E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2730-11 MS-A311/KME-0311
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
• 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. • Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use. 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.
CAUTION • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.
Playback - basic operation ..................................................................................................................32 Single-frame playback display ................................................................................................32 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33 Deleting single images ...............................................................................
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................78 Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................78 LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................82 Formatting memory cards ...........................................................................
NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 107). Shutter-release button Main switch Flash (p. 28) Lens* Self-portrait mirror (p. 31) USB port (p. 88) Card slot (p. 18) DC terminal (p. 16) Self-timer lamp (p. 41) Battery-chamber door (p.
Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Strap eyelet (p. 17) Controller Indicator lamp Menu button Playback button (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off.
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery power is low. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This is displayed when the camera is turned on. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low.
AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-12U, 12E, or 12GB allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-12U is for use in North America and Canada, AC-12E is for use in European continent, and AC-12GB is for use in United Kingdom and HongKong.
ATTACHING THE STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar reset. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.
The date/time setting screen appears. Set the date and time using the controller on the back of the camera. Date/Time set :move :sel. :enter Move the controller left and right to select the item to be changed. Move the controller up and down to adjust the item. Press the controller to set the clock and calendar. Date and time can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. See page 78 on how to open the setup menu. Camera notes For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set.
RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top.
USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 4.8 - 14.4mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. While zooming, the zoom scale is displayed on the LCD monitor. To zoom in on the subject, move the controller up (T). To zoom out, move the controller down (W). The digital-zoom function can increase the power of the lens. The digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC Recording mode Flash mode (p. 38) Image quality (p. 45) LCD monitor Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) Focus frame Camera-shake warning (p. 24) Drive mode (p. 40) Frame counter (p. 46) Focus signal (p. 27) CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor. • The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. 1 2 Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. • The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image is in focus. If the monitor focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject.
FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. • The focus signal on the monitor will indicate if the focus is locked.
FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white. Focus is locked. Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red. Focus signal SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations.
FLASH SIGNALS The flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released. Flash charging - Flash mode indicator is red. Shutter is locked. Flash ready - Flash mode indicator is white. Flash mode indicator If battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when the flash is charging.
FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. 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 Telephoto position 0.2m ~ 3.6m (0.7 ft. ~ 11.8 ft.) 0.2m ~ 2.7m (0.7 ft. ~ 8.9 ft.) When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Controller Live image only Full display The battery-condition, date-imprinting, and flash-charging indicators can appear on the live image only display. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor is reset to the full display when the camera is turned off.
SELF-PORTRAIT MIRROR The self-portrait mirror allows a self-portrait to be taken without the need of the self-timer and a tripod. 1 Hold the camera at arms length. Center yourself in the mirror next to the lens to point the camera. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (1). When activated (p. 85), the focus signal beeps to confirm focus. 2 Mirror Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture (2).
PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic viewing operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 64. To view images, press the playback button. To return to the recording mode, press the playback button again. Changing the position of the recording mode switch also cancels the playback mode. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Magnification display (p. 35) Image quality (p. 45) Battery-condition indicator (p.
VIEWING IMAGES In the playback mode, move the controller left and right to scroll through the images on the memory card. The images can be scrolled faster by holding the controller to the left or right. Controller DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed image, use the main playback menu. Press the menu button to display the main menu on the LCD monitor. Use the controller to select the delete icon. Delete Press the controller; a confirmation screen will appear.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Controller Image only Full display Index display can be shown by moving the controller down. Index playback 34 PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION In index playback, pushing the controller left and right moves the yellow border around the index thumbnails. To scroll through the index thumbnails faster, hold the controller to the left or right.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in multiple steps. With the image to be magnified displayed, move the controller up to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. Moving the controller up increases the image magnification. Moving the controller down decreases the image magnification. Pressing and holding the controller switches between showing the full display and image only.
RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Portrait (p. 49) Colour mode (p. 48) Digital zoom (p. 57) Image quality (p. 45) Zoom scale (p. 57) Drive mode (p. 40) Frame counter (p. 46) Date-imprinting indicator (p. 56) Focus signal (p. 27) Exposure compensation (p. 47) White balance (p. 44) Focus frame LCD monitor Flash modes (p. 38) NAVIGATING THE MAIN RECORDING MENU When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears on the LCD monitor and the basic menu options can be set.
To activate the main menu of the recording mode, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direction to highlight the appropriate menu option. If the menu icon is struck through, the menu function is disabled. Flash mode Press the controller to select the option. Move the controller up or down to select the new setting or value. Auto Red eye Fill flash Cancel Press the controller to complete the operation and apply the new setting. Night port.
The flash can be used when taking still images. The flash mode is set with the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36). The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor. Flash modes can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54). FLASH MODES Flash mode When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever of these two modes was last used.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is outside the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 24). Night portrait - for flash portraits at night.
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36). If auto reset (p. 55) is active, the drive mode is reset to singleframe advance when the camera is turned off. Drive modes can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54).
Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Focus lock (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1).
Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality setting. The maximum rate of capture is 1.2 fps. Continuous-advance drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25).
