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Minolta DiMAGE Z6 User Guide Manual pdf

1. ccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeseseaeceeeeeeeesesaaaeeeeeeeessaaaeees 72 Frame selection Screen cccccccsssscceccenseeccecansceccecseauseceessaueeeeeseuseeceesesauseeeessasereesanaeeees 74 DSEG sae E E E 75 FOUL e E E ER E EAN 76 Eere a EE AE EE N E A AAE E A A A EEE E 77 Movie COMING eesis ee aaaea Ea S iE EEANN 78 COPY and E mail CODY crespino inna E AAEE ES 80 ROO N E E E A AENA 81 Ee Ee e AR E A ong ie S S A E E E E SE 81 MAE ON ccc conse A E E eaeneaonneaee 82 AOU DPOF annann E E E E E E 84 BO E i e E A hee A TEA EN A E A EE A E 84 Dae E a e E E tecutjeaeeeencemanmedeaneannaxtaneal 85 AIG X GING E once E E A T E E E E E E A E E 85 Viewing images ON a television ccccesseececceeeseececceeseeeccseueeeeesauauseeeessaaseeeessasereesanens 86 S eE E E E EE 87 Opening the setup MENU c cseecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeceeeaeaeneaesaadeeeeeeeeeeeeseseesseseeeaagaaenseeseees 87 Navigating the setup MENU ccccccssssceccesseeeeececeeeseceeesseseeeeesseaeeeeeseeauseeeessanseesesaneeess 88 LCD monitor DNGQMINGSS aeciaiee rnn einna i aane ERANS ARKAA aA a 90 Aulo POWGT Sao ressonen epa e DEAE EEE ENT TESO 90 BAS AE Olay Bie e A E T E E A E A E E E E 91 Lens ACCESSO acena eiei Ear a nea a A EERE 91 EAA an E E ie tanetedietanenesapade 92 FIle number GY WIGINONY scuntsucvasaieenccsrasunyuberdictassndurencetaseundiaseiutecoubntvansnsidneboricasosadaanedeyss 92 Folder AIS aasien atiacsteee Enia i EEEE AAEN AAE A AAE
2. Recycling of this product will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health caused by a inappropriate waste handling 127 European Union concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands C This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Digital Camera DIMAGE Z6 C Tested To Comply Responsible Party Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U S A Inc E Address 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah NJ 07430 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct
3. Before important events and JOUPNCYS ccccceseeeeececeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeeeees 127 Questions and SOIC S s facensseteettcncnhaiedencnedinreccner seedbnieeseaeseental ined kidini 127 A short guide to PAOtograpny ccececeeccccccceeeeseeeeeeeesseeeeseeeeeeeseseeeaseeeseeeeesaueseeeeeseeaes 129 PSCC ANS PG CMI AUC S sessioni a i Ee 130 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 122 Shutter release button Flash p 26 Speaker O L USB AV DC terminal cover Battery chamber door p 13 Lens Microphone Self timer lamp p 47 The tripod socket is located on the bottom of the body Accessory shoe p 43 l Exposure mode dial p 21 29 36 40 Macro button p 35 Flash mode button p 26 Diopter adjustment dial p 17 Zoom lever AL p 20 Viewfinder p 17 KAZ AA PA T LCD monitor as N Le a Sn ay Main switch Mode switch Access lamp Card chamber door p 16 Quick View Delete button p 30 31 Menu button Information button p 28 32 11 GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP 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 A
4. Customers who have bought a previous DIMAGE or Dynax Maxxum digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied Digital Camera Software CD ROM is required for the operation of the DIMAGE Z6 with a computer The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DIMAGE cameras A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the Digital Camera Software CD ROM The driver is not compatible with this camera 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 The use of the AC adapter sold separately is recommended over the use of the battery For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition read the section on page 103 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer 1 Start up the computer The computer must be on before connecting the camera 2 Insert the memory card into the camera To change the memory card while the camera is connected to a computer see page 110 3 Open the terminal cover and attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera The arrow on the plug should face the back of the camera Make sure the plug is firmly attached 4 Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer s USB port Make
5. KONICA MINOLTA Di BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 DIMAGE Z6 digital camera Neck strap NS DG7000 Lens cap LF 243 Shoe cap SC 1000 SD Memory Card AV cable AVC 700 USB cable USB 3 4 AA alkaline batteries Digital Camera Software CD ROM Warranty card This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual contact a Konica Minolta service facility Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings Inc DIMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Inc Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation Power PC is a trademark of the International Business
6. Quality Size 2816x2112 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480 Fine 11 16 28 139 Standard 20 28 49 208 Economy 39 49 79 290 Camera Notes The advantage of Progressive Capture p 50 over the continuous advance drive mode is that it allows you to record events without the need to predict when the event will start Simply hold the shutter release button down to start saving images and after the action happens release the shutter button to save the recorded series 49 USING PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE The Progressive Capture drive mode continuously records images while holding down the shutter release button When the shutter button is released the images stored in the camera s buffer memory are saved This drive mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus The flash cannot be used Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section p 22 Press the shutter release button partway down 1 to lock the focus and exposure for the series Press and hold the shutter release button all the way down 2 to begin taking pictures focus and exposure are locked with the first frame When the shutter release button is pressed and held the camera begins recording Release the shutter 3 to save the images in the camera memory the last ten images are saved The rate of capture is 1 8fps regardless of the image size or quality setting When a series is captured a thumbnail of each image is shown in an index display while bei
7. to continuously record at approximately 1 8fps Releasing the shutter button saves the last ten images The self timer is counted down on the monitor During the countdown the self timer lamp J l ar on the front of the camera 3 blinks and is accompanied by an audio signal A few Bracketing to take a series of three images with differing exposures seconds before the exposure the self timer lamp blinks rapidly The lamp glows steadily just before the shutter fires To stop the countdown slide the zoom lever to the left or right The self timer drive mode is reset to single frame advance after the exposure The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu p 97 The self timer delay can be changed to two seconds in section 4 of the setup menu p 99 Shooting tips The self timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures When using the camera on a tripod photographs of static subjects landscapes still lifes or close up photographs can be made with the self timer Because no contact is made with the camera during exposure there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator Two seconds self timer is more suitable for this purpose ASCENIALS WP iLJiIWNNMA 47 USING CONTINUOUS ADVANCE The continuous advance drive modes allow a series of WOUJ E images to be captured while holding down the shutter PUPUJI release button These drive modes are set in section 1 of iri Continuou
8. Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing Two options are available All frames to print all images on the card A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified A maximum number of fifty images can be printed Reset to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen Index print An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made The quality and size of the print can be specified with the camera menu The number of images per page varies with the printer The print setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts 115 Paper size PE The paper size of the print can be specified PREIAR Printer setup Highlight the current page size and press Layout Printer setup the central button of the controller to open EET ET paper size screen Use the controller to Data print Printer setup select the paper size and press the central button to complete the operation A paper size not available with the printer in use cannot be selected Paper size Printer setup 2 x 3 card LO 100mmx150mm The following are the dimensions for each paper sizes for EKSCIU ax 6 your reference 2L 8 x 10 A4 Letter L 89x127mm 3 5x5 0 in re Postcard 100x148mm 3 9x5 8 in s oe ee 2L 127x178mm 5 0x7 0 in Or A4 210x297mm 8 3x11 7 in 2 x 3 card 54x86mm 2 1x3 4 in V 100x150mm 100x150mm 3 9x5 9 in 4
9. Machines Corporation QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc used under license EasyShare is a registered trademark or trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company in the United States and other countries All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product Z 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 e Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual e Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed e Do not use batteries which show wear or damage e Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture e Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble batteries e Do not store batteries near or in metallic products e Do not mix batteries of different types brands ages or charge levels e When recharging rechargeable batteries only use the recommended charger e Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water e Tape over battery contact
10. When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the playback menu p 72 a confirmation screen appears Choosing Yes formats the card choosing No cancels the formatting operation A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used If the unable to use card message appears the card should be formatted with the camera If the card error message appears press the central button of the controller to close the window check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com LOCK Single multiple or all files can be locked A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV delete button However the formatting function p 76 will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not Important images should be locked The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu p 72 The lock option has four settings PL The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked All All files on the memory card are locked frames y To lock or unlock multiple files When this setting is chosen the frame selection screen p 74 is displayed Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight the file to be locked Pressing the up key marks the file with the Marked lock
11. some options open a ON OFF AAO selection screen S Once a setting has been selected the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed To return to the recording mode press the menu button A A sued Tr VAIT hels lleis PS A lad Ea N G1 Drive mode Single Image size 2816x2112 1 EE Focus mode Cont AF Color mode NaturalColor Z A Frame rate 15 fps i Drive mode Single Image size PATI CALP Quality Standard Focus mode Autofocus Quality Standard Auto DSP On Anti shake Disp Exp Anti shake Disp Exp White balance Auto E love mode STO nov Auto recording menu Digital Subject Program menu QNTESEG Disp Exp Movie menu PASM a1 Drive mode Single Image size 2816x2112 CHA z 11 2 DE Focus mode Single AF Sensitivity Auto Full time AF Off Color mode NaturalColor Flash mode AutoFlash Sharpness Normal Flash comp 0 Contrast Normal Metering mode MultiSegment 4 Keyfunc Flash mode MENU D MENU D P A S and M exposure mode menu Quality Standard White balance Auto Anti shake Disp Exp MENU D Index to menu functions Anti Shake 56 Flash mode 62 26 Metering mode 63 Auto DSP 56 Focus mode 58 Movie mode 69 Color mode 65 Frame rate 68 Quality 54 Contrast 65 Full time AF 62 Sensitivity 64 Drive mode 46 Image size 54 Sharpness 66 Flash compensation 62 Key function 67 White ba
12. x 6 102x152mm 4x 6iIn 8 x 10 203x254mm 8 x 10 in Letter 216x279mm 8 5x11 0 in 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 Print quality The print quality can be set The printer setup option uses the quality set with the printer The fine quality can be specified with the camera Data print Data can be printed with the image The printer setup option uses the options set with the printer The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing Data printing can also be disabled with the menu DPOF print DPOF print 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 No of prints 7 Print size Printer setup EOE Printer setup Print quality Printer setup return to the PictBridge menu Data print Printer setup start MENU D The number of prints in the print run are displayed an index print is counted as one Press the central button of the controller to begin printing or press the menu button to Once printing begins the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller When printing run is finished a Print
13. 1 to select the macro mode The modes cycle among standard macro Super Macro and off The following chart lists the Super Macro and standard macro ranges All distances are measured from the front of the lens Super Macro 1 100cm 0 4 in 3 3 ft Se Standard macro Wide angle position 0 1 1m 3 9 in 3 3 ft Telephoto position 1 2 2 5m 38 9 8 2 ft 35 PROGRAM P 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 APERTURE PRIORITY A EXPOSURE MODE The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure When aperture priority is selected the aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it The flash mode can be set to fill flash fill flash with red eye reduction or slow sync with red eye reduction p 26 Use the up down keys of the controller 1 to set the aperture The aperture value can be changed in 1 3 stop increments Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the exposure sys
14. be used with all exposure modes except movie Red eye reduction cannot be used Because of the large distance between the flash tube and optical axis red eye is rarely caused by accessory flash units Off camera flash cables and accessories are not compatible with this camera The Close up Diffuser CD 1000 can be used 43 NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS o gt The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure mode J S dial There are four menus depending on if auto recording movie recording LY Digital Subject Programs or the P A S and M exposure modes are selected 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 C Activate the menu with the menu button MENU On the movie recording and P A S and M menu 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 With the menu option highlighted press the right controller key the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted To return to the menu options press the left key Use the up down keys to highlight the new setting gt Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting
15. damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat fire explosion or leaking battery fluid lf batteries are leaking discontinue use of the product The lens retracts when the camera is turned off Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use Care should be taken to avoid burns Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor Adamaged monitor may cause injury and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin wash the area with fresh water If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor When using the AC adapter insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged Do not cover the AC adapter A fire may result Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use ABOUT THIS MANUAL The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages
