E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2798-11 SY-A312/0402
Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
For proper and safe use NP-200 Lithium-Ion batteries The DiMAGE Xg operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). • Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture.
General warnings and cautions Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.
CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Table of contents The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording – basic operation section between pages 24 and 35, and the playback – basic operation section between pages 36 and 39. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.
Flash modes ............................................................................................................................32 Flash range – Automatic operation .........................................................................................33 Flash signals............................................................................................................................33 Display button – recording mode............................................................................
Playback – advanced operation ..........................................................................................................68 Playing back voice memos and audio captions .....................................................................68 Playing back movies and audio recordings ............................................................................69 Navigating the playback-mode menu .....................................................................................
Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................99 System requirements ..............................................................................................................99 Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................100 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE .............................................................................
Names of parts * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 107). Shutter-release button Main switch Self-timer lamp (p. 46) Viewfinder window* Flash (p. 32) Lens* USB-port Microphone Battery/Card chamber door (p.
Digital-subject-program Recording Playback Movie/Audio recording mode mode mode mode (p. (p. (p. (p. 28) 24) 36) 63) Mode dial Controller Indicator lamp (p. 16, 26, 30, 31, 33) Viewfinder* Strap eyelet (p. 19) LCD monitor* Speaker Flash-mode button (p. 32) Display button (p. 34, 38) Quick View/Delete button (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Inserting the lithium-ion battery This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the door. 1 Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera to insert the battery (2).
Charging the lithium-ion battery Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 128 for battery care and storage. 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet.
Battery-condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery icon – the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed when the camera is on. Half-full-battery icon – the battery is partially charged. This icon is displayed when the camera is turned on. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging. Low-battery warning – battery power is very low.
AC adapter Set (sold separately) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The battery cannot be charged using the AC adapter.
4. Placing the DC adapter cable in the notch, close the batterychamber door and slide it toward the back of the camera to engage the safety catch (4). 5. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the AC socket of the DC adapter (5). 6. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Attaching the hand strap Always keep the strap around your wrist in case the camera is accidentally dropped. 1 Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1). Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2).
Installing and removing a memory card Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured (p. 62).
About memory cards The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when the card is protected, images cannot be recorded.
Setting the date and time When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the following message will be displayed in the LCD monitor to prompt the date and time setup. Set date and time. Yes No Use the left and right keys to select “Yes,” “No” cancels the message. Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen. Date/Time set 2003 . 01 .
Drive mode Single Image size 2048x1536 Quality Standard White balance Auto Key func. Use the right key to highlight “setup” at the top of the menu. Off Press the central button to open the setup menu. LCD brightness – Format – File # memory Off Folder name Std. form Language English Reset default – Date/Time set – Date format YYYY/MM/DD Transfer mode Data storage Setup menu Use the right key to highlight the third tab at the top of the menu.
RECORDING MODE – BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 23. Handling the camera While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
Using the zoom lens This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 – 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor. To zoom in on the subject, push the up key (T) of the controller. To zoom out, push the down key (W) of the controller.
LCD monitor display – BASIC Recording mode Flash modes (p. 32) Automatic digital subject program display (p. 28) Image size (p. 48) Image quality (p. 48) Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) Wide focus frame Drive mode (p. 44) Frame counter (p. 49) Camera-shake warning Focus signal (p. 31) Zoom indicator (p.
Basic recording operation Turn the camera on and turn the mode dial to the digital-subject-program mode or recording-mode position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor or center the subject in the viewfinder. • The focus-lock function (p. 30) can be used with off-center subjects. • If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. • After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder will turn orange and blink indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred. • The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to hold down the shutter-release button. This function is disabled if the monitor is off. Instant playback can also be used (p. 60).
A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display indicates Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is active. Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system locates the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses a subject program. If no indicators are displayed, programmed AE is active. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
Focus lock The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutterrelease button. Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
Focus signals This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless of whether the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed – the LCD monitor focus signal is white, the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and steady. Focus is locked.
Flash modes The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Press the shutter-release button to set the mode. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash with red-eye reduction if this mode was last set, if not the mode will be reset to autoflash.
Fill-flash – the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Flash cancel – the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 26).
Display button – recording mode The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off. If the display button is pressed and held, the LCD-brightness adjustment screen will be displayed, see page 91. Full display Live image only Monitor off Display button Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures.
Digital subject programs Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed at the top of the monitor. Portrait – optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background.
