9224-2774-11 H-A107 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta 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.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CAUTION • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards ...................................................7 Names of parts ......................................................................................................8 Camera body ...............................................................................................8 Data panel ...................................................................................................9 Viewfinder ................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback mode – viewing and editing images .....................................................30 Viewing pictures.........................................................................................30 Enlarged playback .....................................................................................31 Viewing movies ..........................................................................................31 Navigating the playback menu.............................................
ABOUT SD MEMORY CARDS AND MULTI MEDIA 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.
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * 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. 52). Shutter-release button Mode dial (main switch) Viewfinder window* Self-timer lamp (p. 21) Flash (p. 19) Flash sensor Viewfinder* Mode button (p. 18) Image-size button (p. 22) Strap eyelet (p. 12) Lens* Access lamp DC terminal (p. 11) USB port (p.
DATA PANEL Autoflash (p. 19) Red-eye reduction (p. 19) Fill-flash (p. 19) Night portrait (p. 20) Flash cancel (p. 19) Landscape/Night view (p. 20) Macro (p. 20) Self-timer (p. 21) Mode indicators Movie indicator (p. 26) Black & white indicator (p. 29) Image-size indicators (p. 22) Frame counter (p. 22) VIEWFINDER The focus and flash lamps also indicate when an image is being written to the memory card (p. 51). Battery-condition indicator (p. 11) Focus frame Focus lamp (green)(p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please read the entire section before moving on to other sections in the manual. When the camera is initially turned on, the date, time, and menu language must be set, see page 13.) INSTALLING A CR-V3 LITHIUM BATTERY This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. When replacing the battery, the mode dial should always be in the off position.
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 data panel. If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly. Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged. Low battery warning – battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, three zeros (000) will blink on the data-panel frame counter. For more about memory cards, see page 7. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.
SETTING UP THE CAMERA 1 Controller JAPANESE When the camera is initially turned on, the LCD monitor will activate and prompt you to set the menu language and the date and time. Turn the camera on by setting the mode dial to the setup position. The controller is used to make settings on the LCD monitor. Use the up/down key of the controller to highlight the desired language. ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH Would you like to select To select the language, press the center of the controller.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING BASIC RECORDING OPERATION With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will turn on and the lens will automatically extend. If the lens is hindered when extending, an error message (Err) will appear on the data panel; turn the camera off and wait for the lens to retract. Center the subject within the viewfinder focus frame. • For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 15). • Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.8m – '.
FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is 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 shutter-release button. 1 2 Center the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutterrelease button partway down. • The green focus lamp will glow to indicate that the focus is locked.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING VIEWING PICTURES 1 Still images can easily be viewed in playback mode. To view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1). Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. Images are displayed with date, frame number, and image size information. The date is temporarily displayed with each new image. Date of recording Controller Image size (p. 22) Frame number (p. 22) Use the left/right key of the controller to scroll through the images.
CAMERA CONTROLS AUTO-RECORDING AND MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the getting up and running section before moving on to this section. The previous section covers the basic operation of the camera. In this section, button controlled recording functions are described. Unless noted, the functions in this section are the same for the auto-recording and multi-function recording mode.
CAMERA CONTROLS MODE BUTTON Mode button The mode button gives quick, easy access to the camera’s flash modes and subject programs. By pressing the mode button, the mode indicators point to the active mode. To cycle through the modes in reverse order, press and hold the mode button and use the left key of the controller to change the modes. When the camera is turned off, the mode is reset to autoflash. The mode can also be reset to autoflash by pressing and holding the mode button for about two seconds.
FLASH MODES + Autoflash To set the flash mode, simply press the mode button on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed (p. 18). Autoflash with red-eye reduction Autoflash – the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Red-eye reduction – the flash fires several times before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; the effect is caused by light reflected from the retina. Used in low-light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals.
CAMERA CONTROLS SUBJECT PROGRAMS The subject-programs optimize the camera’s performance for various conditions and subjects. Subject-programs are set with the mode button (p. 18). A pointer will indicate the active subject program, which will remain in effect until it is changed or the camera is turned off. Night portrait – For portraits with subtle night scenes. The flash output is balanced with the ambient light exposure so that the subject and background are visible.