16. during the exposure and is not apparent in the live image When the shutter release button is pressed partway down wait a moment before taking the picture for the Anti Shake system to stabilize the image Off Anti Shake will not activate A thermometer indicator replaces the Anti Shake indicator when the camera is overheating because of high operating or ambient temperatures When taking Still images the Anti Shake system is used only for the exposure When taking movies Anti Shake is canceled Allow the camera to cool before using Anti Shake 57 FOCUS MODES 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 When using Digital Subject Programs the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off Autofocus With the P A S or M exposure modes or movie recording the autofocus mode can be specified between single shot AF and continuous AF in section 2 of the menu p 44 Single shot AF indicated by S on the monitor allows the focus to be locked before recording the image see the basic recording section a Ea se Continuous AF indicated by C continually o oo focuses the camera When capturing still images the camera continues to focus when the shutter release button is held partway down In movie recording focus is locked when the shutter release button is partway down but it
17. highlighted Change card remove the camera s memory card and insert the card to which the image should be copied Press the central 22 button of the controller to enter continue or the menu button to cancel the copy operation Copying to card Copying completed Copied to 101KM_CP After the copy completed message is highlighted a screen indicates the name of the folder containing the copied images press the central controller button to return to the menu E mail Copy E mail copy makes a 640x480 VGA JPEG copy of an original still image The copy of a fine quality image is converted to standard quality The quality setting of standard and economy images are not changed The image size of captured movie frames do not change 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 Copied to 102KM_EM Camera Notes The copy unsuccessful message appears when one or all of the images could not be copied Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the uncopied images 81 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 in order The menu has the following options Sli
18. one e 30 During a movie the left right keys forward or rewind the clip The up down keys adjust the volume Pie 12005 10 50 Press the menu button to cancel the presentation MENU Camera Notes O The presentation can be viewed without 2009 10 40 e image information Press the information i 1 button to turn off the information display L Repeat No 100 0051 0043 0003 10 0052 su Co 100 0052 0045 0085 D 0046 0083 100 ss 0047 0085 R 0048 00831 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 on the memory card to store it p 106 DPOF SETUP The DPOF set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the memory card Single multiple or all images can be printed Print orders are created in section 3 of the playback menu p 72 The print menu option has four settings Pla To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image All l frames To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of each image vari
19. option on To cancel date print simply turn the option off How and where the date is printed varies with the printer INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images on the card select Yes in the index print option in section 3 of the playback menu To cancel an index print simply change the setting to No If an index print order is created any additional images saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the index print The number of images printed per sheet differs between printers The information printed with the thumbnails can vary Camera Notes DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera with a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer see page 117 85 VIEWING IMAGES ONA TELEVISION SETUP MENU It is possible to view camera images on your television The camera has a video out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable 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 98 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 1 Turn off the television and the camera OPENING THE SETUP MENU 2 Open the terminal cover and insert the small plug The setup menu is opened from the other menus It can be accessed fro
20. recording can be printed directly on the image The imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu p 88 before the image is taken Once activated the date will continue to be imprinted until the RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes When selected a confirmation screen appears choosing Yes resets the following functions and settings No cancels the operation Recording mode function is reset a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame A Auto Digital Subject Selection On Auto recording mode p 23 counter to indicate the imprinting function is active A Pog ya Flash mode Autoflash Fill flash in A S M modes p 26 Monitor display Standard p 28 Date imprinting indicator Exposure compensation 0 0 p 41 Focus area Wide frames p 42 The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image Drive mode Single frame advance p 46 when viewed horizontally It is printed directly on the Image size 2816 X 2112 p 54 photograph writing over the image information The date Image quality Standard p 54 can be imprinted in three formats year month day month Anti Shake Display Exp p 56 day year and day month year The date and date Focus mode Autofocus Single shot AF p 58 format are set in section 2 of the setup menu p 93 White balance Auto p 60 r Full time AF Off p 62 Imprinted date Flash compensation 0 0 p 62 Metering mode Multi segmen
21. sharp a moving subject is The aperture controls the depth of field the area in front of the camera that appears sharp For more on exposure controls see the Short Guide to Photography on page 129 37 MANUAL M EXPOSURE MODE Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter soeeds and apertures This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final 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 M 61 0000F2 8 B The changes made to the exposure are visible in the live image on the monitor The monitor shutter speed and aperture display turns red when the shutter release button is pressed partway down if the image is significantly underexposed or overexposed If the monitor is black increase the exposure until the image is visible decrease the exposure if the monitor is white In manual exposure mode the auto camera sensitivity setting fixes the ISO value at 100 The camera sensitivity can be changed in section 3 of the recording menu p 64 The flash mode can be set to fill flash fill flash with red eye reduction or slow sync with red eye reduction p 26 but the live image does not reflect the flash exposure The camera shake warning p 27 does not appear in M mode If a slow shutter speed is selected noise reduction processing is applied to the image a message may appe
22. sure the plug is firmly attached The camera should be connected directly to the computer s USB port Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent proper operation 5 Press the main switch to turn on the camera The USB connection is made automatically a screen appears to indicate the operation The monitor turns off when the connection has been made If the USB connection is not made disconnect the camera and restart the computer Repeat the connection procedure above Initializing USB connection Continued on next page 101 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 a window opens requesting instructions on what to do with the image data follow the directions in the window Hema his Ukk mM ess oan peices he lane aon EE oe RE Bok oo coed a ree en ho ed of a BE Peira tatia bo a eed eke re aT 7 TT ee te oe ee Fi hii ERa eei a El Tie h ibh d ha mai F Lo Pawii pce I Be te n j Op A tei ieee i Windows XP epee b Sagi is gr ia 7 Lp s a i Biy Cii hei T m bem by m ar Removable eo Disk fH EE Windows Mac OS Thii 02 28 35 Phi untithed CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98 SE The driver needs only to be installed once If the driver cannot be installed automatically it can be installed manually with the operating syst
23. the shutter speed needed to make the exposure Usually landscape photographs use a large depth of field large aperture value to keep the foreground and background in focus and portraits use a shallow depth of field small aperture value to separate the subject from the C background f 2 8 Depth of field also changes with focal length The smaller a the focal length the greater the depth of field the longer 18 0 the focal length the shallower the depth of field The shutter controls not only exposure but also the ability _ to stop motion Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading V over a waterfall The use of a tripod is recommended with 7 slow shutter speeds te For critical work take a test photograph and view the result pe in playback The image can be deleted if not acceptable TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CCD Number of effective pixels Total number of pixels Camera sensitivity ISO Aspect ratio Lens construction Maximum aperture Focal length Focusing range 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 1 2 5 type interline primary color CCD 6 0 million 6 4 million Auto a
24. 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 Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows METERING MODES Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor The metering mode is set in section 2 of the P A S and M menus p 44 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 Center weighted a traditional metering method in film cameras The system measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region Spot metering uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure A small circle appears in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene 63 CAMERA SENSITIVITY ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected Auto 50 SkiELULN Auto 100 200 and 320 the numerical va
25. view images from the playback mode turn the mode switch to the playback position 1 N ie ice O SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Magnification p 33 To view images from the recording mode press the Quick View delete button 2 Mode indicator gt i 2a Image size p 54 a Image quality p 54 Aperture value r shutter speed Time of Degree of exposure compensation p 41 White balance Date of capture HBAUTO setting p 60 Movie indicator p 40 NN Sensitivity Lock indicator p 77 KW 1 setting p 64 DPOF indicator p 84 mei older name Folder number image file number Frame number total number of images Histogram To display the histogram display press the up key of the controller Press the O down key to return to single frame playback The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black left to white right The 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure but displays no color information VIEWING AND ROTATING IMAGES i In Quick View or the playback mode use the a left right keys of the controller to scroll through the images To rotate a vertical image press the down key to cycle through the three positions 90 counterclockwise 90 a clockwise and horizontal ss 2005 10520 F 005 00231 ON OF
26. 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 PY ASO GS eE E E E 10 Getting up and running apiece ccecre in ewsticremnnssuteunisesGwantenanaeiaindanltnan annislecwndininindtatcemnnbieabingiedapaGtunesunenenivanamensal 12 Attaching the strap and lens Cap ccccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaaaeeeeeseeeaeaaeaeeeeeeeeeaas 12 Inserting batteries sisiausetceciwincceaitinwoderdacksiwabeiatdieianuln ti dseiacnucheticawinnasenssdeemied uidiadduaatadeoseien 13 Battery COMOMIGMINGICALOP sisasacrccnsavestshenestaarinashavendoondsiantessesuntdaiSuntaeus lt tseblansealetancneaeseendas 14 PUNO POWO SIVE eose eE aiaee Ra Eaa EEES ESEESE 14 Connecting the optional AC adapter ccccccccccecccssssseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesaesanaaaeeeetenes 15 Changing the memory Card saccnscassisiwesesctbonssconsantcorscuddsandeonbataudsaedodonceesaovadaniebesasnviuauinds 16 Turning on the camera and displays ccccccceseeeeceeeeecesaeeeeeeeeeeeasaeeeseeeeeeeeseaeeaeeeeeeeeeeas 17 Setting the date and tiMe cccccccccscsesseeeeeeeeeceeeeseseceeeeeseeeuseeeeeeesesaueaseeeeeeesessaageeeeeees 18 Setting the me
27. 2 5m 3 9 8 2ft 320 0 50 5 1m 1 65 16 7ft 1 2 3 2m 3 9 10 5ft f wt VRFAINWEL WY llei COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether an 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 AVAVAD Vivid Color Black amp White Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully This mode uses no monitor indicator when active Vivid Color increases the saturation of the colors in the scene Black amp White produces neutral monochrome images The sepia mode creates warm tone monochrome images CONTRAST This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels high normal and low This can be set in section 3 of the P A S and M menus p 44 Any changes made are applied to the live image If any level except normal is selected an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning A p i n B i ang i m p 4 E r a i F i k F oa a s z TE by D E i Ae Pe ir PE oa r Fa r 7 5 a af n oe Ipi g aa i E s i ly a F a 2 ol a P m Contrast low Contrast high ON OFF AAA eco SHARPNESS Sharpness accents or s
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29. 4 gt find MENUS Press the center controller button to preview the edit The arrow above the bar indicates the playback pe frame function play EWU D Pause 4 Rew Fwd Vol EW gt After playback use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable To make changes to the edit use the up key of the controller to return to the previous steps to adjust the start and end points To cancel the edit operation press the menu button Press the center controller button to save the edit a confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes to continue MENU save function displayed 9 A 1a ente t fle The original movie file can be deleted from the memory card by selecting Yes on the screen Once deleted it cannot be recovered By selecting No both the original and edited file remain on the card Past gt function save MENU D 79 COPY AND E MAIL COPY The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu p 72 makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card E mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a 640x480 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 card coe 2 3 2 cE i DPOF set When a copy function is used a folder is created for the files p 106 copy files are placed in a fol
30. 480 Quality Fine 3040KB 2030KB 1080KB 210KB Standard 1590KB 1090KB 610KB 140KB Economy 870KB 610KB 370KB 100KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card Fine 4 6 12 67 Standard 8 12 22 101 Economy 15 22 37 142 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 If the settings are changed the frame counter adjusts accordingly Because the counter uses approximate file sizes the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one When the frame counter displays zero it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card 55 hy i EE ke re al warning ee ae Vil AUTO DSP ry Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be UIGWU CRSUIC temporarily disabled in the auto recording menu When UREI 2816x2112 disabled the program exposure mode is active If the ete Standard camera is turned off Automatic Digital Subject Program PANN On Selection is activated Anti shake Disp Exp ANTI SHAKE The Anti Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion Camera shake is more pronounced at the telephoto setting than at the wide angle Anti Shake is employed when the shutter spee
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32. F AAA ote Quick View Delete button To return to the recording mode from Quick View press the menu button or shutter release button partway down DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted Once deleted an image cannot be recovered To delete the displayed image press the QV delete Qve q button A confirmation screen appears A Delete this frame cancels the operation CET 2005 10 26 0003 0023 Use the left right keys to highlight Yes No Yes 0 0 eO Press the central button of the controller to delete the image 0 31 i BUTTON 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 ZN ye N OFF AAA o U S i 7 Full display tim 09 47 00 0003 0005 10 28 0003 0023 F E o Fa ET Gees a KA 2000 10 28 0003 0023 Index playback Information button In index playback the four way keys of the controller move the yellow border When the image is highlighted with the border the date of recording the lock and printing status and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen The highlighted image can be deleted using the QV delete button p 31 or a movie clip can be played by pressing the central button of the controller When the display button is pres
