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Before you begin For proper and safe use Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. • Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. • Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use.
About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. Names of parts ................................
Image size (Movie) ...............................................................................................................................64 Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................64 Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................64 Movie mode........................................................................
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. 116). Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 17) Macro button (p. 35) Viewfinder* (p. 17) Shutter-release button Zoom lever (p. 20) Flash* (p. 26) Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) AF window* Flash-mode button (p. 26) Controller LCD monitor* Lens* Card slot (p. 16) Access lamp Menu button DC terminal (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Inserting batteries Attaching the strap and lens cap This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries. Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region.
Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Connecting the optional AC adapter Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.
Changing the memory card Turning on the camera and displays This digital camera is equipped with a internal storage (approximately 14.5MB) so images can be recorded without a memory card. For increased memory capacity, an SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be inserted into the camera. When card is inserted, the images are recorded on the card. For more about memory cards see page 118. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off.
Setting the date and time 1 Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation. Set date/time? Yes No Date/Time set :sel. Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen. Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. 2005 . 01 . 01 00 : 00 MM / DD / YYYY :move Setting the Menu language After initially inserting batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set.
Recording images automatically BASIC RECORDING This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly. Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.
Basic recording operation Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the auto recording mode. Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of five digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects.
Focus lock Focus signals Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25). The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down.
Flash modes Flash range - auto-recording mode To change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (1) until the appropriate mode is indicated. The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Distance is given from the CCD plane. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
i+ button Digital subject programs Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Subject program indicator Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show the affect of flash illumination.
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 68. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position (1). To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View / delete button (2). To view images recorded in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
i+ button Enlarged playback The information (i+) 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. In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged up to 6X in 0.2 increments for closer examination. Full display With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right (T) side of the zoom lever to activate the enlarged playback mode.
ADVANCED RECORDING Internal-memory indicator This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section. The internal-memory indicator appears when a memory card is not inserted in the camera. Recording mode display A. Focus frame B. Spot metering area (p. 58) 34 ADVANCED RECORDING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Wide-angle converter indicator (p.
Program (P) Exposure mode Shutter priority (S) Exposure mode The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
Manual (M) Exposure mode Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. Camera notes When the shutter speed is one second or longer, the shutter sound indicates both the begining and end of the exposure. Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the shutter speed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the aperture.
Movie recording Exposure compensation This camera records digital video without audio. Total recording time varies with the image size and frame rate, see page 64. Exposure compensation and the macro mode can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording menu (p. 44). The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments.
Focus area selection Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area remains active until reset. Press and hold the central button of the controller until the three spot focus areas are displayed.
Drive modes Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Single 2560x1920 Standard On Off Auto-recording menu Drive mode Image size Quality Focus mode Digital zoom Single 2560x1920 Standard Autofocus Off Digital Subject Program menu Focus mode Color mode Image size Frame rate White balance Movie mode Cont. AF NaturalColor 320x240 15fps Auto STD. movie The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu.
Self-timer Continuous-advance mode Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set in section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). The length of the self-timer delay is set in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 96). The continuous-advance drive mode allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutterrelease button.
Progressive-capture mode Bracketing The Progressive-Capture drive mode continuously records images while holding down the shutter-release button. When the shutter button is released, the last six images stored in the camera’s buffer memory are recorded. This drive mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu. When the red lowbattery warning is displayed, these drive modes cannot be used. Fine image quality (p. 51) cannot be used in this mode. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Key func.
Number of frames in bracketing series Frame counter The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator. If the memory is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire bracket must be made again. If the red low-battery indicator appears, the bracketing drive mode is disabled. The flash cannot be used with the bracketing drive mode.
Auto DSP Approximate file sizes. Fine Standard Economy 2560 X 1920 2460KB 1260KB 660KB 2048 X 1536 1600KB 830KB 440KB 1600 X 1200 1000KB 530KB 290KB 640 X 480 210KB 130KB 100KB Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated.
