression gives acceptable image  
guality for most purposes and allows more pictures to be taken.  
Normal Quality - 32 pictures  
Fine Quality  
- 16 pictures  
(The total number of images that can be stored may vary according to the free space  
available, the picture quality setting used for each shot, and the complexity of the subjects.)  
Self-Timer  
The Self-Timer gives a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter Re-  
lease button and the time the picture is taken. The 10-second delay is indicated by the  
Self-Timer LED flashing once per second for seven seconds, then twice per second for  
the last three seconds.  
After a picture has been taken, the Self-Timer is cancelled automatically. It needs to be  
activated each time you wish to use it to take a picture.  
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Viewing Pictures  
Show off your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a TV. This section  
shows you how to properly connect the camera to a TV and display your pictures on  
TV.  
Using the Camera in TV Mode  
Set the camera to TV Mode  
when you want to use a TV to view the pictures you  
have taken or when you want to erase pictures from the camera memory.  
TV Function Contorls  
While in TV mode, use the 4-Way Toggle Controls located on the front of the camera to  
set the TV standard, advance forward or backward when viewing pictures, and to erase  
pictures.  
Press to set the  
TV standard  
Note  
NTSC  
Standard  
PAL  
Standard  
For details on erasing pictures, see page 25.  
Viewing Pictures on your TV  
Press to enable  
Erase mode  
Set the camera to TV Mode  
want to use a TV to view the pictures you have  
taken.  
when you  
Press to go  
backward and view  
the previous picture  
Press to go forward  
and view the next  
picture  
Connecting the Camera to your TV  
Use the video cable that comes with the pack-  
age to connect the camera to a TV.  
1. Connect one end of the video cable to the  
video port on the camera.  
V
ID  
E
O
IN  
TV  
VIDEO PORT  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the  
video input socket of your TV (normally at  
the back).  
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Defining the TV Output  
Before you can view pictures on your TV, you need to identify first what TV standard  
your television uses. If you have an NTSC standard TV, set the camera to NTSC. If you  
have a PAL standard TV, set the camera to PAL. (The figure on page 16 illustrates clearly  
how to set the TV output for your camera.)  
Viewing your Pictures  
After properly connecting your camera to a TV,  
you can start viewing your pictures.  
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1. Turn on your TV. Switch your TV to Video  
mode. (Usually, your TV's remote control will  
have a TV/Video switch button. Simply press  
this button.  
2. Set the camera to TV mode.  
Press to set the TV standard  
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PAL  
NTSC  
Standard  
Standard  
3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the  
e-mini M to select the camera’s TV output.  
Press TV to select NTSC or PAL, depending  
on the TV system you are using.  
4. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to se-  
lect which picture to display on the TV  
screen. Press Right (+) to display the next  
picture, or press Left (-) to display the previ-  
ous picture.  
Press to  
enable Erase  
mode  
4
Press to go  
backward and view  
the previous picture  
Press to go forward  
and view the next  
picture  
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As you advance forward and backward  
through your pictures, the LCD Panel shows  
the current picture number you are viewing.  
5. If you want to resume taking pictures, dis-  
connect the camera from your TV. Then, set  
the camera to DSC mode again.  
Battery Power  
Picture Number  
TV Standard (NTSC or PAL)  
LCD Panel in TV Mode  
Note  
You can also view your pictures on your computer monitor by downloading them to your PC  
For more information about downloading pictures into your PC, see page 18.  
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Downloading Pictures into your PC  
Once your cameras memory or the inserted Compact Flash Card is full, you can erase  
the pictures and take more pictures. If you want to keep the pictures you have taken,  
you should save them first by transferring them to your computer. This section shows  
you how to download pictures into the computer.  
Note  
For details on how to erase pictures, see page 25.  
Connecting the Camera to Your PC  
Use the USB cable provided to connect the  
camera to your PC.  
1
Connect one end of the USB cable into the  
USB port on your PC.  
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to  
the USB port on the camera.  
3 Turn on the camera.  
Note  
You do not need to use batteries or the power  
adapter when you have connected a USB cable be-  
tween the camera and your PC. The camera re-  
ceives power from the PC through the USB port.  
Camera driver and software installation  
The following software applications and camera driver are included in the DSC Applica-  
tion Suite CD.  
MGI Photosuite III SE - allows you to enhance the pictures with fast, friendly, fun PC  
photography software.  
