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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Warnings Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
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.
CAUTION Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. The 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.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23 Package Contents............................................ 9 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24 Using the Zoom Function................................... 25 Using the Flash............................................... 26 Using the Self-Timer.........................................
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............56 Viewing Images ............................................... 36 Magnifying Images .......................................... 37 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 38 Slideshow Display ........................................... 39 Resizing an Image ........................................... 40 Installing Photo Explorer....................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 2.
Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components: Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera Hand Strap USB Cable AV Cable Batteries Camera Case CD-ROM Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 1. Mode dial 6. ON/OFF Power button 2. Flash 7. Self-timer LED 3. Microphone 8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 4. Lens 9. DC in 3V terminal 5.
Rear View 5 1 6 2 7 8 3 9 10 11 4 12 13 1. Playback button 8. S Arrow button (Up) 2. MENU Menu button 9. Self-timer button 3. Delete button 4. Tripod socket 5. W Zoom out (wide-angle) button 6. T Zoom in (telephoto) button 7. LCD monitor Arrow button (Right) 10. OK button Display button 11. T Arrow button (Down) 12. Flash button Arrow button (Left) 13.
Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 8 7 1 6 2 5 3 4 1. P Mode Program 2. 3. 4. 5. Auto Video Setup Night 6. 7. Sport Landscape 8. Portrait EN-12 Description Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. Select this mode to record video clips. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.
LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1 P 2 3 4 5 3M 8 SD 6 7 15 14 8 13 1. Mode indication 12 [ ] Auto Mode [ ] Setup Mode [ ] Video Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ P ] Program Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Portrait Mode 6. [ ] Night Mode 2. Image quality [ ] FINE [ ] NORMAL [ ] ECONOMY 3. Image size 7. [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480 [ 8. 4. Possible number of shots 5. Internal memory/SD memory card indicator X1 9 [ ] SUNSET [ ] TUNGSTEN 1.5x 14.01.2005 [ ] FLUORESCENT 9.
Video Mode 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Date Focus area Flash mode 3 SD 4 14.01.2005 5 00:33 7 6 2 Image Playback 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 Playback mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback information SD 3 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 1 Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover.
Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD memory card cover. 3.
Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the ON/OFF button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the ON/OFF button again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 3. Use T to select [LANGUAGE], then press the 4. Use S or T to select the language you want. 5. Press the button to confirm. button.
Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu. BASIC NTSC PAL 3. Use T to select [DATE & TIME], then press the button. You may press or to switch the date types. 4. Press or to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields. To increase a value, press S. To decrease a value, press T. The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 5.
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. The [BASIC] menu is displayed. 2. Use T to select [FORMAT], then press the button. button to confirm. 3.
Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to ,P, , , , Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button. or . The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image.
Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.
Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x).
Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P, , , or . 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 3. Toggle until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes:Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. ,P, 2. Rotate the mode dial to , , or . 3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 4. Toggle until your desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor. 10+2 [ No Indication] 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV. , , or . 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 3. Press the MENU button, then use menu.
Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or . 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 3. Press the MENU button, then toggle to select the [AE/AWB] menu. button. 4. Use T to select [W. BALANCE], then press the 5. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
USING THE MODE DIAL Auto Mode (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image.
Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M 8 SD X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 Landscape Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2.
Sport Mode This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M 8 SD X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 Night Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3.
ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use T to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the button. 4. Use S or T to select [BURST], then press the button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. ,P, 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the MENU button , then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3. Use T to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the button. 4.
Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. and turn your PICTURE FUNCTION AUTO to select the [FUNCTION] 2. Press the MENU button, then use menu. 3. Use T to select [METERING], then press the button. 4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the button.
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . SD 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time.
Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. T T 2. Adjust the zoom ration by using the Zoom W / T button. To enlarge the selected image, press the T button. To return to the normal image, press the W button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3.
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the W button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. For recorded video clips, the video mode icon will be displayed. 3. Use S / T / / to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 4.
Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [SLIDE SHOW] button. and press the 3. Use S or T to set the playback interval, then press the button. The slide show starts.
Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 3. Press the MENU button to access in the PLAYBACK menu, then use S or T to select [RESIZE] and press the button. 4.
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. 00:33 SD 14.01.2005 The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode.
Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1. Press the 2. Use or button. to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . SD 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 320X240 0.0 05:22 1 3. Press the button to start playing back the video clips. To pause or resume video playback, press the button again.
PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3.
Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. To delete the latest single image/video clip 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 2. Press the button. When the delete message appears, use S button to delete the last or T to select [YES], then press the image or video clip.
Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . PLAYBACK DELETE SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW PROTECT QUALITY CHANGE 3. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [PROTECT] and 3/7 press the button. 4.
Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/ card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images.
Step Figure Procedure Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the S QUANTITY DATE 1 NO CANCEL 4 [QUANTITY]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use [DATE]: set the image quantity. The date of recording can be printed directly on the images. Select [YES] or [NO] with or . DATE NO S QUANTITY T ONE IMAGE 0 [CANCEL]: CANCEL SD button. T ONE IMAGE or to To cancel the current settings, use S or T to select [CANCEL], then press the button.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer (Optional Function) Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing USB the ON/OFF button. 2.