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34. Mac OS X Double click the CD icon on the desktop open the Utility folder the DIMAGE Master Lite folder and then the appropriate language folder Click the Installer icon to begin the installation routine 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Refer to the Master Lite pdf instruction manual for detailed installation and operation instructions 5 If you turned off anti virus software turn it back on See the anti virus software manual for details The full version of DIMAGE Master gives you all the tools to organize examine and process your images as well as sophisticated tools for RAW processing For more on DIMAGE Master see page 51 or visit us on the web at North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com 121 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 Symptom Cause Solution Access lamp turns red when pressing the The batteries are dead Replace batteries p 13 main switch The camera will not work Reinsert the batteries taking care Nothing dis that the negative and positive ter played on the stone are inserted minals are oriented as indicated monitors y on the inside of the battery cham ber door p 13 Make sure the subject is within Subject is too close the
35. OARN iE l amp e MIA EIitRAIN AA of prints 7 The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well Print size Printer setup as the print parameters selected with the menu See the menu navigation section for more information p 114 Press the central button of the controller to begin printing Print quality Printer setup or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen Data print Printer setup A maximum number of fifty images can be printed start MENU Layout Printer setup Printing finished Once printing begins the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller When printing run is finished a message indicates the end of the operation press the center of the controller and turn the camera off to end the routine NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete printing is canceled Use a fully charged battery or the optional AC adapter lf 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 Printing Notes Always confirm printer and camera settings before a print r
36. ONNECTING the camera ccceeecccccnessceeeceeseeeeceeeuseeesesaseeeessauseeeesseasaeeeeesenseesessaaes 108 Changing the memory card cccccccccceceseeeeeecceececaueuseeceeeeeeaeeaseeeeeeeessseeaueeeeeeeesaaaaeess 110 QuickTime system reQUIFEMeNs ccccccceceeeeeeceeceeeeceeeanaeseecedeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaneas 110 Uninstalling the driver software WINCOWS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeeeeeeeeeeesaeaeeeeeess 111 BA secera ee EEE A EREE EE A A 112 Notes on printing errors cccccececeeeeesceeeeeceeeaeueeeeeeeeeeeeaesaseeeeeeesseaaaaseeeeeeessseaaaeseseeeneaes 113 Navigating the PictBridge MeNU ccccccsssseceecceseceeccseseeeeceaeseeeeseeauseeeessaaseeeesenees 114 Kodak EasyShare SOfWAre cccccsscsececceccceeeeseeeceeeeeceseeeeseeeeeeesasaueeeeeeeeeesseaaeeseeeeeeeaas 118 DIMAGE Master Lit oenssissini nun kadus einhinne nkone ASA ninaa ONE a EKAS nki 120 PAOD GWIGIG Eara ee E E E 122 TOUDE SOC NG ceine en EL 122 Car ANG SOE ee EE 124 Camera Care ats dneednpmiecrdnmnneoueninddeconmmnineusonmmrrnvarisuanancerunsycbeuanslbsentdbeagusumentalinamiaesions 124 e E E e ates eeetieane ee 124 CE e E E E EE 124 LOO MONIO CITE tesathtacaceadeentedsaaneipavianaessnasuneradansnetlednnnbseedsseiumuaauaeteustsaeats 125 ETIE E e E E A A EA E E E A ETA 125 CODY seron EEE E EE E 125 MEON OO S ei E E 126 Operating temperatures and conditions eeseseeesessseeesseererrttrrnttnrrrrrrrrrrnn 127
37. R immediately visible on the LCD monitor Quality The live view shows the effect of the new white balance setting The custom setting remains in effect until another calibration is made or the white balance setting is changed Immediately after selecting the preset white balance option on the menu a selection screen is displayed Press the left right keys of the controller to select the preset white balance Press the central button of the controller to apply it The following preset options are available If the custom white balance setting is required again select Eui i custom recall from the white balance option of the menu the PELURHEIG last custom white balance setting is applied to the camera enrii The same custom white balance setting is made and PMNS accessed from the movie P A S and M exposure modes Anti shake 3 Preset Cloudy for overcast outdoor Fluorescent for fluorescent Daylight for outdoor and sunlit subjects 4 select enter HENU D scenes lighting office ceiling lights Tungsten for incandescent Flash for use with the built in lighting household light bulbs flash ORDING a ADING 61 FULL TIME AF With full time AF active the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures When the camera is set to manual focus full time AF is disabled Turning the full tim
38. RA Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red the data or memory card may permanently be damaged Windows 98 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable If Kodak EasyShare is installed right click on the EasyShare icon on the task bar and quit the application before disconnecting the camera MOONS Me 2000 Professional and XP To disconnect the camera click once on the unplug or eject hardware icon located on the task bar A small window opens indicating the device to be stopped FEO ve E Mass Storage Device DrivefEs 9 56 AM Click on the small window to stop the device the safe to remove hardware message appears Disconnect the USB cable i Safe To Remove Hardware The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed From the system 10 02 AM TA FR ANSFEER aar no Ube be te es ee ee ee FP ed ee eS A E A pe ee oe g When more than one external device is connected to the computer repeat the procedure above except right click on the unplug or eject hardware icon to open the unplug or eject hardware window The hardware devices connected to the system are displayed Click the display device components check box Highlight the device to be stopped by clicking on it then click Stop A confirmation sc
39. a Datel al tha chivame va driver Click Next ha umpa al ETE LE BRE EH a Choose to specify the location of the driver The browse window can be used to indicate the driver location The driver should be located in the CD ROM drive at Win98 USB When the location is shown in the window click Next The add new hardware wizard confirms the location of the driver The letter designating the CD ROM drive will vary between computers Click Next to install the driver in the system One of three drivers may be located MNLVENUM inf USBPDR inf or USBSTRG inf The last window confirms 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 icon to access the camera s memory card see page 106 s E temovable disk icon is displayed Double click on the E reno Ne inip Disk Hi 105 MEMORY CARD 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 84 Drive Icon Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer Never format the memory card from the computer always use the camera to format the card Only files recorded by the camera should be stored on the memory card 3 Dcim Misc From lef
40. ad the latest version of QuickTime free 128MB or more of RAM of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http www apple com 490 O Yaralcrmeanercer agri kP MIA PrilAinwi ou sive UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE WINDOWS 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 Click on the performance and maintenance category Click System to open the system properties window 3 Windows 2000 and XP select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device manager button Windows 98 and Me click the device manager tab in the properties window 4 The driver file will be located in the universal serial bus controller or other devices location of the device manager Click on the locations to display the files The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta the camera name or USB Mass Storage Device Under certain conditions the driver name may be different However the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point 5 Click on the driver to select it 6 Windows 2000 and XP click on the action button to display the drop down menu Select uninstall A confirmation screen will appear Clicking Yes will remove the d
41. ain Exif tag data This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as well as the camera settings used This data can be viewed with the camera or the DIMAGE Master Lite software If a camera image is opened in an image processing application that does not support Exif tags and then the image is saved overwriting the original data the Exif tag information is erased Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing DIMAGE Master Lite from reading it When using software other than the DIMAGE Master Lite always make a backup copy of the image files to protect the Exif tag data To view images correctly on your computer the monitor s color space may need to be adjusted Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements SRGB with a color temperature of 6500K and a gamma of 2 2 Changes made to the captured image with the camera s contrast controls affect any color matching software in use AUTO POWER SAVE DATA TRANSFER MODE When connected to a computer or printer if the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes it shuts 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 Turn off the camera with the main switch Remake the USB connection by turning the camera on 107 DISCONNECTING THE CAME
42. ak at www kodak com go easysharesupportsw_ english IMPORTANT Install the software from the Digital Camera Software CD ROM before connecting the camera to the computer Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly 1 Close all software applications that are open on you computer including antivirus software 2 Place the Digital Camera Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Install the software Windows OS based computer The launcher appears Click the install Kodak EasyShare software button to begin the installation routine If the install window does not appear see software notes below Mac OS X Double click the CD icon on the desktop and open the Kodak EasyShare folder Click the Install icon to begin the installation routine 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Windows OS based computer On the setup type screen select Typical to automatically install all the applications Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install Mac OS X Follow the on screen instructions 5 Restart the computer If you turned off anti virus software turn it back on See the anti virus software manual for details For information on Kodak S i EasyShare software click the Help i E 6 6 button in the main window or use the l Help drop down menu oe Fi q a If the Windows installer does not start up automatically initiate the run routine on the st
43. ar during processing See page 39 for more on noise reduction SEAL WT ULJIINMA NOISE REDUCTION Noise can be apparent when using a slow shutter speed or high camera sensitivity ISO or using the camera in hot environment In these cases noise reduction is applied to the image automatically A message appears on the LCD monitor if the noise reduction processing period is long A picture cannot be taken while this message appears Processing Camera Notes If the camera is hot noise reduction can be applied more often then under normal conditions This can affect the capture rate Allow the camera to cool before taking pictures Konica Minolta History Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta s success The Electro zoom X was an exercise in camera design and received a great deal of attention when it was unveiled at Photokina in 1966 The Electro zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture priority mechanical SLR with a built in 30 120mm f 3 5 zoom lens giving twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of 16mm film The shutter release button and battery chamber are located in the grip Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta s rarest camera 39 MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound Total recording time varies with the frame rate see page 68 The optical and digital zoom exposure compensation and the macro modes can be used Ot
44. art menu Click the browse button in the run dialog box and select the CD ROM drive from the look in box in the browse window Open the appropriate application and language folders to located the Setup exe file Click on the Setup exe file to display it in the run dialog box Click OK 119 DIMAGE Master Lite DIMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging Image processing tools Color contrast saturation and sharpness can be optimized to bring out the best in your images Advanced RAW image processing for specific model DIMAGE cameras ensures high quality results Image information Detailed information on how and when the image was recorded as well as file specifications can be viewed Picture editing Download and sort your images quickly and efficiently on your computer Collections of images can be displayed automatically as a slide show Color management The use of monitor and printer ICC profiles allows accurate display and printing of images The following are the system requirements for DIMAGE Master Lite software IBM PC AT compatible computers Apple Macintosh series computers Pentium II processor or higher PowerPC G3 or higher Pentium III or higher recommended PowerPC G4 or higher recommended Windows 98 98SE Me Mac OS X 10 1 3 10 1 5 10 2 1 2000 Professional XP 10 2 8 10 3 10 3 9 10 4 10 4 1 128MB of RAM 256MB or more recommended 200MB or more of hard disk space 100MB or more for install
45. ation A 16 bit color monitor with a minimum resolution of 1024 X 768 XGA or higher QuickTime 6 or later If you are running Windows 2000 or XP you require administrator privileges to install DIMAGE Master Lite Compatibility with Windows XP is with the Home or Professional editions For QuickTime system requirements see page 110 Computers with Windows 98 operating systems require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later For a complete description of DIMAGE Master Lite refer to the pdf manual on the supplied DIMAGE Instruction Manual CD ROM The manual is located in the manual folder on the CD ROM and organized in language folders Copy the file to your computer for reference Adobe Reader is required to open the pdf manual A copy of this software is included on the DIMAGE Instruction Manual CD ROM and organized in language folders Double click on the installer icon and follow the instructions on the installer screens to install the software The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded at www adobe com 1 Close all software applications that are open on your computer including antivirus software 2 Place the Digital Camera Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Install the software Windows based computer The launcher appears Click the camera support Applications button and then the install DIMAGE Master Lite button to begin the installation routine If the launcher does not appear see software notes on page 119
46. ault Audio signals Focus signal 1 Shutter FX 1 2 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 88 Two tones are available SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released a shutter sound effect gives a positive confirmation a still image is recorded The sound effect can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu p 88 Two shutter effects are available Signal 1 is taken from the Dynax Maxxum 9 SLR and signal 2 is taken from the legendary Minolta CLE a compact rangefinder that represents the pinnacle of the development of the Leitz Minolta CL VOLUME The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the setup menu p 88 The volume can be turned off This affects the camera s audio signals only and does not change the playback levels of a movie clip 97 VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television p 86 ACEHIN IERIE The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL VERGEWE ROET in section 4 of the setup menu North America uses the Pick mo NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard Check ati TETS which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set TRANSFER MODE The data transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a compu