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 can be set with any of the flash modes or subject programs with the mode button (p. 18). The self-timer period can be changed to three seconds in the setup menu (p. 38). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 14). Focus lock (p.
CAMERA CONTROLS IMAGE-SIZE BUTTON Size button Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size and the greater the pixel resolution. 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. Image size must be set before the picture is taken; image size is displayed on the data panel. The image size will remain in effect until reset.
AUTO-RECORDING MENU SETTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS In auto-recording mode (1), the menu can be used to adjust monitor brightness in seven levels. Simply press the menu button to display the menu. Changes made to LCD brightness affect all other modes. 1 AUTO LCD brightness LCD brightness Press the right key of the controller to access the LCD brightness adjustment screen. Use the left/right key of the controller to adjust the monitor brightness.
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU The multi-function recording menu controls advanced functions. Simply use the controller to make changes in the menu settings. Press the menu button to activate the multi-function recording menu. Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
On the reset-menu confirmation screen, choosing and entering “YES” will reset the menu; choosing “NO” will cancel the operation and return to the live view. MULTI Reset menu Reset menu to default settings? YES MULTI NO Reset menu Movie Off Off Digital zoom Off 320 X 240 Exp. comp. ±0 160 X 120 White balance Auto Off / On Auto (Daylight) The up/down key of the controller scrolls through the menu options.
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU RESET MENU The reset menu option returns the menu to its original settings listed on the following chart. When the option is highlighted and the right key of the controller is pressed, a confirmation screen will be displayed. Use the left/right key to highlight “YES.” Pressing the center of the controller will enter the command and reset the menu; choosing and entering “NO” will cancel the operation. The display returns to the live view. Movie Off p. 26 Digital zoom Off p.
DIGITAL ZOOM In multi-function recording mode, the digital zoom can double the effect of the optical zoom lens. The digital zoom magnifies the image in two steps: 1.5X and 2X. Although images are interpolated to their original image size, image quality may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom. The digital zoom is activated on the multi-function recording menu (p. 24). The effect of the digital zoom is visible on the LCD monitor only. 1 X1.
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU Shooting tips Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +1.5 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values. In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-out on the LCD monitor.
SPOT METERING The spot meter is turned on with the multi-function recording menu (p. 24). Usually the camera employs center-weighted metering, which averages the light values of the entire scene with emphasis on the central area of the image. Spot metering uses a smaller area within the image to calculate the exposure. This metering mode is less influenced by extremely bright or dark areas at the edge of the scene. SLOW SHUTTER The shutter control range is between 1/2000 and 1/8 second.
PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES VIEWING PICTURES Still images can easily be viewed in playback mode. To view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1). 1 Simply use the left/right key of the controller (2) to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. Images can be displayed with date, frame number, image size, folder number, and file number.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In playback mode, a still image can be enlarged by 2X for closer examination. With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the center of the controller. • The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. When enlarged, the image can be scrolled using the four-way key of the controller. • To exit the enlarged playback, press the controller. • Enlarged images are framed with a blue border.
PLAYBACK MODE NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU The playback menu controls advanced editing and playback functions. Simply use the controller to make changes to the menu settings. With the mode dial in the playback position (1), press the menu button to activate the playback menu. 1 Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
Delete This NO ALL The right key of the controller changes menu settings or activates setting screens. Black lines indicate settings on the playback menu. Gray arrows indicate the path of menu operations Delete Delete all pictures? YES On the delete confirmation screen, choosing “YES” will delete all images; choosing “NO” will cancel the operation.
PLAYBACK MODE DELETING IMAGES Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single or all images on the memory card can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. The delete function will only erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be unlocked before it can be deleted (p. 35). When deleting single images, display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor before activating the playback menu.
SLIDE SHOW All the images on the memory card can be displayed automatically on the LCD monitor in numerical order. Each image is shown for three seconds. The first frame of any movie clip is displayed as a still image. When all the images have been displayed, the slide show presentation will stop at the last image. PLAY Slide show After highlighting the slide-show option on the playback menu (p. 32) and pressing the right controller key, the slideshow confirmation screen will appear.
PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAYING THE FILE NUMBER The folder and file number of the image can be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor in playback mode. Simply highlight the file number option on the playback menu (p. 32) and use the right controller key to display “on.” For more about the folder and file number, see page 45. LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in seven levels. After selecting the LCD brightness option on the playback menu (p.
The “ALL” option on the print screen (2) can print all images on the memory card. After selecting the print option on the playback menu (1), choose “Set up” on the print screen (2) and then “ALL” on the next print screen (3); a window will appear. Use the up/down key of the controller to set the number of each image. Between zero and ninety nine copies can be ordered. Use the left/right key of the controller to select “Select all” or “Cancel.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU ADJUSTING CAMERA OPERATION NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operations as well as the formatting of memory cards. Turn the mode dial to the setup position to activate the menu. The menu is set using the controller. Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
On the format confirmation screen, choosing and entering “YES” will format the memory card erasing all data; choosing “NO” will cancel the operation and return to the setup menu. SETUP Format Formatting resets the memory card and deletes all pictures on it. Format? SETUP YES Format Self-timer period NO 10 sec 3 min 10 sec File No. memory On 3 sec Beep On Auto power off 3 min 10 min Off The up/down key of the controller scrolls through the menu options.
SETUP MENU FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy any image data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to SETUP format a card. When the format option is selected and entered on the setup menu (p.
BEEP The camera’s audio signal can be turned off or on. INSTANT PLAYBACK When the instant-playback function is on, a recorded image will be displayed for three seconds after it has been captured. While it is being displayed, it can be deleted. To activate the instant playback, simply use the controller to to display “On” on the setup menu (p. 38). If the LCD monitor has been turned off, it will automatically activate during the instant-playback period.
PC MODE PC MODE CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manual does 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 fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on installing the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 44). 1 Start up the computer. • The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera. 2 Insert the memory card into the camera.
PC MODE CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. 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. To install the Windows 98 driver, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-acomputer section on page 43.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 36). Drive Icon Image-file names begin with “pict,” followed by a four-digit file number, and a jpg or avi extension. Misc Still image Dcim The last two digits in the folder name indicate the camera that was used to capture the images; “07” indicates a DiMAGE E203. PICT0001.JPG 100MLT07 Movie clip PICT0002.AVI Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply double clicking on icons.
PC MODE AUTO POWER OFF (PC MODE) If the camera does not receive a read or write command within thirty 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. To reconnect the camera to the computer is simple. Turn off the camera with the mode dial. Remake the USB connection by turning the mode dial back to the playback or recording position.
WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL 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-toremove-hardware window will appear. Click “OK.” Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable. When more than one external device are connected to the computer, the unplug-oreject-hardware window can be used.
PC MODE CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (PC MODE) Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card. MACINTOSH 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 46). Turn off the camera. Change the memory card. Turn the mode dial to the playback or recording position to remake the USB connection.
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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 Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem The camera will not work. Symptom Solution The batteries are dead. Replace batteries (p. 10). The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Reinsert the batteries taking care that the negative and positive terminals are orientated correctly (p.10).
Problem Cause Solution While using flash, the pictures are too dark. The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 19). Move closer to the subject or set the camera to the flash cancel or landscape mode (p. 18). When photographing outside at night, flare is apparent around bright light sources . The lens is not clean. Use a special lens cloth or tissue to gently wipe the lens surface (p. 52).
CARE AND STORAGE 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. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera. • Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight.
BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. COPYRIGHT • TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CCD: 1/2.7-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total of 2.1 million pixels. Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million (2056 X 1544) Camera sensitivity (ISO): ISO 100 equivalent. Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups including two double-sided aspheric elements. Aperture range: f/2.8 – 5.6 (wide-angle position), f/4.6 – 9.2 (telephoto position) Focal length: 5.4 – 16.2 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105 mm) Focusing range: 0.8 m – infinity 0.25 – 0.
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