MGI VideoWave SE+ - is powerful PC video software that allows even novice users to  
create professional videos quickly and easily.  
Multimedia Camera Manager- provides you with an efficient way to manage and transfer  
pictures, audio and MP3 files between the camera and computer.  
MP3 trial software - convert your music CD to MP3 file format and enjoy your favorite  
songs anywhere.  
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In order to transfer files between e-mini M and PC, you need to install the Multimedia  
Camera Manager which is included in the DSC Application Suite. It is provided with  
auto-setup program. Once you insert Disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive, the DSC Application  
Suite main menu will appear. Alternatively, you still can run “setup.exe” file in the root  
directory of CD-ROM drive.  
1 . Insert the Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive  
2. Click on the checkbox to select the  
software you would like to install.  
3. Follow the on screen instructions to  
complete driver and the application  
software installation.  
4. Restart the computer. After restarting the  
computer, a DSC Application Suite shortcut  
icon will appear on the desktop.  
Note  
The system requirements and operation of each  
bundled software application may vary. For more  
information, please refer to their respective soft-  
ware help menu.  
Getting your Pictures  
To get pictures from the camera and transfer  
them to your PC:  
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1. Make sure that the camera is securely con-  
nected to your PC and the camera driver is  
installed.  
2. Set the camera to PC mode.  
3. Double-click the DSC Application Suite  
Shortcut icon on the desktop.  
4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-  
ton .  
5. Drag or copy the image files from the folder  
of Multimedia Camera Manager to the folder  
on your hard disk to which you want to trans-  
fer them.  
6. Once the copy process has been completed,  
the images will have been successfully have  
downloaded from the camera to your PC.  
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Using e-mini M as an MP3 Player  
To use the e-mini M as an MP3 Player, you need to first transfer MP3 songs from your  
PC into the camera. This section tells you where you can get MP3 files as well as how  
to upload them into camera and then play them.  
Where to Get MP3 Music Files  
There are basically three ways of getting MP3 songs:  
From the Internet  
Now, there are Web sites on the Internet which allow you to download MP3 songs.  
There are also Web sites which sell popular music from well known artists in MP3 format.  
Using your Web browser, you can search for such Web sites and then download MP3  
files by purchasing them online.  
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MP3 CDs  
You can purchase MP3 music CDs. These CDs are capable of storing many more songs  
than traditional music CDs because of MP3 compression.  
Record from your personal CD collection  
Another way of getting MP3 files is by converting music tracks from traditional music  
CDs into MP3 files in your PC. You need to use an MP3 encoding software in order to do  
this. MP3 encoders are available on the Internet, and you can just download and use  
them to transform your favorite CD collection into MP3 files.  
With MP3 encoding software, you may also convert .WAV audio files into MP3 format.  
For more information about the operation of MP3 software, please refer to its respec-  
tive software help.  
Copyright Protection  
Music, especially from recorded artists, is protected by copyright. Distributing or sharing MP3  
files without authorization is an infringement against international copyright laws.  
Transferring MP3 Files into the e-mini M  
To transfer MP3 music files into the e-mini M:  
1. Please insert a Compact Flash Card which you can buy from the computer accessory  
shop.  
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2. Make sure that the camera is securely con-  
nected to your PC using the USB cable  
provided. (See page 18 for a clear illustration  
on how to connect the USB cable.)  
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3. Set it to PC mode  
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4. Double-click the DSC Application Suite  
shortcut icon on the desktop  
5. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-  
ton  
6. Select the MP3 songs you want to transfer,  
and then drag the MP3 files into the Multi-  
media Camera Manager folder  
7. Once the copy process has been completed,  
the MP3 songs will have been successfully  
uploaded from your PC to the camera.  
Note  
You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable  
between the camera and your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB  
port.  
MP3 Playback Controls  
While in MP3 mode, use the Shutter Release  
Press to increase  
the volume level  
button and the 4-Way Toggle Control located  
on the front of the camera to control the play-  
back of MP3 songs.  
Press to go  
Press to go  
forward and  
select the next  
MP3 song  
Note  
backward and  
select previous  
MP3 songs  
For details on erasing MP3 songs, see page 25.  
Press to decrease  
the volume level  
Playing MP3 Music  
After you have finished transferring MP3 files,  
you are ready to play the songs . Make sure that  
your camera has enough battery power or that  
the power adapter is connected.  