47. autofocus range p 24 or use the macro mode p 35 i l The camera is in macro Cancel the macro mode setting Pictures are Focus signalis mode p 35 not sharp red l oS A special situation is Use the focus lock function to preventing the autofo focus on an object at the same cus system from focus distance as the subject p 24 or ing p 25 use manual focus p 59 Pictures are Slow shutter speeds taken indoors or Use a tripod change the camera Pictures are in low light situ T Sult in blurred images Sensitivity to a higher setting p not sharp when the camera is ations without y 64 or use the flash p 26 E hand held Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting p 64 While using flash the pictures The subject is beyond are too dark the flash range p 64 The CCD is being calibrated Do not remove the battery while the access lamp is lit This is not a defect and the camera turns off automatically Occasionally the camera does not turn off immediately The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use Care should be taken to avoid burns when handling the camera batteries or memory card If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears turn the camera off remove and reinsert the batteries or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter If the camera has become hot with extended use wait for it to cool before removing or di
48. ay be damaged Keep the camera away from electromagnetic fields from devices such as magnets or motors Storage Store in a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals For long periods of disuse store the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs During long periods of storage operate the camera occasionally When taking the camera out of storage check that the camera is functioning properly before using Cleaning If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth lf the camera or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles Wiping may scratch the surface To clean the lens surface first blow away any dust or sand then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics Use lens cleaning fluid if necessary Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers LCD monitor care e The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology and more than 99 99 of the pixels operate properly Less than 0 01 of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor it may be permanen
49. ayback mode is deleted All All unlocked files are deleted frames l To delete multiple files When this setting is chosen the frame selection screen is displayed Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight the first file to be deleted Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the Marked delete indicator To deselect a file for deletion highlight it with the yellow jasli border and press the down key the indicator disappears Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked Press the central button of the controller to continue the confirmation screen appears or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu On the confirmation screen highlighting and entering Yes deletes the marked files Before a file is deleted a confirmation screen appears 2 3 Choosing Yes executes the operation No cancels it A 7 The delete function will only erase unlocked files Locked f A Delete this frame files must be unlocked before they can be deleted Yes SETUP FORMAT 2 When a memory card is formatted all data on the N card is erased The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card Before formatting a memory card copy the 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 format a card
50. bject anywhere within the focus frame Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens p 24 For very close subjects use the macro function p 35 Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure An AF sensor a is displayed to indicate the subject Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate exposure mode see the facing page The focus signal b on the monitor will confirm focus lock If the focus signal is red the camera was unable to locate the subject Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white The shutter speed c and aperture d appears and turns black to indicate the exposure is locked Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The access lamp lights indicating image data is being written to the memory card Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred Camera notes The recorded image can be viewed by continuing to hold down the shutter release button after the image is captured The instant playback function can also be used p 91 AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of four digital subject programs The digital subject programs optimize camera settings for various conditions and subjects Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and can be disabled in the auto re
51. can be off during this period The lithium ion battery is used to charge an internal battery which protects settings when the camera is turned off 13 BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER 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 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 The AC Adapter is recommended when the ees camera is interfaced with a computer or during Low battery indicator battery power is low The battery should be periods of heavy use replaced as soon as possible Full battery indicator the battery is fully charged This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on Open the terminal cover 1 and insert the mini Low battery warning battery power is very low The monitor indicator plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal 2 is red The battery should be replaced as soon as possible This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical changed If power falls below this level the battery exhausted message outlet will be displayed just before the camera shu
52. ch p 126 73 FRAME SELECTION SCREEN When a marked frames setting is chosen on a menu the frame selection screen appears This screen allows multiple images to be chosen The left right keys of the controller moves the yellow border to select the image 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 AS INEN 4 gt move sel enter HENU D ii The garbage can indicates the image is Gry The key indicates the image is locked fi selected for deletion or selected to be locked poy The printer icon indicates the image is The check indicates the image is selected for DPOF printing The selected for the slide show or to be number of copies is shown on the right copied 0 Or Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation 0 The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made MENU Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index al Movie file image to indicate movie and E mail copy files E mail copy file DELETE Cw 2 3 Deleting permanently erases the file Once deleted YA Delete E 5 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 menu p 72 The delete option has three settings Mai The file displayed or highlighted in the pl
53. cording menu For information on individual subject programs see page 29 A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display indicates Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active Place the subject in the focus frames the procedure is the same as the basic recording operation described on page 22 Press the shutter release button partway down the AF system locates the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection function chooses a subject program If no indicators are displayed program autoexposure is active Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Hold the camera steadily if the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long Program autoexposure the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear ay Portrait Sports action 23 FOCUS LOCK 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 Place the subject within the focus frame Press and hold the shutter release button partway down e The focus signal indicates the focus is locked The shutter soeed and aperture value change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked e When the focus is set an AF sensor is displayed on the live image to indicate the point of focus Without lifting your finger from the shutter release button recompose the subject within the image area Pre
54. d falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use The effectiveness of Anti Shake depends on the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned om i al When the system is active the Anti Shake Camera shake indicator appears Regardless of the Anti Shake setting if the shutter speed is too slow for the camera to be safely handheld the camera shake indicator appears as a warning Use the built in flash or a wide angle zoom position A DERN anti shake o indicator i Be 2 Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter release button partway down Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture If Anti Shake cannot compensate the camera motion the Anti Shake indicator turns red The Anti Shake system is less effective at short subject distances or when using the macro function p 35 The use of a tripod is recommended Anti Shake is not effective with a tripod mounted camera turn off the Anti Shake function to conserve power Three Anti Shake options are available in section 1 of the recording menus Display Exp when the shutter release button is pressed partway down the anti Shake function activates The affect of the Anti Shake system can be seen in the live image Exposure Anti Shake is only applied
55. dard display real time histogram and live image only R e D n D The real time histogram shows the approximate O USS luminance distribution of the live image This A histogram cannot show the affect of flash illumination The histogram of a recorded image may not show the Information button same distribution as the real time histogram Standard display Real time histogram Live image only ON OFF AAA ADJUSTING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The monitor image can be made lighter or darker The brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder and diret AMA BOG viewing Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position Press and hold the information i button to open the LCD brightness screen Use the left right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness the monitor image changes accordingly Press the center of the controller to set the brightness level or press the menu button to close the screen without applying any changes ON LLU DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Digital subject programs optimize the camera s exposure white balance and image processing systems for specific conditions and subjects Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor Exposure mode indicator Portrait optimized to reproduce warm soft skin tones and a s
56. de show Enter All frames Playback Marked Frames Duration 1 60s Repeat Yes No To start the slide show presentation Highlight Enter and press the central button of the controller to start the slide show To select all the images on the memory card to be displayed in the slide show presentation To select specific images to be displayed in the slide show presentation When this setting is chosen the frame selection screen p 74 is displayed Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be included in the presentation Pressing the up key will mark the image with a check indicator To deselect a marked image highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key the check disappears Continue until all the images have been edited Press the controller to set the marked frames or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu To select the period each still image is displayed during the slide show Selecting Yes causes the slide show to repeat until it is canceled using the menu button No ends the slide show presentation and returns to the playback menu when all the images have been displayed once The controller can be used to control the presentation during playback Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation The left right keys advance to the next still image or return to the previous
57. der with a name ending in CP and E mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in EM The same folder is used to store copies until the number of images exceed 9 999 Copies of locked images are unlocked DPOF information is not copied The copy and E mail copy functions have two menu options aa To copy the file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode To copy single or multiple files When selected the frame selection screen p 74 appears highlight the file to be copied with the yellow border and Marked then press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator To Hailes deselect a file to be copied highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key the check disappears Continue until all the files to be copied are marked Press the central button of the controller to continue or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu Up to 52MB of data can be copied If too many images have been selected a warning will appear and the copy routine will be canceled Divide the number of images into two or three batches The amount of data can be converted into E mail copies depends on the free space remaining on the memory card and the image size of the copy Copy When the image s to be copied are selected a screen with four messages is displayed The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure When the change card Copying to camera memory f message is
58. e Viewfinder display the camera can a ae LZ Ca ojojo record images and the monitor is viewed through the u viewfinder The viewfinder has a built in diopter While looking 1 Open the card slot door on the bottom of the camera through the viewfinder turn the diopter adjustment dial until the monitor image is sharp 2 Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release the card should catch in the slot Insert the card so the face is toward the back of the camera Always push the card in straight Never force the card If the card does not fit check that it is oriented correctly rly D eee Recording mode Monitor display the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed directly v 3 To eject a memory card press the card into the slot and release The card can then be pulled out Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use rly D L Playback mode Monitor display images can be played 4 Close the battery chamber door back and edited The monitor is viewed directly 8 A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used If the unable to use card message appears the card should be formatted with the camera Camera notes A memory card can be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu p 76 When a card oe is formatted all the data on the card is permanently erased If the card error message A a a AE ee gin o di rs pr h ntral n of
59. e converter and adapter or on the front of wide converter lens 91 LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu See page 19 for details FILE NUMBER MEMORY If file number memory is selected when a new folder is created or a new memory card is used the next image File memory Off recorded will have a file number one greater than the last Fold sat file saved If the new card contains an image with a greater file number the new image will be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the card If the file number memory is disabled the image file number is reset to 0001 when saved in a new folder or card File number memory is activated in section 2 of the setup menu FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card Two folder P name formats are available in section 2 of the setup menu standard and date Standard folders have an eight character name The initial folder is named nee 100KMO29 The first three digits are the folder s serial number which will increase by one each time a new folder is created The next two letters Pm refer to Konica Minolta and the last three numbers indicate the camera used 029 indicates a DIMAGE Z6 10151219 A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is Date followed by one register for the year two register for the month and two registers for the day 101YMMDD T
