User manual LEICA DIGITAL CLASSIC CAMERA LEICA M3 4.0 MP

[. . . ] Digital Classic Camera Leica M3 Instruction manual Digital Classic Camera Leica M3 · English Contents Introduction For users in the United States For users in Canada Getting to know your camera The right power supply - Important information on batteries - Inserting the batteries General Instructions Installation of the PC-Software - Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - Connecting the DCC to your PC Using the DCC - LCD status display - Symbols and explanations - Warning signals Shooting and deleting images - Distance setting - Shooting images with flash - Shooting images with the self-timer - Sources of error when photograhing - Deleting images Page Page Page Page Page 3 4 4 5 5 Altering the image compression Page 13 Video conference Page 14 Image processing on the PC Page 15 - Loading still images - Image download using the Camera Wizard - Image download using ArcSoft PhotoImpression* - Saving images with ArcSoft PhotoImpression* - Video with ArcSoft PhotoImpression* - Image processing on the MacOS Uninstalling the software Page 16 Uninstalling drivers Page 17 Camera maintenance Page 17 - Places to avoid - If the camera is not used for a prolonged period of time - Travelling overseas - Cleaning your DCC Troubleshooting Page 19 Technical data Page 20 Technical support Page 21 Conditions of warranty Page 22 *ArcSoft PhotoImpression software is not included in the airline version Page 6 Page 7 Page 10 Page 11 2 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new MINOX Digital Classic Camera Leica M3. 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. We have miniaturized the classic camera of the fifties - the Leica M3 - and have given it a modern, digital interior. [. . . ] Press the shutter release once and you will hear short beeping signals. Now you have ten seconds to put yourself in the picture before the shutter is released to capture the image. After each shot with the self-timer the camera automatically switches back to the basic camera mode (with LCD displaying 2 digits). Sources of error when photograhing · Always make sure your finger, the camera strap or other objects are not covering the lens while you are shooting images. If it is soiled, follow the instructions given in chapter "Camera maintenance" for cleaning the lens. · Hold the camera steady during the shot to avoid blurred images. Deleting images With the DCC you can either delete the last taken image or you can also delete all of the stored images. Please follow the instructions given below to delete images from the memory. Press the On/Mode button untill the mode "dL" for "delete last image"appears. The symbol "dL" flashes until you confirm this mode you wish to use. Press the On/Mode button until the mode "dA" for "delete all images" appears. The symbol "dA" flashes until your confirm this mode you wish to use. 4. Press the shutter release again to commence the deleting of all images. Altering the image compression To allow you to store as many images in your digital camera as possible the images taken are automatically compressed. The DCC allows you to alter the degree of image compression before taking the shot (compression rate). Press the On/Mode button until the mode "SP" or "Fn" appears. (If you are currently in `SP' mode, the LCD displays `Fn' and if you press the Shutter Release while the LCD is displaying `Fn', you will change the mode from `SP' to `Fn'). Press the On/Mode button until the mode "Lr" or "Hr" appears. If the current resolution mode is High, the display indicates "Lr"; if it is in Low Resolution mode, the display indicates "Hr". (If you are currently in `Hr' mode, the LCD displays `Lr' and if you press the Shutter Release while the LCD is displaying `Lr', you will change the mode from `Hr' to `Lr'). After changing the Hr/Lr mode, the camera will automatically reset to basic mode. 5. Start the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software as follows: Start Programme ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression. Click on "Get Photos" and select "Camera/Scanner" 7. Web Cam Brightness Adjustment The Camera is preset to auto ­brightness mode during web-cam operation. [. . . ] Travelling overseas Do not pack your camera with your standard luggage. The baggage handling at airports can cause damage inside the camera, even when no external damage is visible. 18 Cleaning your DCC Use a small brush to carefully remove the dust from the lens and the LCD surface. Should there be any spots on the optical system pour a drop of liquid lens cleaning agent onto a piece of optical cloth and wipe over the lens surface gently. [. . . ]