PLAYBACK – BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operation in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 68. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode dial to the playback position. To view images from the recording or movie/audio recording mode, press the Quick View/Delete button. Single-frame playback display Mode indicator Magnification display (p. 39) Image-size display (p.
Viewing images In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. To return to the recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button or press the shutter-release button partway down. Controller Menu button Quick View/Delete button Deleting single images To delete a displayed file, press the flash-mode/delete button. A confirmation screen will appear. Delete this frame? Use the left/right keys to select “Yes.
Display button – playback mode The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. Image only Full display Index playback Display button In index playback, the left/right and up/down keys of the controller move the yellow border around the index thumbnails.
Enlarged playback In single-frame playback in both the Quick View and playback modes, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the up key of the controller to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the up key increases the image magnification. Pressing the down key decreases the image magnification.
RECORDING – ADVANCED OPERATION LCD monitor display – advanced Microphone indicator Color mode (p. 56) Digital zoom (p. 59) Image size (p. 48) Image quality (p. 48) Spot-metering area (p. 53) Drive mode (p. 44) Frame counter (p. 49) Date-imprinting indicator (p. 58) Focus signal (p. 31) Zoom indicator (p. 59) Metering-mode indicator (p. 53) Camera-sensitivity display (p. 52) White balance (p. 50) Exposure compensation Flash modes (p.
Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the exposure-compensation value. The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation icon and value. The change in exposure is visible in the monitor image. Exposure compensation is set automatically after five seconds or when another camera button is pressed. Shooting tips Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations.
Navigating the recording-mode menu Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the recording-mode menu, press the menu button. The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
Section 1 Drive mode Image size Quality White balance* Key func.* Section 2 Single Continuous Self-timer Multi frame 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Fine Standard Economy Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Exp. comp. White balance Drive mode Sensitivity Off Sensitivity* Metering mode* Exp. comp. Noise reduction Auto reset Section 3 Color mode* Voice memo Date imprinting Digital zoom * White balance, key func.
Drive modes The drive modes control the rate and methodof image capture. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). If auto reset (p. 55) is active, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. Single-frame advance – to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.
Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality and image-size setting. With the image-size setting of 2048 X 1536, the maximum rate of capture is 1.5 fps. Continuous advance is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.
Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 27). Focus lock (p. 30) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1).
Multi frame The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine consecutive images and lays them out in a single frame. Multi frame is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 27). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin recording the nine-frame series.
Image size and image quality Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image – smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints. FINE STD. ECON. LCD monitor Number of pixels (hor. X vert.) 2048 2048 X1536 1600 1600 X 1200 1280 1280 X 960 640 640 X 480 Fine – high-quality JPEG image. Standard – the default setting.
Approximate file sizes. Size Quality 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Fine 1.6MB 990KB 660KB 210KB Standard 820KB 520KB 360KB 130KB Economy 440KB 290KB 210KB 90KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Fine 9 14 22 69 Standard 17 27 39 100 Economy 32 47 69 150 Camera Notes The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings.
White balance White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording. White balance is set in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p. 66). When auto reset (p.
Customizing key functions Initially in the recording mode, exposure compensation is adjusted with the left/right keys of the controller, see page 40. The function adjusted with these keys can be changed in section 1 of the recording-mode menu. This function does not affect the movie recording mode. Select the key func. option in section 1 of the recording mode menu. Use the up/down keys to select the function (1). Press the central controller button to set the function (2).
Camera sensitivity – ISO Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO 160.
Metering modes The icons indicating the metering modes are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the recording mode menu (p. 43). Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations. Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure.
Compensating exposure with the menu Exposure compensation increases or decreases the exposure by as much as 2 Ev. For information on exposure compensation, see page 41. Exposure compensation can also be set with the left/right keys of the controller, see above and page 40. Select the exposure compensation option in section 2 of the recording mode menu. Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of compensation (1). Press the central controller button to set this value (2). If any value other than 0.
Auto reset When auto reset is active, the following functions return to their program setting when the camera is turned off. Auto reset is initially on. This function can be turned off in section 2 of the recordingmode menu (p. 43). Flash mode (p. 32) – Auto Drive mode (p. 44)– Single frame advance White balance (p. 50) – Auto Camera sensitivity (p. 52) – Auto Exposure compensation (p. 40) –0.0 Ev Metering mode (p. 53) – Multi segment Color mode (p. 56) – Color AF area (p.
Color Mode The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in section 3 of the recording mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p. 66). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The color option uses no monitor indicator when active. The color mode has no effect on image file size.