60. e AF function off can help conserve battery power Full time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P A S and M menus p 44 Full time AF is active regardless of the menu setting when using macro in auto recording or with a Digital Subject Program as well as when using the sports action digital subject program When the red low battery warning is displayed full time AF is disabled FLASH MODE a The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P A S Ul ZSUU CRS Ions and M menus p 44 This menu option is used when GURUO sedi another function is assigned to the flash mode button see GESIli E OEN page 67 on the custom key function For more on flash CANUTE modes refer to page 26 Metering mode MultiSegment FLASH COMPENSATION Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as 2 Ev Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P A Prosi S and M menus p 44 Use the up down keys to adjust the P UEG degree of compensation Press the central controller button M 9E to set this value If any value other than 0 0 is set an ACIN indicator is displayed on the monitor as a warning Metering mode INDIRIM ALLP LIA RS as Positive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flash Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures When using fill flash
61. e settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted If Enter is displayed press the center of the controller to continue Use the up down keys to highlight the new setting e Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting Q Once a setting has been selected the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed To return to the playback mode press the menu button ON OFF ASA e O S To delete images on the memory card p 75 Afomt ME format the memory card p 76 C To protect images from deletion p 77 CES To make a cut on a movie clip p 78 Copy copy images from one memory card to another p 80 1 ow 3 Slide show To play back images automatically p 82 L Playback i select the images for the Slide Show p 82 Duration Ssec EE specify how long each image is played back p 82 Repeat No Ec To repeat the Slide Show presentation automatically p 82 Eran al To select images for DPOF printing p 84 L Date print Off To print the date with the DPOF images p 85 Trop AG create an index print with the DPOF order p 85 M E mail copy _ gt To copy and resize images to be e mailed p 80 Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options Section 1 and 3 of the playback menus cannot be used when the SD Memory Card is locked with the write protect swit
62. ect the area the other four areas disappear Only when a focus area has been selected can the controller be used for other camera operations Take the picture as described in the basic recording section press the shutter release button partway down to lock focus and exposure Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Once a focus area is selected it remains active even after the picture has been taken Press and hold the central button of the controller to return to the standard focus frames Fey met Ee WP iLJiIWNNMA ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASH To extend the versatility of the camera an accessory flash unit sold separately can be used Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use and replace the accessory shoe cap to protect the contacts Slide the accessory shoe cap off as shown Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops System Accessories The following Konica Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera Maxxum Program Flash 2500 D Maxxum Program Flash 3600HS D Maxxum Program Flash 5600HS D Flash Notes When using an accessory flash the camera uses pre flash TTL metering to determine exposure The flash modes available when using an optional flash unit varies with the exposure mode Autoflash can only be used with auto program P and Digital Subject Programs Fill flash and slow sync can
63. ed repeatedly until reset Custom white balance is especially useful filters in conventional photography An indicator is displayed on the monitor if a setting with mixed lighting or when critical control over color is needed The object used to make other than auto white balance is chosen White balance is set independently in section 1 a calibration must be neutral A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can of the movie and P A S and M exposure mode menus p 44 easily be carried in a camera bag Automatic White Balance To calibrate the camera select custom setup The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene In most Cust set from the white balance option in section 1 Drie _ cases the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images even of the movie and P A S and M exposure mode IMPI e under mixed lighting conditions When the built in flash is used the white balance is set menus p 44 the custom white balance calibration YA for the color temperature of the flash screen opens White balance Aulo Anti shake Preset Fill the image area with a white object the object does not need to be in focus Press the central button of the controller to make the calibration or press the menu button to cancel the routine SETUP Preset White Balance me 2113 Preset white balance settings must be set before ETAU G the image is taken Once set the effect is REA
64. ededdteapeadeusticieiyuskesaiiadvessacs 60 Custom white balance cccccccsesseseccecceceeeeeeeeeeceecesaeeusuceeeeeeeseueusueeeeeesssaaseeeeeees 61 EES E E AE E EE T I E E EEE 62 FSE MOO aeree E dasa dhowhiintdasnausebhaledacsadeunteiel 62 Flash COMPE n AlO sessao insan ida aoe e ESAE EEEE tee 62 Meteng IMOUSS c2rssncaanetas pieacmiereieuseaencuetonn E Ei 63 Camera sensitivity ISO ve ssirce coicneuidwsinaedonnianiiengStnaravaiibad uiminuiaud aie dipnatunduboubitdedentviesiwailendwues 64 Flash range and Camera sensitivity cccccccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesasaaeseeeeeeeesseaaeeeeeeeeeneas 64 CG ES occas ees accede es estes eects sete oa xed a bate axa aioe EEEE 65 COM AS aaruriec coma zaunoninnscnsiesaoseunanveust E EAE neler 65 Sd A ONS Seo sae E E A EAA E A E EO O A N E E 66 C stom KEY TUNG ON scivs cneviniccecntsouwhoitdatenodunheiaconcadnnbtadouanincenbisdsnenaaslanniddiswnasauiiadiensbadiaradel 67 EEE 1i E EE E O E A IA A EE E A E N E 68 Movie tile SIZES seissen aa re A ENEN ee PANEAS E EAEN OEE AEREE EONA 68 Movie MOJE seeiis ne n na EAEEREN E eraan 69 Advanced DAY OAC sac censapisnsoscasgudsckverzus tensa ant seared joroneauenad bestindacwedadunnordanibhacunseeaeiaiecbetdzaataedeanennins 70 Playing AC MOVIES etatatiaceosctonstrd sonata ielicposente a ESEA EEEE EENS 70 Capturing a movie frame 2 cccctancsesszaneniastsauceivsatectasenedtearesaysasatianesiasuaantebectainieneeeteyieienans 71 Navigating the playback Menu
65. em 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 or Macintosh operating systems ji plal m i eee ste eel Digital Camera Software ri tah Korch maran haat a i LSE Miaa Automatic Installation Before connecting the camera to the computer place the Digital Camera Software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The DiMAGE installer menu should automatically activate To automatically install the Windows 98 USB driver click on the Install the Windows 98 USB Mass Storage Driver button A window appears to confirm that the driver should be installed click Yes to continue When the driver has been successfully installed a window appears Click OK Restart the computer and connect the camera p 101 to complete the operation 103 Manual Installation ee To install the Windows 98 driver manually follow the instructions in the connecting the camera to a computer section on page 101 When the camera is plugged into the computer the operating system will detect the new device and the add new hardware wizard window opens Place the Digital Camera Software CD ROM in the CD ROM Choose the recommended search for a suitable F Dipa
66. en appears Choosing Yes Press the controller to pause the movie Yes executes the operation No cancels it Press playback press the controller again to resume E m the center button of the controller to continue U Play ARewbFwd iig WEUS E p Press the display button to view the movie with or without the guidance bar Pause 4RewbFwd Vol w gt Saved as PICT0015 JPG The file name of the captured image is displayed Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation Or AOS During playback the up down keys adjust the volume and the left right keys rewind and fast forward the recording s W Play lt Rew gt Fwd fd nu D Quality of the captured image is equivalent to economy but it is not recorded nor To cancel the playback press the menu button a j MENU 71 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 C Activate the menu with the menu button NU Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted eO Use the up down keys to scroll through the menu options Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed Q 0 With the menu option highlighted press the right controller key th
67. es When selected the frame selection screen p 74 appears Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed Pressing the up key marks the image with the print indicator The number next to the indicator shows the number of copies that will be Marked printed Pressing the up key increases the number of copies pressing the frames down key decreases the number A maximum of nine copies can be ordered To deselect an image for printing press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero and the print indicator disappears Continue until all the images to be printed are marked Press the central button of the controller to create the DPOF file or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu anoe To delete the DPOF file When the this frame or all frames setting is chosen a screen appears 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 After the pictures have been printed the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually DATE PRINT To print the date of capture with each image with a DPOF compatible printer turn the section 3 menu
68. es a normal movie clip Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels camera sensitivity will automatically increase in low light Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity The movie mode is set in section 1 of the movie menu p 44 R Frame rate 15 fps White balance Auto Movie mode STD movie Anti shake Disp Exp 69 ADVANCED PLAYBACK CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAME The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image The 30 through 33 This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced Copied image has the same image size as the original movie function on the playback menu Movie clips can be played back in Quick View or the playback mode During playback press the center button of the controller to pause the movie playback at the point to capture the frame When the movie is l paused the left right keys can be used to jog the Use the left right keys of the controller to display clip to display the correct frame the movie a F Play lt Rew gt Fwd fe ENU D s Press the center of the controller to play back 14 47 100 0014 the movie clip PLAYING BACK MOVIES Press the up key of the controller to capture the 2003 10 29 0004 0025 Capture this frame frame Before the frame is captured a confirmation scre
69. ganizer Examiner and Photofinisher For more on the other features in DIMAGE Master visit us on the web North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com Photofinisher Luminance Limit Display 51 BRACKETING This mode makes a three image bracket of a scene Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus Immediately after selecting the bracketing option on the menu a selection screen is displayed to select the bracketing increment Press the left right keys of the controller to select the bracketing increment Press the central button of the controller to set the value To change the increment select the bracketing drive mode again with the menu Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section p 22 Press the shutter release button partway down 1 to lock the focus exposure for the series Press and hold the shutter release button all the way down 2 to make the bracket series three consecutive images are captured Focus is locked with the first frame Fey met Ee WP iLJiIWNNMA MEA Drive mode Anti shake Single Continuous Progressive Bracketing The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator If the
70. ght 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 With the menu option highlighted press the right controller key the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted If Enter is displayed press the center of the controller to continue Use the up down keys to highlight the new setting Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting Once a setting has been selected the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed Q Close the menu with the menu button O m Z C wan 23 4 60 LCDbrightness To set monitor brightness p ees Power save min _L To set the auto power save period p 90 Inst Playback Off r play back a still image after it is recorded p 91 Language _ English d set the menu language p 92 19 Lens acc None Specified when using a lens accessory p 91 1 Rae 3 4 6 File memory Off Foldername Std form To select the folder name format p 92 Date Time set To set the camera s clock and calendar p 93 Date imprint Off To activate date imprinting p 94 To activate file number memory p 92 Reset default Audio signals J To change or turn off audio signals p 97 Focus signal 1 Li change or turn off the focus sig
71. ground exposure Because exposures can be long the use of a tripod is recommended Flash cancel s kW AVIY leisin FLASH RANGE AUTO RECORDING MODE The camera controls the flash output automatically For well exposed images the subject must be within the flash range Distance is given from the front of the lens 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 Wide angle position 0 2 3 6m 0 7 11 8 ft Telephoto position 1 2 2 2m 3 9 7 2 ft If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject the flash output OK indicator briefly replaces the flash mode indicator after the exposure Flash output indicator CAMERA SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held regardless if Anti Shake is active or not p 56 the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide angle Although the warning appears the shutter can still be released If the warning appears place the camera on a tripod use the built in flash or zoom the lens towards the wide angle position until the warning disappears Camera shake warning 27 it BUTTON Pressing the information i button changes the monitor display The display cycles among the stan
72. he folder 10151219 was created in 2005 on December 19th With the date folder format selected when an image is recorded a new folder with the day s date is created All images recorded that day are placed in that folder Images recorded on a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date If the file number memory function is off p 92 when a new folder is created the serial number in the image file name is reset to 0001 If file number memory function is on the serial number in the image file is one greater than the last image saved For more information on folder organization and file names see page 106 DATE AND TIME SETUP 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 Master Lite software The date format that is displayed or imprinted can be changed YYYY MM DD year month day MM DD YYYY month day year DD MM YYYY day month year The date time setup screen is opened from section 2 of the setup menu p 88 Date Time set Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed Use the up and down keys to adjust the item MM DD YYYY 0 rE Press the central button to set the clock and 4 gt move sel enter EWU D Or ealondan Date Time setup screen 93 DATE IMPRINTING The date of
73. her changes can be made with the movie recording menu p 44 miS Image size Before recording the frame counter shows the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation section p 22 Press the shutter release button partway down to set the the focus and exposure Press the shutter release button all the way down and release to start recording The camera continues to focus during recording The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter release button is pressed again If the optical zoom is used while recording the sound of the zoom sound may be audible during playback ayo et Ee WP iLJiIWNNMA EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as 2Ev in 1 3 increments Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs the P A and S exposure modes With Digital Subject Programs exposure compensation is reset when the camera is turned off In P A and S exposure modes exposure compensation remains in effect until reset To adjust the exposure press the left or right controller key the exposure compensation screen appears Use the left right keys of the controller to adjust the exposure compensation value Changes to exposure are visible in the live image Press the shutter release button pa