Focus modes White balance This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. The selected focus mode is not reset when the camera is turned off 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.
Custom White Balance Full-time AF Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.
Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fillflash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash.
Color Mode Sharpness 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 P, A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size. Vivid color Black & White Sepia Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no monitor indicator when active.
Custom Key function The function assigned to the flash-mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and sensitivity. This can be set in section 1 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Key func. Flash mode When selecting the bracketing drive mode, or preset white balance, a selection screen appears.
Image size (movie) Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 640x480 and 320x240. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 44). Image size Frame rate White balance Movie mode 320x240 15ps Auto STD. movie The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Test the card before important events.
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus.
Capturing a movie frame ADVANCED PLAYBACK A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View.
Navigating the playback menu Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Delete Format Lock Copy – – – – Slide show Playback Duration Repeat – – 5 sec. Off Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Frame-selection screen Delete When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow border to select the image. :move :sel. :enter The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the image. The down key deselects the image removing the indicator. The garbage can indicates the image is selected for deletion.
Format Lock When a memory card or the camera’s internal memory is formatted, all data is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the memory is formatted. Always format the memory using the camera; never use a computer.
Copy and E-mail Copy The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 71) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card or in the internal memory. E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. E-mail copies can only be copied to the original memory source.
When a memory card is not inserted: E-mail Copy Copy Insert memory card. Copying . . . Copying completed. Copied to 102KM_EM. OK When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu. To copy captured movie frames, the image size must be equal to or smaller than the frame image size.
Slide Show Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory in order. The menu has the following options: Slide show Enter To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller to start the slide show.
About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. 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 to store it (p. 102).
Viewing images on a television It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied Video cable VC-400. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 96). To view images recorded in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. SETUP MENU The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation.
Navigating the setup Menu See page 85 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
LCD monitor brightness Instant playback Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 87). Also see page 28. An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance or progressive-capture drive modes (p.
Lens accessory File number (#) memory This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-angle Converter ZCW-200. This 0.7X wide-angle converter reduces the focal length of the zoom lens’ wide-angle position giving it the equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm camera. If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or a new memory card or memory location is used, the next image recorded will have a file number one greater than the last file saved.
Folder name Date and time setup All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. Two folder-name formats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date. It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the supplied DiMAGE Viewer software.
Reset default Playback menu This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
Focus signal DATA-TRANSFER MODE When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 87). Two tones are available. Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual.
When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows®XP or Mac OS X, a window may open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window. Connecting the camera to a computer Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor.
Manual Installation To install the Windows®98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section on page 98. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-newhardware-wizard window opens. 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.
Folder organization Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 82). Drive Icon Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Files and folders in the camera’s internal memory cannot be deleted from the computer. Never format the memory card or the internal memory from the computer; always use the camera for formatting.
Disconnecting the camera Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped.
Changing the memory card Never remove or insert a card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows®98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. 3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows®Me, 2000 Professional, and XP 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 104). 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. 4.
PictBridge Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. To print the images in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. 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. Open the USB port/Video-out terminal cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically.
Navigating the PictBridge menu Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Batch print Index print – – Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup DPOF print – Activate the menu with the menu button.
Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup Paper size Print quality The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer. The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera.
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 a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem This camera will not work. Shutter will not release. Symptom Nothing displayed on the monitors. “000” is displayed on the frame counter. Cause Solution The batteries are dead. Replace batteries (p. 13) AA Ni-MH batteries are inserted incorrectly.
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 Before important events and journeys 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.
QuickTime system requirements IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium® processor-based PC or compatible computer ® Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP 128MB or more of RAM QuickTime™ is used for playing back movies. To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer. QuickTime is not supplied with the camera in all sales regions. Users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http://www.apple.com.
Technical specifications CCD: Number of effective pixels: Total number of pixels: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range (from the CCD): Autofocusing system: Focus modes: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: Viewfinder field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Printing output control: Menu languages: Video output: 122 APPENDIX 1/2.