To stop the recording, press the shutter-release button or the center button of the controller (2). The recording will automatically stop when the fifteen-second limit has elapsed. 2 Voice memo is attached to the last image of a continuous-advance series (p. 45). When played back, images with voice-memo audio tracks have a note icon displayed with them (p. 68). In section 1 of the playback mode menu, a voice memo attached to an image can be deleted (p. 73).
Date imprinting The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active. Date imprinting is activated with section 3 of the recording-mode Date-imprinting indicator menu (p. 43). Date imprinting has two menu options.
Digital zoom The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in 0.1X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality.
Instant playback After a still image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor for two seconds before being saved. Instant playback shows the last frame in the series when used with the continuous-advance drive mode (p. 45). When the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 34), it will automatically activate for the instant playback period. Instant playback can be activated in section 3 of the recording-mode menu (p. 42). When used with voice memo, the audio recording will begin after the image is played back.
Spot AF The spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined with the spot focus area. When auto reset (p. 55) is active, the spot AF area will reset to the wide focus frame when the camera is turned off. The spot focus area can be used with movie recording. When used with the digital zoom (p. 59), spot focus area is enlarged. Press and hold the center button of the controller (1) to display the spot focus area; the center button switches between the spot and wide AF areas.
Recording without a memory card If no memory card is installed in the camera, a single still image can be recorded and saved in the camera’s buffer memory. Only the last image captured is stored; each time an image is captured, it replaces the image data saved in the buffer. If the mode dial is turned to another position or the camera is turned off, the image data is deleted from the buffer memory. Quick View can be used to preview the image. Voice memo cannot be used.
MOVIE AND AUDIO RECORDING Movie recording This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the movie menu section on page 65. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see the notes section on page 67. 1 2 Set the mode dial to the movie/audio recording position.
Audio recording Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter set AC-401/501 is required for long recordings. Turn the mode dial to the movie/audio recording position. On the movie/audio menu, change the recording mode to audio. See page 66 for details on menu operation. The audio recording mode uses a blue screen.
Navigating the Movie/audio recording menu Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the movie/audio recording-mode menu, press the menu button. The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
Section 1 Recording mode Image size Frame rate Movie mode Section 2 Movie Audio 320 X 240 160 X 120 30fps 15fps STD. movie Night movie White balance Exp. comp. Color mode Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent –2.0 ~ +2.0 Ev Color B&W Sepia Recording mode: The recording mode option switches between recording movie clips or audio. Image size: Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 320x240 and 160x120. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes.
Movie file sizes If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain movie clips with differing sizes and frame rates. The total time that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
PLAYBACK – ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 36 through 39. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced functions on the playback menu. Playing back voice memos and audio captions Voice memos (p. 56) and audio captions (p. 70) can be played back in Quick View and the playback mode.
Playing back movies and audio recordings Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file. Audio file Movie file Press the controller to pause the movie or audio playback; press the controller again to resume the playback.
Navigating the playback-mode menu Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the playback menu, press the menu button. The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
To delete images on the memory card (p. 73). Delete – Audio caption – Lock – To attach an audio caption to an image or replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image (p. 74). To protect images from deletion (p. 75). To make a still image composite by pasting a small image into a background image (p. 76). Image pasting – Crop frame – To crop an image (p. 78). Frame capture – Movie editor – To copy a single frame from a movie clip and save it as a still image (p. 80).
Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple image and audio files to be chosen. The left/right keys of the controller move the yellow border to select the image. The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator will appear next to the image. The down key will deselect the image removing the indicator. The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made. :move :sel.
Deleting image and audio files Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback-mode menu (p. 71). The delete option has four settings: This frame The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted. Audio track The voice-memo or audio caption attached to the image will be deleted.
AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be attached to movie clips, nor can they overwrite audio recordings. Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached. If the image is locked, unlock it using section 1 of the playback menu (p. 75). On the playback menu, highlight the Enter setting in the audio-caption option.
Locking image and audio files Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playbackmode menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 91) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images and audio recordings should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 71). The lock option has four settings: This frame The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.
image pasting Image pasting makes a still image composite by pasting a small image into a background image. The composite image has the same image size and quality as the background image. Image pasting Crop frame Frame capture Enter The image-pasting option in section 2 of the playback menu offers the choice of frame type and size as well as where to place the pasted image. Display the background image on the LCD monitor.