74. indicator To unlock a file highlight it with the yellow border and press frames the down key the lock indicator disappears Continue until all the files to be locked are marked Press the central button of the controller to lock the marked thumbnails or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu Unlock all All files on the memory card are unlocked T7 MOVIE EDITING The edit movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu Highlight Enter in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen This function cannot be used if the low battery warning is displayed The function menu indicates the active step in the editing procedure The up down key selects functions Use the left right keys of the controller to display the first frame of the section to be cut The bar under the image and the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the approximate location of the point Use the down key to select the next step Use the left right keys of the controller to display the last frame of the section to be cut The bar under the image and the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the approximate location of the point Use the down key to select the next step function
75. ing finished message indicates the end of the operation press the center of the controller and turn the camera off to end the routine 117 Kodak EasyShare software The all in one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way to organize print and share your pictures Organize your pictures Kodak EasyShare software automatically organizes your pictures so you can find and view them quickly Or create custom albums and sort pictures your own way Create beautiful prints Turn your digital pictures into great prints with no hassles at home online or from your local retailer Share precious memories Share your favorite pictures with family and friends quickly and simply right from the software Make the most out of your digital pictures Make good pictures great with simple to use editing tools To take advantage of these features install Kodak EasyShare software on your computer Kodak EasyShare software is not supplied in all sales regions The following are the system requirements for Kodak EasyShare software Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 or later XP Home or Professional Apple QuickTime 6 Mac OS X 10 2 3 10 2 8 or Mac OS X 10 3 10 3 8 Safari 1 0 or later If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP you require administrator privileges to install Kodak EasyShare software For QuickTime system requirements see page 110 For service and support visit Kod
76. ion screen appears Fill the frame with a white object and press the central button of the controller to calibrate the camera See page 61 for more on custom white balance rn Set enter 67 FRAME RATE R Movies can be recorded at two frame rates 15 fos and 30 GCUAN E Ys fos The higher the frame rate the smoother the moving ULGI TO image and the larger the file sizes Frame rate is set in LOWSIU CSM section 1 of the movie menu p 44 Anti shake Disp Exp MOVIE FILE SIZES If the frame rate is changed the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded with the installed memory card 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 Frame rate Approximate recording rate 30 fps 450KB s 15 fps 230KB s Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card 30 fps 29 seconds 15 fps 57 seconds The performance of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip Test the card before important events Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com ASCENIALS WP iLJiIWNNMA MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded Standard produc
77. ions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 The larger the aperture value the greater the depth of field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make the exposure The smaller the aperture value the shallower the depth of field and the faster
78. is continually adjusted during is recording single shot AF When using Digital Subject Programs the autofocus mode changes depending on the program used Sports Action uses continuous AF and the other programs use single shot AF These AF modes are fixed FAN D fFANICOMN BEM SR DING VAINU Leis ilei R Q VU Manual Focus When focusing manually a scale shows the approximate Magnifier indicator subject distance The scale changes depending on the Manual focus scale focusing range Use the up down controller keys to focus the monitor image is automatically magnified by a maximum of 2 5X depending on the digital zoom setting the magnifier indicator is displayed The live image returns to normal after two seconds when zooming or when the shutter release button is pressed partway down When using the shutter priority aperture priority or manual exposure modes p 36 38 with manual focus press the central button of the controller to switch between using the up down keys to focus or to adjust the exposure The active function is indicated in blue 2m te Fr A g fifo 6 59 WHITE BALANCE Custom White Balance White balance is the camera s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral Custom white balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film or using color compensating The setting can be us
79. lance 60 45 DRIVE MODES SELF TIMER The drive modes control the rate and method images are Used for self portraits the self timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately captured The drive mode is set on all menus except the ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed The self timer is set on section movie menu With auto recording and Digital Subject 1 of the recording menus p 44 Programs the drive mode is reset to single frame advance when the camera is turned off In P A S and M exposure l l l modes the drive mode remains in effect until changed Refer With the camera on a tripod compose the picture so to the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes the subject is within the focus frames Press the shutter release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus 1 Press the shutter release button all the way down to begin the countdown 2 Single frame advance to take a single image each time the shutter release button is pressed p 22 Because focus and exposure are determined when Self timer to delay the release of the shutter Used for self portraits the shutter release button is pressed do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self timer image Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown p 25 Continuous advance to continuously record images when the shutter release button is pressed and held Progressive Capture
80. light defocusing of the background Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background Use the built in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows Sports action used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds The AF system continuously focuses see page 25 When using flash the subject must be within the flash range p 27 Landscape optimized to produce sharp colorful landscapes Used with bright outdoor scenery Sunset optimized to reproduce rich warm sunsets When the sun is above the horizon do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD Between exposures turn off the camera or cover the lens Ra Night portrait for deep subtle night scenes The use of a tripod is gt a recommended When used with flash the subject and background exposures are balanced The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person red eye reduction is used When using the flash ask your subjects not to move after the main burst the shutter may still be open for the background exposure 29 BASIC PLAYBACK CT 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 70 To
81. lues are based on an LOMIO EME et ISO equivalent ISO is the standard used to indicate film EELIS tiie sensitivity the higher the number the more sensitive the KUNNON film Camera sensitivity is set in section 3 of the P A S and 4 Key func Flash mode pS The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and 160 When any other setting than auto is used ISO and the set value will be displayed on the monitor A specific sensitivity setting can be selected As the ISO value doubles the camera sensitivity doubles Like grain in silver halide film that increases with speed noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging an ISO setting of 50 will have the least noise and 320 will have the most An ISO setting of 320 may allow the camera to be hand held in low light conditions without the need of a flash Noise reduction is applied automatically to the image see page 39 for details FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY The flash range is measured from the front of the lens 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 ISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto AUTO 0 2 3 6m 0 7 11 8ft 1 2 2 2m 3 9 7 2ft 50 0 2 2 0m 0 7 6 6ft 1 2 1 3m 8 9 4 3ft 100 0 28 2 9m 0 9 9 5ft 1 2 1 8m 8 9 5 9ft 200 0 4 4 0m 1 3 13 1ft 1 2
82. m any of the of the AV cable into the camera s AV out terminal recording or playback menus The arrow on the plug should face the back of the camera SETUP Use the right key of the controller to highlight 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the television The Drive mode Single setup tab at the top of the menu yellow plug is for the video output The white plug Image size 2816x2112 is for the monaural audio output Quality SIEEN 4 Turn the television on Anti shake Disp Exp enter MENU D 5 Change the television to the video channel Press the central button of the controller to 6 Turn the camera s mode dial to the playback open the setup menu position and turn on the camera The camera s monitors will not activate when the camera is attached to a television The playback mode display will be visible on the television screen Reverse the procedure to return to the original menu Pressing the menu button closes the menu and returns to the recording or playback modes Inst Playback Off amp Language English 7 View images as described in the playback section Setup menu 87 NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU See page 87 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 TOTOE Use the left right keys of the controller to highli
83. memory is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed the camera _Number of frames in will reset and the entire bracket must be made again bracketing series The flash cannot be used with the bracketing drive Frame counter mode The order of the bracket series is normal exposure underexposure and overexposure The exposure bracket can be made in 0 3 or 0 5 Ev increments The larger the number the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series Normal tes bracket When using exposure compensation p 41 the bracketing series is made in relation to the compensated exposure Under extreme conditions one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccurate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera WHAT IS AN EV 2 0 Ev 4X as much light Ev stands for exposure value A change 1 0 Ev 2X as much light of one Ev adjusts the exposure 0 0 Ev Calculated exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of M VOEv gt 1 2 as much light two 20Ev 1 4 as much light 53 IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in LCD MONTO Number of pixels each image The greater the image size the larger hor X vert the file size Choose image size based on the final 2816 X 2112 use of the image smaller images will be more 2272 X 1704 suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prin
84. mory cards should not be used to permanently store image data Always make a copy of camera files on an appropriate storage device or recording media Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data Appen DIX rreowwi 194 i in Operating temperatures and conditions This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun or to extreme humidity e 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 Before important events and journeys e Check the camera s operation take test pictures and purchase spare batteries e Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction Questions and service e If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area e Before shipping your camera for repair please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility For EU member states only This symbol means Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste Please refer to the information of your local community or contact our dealers regarding the proper handling of end of life electric and electronic equipment
85. n of the controller to open 0 Press the center of the controller to open the Anti shake Disp Exp the setup menu date time setup screen HNIT LCDbrightness Date Time set i ae ls se and right keys to select the item to Ka a O Use the down key to highlight the language e changed ey menu option amp Language English Use the up and down keys to adjust the item Lens acc None Press the central button to set the clock and 2 3 f4 Cea canner LCDbrightness Use the up down keys of the controller to select Power save the language Press the right key to highlight the current language 4 gt move sel enter ENU D The date time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of Inst playback the setup menu Language Press the central button to complete the lens ace Deutsch operation 19 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 ON OFF AAA eee Turn on the camera Set the mode switch to a recording position HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder width apart to hold the camera steadily Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or
86. n the monitor to take the picture Te Ta AND The subject in the Two subjects at differ The subjectis neara The subject is too focus frame is low in ent distances overlap very bright object or dark contrast in the focus frame area 25 FLASH MODES To use the built in flash simply raise it 1 Lower the flash unit to prevent it from firing Flash mode indicator turns red while the flash is charging wait until it becomes white before taking pictures To change the flash mode raise the flash and press the flash mode button 2 until the appropriate mode is indicated Autoflash the flash fires automatically in low light and backlit conditions Red eye reduction multiple flashes are used before the main flash burst to reduce red eye an effect caused by light reflected from the retina Use in low light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals The pre flashes contract the pupils of the subject s eyes Autoflash Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash 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 Slow sync Slow sync flash and ambient light exposures are balanced Use slow sync when in dark locations to reveal background details Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst the shutter may still be open for the back
87. nal p 97 Shutter FX To change or turn off the shutter sound effect p 97 To adjust the volume of camera signals p 97 To reset camera functions p 95 7 a ame a To switch video output between NTSC and PAL p 98 Transfer mode Data storage To specify camera use with a computer or printer p 98 Digital zoom Off E o increase the telephoto magnification p 99 Self timer WEZ gt To change the self timer delay period p 99 89 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 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 88 Also see page 28 Use the left right keys of the controller to adjust brightness the monitor image changes accordingly Press the central button of the controller to set the level INSTANT PLAYBACK An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured When used with the continuous advance progressive capture or bracketing drive modes p 46 the images in the series are played back in a six frame index display Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu p 88 A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected To cancel the playback and save the image before the end of the playback period press the shutter release button partway down Camera Notes Single s