Step Procedure Figure PRINT PAPER 2 SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS STANDARD SET: SELECT: Use or to select the image you want to print, then press T to proceed more detailed settings. 3 SELECT : PRINT : CANCEL : MORE : PRINT INFO 9 4 Use S or T to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the button to confirm. [SIZE]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used.
Step Figure Procedure Use S or T to select [PRINT], then press the PRINT button to confirm. PRINT 6 CANCEL SET: SELECT: This starts printing and displays the message “TRANSFERRING” on the monitor screen.The message will disappear after the transferring is finished. TRANSFERRING CANCEL : 7 * To cancel printing: PRINT CONTINUE Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [CONTINUE] or [CANCEL] printing.
Step Procedure Figure Use S or T to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the PRINT PAPER SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS STANDARD button to print. [SIZE]: 2 SET: SELECT: [BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. Use S or T to select [PRINT], then press the PRINT button to confirm.
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.
Step 1: Install the USB driver Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “INSTALL USB DRIVER”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Installation on MAC OS 9.0 For Mac OS 9.
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB]. button. 3. Press the 4. Use T to select [PC], then press the button. 5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 6. There will be a new “Removable Disk” icon detected in “My Computer”, in which contains your recorded images or video clips.
Step 3: Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” to your computer hard drive. The self-timer LED blinks (blue) during data transfer in progress. Windows Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s).
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations.
Installing Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more.
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB]. button. 3. Press the 4. Use S or T to select [PC CAM.], then press the button. 5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. USB PC PICTBRIDGE PC CAM.
MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Q PICTURE FUNCTION PICTURE FUNCTION AUTO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE 5M QUALITY Q AUTO [ ] FOCUS QUALITY SHARPNESS PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB AUTO 5M LOW X1 1/4 +0.7 W.BALANCE ISO COLOR X1 EXPOSURE 1/5 1/3 100 1/3 ,P, , , or and turn your camera on. 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press the MENU button, then use or to select the [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] / [AE/AWB] menu.
Item Functional Description FOCUS You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro or infinity. * AUTO * MACRO * INFINITY CAPTURE Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures. MODE * In the P , PICTURE X1 SINGLE * BURST * AEB , , or Item Mode Functional Description IMAGE SIZE Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the options. QUALITY Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the options.
PICTURE Item Functional Description COLOR Sets the color of the image that will be captured. SATURATION FUNCTION EN-62 Item FOCUS * FULL COLOR * BLACK & WHITE * SEPIA To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”. * LOW * MEDIUM * HIGH Functional Description Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the options.
AE/AWB Item Functional Description EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV. EV W. BALANCE WB ISO ISO Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. VIDEO R G B COLOR FULL COLOR COLOR BLACK & WHITE SEPIA SET : EXIT : 1/1 SET : 1. Rotate the mode dial to EXIT : 1/3 and turn your camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the button to access the [COLOR] menu. 4. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Item Functional Description COLOR Refer to the “Camera Menu-In the P , EN-64 , , or Mode” of menu options.
Playback Menu In the menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. PLAYBACK R RESIZE DPOF DPOF COPY COPY TO CARD SET : EXIT : 5/7 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use S or T to select the desired setting and press the 3. To exit from the playback menu, press the MENU button. button. Item Functional Description DELETE Delete one or all images you captured.
Item Functional Description QUALITY CHANGE Change to set the desired quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. Compresses images down to half of their size or more, overwrites an old size image with a newly compressed image. RESIZE R DPOF DPOF COPY TO CARD COPY EN-66 * FINE * NORMAL * ECONOMY Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available.
Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. POWER OFF 3 MIN. DIGITAL ZOOM CUSTOM RESET NUMBER DATE IMPRINT ON BASIC Y/M/D DATE & TIME NTSC PAL TV LANGUAGE FORMAT ON QUICK VIEW SET TO DEFAULT SET : QUICK VIEW BASIC CUSTOM Y/M/D T 1 S BASIC LOUDER CUSTOM USB PC NTSC ENGLISH LCD BRIGHTNESS OFF 5/8 SET : 1/5 SET : 5/5 and turn your camera on. 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press or to select the [BASIC] / [CUSTOM] menu. 3.
Item Functional Description SET TO DEFAULT Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time/language setting will not be reset. * YES / NO D RESET NUMBER 1 Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * YES / NO DATE IMPRINT The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images.
CUSTOM settings Item Functional Description DATE & TIME This sets the date and the time. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. * Y/M/D * D/M/Y * M/D/Y Y/M/D TV NTSC PAL Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * PAL / NTSC LANGUAGE Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details.
CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES EN-70
SPECIFICATIONS Item Image Sensor Effective pixels Image size Description CCD 5.0 Megapixels Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 12MB internal memory SD memory card (up to 512MB) File format Motion JPEG (AVI); PictBridge support; PC-CAM support (QVGA around 20f/s) Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8 Focal length: 5.4mm-16.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Power does not turn on. * * * * Camera suddenly powers down. * The function of POWER OFF in the has been activated. * The battery has run out. The battery has run out. The battery is not oriented correctly. The battery cover is not closed properly. The AC power adapter (optional) is disconnected. Solutions / Corrective Actions * Load new or fully charged battery. * Load the battery in the correct direction.
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.
LCD monitor care 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 permanently damaged. In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the display will function normally.
Memory cards The following may cause data loss or damage: Improper use of the card. Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card. Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.). Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects. Using the card beyond its life.