Choose the location for the pasted image by moving the frame with left/right and up/down keys. Press the center button to continue. Pressing the menu button cancels pasting operation and returns to the playback mode. The camera memorizes the settings made. move enter Press shutter to paste. A live image is displayed in the frame. Compose the subject inside the frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
Cropping frames A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. Display the image to be cropped on the LCD monitor. Select the crop-frame option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center button to start the cropping process. Image pasting Crop frame Enter Frame capture Movie editor Display the image to be cropped. Press the up key of the controller to enlarge the image. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the up key increases the image magnification.
Repeat the zoom and scroll operations to display the image area to be cropped. The minimum image size that can be cropped is 320 X 240. When the image area to be cropped is displayed, press the shutter-release button all the way down to complete the crop. The file name of the cropped image is displayed. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation. Saved as PICT0015.JPG. OK The cropped image has the same image quality as the original image.
Frame capture A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and save as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Image pasting Crop frame Frame capture Enter Select the frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center controller button to start the capture process.
Choosing “Yes” records the movie sound track and saves it as an audio-caption WAV file. The sound is taken from approximately 7.5 seconds before and after the point of the captured frame. Selecting “No” records no sound track. When saved, the file names of the captured image and sound track are displayed. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation. Saved as PICT0037.JPG PICT0037.
Movie editor A section from a movie clip can be copied and saved. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Image pasting Select the movie-editor option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center button to start the editing process. Crop frame Frame capture Movie editor Enter The selected movie file is loaded into the camera buffer memory and the first frame of the movie is displayed.
Choosing “Yes” plays back the edited movie. The same confirmation screen is displayed after playback. Choose “Next” to continue; the saveclip message is displayed. Save clip? Yes No Choosing “Yes” saves the edited movie, “No” cancels the operation. When saved, the file name of the edited movie is displayed. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation. Saved as PICT0042.MOV OK The length of the edited section depends on the image size and the frame rate of the original movie.
About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 106).
When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled.
E-mail Copy E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change. E-mail copies are saved to the original card. The copy function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu (p. 71). When the copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 106); the copy folder name ends in EM.
Copied to 102KM_EM OK When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine will begin and a screen will appear indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu. The same folder is used to store e-mail copies until the number of images exceed 9,999. Camera Notes The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied.
SETUP MODE The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings. Opening the setup menu The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or playback menus. Drive m Image Drive mode Single Image size 2048x1536 Quality Standard White balance Auto Quality White b Key Key func.
Navigating the setup menu Navigating the menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.
To set monitor brightness (p. 91). LCD brightness – Format – File # memory Off To activate file number memory (p. 92). Folder name Std. form To select the folder name format (p. 92). Language English To format the memory card (p. 91). To set the menu language (p. 93). To change or turn off audio signals (p. 93). Audio signals 1 Shutter FX 1 CustomRecord – Volume 2 Power off 3 min. To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 93). To record a personalized sound effect (p. 94).
LCD monitor brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90). Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to adjust the brightness. The monitor image will change accordingly. Press the central button of the controller (2) to set the brightness level. Low High 1 2 :enter Formatting memory cards When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.
File number (#) memory If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 1 of the setup menu.
Language The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu. Audio signals Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90). Two audio signals are available. The indicator lamp signals change to match the audio signal changes. Audio signals 1 Shutter FX 1 CustomRecord – Volume 2 Power off 3 min.
Custom FX recording A personalized sound effect can be recorded for the focus signal and shutter release. The camera uses an audio signal to indicate the camera has focused. To make a custom recording, select either focus signal or shutter FX from the Cust. FX rec. option on the setup menu. Messages will appear during the routine. Audio signals Shutter FX CustomRecord Focus signal Volume Shutter FX Power off 3 min. Press shutter button to record. Microphone Recording audio. Press shutter to stop.
Test custom recording? Yes Next To save the shutter sound effect and replace any previous recording, select and enter “Yes.” “No” will cancel the operation. Save custom recording? Yes To test the recording select and enter “Yes.” During playback, the up/down controller keys control volume and the menu button cancels the playback. Select and enter “Next” to continue. No Once saved the sound effect can be recalled anytime by selecting the custom setting from the shutter-FX option on the setup menu.
Reset default This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Focus area 96 Wide AF focus frames p. 61 Flash mode Autoflash p. 32 Drive mode Single-frame advance p. 44 Image size (still) 2048 X 1536 p. 48 Image quality Standard p. 48 White balance (still/movie) Auto p. 50 Custom key function Off p. 51 Camera sensitivity Auto p.