88. nces exhibitions etc is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws 125 Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components The following may cause data loss or damage e 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 e Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects e Using the card beyond its life Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary The response time 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 SD Memory Cards have a write protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted By sliding the switch to the bottom of Write the card the data will be protected Images cannot be recorded protect c gt when the card is protected If an attempt is made to record or Switch delete an image with the camera the card locked message will appear on the monitor Lok position Me
89. nd 50 100 200 320 ISO equivalents 4 3 13 elements in 10 groups f 2 8 wide angle position f 4 5 telephoto position 5 83 69 9mm 35mm equivalent 35 420mm Wide angle 0 6m 2 0ft Telephoto 1 6m 5 2ft 00 Standard macro Wide angle 0 1 1 0m 0 3 3 3ft Telephoto 1 2 2 5m 3 9 8 2ft Super macro at 10 45mm 35mm equivalent 63mm 1 100cm 0 4in 3 3ft All distances from the front of the lens Video AF Single shot AF Continuous AF with Predictive Focus Control Full time AF Manual focus CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter 1 1000 4s 7s approx 2 0 inch digital interface TFT color 100 approx 100 approx 12 bit SD Memory cards and MultiMediaCards JPEG Motion JPEG mov DCF 2 0 and DPOF compliant Exif print PRINT Image Matching III PictBridge Japanese English German French Spanish Chinese simplified and traditional Italian Swedish Russian and Korean AV output Batteries Battery performance recording Battery performance playback Optional external power source Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity NTSC and PAL Four AA alkaline or Ni MH batteries Approximate number of recorded images 240 frames with alkaline batteries 420 frames with 2500mAh Ni MH batteries conforming to the CIPA standard with SD Memory Card CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Approximate con
90. ng saved Progressive capture can only be used when there is enough space available on the memory card to record an entire series of images The memory card must have enough space to save at least ten frames to use progressive capture Shutter speeds must be 1 30 second or faster When the red low battery warning is displayed this drive mode cannot be used Fey met Ee WP iLJiIWNNMA ABOUT DIMAGE MASTER The full version of DIMAGE Master gives you all the tools to organize examine and process your images The Organizer window allows you to sort images quickly into four user defined classifications Outtakes can easily be hidden from view without the need to delete or remove them from the folder Is it difficult to decide which image is the best The Examiner window allows you to compare up to four images for differences between color exposure white balance and focus by sampling areas in each image The Photofinisher window has many features to process large numbers of images quickly Jobs can be created for specific adjustments and applied to other images as well as used for batch processing Processing can be simply cut and pasted from one picture to another A luminance limit can be specified on the histogram and displayed on an image to show the pixels which are approaching the p black and white levels The focus checker enlarges the image so sharpness can be determined These tools are available in the Or
91. nplug the AC adapter and discontinue use The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner to clean the product The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire When unplugging the AC adapter do not pull on the power cord Hold the adapter unit when removing it from an outlet Do not damage twist modify heat or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock If the product emits a strange odor heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling A CAUTION Do not point the lens directly at the sun a fire may result Replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use 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
92. nu LANGUAGE cccccccssssseeeeceeeecceaeeeeeeeeeeeeseueueeeeeeeeeseusaseeeeeesessaaeeeeeees 19 ASIC TEC ON UING irr iaceteer enact E E E E 20 Handling TAC CANE d ann Teee EEEE EEEE ESEE TITEN AET RaO eE 20 Using the Zoom lennes EEA O EEE EOE AR 20 Recording images automatically ccccccecsseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeesaeeeeeeeesseuseeeessaaeeeeeeaaeeees 21 Basic recording OBST ANON inchs scswcesaesannccanudaaadmncccshosseianciiecedascinnnidenosmnaddessenonmacsnevdacesiene 22 Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection cccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 OS ee A E E E send EE A A A E 24 FOCUS VAS erra e R Er E 24 PO O E a E O O 25 Special TOCUSING SITUANONS szzceccoctsasendssanvevernsdenanendunntesshoeesesustuaaieetenineteenianeanaccnetadasdass 25 PTS NG OS en E EEE debe EE AA DEEE EAA EA EEEE EEEE NE 26 Flash range auto recording MOE ccccccssseeeeeeeeececceeeeseeeeeeeceseuaaeseeeeeeeesaeaeseeeeeeeeeaas 27 Camera shake Warning ssiicucticccudecceud stnuuntsiteoansiclusantadossdadasanneonbalaudeitaanoncectihivdennteesnabtelndedads 27 IP UTES eeaeee stcte Saupe rarameageh vata amnauebontccaciausbunceseccsiabta nian sereaiewkianmadaubettanssanieatoneins 28 Adjusting monitor brightness cc ccceeecceceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeceeeeessseeesseeeeeeesssaeaaeeeeeeeseeas 28 Digital subject programs w cicisincnssacnioiececatsanuboitceaseuboniaiorinaesnneisdanerondebssdduninedbniiacdensinndtatsent
93. oftens details in an image in three levels hard normal and soft This can be set in section 3 of the P A S and M menus p 44 Any changes made are applied to the live image but may be difficult to see However when viewed with a computer the changes will be evident If any level except normal is selected an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning Sharpness soft ki x 7 i g W i 1112 CE Sensitivity Auto Color mode NaturalColor Sharpness Normal Contrast Normal Key func Flash mode CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION The function assigned to the flash mode button can be SEEING selected among the flash mode drive mode white balance LCA REC ele focus mode color mode and camera sensitivity This can ERECTION be set in section 3 of the P A S and M menus p 44 The TES wn flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P A S PEETA ae ln 4 Key func When the key function option is selected and Flash mode entered a selection screen appears Use the four way key of the controller to select the White balance Sensitivity function Press the central button to complete the operation 44 gt sel enter HENU D Pressing the flash mode button changes the function set in the menu Press the central button of the controller or press the shutter release button partway down to apply the setting When selecting custom white balance the calibrat
94. onverter indicator p 91 Mode indicator Flash mode indicator p 26 Flash compensation display p 62 Sharpness display p 66 Contrast display p 65 White balance indicator p 60 7 _ re TA 4 ae ee he R80 E NE A z O ms PoE l J 8 Camera sensitivity ISO display p 64 ozi 7 19 Exposure compensation display p 41 1P 1 1000GF2 8 amp SENA 1 10 Exposure mode indicator p 36 38 ji ji a op i 11 Metering mode indicator p 63 12 Shutter speed display A Focus frame 13 Aperture display B Spot metering area p 63 14 Macro mode indicator p 35 15 Focus mode indicator p 58 16 Focus signals p 25 17 Date imprinting indicator p 94 18 Frame counter p 55 19 Drive mode indicator p 46 20 Anti Shake indicator p 56 21 Camera shake warning p 27 22 Battery condition indicator p 14 23 Image quality indicator p 54 24 Image size display p 54 25 Digital zoom display p 99 26 Color mode indicator p 65 Se ee ee 11 12 YH OW a aI Two macro modes are available Super Macro and standard macro Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 1cm 0 4 in from the front of the lens When Super Macro is selected the lens automatically zooms to a specific focal length position and cannot be changed Standard macro allows the zoom to be used The minimum focus distance changes with focal length see below Press the macro button
95. reen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped Clicking OK stops the device The safe to remove hardware message appears Disconnect the USB cable Macintosh Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass storage device icon and drop it into the trash Turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable 109 CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD Never remove the 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 Change the memory card 3 Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection If Kodak EasyShare is installed right click on the EasyShare icon on the task bar and quit the application before disconnecting the camera Windows Me 2000 Professional and XP 1 Stop the USB connection using the unplug or eject hardware routine p 108 2 Turn off the camera 3 Change the memory card 4 Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection Macintosh 1 Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash p 109 2 Turn off the camera 3 Change the memory card 4 Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC AT Compatible QuickTime is used for playing back movies Pentium processor based PC diet follow a L e installer QuickTime is not supplied wi a em pate the camera in all sales regions Users can Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP downlo
96. river from the system Windows 98 and Me click the remove button A confirmation screen will appear Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system 7 Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera Restart the computer 111 PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge 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 AV out USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera Turn the camera on the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen For other printing options see the menu navigation section on page 114 The information i button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the PictBridge screen Enlarged playback activated with the zoom lever can be used to examine image files on the screen Total number of prints Number of copies Use the left right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed To deselect an image for printing press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero 4 LO Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected Press the central button of the controller to continue 449 Nara T
97. rtway down or press the central button of the controller to set the adjustment When adjusting the exposure the amount of compensation is shown in EV p 53 After the setting is made the shutter soeed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure Because the exposure can be adjusted in fine steps the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change When set to any value other than zero the exposure compensation indicator remains on the monitor as a warning Camera notes Exposure compensation is used when the camera s exposure meter is deceived by high key or low key scenes In the example the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it too bright and washed out By compensating the exposure detail is brought out in the leaves and the stones and water appear richer Camera exposure 41 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 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 five spot focus areas are displayed Use the left right keys of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area the active area is blue Or Press the shutter release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to sel
98. s the recording menus White balance Anti shake Bracketing MENU Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section p 22 Press the shutter release button partway down 1 to lock the focus and exposure for the series Press and hold the shutter release button all the way down 2 to begin taking pictures When the shutter release button is pressed and held the camera will begin recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released The maximum number of frames depends on the image size and image quality settings See the notes section on the following page ASCENIALS WP iLJiIWNNMA CONTINUOQUS ADVANCE NOTES The continuous advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2 1 fos The maximum number of images that can be captured depends on the image file size and the available space on the memory card When single shot AF is used focus and exposure is locked with the first frame Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous AF focus mode is used but the rate of capture is reduced When the red low battery warning appears or the flash or noise reduction p 39 is used the rate of capture is also reduced The following chart lists the approximate maximum number of images that can be captured at the maximum frame rate the rate of capture after this limit depends on file size and the writing speed of the memory card
99. s to avoid short circuiting during disposal always follow local regulations for battery disposal Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock e Do not disassemble this product Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior especially the flash unit is exposed The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts 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 u
100. sconnecting the power supply Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and the camera reset The camera controls the live monitor image by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aperture The aperture can sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness Focus is continuously adjusted with the sports action subject program and continuous AF While focusing the live image may appear to jump Wait until the focus signal confirms focus or release and press the shutter release button again This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual contact a Konica Minolta service facility 123 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 Water sand dust or salt can damage the camera Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight Do not point the lens directly at the sun the CCD m
101. sed again the highlighted image is displayed in the single frame playback mode ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1 2X The maximum magnification depends on image size ranging from 2X for 640x480 size images to 4 4X for 2816x2112 images With the image to be magnified displayed slide the zoom lever to the right T to activate the enlarged playback mode The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor Slide the zoom lever to the right T to increase the image magnification Slide the lever to the left W to decrease the magnification With images larger than 640x480 move the zoom lever to the right T at maximum magnification to approximately double the image size for closer examination Use the four way keys of the controller to scroll the image When scrolling the arrows in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached The locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image being displayed The information i button switches between showing the full display and the image only To exit the enlarged playback mode press the menu button MENU 33 ADVANCED RECORDING This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section RECORDING MODE DISPLAY Wide angle c
102. ss the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture FOCUS RANGE All distances are measured from the front of the lens See page 35 for the macro focus range Wide angle position 0 6 m 2 0 ft o Telephoto position 1 6 m 5 2 ft FOCUS SIGNALS 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 co Focus locked Focus confirmed P A S and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital subject program Exposure continuously adjusts Cannot focus The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing When using the sports action digital subject program the camera continually focuses when the shutter release button is pressed partway down the focus frames turn red Keep the subject within the red focus frames Focus lock cannot be used If the AF system cannot focus focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program P exposure modes p 36 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject the focus signal will turn red In this situation focus lock on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then recompose the image o
