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Thank you for purchasing the JENOPTIK JD 2300 z3.
Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all
its features.
This mark on your camera certifies that this cam-
era meets the requirements of the EU (European
Union) concerning interference causing equipment
regulations.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European
Conformity).
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
recieved, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables.
Digital Camera
JD2300z3
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young chil-
dren.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children.
Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is
exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside
the camera is touched.
Take your camera to your dealer when repairs are required.
CAUTION
The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use caution when
handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your
camera dealer or a JENOPTIK Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manu-
al.
• JENOPTIK 2300 z3 camera (x 1)
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)
• Video Cable (x 1)
• Hand Strap (x 1)
• Camera Case (x 1)
• USB Cable (x 1)
• 8MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)
• Software and Documentation on CD-ROM:
USB Driver Software for Windows®98/Windows®2000 and Mac OS 8.6/9/9.0.2/9.0.4
Instruction Manual (PDF) Windows®/Macintosh
Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0 Family Edition CD-ROM for Windows®
Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 CD-ROM for Macintosh
• Documentation (Printed)
Warranty Card (x 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE............................................................................4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................6
NAMES OF PARTS..............................................................................................10
CAMERA BODY...........................................................................................10
INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER ................................................................12
BOTTOM OF BODY.....................................................................................12
DATA PANEL................................................................................................13
VIEWFINDER ..............................................................................................14
QUICK REFERENCES ........................................................................................16
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................16
TAKING PICTURES.....................................................................................16
MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES..................................................18
DELETING IMAGES ....................................................................................19
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP.........................................................................23
INSERTING THE BATTERIES.............................................................................24
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER ..........................................................26
AUTO POWER OFF ....................................................................................27
USING THE AC ADAPTER (Sold Separately) ............................................27
INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD ..........................28
INSERTING THE CF CARD ........................................................................28
REMOVING THE CF CARD ........................................................................29
TAKING PICTURES
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE ...................................................................32
THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR ..................34
THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................35
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS...................................................................................36
FOCUS LAMP .............................................................................................36
FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE
(Minimum Focus Distance) ..........................................................................36
THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS
IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ......................................................................37
WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME
(Focus Lock Function) .................................................................................38
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY
(Manual Focus Mode)..................................................................................39
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FLASH .................................................................................................................41
FLASH RANGE ...........................................................................................41
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE ................................................................42
FLASH LAMP ..............................................................................................43
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE ..................................................................................45
SELF-TIMER........................................................................................................48
DIGITAL ZOOM....................................................................................................51
CLOSE-UP...........................................................................................................53
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...........................................................................55
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE ............................................................58
THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY (LCD Monitor) .......................58
THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS ...................................................58
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE ......................................................60
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE..............................................................63
SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE.....................................................65
SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE ............................................................68
PLAYBACK MODE
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY ........................................................................................71
THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR .....................72
THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLAYBACK MODE ...........73
INDEX PLAY ........................................................................................................74
ZOOM PLAY ........................................................................................................77
SLIDE SHOW ......................................................................................................79
TO START THE SLIDE SHOW ....................................................................79
TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW......................................................................81
THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU .................................82
DELETING IMAGES
DELETING AN IMAGE ........................................................................................86
DELETING ALL IMAGES.....................................................................................90
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU...........................................................................94
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU (LCD Monitor)...........................................94
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS................94
SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF...................................96
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED.............96
SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTINGS ..........................................100
TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF..........................102
FOLDER NAME .................................................................................................104
On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Format.............................106
SETUP
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY................................................................108
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR...............108
THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS.....................108
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR ..............................110
SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION..............112
FORMATTING THE CF CARD ..........................................................................114
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .......................................................................116
SETTING THE BEEP SOUND...........................................................................120
SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL
FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL .................................................122
SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR ............124
RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.....................................................126
CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER...........................................129
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.................................................................................129
INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE ........................................129
INSTALLING ADOBE PHOTODELUXE.............................................................139
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