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To play MP3 songs:  
1. Connect your earphone to the camera.  
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2. Set the camera to MP3 mode  
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3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control on the front  
of the camera to adjust the volume. Press the  
Up Arrow ( ) to increase the volume level,  
or press the Down Arrow ( ) to decrease  
the volume level.  
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4. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control also to select  
the MP3 song you want to play. Press Right  
(+) to select the next song, or press Left (-)  
to select the previous song.  
5. To play the selected MP3 song, press the  
Shutter Release button.  
MP3 Song Number/  
the volume level  
To pause or resume playback, press the Shut-  
ter Release button again.  
Battery Power  
LCD Panel in MP3 Mode  
6. To stop the playback, press the Erase/Stop  
button located on the front panel.  
Using e-mini M as an Audio Recorder  
Another outstanding feature of the e-mini M is  
its built-in audio recorder, which allows you to  
record notes, interviews with other people,  
lectures, or conferences. You can record and  
then play back the audio in the camera, as well  
Press to increase  
the volume level  
as transferring the recorded content to your PC.  
Press to toggle  
between audio  
recording and  
playback  
Recording Controls  
Set the camera to Audio Mode (  
you want to use the audio recording feature.  
Use the Shutter Release button and the 4-Way  
Toggle control located on the front of the cam-  
era to start, pause and stop the recording, play  
the recorded audio, or erase the audio.  
) when  
Press to  
go backward  
and select the  
previous  
Press to go  
forward and select  
the next  
Press to  
decrease  
the volume  
level  
recorded audio  
recorded audio  
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Note  
For details on erasing recorded audio, see page  
25 .  
Recording Audio  
1. Set the camera to Audio mode  
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2. Press the AUDIO REC/PLAY button to enter  
Audio Record Mode, the RECORD will ap-  
pear in the LCD panel  
3. Press the Shutter Release button to start  
recording.  
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4. If you are recording your own voice, speak  
to the microphone on the front of the  
camera. Or, if you are recording interviews,  
meetings or lectures, place the camera in a  
location where audio can be recorded. Make  
sure that the microphone is facing the  
speaker to get a clear recording.  
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5.To pause the recording, press the Shutter Re-  
lease button.  
6.To continue recording on the same track,  
press the Shutter Release button again.  
7.To stop recording, press the Erase/Stop but-  
ton located on the front of the camera.  
Audio Recording  
mode  
Note  
Audio Track  
Number  
If you keep on pressing the Shutter Release but-  
ton in between recordings, audio will always be  
recorded on the same track. Make sure you press  
the Stop button when you want to end an audio  
segment and do a new recording on the next  
track.  
Battery Power  
LCD Panel in Audio Mode  
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Playing Recorded Audio  
To play the recorded audio:  
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1. Connect your earphone to the camera.  
2. Make sure that the camera is set to Audio  
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mode  
.
3. Press the AUDIO REC/PLAY button to enter  
PLAY mode. PLAY will appear on the LCD  
panel  
4. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control on the front  
of the camera to adjust the volume. Press the  
Up Arrow ( ) to increase the volume level,  
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or press the Down Arrow (  
the volume level.  
) to decrease  
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5. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control also to select  
the audio track you want to play. Press Right  
(+) to select the next track, or press Left (-)  
to select the previous track.  
6. To play the selected track, press the Shutter  
Release button.  
Audio Playback  
mode  
Audio Track  
Number  
To pause or resume playback, press the Shut-  
ter Release button again.  
Battery Power  
7. To stop playback, press the Erase/Stop but-  
ton located on the front panel.  
LCD Panel in Audio Playback Mode  
Transferring Recorded Audio  
into your PC  
e-mini M records audio in .WAV format. After  
recording, you can transfer the audio into your  
computer.  
To transfer recorded audio from the camera  
into your PC:  
1. Connect the Camera to your PC using the  
USB cable provided. (See page 18 for a clear  
illustration on how to connect the USB cable.)  
2. Set the camera to PC mode.  
3. Double-click the DSC Application Suite short  
cut button icon on the desktop  
4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-  
ton  
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5. Select the audio track you want to transfer, and then drag the files from the folder of  
Mutlimedia Camera Manager to the folder on your hard disk to which you want to  
transfer them.  
6. Once the copy process has been completed, the recorded audio will have success-  
fully downloaded from the camera to your PC.  
Note  
You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable  
between the camera and your PC. The camera receives power from the PC through the USB  
port.  