Recording mode (Movie/audio menu) Movie p. 66 Image size (movie) 320 X 240 p. 66 Frame rate 15fps p. 66 Movie mode Standard movie p. 66 Date print (DPOF) Off p. 85 Image size (E-mail copy) 640 X 480 p. 86 LCD monitor brightness Normal p. 91 File number (#) memory Off p. 92 Folder name Standard form p. 92 Audio signals 1 p. 93 Shutter FX 1 (Custom recording erased) p. 93 Volume 2 p. 95 Auto-power-off period 3 minutes p. 95 Transfer mode Data storage p.
Date and time It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. See page 22 for how the set the date and time. Date format The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year).
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
Connecting the camera to a computer A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows®98 or 98SE, read the section on page 102 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera. 2. Insert the memory card into the camera.
When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, will appear in My Computer or on the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows ®XP or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows®98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.
Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-toa-computer section on page 100. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will open. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter designating the CDROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon will be displayed.
Auto power off – data-transfer mode If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation. Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera on.
Memory card folder organization Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon Dcim 100KM002 PICT0001.JPG Fine, standard, or economy image 106 Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
Image and movie file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg, or mov extension. Voice-memo and audio-caption files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to their image file. Audio recordings also use the wav extension. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.
Disconnecting the camera from a computer Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red – the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows®XP, 2000 Professional, and Me To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped. Click on the small window to stop the device. The safe-to-remove-hardware window will open.
The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows®98/98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit.
Changing the memory card – Data-transfer mode Never remove the card when the access lamp is red – the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows®XP, 2000 Professional, and Me 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 108). Turn off the camera. Change the memory card. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows®98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Change the memory card. 3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.
Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the USB-port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen will be displayed automatically. Selecting print images Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section (p. 113). Number of prints in the print run.
No. of prints: 7 Print size: Printer setup Layout: Printer setup Print quality: Printer setup Data print: Printer setup The number of prints in the print run is displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information. Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.
Navigating the PictBridge menu Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the PictBridge menu, press the menu button. Use the left/right keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.
Batch print – Index print – The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Batch print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. When the all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. The reset option cancels all changes made to the print-selection screen. Index print An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made.
Sizes To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the papersize option to common sizes used in particular areas. Layout The layout of the print can be set. The printer-setup option uses the layout parameters of the printer. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page. Paper size Printer setup Sizes N. American Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup Print quality The print quality can be set.
DPOF print – How to use DPOF in this menu. DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in section 3 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine. The transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu must be set to “Data storage” to use DPOF print.
Notes on printing errors If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and deselect the images that were printed.
Remote camera system requirements For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a remote imaging device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. See chart for system requirements. The remote-camera driver software must be installed. Specific application software, such as Microsoft Net Meeting, is required to view the images.
The InstallShield Wizard window is displayed. Click the “Next >” button to continue. The license agreement is displayed. if you accept the agreement, click the “Yes” button to continue. Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click the “No” button to exit the installation program. An installation confirmation screen appears. To install the remote camera driver, click “Yes.’ The “No” button will cancel the operation without installing the driver.
Connecting the remote camera Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 118. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 102). 1. Select Remote Camera from the transfer mode option in section 3 of the setup menu.
Notes on remote camera operation When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set to auto. The optical and 4X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The monitor cannot be turned off. The flash is disabled. There is no audio. The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the shutterrelease button partway down.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact our service facility. Problem The camera will not work. Shutter will not release. 122 APPENDIX Symptom Cause Solution The battery is dead. Replace battery (p. 14). The auto-power-off function has turned the camera off. Press the main switch to restore power.
Problem Symptom Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. Cause Solution Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 30). A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 31). Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 30). Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held.
About the Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Cord The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased.
Viewfinder Indicator Lamps The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink at two rates. Color Status Steady Blinking slowly Green Blinking quickly Red Orange Indication Camera ready to take an image. Camera-shake warning – shutter speed is below the limit where the camera can be safely hand-held. Use flash (p. 32) or tripod. The camera cannot focus.
Removing the Driver Software – Windows If the Removable Disk icon does not appear within the MY COMPUTER box use this procedure to remove the driver and let Windows find the camera again as a new device. 1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows®XP: from the start menu go to the control panel.
Care and Storage Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. • When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.
Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card. • Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
Operating temperatures and conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. • When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
Technical Specifications Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Print Image Matching II: Menu languages: 130 APPENDIX 3.2 million 1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with a total of 3.3 million pixels.
Battery: Konica Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Battery performance (recording): Approximately 220 frames: based on CIPA’s standard: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, SD memory card included in the product package, LCD monitor on, 2048 X 1536 image suze, standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.
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