103. t p 63 Camera Notes Camera sensitivity ISO Auto p 64 Every time a still image is recorded it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and Color mode Natural color p 65 time of recording as well as shooting information This information can be viewed with the Sharpness Normal p 66 camera in the Quick View or playback mode or on a computer with the DIMAGE Master Lite Contrast Normal p 65 software Custom key function Flash mode p 67 Frame rate 15 fps p 68 White Balance Auto p 60 Movie mode Standard movie p 69 Anti Shake Display Exp p 56 Focus mode Continuous AF p 58 Color mode Natural color p 65 Continued on next page 95 Playback menu Playback Slide Show Duration Slide Show Repeat Slide Show Date print LCD Brightness Auto power save period Instant playback Lens accessory File number memory Folder name Date imprinting Audio signals Focus signals Shutter FX Volume Transfer mode Digital Zoom Self timer delay All frames 5 seconds No Off Normal 1 minute Off None Off Standard Off 1 1 1 2 Data storage Off 10 seconds DOPP PDPPOVPPPPPP AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed an audio signal gives a positive confirmation of the operation The audio signals can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu p 88 The tone of the signal can also be changed signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical FOCUS SIGNAL mC EA 0 Reset def
104. t to right standard folder date folder copy folder e mail 100KM029 10151219 102KM_CP 103KM EM OPy folder Copy images p 80 are placed in a folder with a name ending in CP E mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in EM When a new PICT0001 JPG PICTO002 MOV folder is created the first three digits in the folder Still image Movie clip name is one greater than the largest folder l l l number on the card When the index number in Image file names begin with the image file name exceeds 9 999 a new folder PICT followed by a four digit file is created with a number one greater than the number and a jpg or mov greatest folder number on the memory card e g extension To copying images from 100KM029 to 101KM029 A new folder is simply drag and drop the file icon created every time the copy function is used into a location in the computer The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image As images are deleted in the camera the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly The serial numbers used with image files do not change when an image is deleted When a new image is recorded it is assigned a number one greater than the largest serial number in the folder File serial numbers can be controlled with the file number memory function in section 2 of the setup menu p 92 Image files cont
105. tem the corresponding shutter speed is displayed on the monitor Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide angle and telephoto position as the lens is zoomed the aperture shifts automatically If the aperture value is beyond the shutter speed range the shutter speed display turns red on the monitor Fay met Ee WP iLviiwMA SHUTTER PRIORITY S EXPOSURE MODE The photographer selects the shutter soeed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure When shutter priority is selected the shutter speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it The shutter speed can be set between 1 1000 and 4 seconds If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range the aperture display turns red The flash mode can be set to fill flash fill flash with red eye reduction or slow sync with red eye reduction p 26 Use the up down keys of the controller 1 to set the shutter speed Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the exposure O system the corresponding aperture is displayed on the monitor S 261 1000 The camera shake warning p 27 does not appear in S mode If a slow shutter speed is selected noise reduction processing is applied to the image a message may appear during processing See page 39 for more on noise reduction Shooting Tips The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure The shutter speed determines how
106. ter or printed directly The data storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera to a computer or when using the DIMAGE Master Lite software The PictBridge option allows images to be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer p 112 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X in 0 2X increments It is activated in section 4 of the setup menu p 88 The transition between the optical zoom and digital zoom is seamless When the digital zoom is active the image magnification is displayed on the monitor and the focus frames change to a single focus area Because of the degree of magnification the use of a tripod is recommended Zoom scale Magnification The digital zoom is operated by the zoom lever 1 Slide the lever right T to zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens l RE When the digital zoom activates the mins x 28 gt image magnification is displayed on the ie i du monitor Turn the lever left W to zoom Se a i out After zooming the zoom scale is La p s5 2S displayed briefly The yellow section indicates the digital zoom range S nD ad R S amp a a Digital zoom images are interpolated to the set image size Some loss of quality may be evident SELF TIMER DELAY Self timer delay period can be selected between 10 seconds and 2 seconds in section 4 of the set
107. the controller to close the window check the Konica E e I Aonmalor mm information i button 2 until the monitor switches to the viewfinder position North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE After initially inserting a memory card and batteries For customers in certain areas the menu language may the camera s clock and calendar must be set When have to be set Press the menu button 1 to open the images are recorded the image data is saved with menu the appearance of the menu will depend on the the date and time of recording position of the camera s controls Navigating the menu is simple The up down and message is displayed for a few seconds each time left right keys of the controller 2 move the cursor and the camera is turned on This message is also change settings on the menu The central button of the displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the A controller selects menu options and sets adjustments vo ks ave camera is stored without batteries for a long period SE If the clock and calendar have not been set a Drive mode Single Use the left and right keys of the controller 1 to select Yes No cancels the operation Use the right key of the controller to highlight Set date and time setup at the top of the menu Yes Press the central butto
108. the strap USING THE ZOOM LENS The zoom lever controls the lens 1 Sliding the lever to the right T will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens Sliding the lever to the left W will zoom out to the wide angle position The zoom scale indicates the approximate zoom position If the digital zoom is active the yellow section of the scale indicates the digital zoom range ON OFF AA A ete O S RECORDING IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY 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 While many of the camera s systems in this mode are automatic some of the functions can be changed The following list shows changes that can be made in auto recording Functions which can be changed with buttons e Flash mode p 26 e Macro mode p 35 e Display mode i p 28 Functions which can be changed with the auto recording menu e Drive mode p 46 Image size p 54 Image quality p 54 Automatic Digital Subject Program DSP Selection p 23 Anti Shake p 56 21 BASIC RECORDING OPERATION 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 Place the su
109. till images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback active Simply continue to hold the shutter release button down after taking the picture to display the image Release the shutter button to end the playback AUTO POWER SAVE LENS ACCESSORY To conserve battery power the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a This camera is compatible with the optional Wide Angle certain period The length of the auto power save period can be changed to 1 3 5 or 10 Converter ZCW 300 Kit This kit contains a 0 75X wide minutes When the camera is connected to a computer the auto power save period is angle converter which reduces the focal length of the fixed at ten minutes Auto power save is set in section 1 of the setup menu p 88 LCD zoom lens wide angle position giving it the equivalent of a monitor turns off after 1 minute regardless of the setup menu setting 26mm lens on a 35mm camera When the converter is mounted the lens accessory option in section 1 of the setup menu should be set to WideConvertr An indicator W appears in the top left corner of the monitor as a warning Refer to the converter manual for more information A 52 mm filter can be attached to the front of the Adapter Ring ZCA 300 included in the kit the adapter ring can be purchased separately Single or multiple filter rings of 8 mm 0 3 inch or thicker will cause vignetting A filter cannot be used between the wid
110. tinuous playback time 240 min with alkaline batteries 330 min with 2500mAh Ni MH batteries based on Konica Minolta standard AC Adapter AC 11 108 5 W X 80 H X 84 D mm 4 27 W X 3 15 H X 3 31 D in Approximately 340g 12 0 oz without batteries or memory card 0 40 32 104 F 5 85 noncondensing Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice QuickTime KONICA MINOLTA KONICA MINOLTA PHOTO IMAGING INC 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Inc under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention 9222 2806 11 CR A507 o 43325 53456 o Printed in China
111. tly damaged In cold temperatures the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the display will function normally If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor gently wipe with a soft clean dry cloth Batteries Battery performance decreases with temperature In cold environments we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place such as the inside of a coat Batteries can recover their power when they warm up In cold environments the use of Ni MH batteries is recommended over alkaline batteries for better performance If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation A special built in battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera battery is exhausted or removed If the camera resets each time the battery is replaced the built in battery is exhausted It must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility After initially inserting the battery do not remove it for twenty four hours the camera can be off during this period The main battery is used to charge an internal battery which protects settings when the main battery is removed 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 performa
112. ts 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Anila TD Fine high quality JPEG image a Standard the default setting JPEG Economy the smallest file sizes JPEG Image quality controls the rate of compression but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image The higher the image quality the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes If economical use of the memory card is important use the economy mode Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage The fine mode produces the highest quality image and the largest image files Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie Image size and quality must be reset manually See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44 If image size or quality are changed the frame counter displays the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images The actual file size is determined by the scene some subjects can be compressed further than others See the chart on the following page Fey met Ee WP iLJiIWNNMA Approximate file sizes Size 9816 X 2112 2272X1704 1600X1200 640 X
113. ts down If the low battery warning is displayed some functions such as the Progressive Capture drive mode movie recording and Anti Shake system cannot be used o AUTO POWER SAVE To conserve battery power the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a minute To restore power press the shutter release button partway down or press the main switch or controller The length of the auto power save period can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu p 87 88 90 If an operation is not made within approximately 30 minutes the camera turns off automatically Press the main switch to turn on the camera 15 CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate If a Press the main switch to turn the camera on Pressing the switch again card has not been inserted a no card warning is displayed on the monitor For more turns the camera off about memory cards see page 126 When the camera is turned on the Anti Shake indicator UON appears on the LCD monitor A L f Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit See fuerte a MEMON GAT CEMETS AT Caia BES may PELI The mode switch next to the main switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display SS R Q WES Q Recording mod
114. un to minimize errors Setting print parameters with the PictBridge menu p 114 avoids having to set up the printer for each printing session especially if the printer is used for multiple purposes 113 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 C Activate the menu with the menu button MENU 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 With the menu option highlighted press the right controller key the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted If Start is displayed press the center of the controller to continue Use the up down keys to highlight the new setting SOS Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting Q Once a setting has been selected the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed To return to the PictBridge screen press the menu button Read the following sections on information ON OFF HIS on the menu options Cs The options that can be changed vary with the printer Batch print Index print MENU D Batch print
115. up menu p 88 A two second self timer is recommended to reduce camera shake when using a tripod to take photographs with slow shutter speeds or macro images The ten second self timer is used for self portraits Unlike the 10 seconds self timer the two second self timer is not canceled after taking a picture 99 DATA TRANSFER MODE 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 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage device the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface Both the computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface The following operating systems are compatible with the camera Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional and XP home and professional editions Mac OS 9 0 9 2 2 and Mac OS X 10 1 3 10 1 5 10 2 1 10 2 8 10 3 10 3 9 10 4 10 4 1 Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information North America http kmpi konicaminolta us Europe http www konicaminoltasupport com Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included Digital Camera Software CD ROM p 103 No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems
116. vailability varies with region Pass one of the small loops of the lens cap strap through the eyelet on the lens cap 1 Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten 2 Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens cap strap and strap eyelet on the camera body 3 Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle as shown 4 Repeat with the other end of the strap Using your thumb and index finger pinch the outside tabs of the lens cap to remove or attach When the camera is not in use always replace the lens cap 4 CAST 1 tao WA La I iIi YW INSERTING BATTERIES 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 To open the battery chamber door slide the door toward the side of the camera 1 to release the safety catch Lift the door to open 2 Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery chamber door Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly Close the battery chamber door and slide it toward the body 3 to engage the safety catch After installing the batteries the set time date message may appear on the monitor The clock and calendar are set in section 2 of the setup menu p 18 Camera notes After initially inserting a charged battery do not remove it from the camera for twenty four hours the camera

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