Erasing Contents from the e-mini M  
When both the cameras internal memory and any additional Compact Flash Card are  
full, it’s is time to erase some or all of their contents to free up storage space. Before  
you erase anything, however, make sure that you first transfer the contents to your PC  
if you still want to use them.  
Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio  
To erase a single picture, MP3 song or recorded audio:  
1. Set the camera to the appropriate operating mode:  
To erase a picture, set to TV mode  
.
Erase an MP3 song, set to MP3 mode  
.
To erase a recorded audio, set to AUDIO  
mode  
.
2. Enter Erase mode by pressing the Erase/Stop  
button located on the front of the camera.  
3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control on the front  
of the camera to select the picture, MP3  
song, or audio track number you want to  
erase. Press Right (+) repeatedly to skip  
forward, or press Left (-) repeatedly to go  
backwards, until the number that you want  
appears on the LCD panel.  
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4. Press the Shutter Release button to erase  
the selected number.  
5. Press the Erase/Stop button to exit Erase  
mode.  
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Erasing a Picture (TV mode)  
Erasing an MP3 Song (MP3 mode)  
Erasing a Recorded Audio  
(AUDIO mode)  
Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks  
To erase all pictures, MP3 songs or recorded  
audio tracks:  
1. Set the camera to the appropriate operating  
mode:  
To erase all pictures, set to TV mode  
To erase all MP3 songs, set to MP3 mode.  
.
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To erase all recorded audio tracks, set to  
AUDIO mode  
.
2. Enter Erase mode by pressing the Erase/Stop  
button located on the front of the camera.  
3. Keep pressing the Right (+) or Left (-) of the  
4-Way Toggle Control until the message  
ERASE ALL appears on the LCD panel.  
4. Press the Shutter Release button to erase  
all pictures, MP3 songs, or recorded audio  
tracks, depending on which operation mode  
you are currently in.  
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Erasing All MP3 Songs (MP3 mode)  
Erasing All Pictures (TV mode)  
Erasing All Recorded Audio Tracks  
(AUDIO mode)  
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Using e-mini M as a PC Camera  
This camera features a USB device that complies with Windows 98 plug-and-play  
specifications. You don’t need to turn off your PC, before making the connection. Just  
plug cameras USB cable connector into the USB port of your PC, then everything is  
ready to go.  
1 . Make sure the Multimedia Camera Manager is installed. (For details, see Camera driver  
and software installation section on page 18)  
2. Make sure the camera is connected to the PC by its USB cable. (For details, see  
Connecting to the computer on page 18)  
3. Set the camera to PC mode  
4. Launch your own video conference software, such as Microsoft NetMeeting  
Note  
For more information about the video conference application software, please refer to its re-  
spective software help menu.  
Appendix 1: LCD Icons  
PC mode  
Erase Icon  
Volume Icon  
Pause Icon  
Digital Icon  
Auto Flash  
No Flash  
DSC Record mode  
TV mode  
MP3 Mode  
MP3 Play  
Audio Mode  
Audio Play  
Normal Quality  
Fine Quality  
TV (PAL)  
Audio Record  
Full Battery power  
Medium Battery power  
Low Battery Power  
TV (NTSC)  
Self-Timer On  
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Appendix 2: Camera Specifications  
Image Sensor  
CMOS Image Sensor  
640x480 pixels  
Image Size (HxV)  
Resolution Mode  
Internal Memory  
External Memory  
Image Storage 2MB  
External Connectors  
640x480 pixels  
2MB Flash Memory  
Compact Flash Card (Type 1)  
Approximately up to 32 pictures (Normal)  
AC adapter/ USB / Video Output (NTSC / PAL),  
Earphone Output  
Optical Viewfinder  
LCD Display  
LED Indicator  
Lens  
Built-in  
B/W LCD for text display  
Self-timer (red, on front) ; Ready (green, on top)  
Fixed focus lens  
Power supply  
2 X AA-size Alkaline Batteries; AC Adapter 5V DC / 2.4 A ;  
DC5V from USB port  
MP3  
Playback MP3 File  
Voice  
Record/Playback WAV File  
Flash Modes Auto, Off  
0.5m - 1.5m  
Flash Mode  
Flash Range  
Self-timer  
Exposure  
White Balance  
Shutter  
10 sec delay  
Auto  
Auto  
Electronic shutter (Auto)  
Compression method JPEG base  
Auto Power OFF  
Weight  
120 sec after no operation  
136 g (without Battery and CF card)  
91 x 80 x 35 mm  
Dimensions  
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