Multi frame The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine consecutive images and lays them out in a single frame. Multi frame drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press the shutterrelease button all the way down (2) to begin the nine-frame series.
WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using colour compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset White balance white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording. White balance is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). When auto reset (p.
IMAGE QUALITY Image quality must be set before the picture is taken. Four image-quality modes are available; 1600 X 1200 Fine, 1600 X 1200 Standard, 1280 X 960 Standard, Quality and 640 X 480 Standard. Image quality is based on two factors: image size and compression. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Image quality is set in the main recording menu, see page 36.
The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality settings. If the setting is 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-quality setting can be captured.
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 with still image and movie recording. When auto reset (P. 55) is active, exposure compensation is reset to ±0 when the camExp. comp. era is turned off. Exposure compensation is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). The exposure-compensation function can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (P. 54).
COLOUR MODES Colour mode Colour, black and white, sepia, posterization, and soft-focus settings are available. The colour mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). Soft focus cannot be selected in the movie-recording mode or used with special effects, continuous advance, or multi-frame. If the drive mode is set to continuous-advance or multi frame before selecting the soft-focus mode, drive mode is set temporarily to single-frame advance.
PORTRAIT In portrait, the camera is optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Portrait is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Portrait On Off An indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor to show the portrait mode is active. When auto reset is active (p. 55), the portrait mode is canceled when the camera is turned off.
SPECIAL EFFECTS The special-effects option in the main menu adds frames and borders to images or combines two images side by side. Required menu functions should be set before selecting the special effects icon on the menu. Once the special-effects routine Special FX begins, menu functions cannot be changed until the operation is completed. The continuous-advance and multi-frame drive modes are temporarily set to single-frame advance.
Creating side-by-side images Two images can be captured side by side using the special-effects option in the main recording menu (p. 36). After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is displayed with the special effects options. Move the controller up and down to select the side-by-side option (1). Press the controller to select the highlighted option (2). Pressing the menu button cancels the operation; the standard live image is displayed.
NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED RECORDING MENU Selecting the menu icon on the main menu displays the advanced recording menu. See page 36 to navigate the main menu. MENU Ctrl func. Off Auto reset On Date imprint Off Navigating the advanced recording menu is simple. Push the controller in the direction to move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the recording-mode main menu, press the menu button.
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting. Press 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. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button. 1 2 Ctrl func. Flash mode Exp. comp.
CONTROLLER CUSTOMIZATION The white balance, drive mode, exposure compensation, or flash mode can be set with the controller. The function assigned to the controller is selected in section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). Initially, no function is assigned. The white balance, exposure compensation, and off options affect the movie recording mode. Select the control func. option in section 1 of the advanced recording menu. Select the function to be assigned with the controller (1).
AUTO RESET When auto reset is active, the following functions are reset when the camera is turned off. This function can be turned off in section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). Flash mode Drive mode White balance Exposure compensation LCD monitor display Colour mode Portrait (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. 38) – 40) – 44) – 47) – 30) – 48) – 49) – Auto Single-frame advance Auto 0.
DATE IMPRINTING The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active. Date-imprinting indicator Date imprinting is activated with section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). Date imprinting has two menu options.
DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in multiple steps. When the digital zoom is activated, the zoom scale includes both the optical and digital zoom range.
FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52).
INSTANT PLAYBACK Still images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-release button after taking a picture to display the image on the monitor. Release the shutter button to end the playback.
MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video without audio. Total recording time varies with the image size and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the main movie recording menu section on page 61. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see the notes section on page 62. 1 2 Slide the recording mode switch to the movie recording position.
NAVIGATING THE MAIN MOVIE RECORDING MENU When the menu button is pressed, the main movie menu appears on the LCD monitor. The following four options are available. 1.Image size (320X240 / 160X120) 2.Exposure compensation 3.White balance 4.Colour mode Selecting the setup icon located in the center of the main menu opens the setup menu. 4 1 3 2 Image size has two settings, 320X240 and 160X120.
To activate the movie-mode main menu, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direction to highlight the appropriate menu option. Press the controller to display the option settings. 320x240 160x120 Move the controller up or down to select the appropriate setting. Press the controller to apply the setting. NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled.
PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 35. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced functions on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK MOVIES : play Move the controller left and right to display the movie. Press the controller to play back the displayed clip. Movie file Press the controller to pause the movie; press the controller again to resume the playback.
NAVIGATING THE MAIN PLAYBACK MENU With playback-mode activated, pressing the menu button displays the main playback menu. The following nine options are available: 6 4 9 5 7 2 3 1 8 1. Delete - to delete the displayed image (p. 68). 2. Lock - to lock the displayed image (p. 69). 3. Add favorites - to add a Favorite image to the camera memory (p. 70). 4. View favorites - to view Favorite images (p. 71). 5. Rotate - to rotate the displayed image (p. 72). 6.
NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED PLAYBACK MENU Selecting the menu icon on the main menu displays the advanced playback menu to access the advanced playback functions. See the next page for menu options. Navigating the menu is simple. Push the controller in the direction to move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Delete To activate the main menu of the playback mode, press the menu button.
Menu Options in the Playback Mode 1 Delete Yes This frame All frames MarkedFrames Lock This frame All frames MarkedFrames Unlock all DPOF set This frame All frames MarkedFrames Cancel all On / Off On / Off Date print Index print No Choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel it. Number of copies Yes No Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.
FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple image files to be chosen. Pushing the controller left and right moves the yellow border to select the image. Moving the controller up selects the frame; when selected, an indicator will appear next to the image. Moving the controller down will deselect the image removing the indicator. :move :sel.
DELETING IMAGE FILES Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. Deleting a single image Delete this frame? Yes No A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be deleted with the main playback menu (p. 64).
LOCKING IMAGE FILES Images can be locked to prevent them from being deleted with the advanced playback menu. However, the formatting function (p. 82) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. Locking a single image A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be locked with the main playback menu (p. 64). Locked file can be unlocked by the same operation.
ADDING TO FAVORITES Add A maximum of 10 still images can be added to Favorites. These images are 640 X 480 standard quality copies of the original image and are stored in the camera, not on the memory card. Favorites allow pictures from different memory card to be collected. The Favorites are protected from being viewed when the camera is simply turned on, see page 71.
VIEWING FAVORITES Favorites cannot be viewed when the camera is simply turned on. This is to protect your personal collection of images from the view of strangers. View With the camera off or in a recording mode, press and hold the playback button for a few seconds. Playback images are displayed. Favorites are viewed from the main menu. Press the menu button to activate the main menu. Select the viewFavorites icon. The last Favorite added is displayed as well as the Favorites-mode indicator.
While viewing Favorites, many menu functions are available to delete, lock, and display images. However, certain functions are not available such as E-mail Copy, add-to-Favorites, and DPOF setup. Favorites cannot be printed or saved to a computer. To go back to normal playback, select the play icon on the main menu. Turning the camera off also cancels the favorite mode. Play Favorites copies can be deleted only in the view-Favorites mode. Neither deleting (p.
SLIDE SHOW Slide show On the main menu (p. 64), selecting the slide show icon and pressing the controller starts the slide show. This function automatically displays all still images on the memory card in order. Movie clips are not displayed. To start a Favorites slide show, select the slide show icon from the main menu in the view-Favorites mode (p. 71). Press the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation. To cancel the presentation, press the menu button.
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. 94).
Creating print order for multiple images DPOF print order for single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be created in the advanced playback menu (p. 65). The print menu option has four settings: This frame All frames Marked frames Cancel all To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image. 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 varies.
ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images on the card, select “On.” To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to “Off.” If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the index print Select the index-print option just before printing. The number of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The information printed with the thumbnails can vary.
E-MAIL COPY E-mail copy E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 JPEG copy of a still image displayed or highlighted on the monitor. These copy images can be easily transmitted by e-mail. E-mail Copies are saved to the original card. E-mail Copies can be made in the main menu of the playback mode (p. 64) When the E-mail Copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 94); copy folder name ends in EM. Copies of locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.
SETUP MENU - NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU Setup menu can be activated from any of the modes: recording, movie, or playback mode. In a recording or playback mode, open the advanced menu. Digital zoom File # memory Folder name Select the setup tab in the top-right corner. Off Off Std. nor Delete Lock DPOF set Date print :enter Index print Off Press the controller to open the setup menu. :enter In the movie mode, select the setup icon on the main menu to display the setup menu.
LCDbrightness - Format - Reset default Language Navigating the menu is simple. Push the controller in the direction to move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. English After opening the setup menu, move the controller left and right to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.
Menu options in the setup mode 1 LCDbrightness Enter Format Enter Reset default Enter Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Chinese 2 Audio signals 1 2 Off Focus signal 1 2 Off ShutterSignal On Off Power off 30 min. 10 min. 5 min. 3 min. 1 min. 80 SETUP MENU Yes No Choosing “Yes” on the confirmation screens will execute the operation, “No” will cancel it. Set LCD brightness Low adjust High enter Move the controller left and right to adjust the monitor brightness.
3 Date/Time set Enter Date format YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Transfer mode Data storage PictBridge Date/Time set :move :sel. :enter On the date/time setting screen, move the controller left and right to select the year, month, day, hour, or minute. Move the controller up and down to change the value. Press the controller to set the calendar and clock. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options and their settings.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78). Move the controller left and right (1) to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will change accordingly. Press the controller (2) to set the brightness level. Set LCD brightness 1 Low High 2 :adjust :enter FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.
RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Reset default can be set in section 1 of the setup menu (p.
Special effects Image size (E-mail copy) LCD monitor brightness Auto-power-off period File number memory Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter signal Transfer mode Off 640 X 480 Normal 3 minutes Off Standard 1 1 On Data storage p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 50 77 82 85 58 58 84 85 85 86 LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78).
FOCUS SIGNAL When the focus is confirmed, the focus signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The focus signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78). Two signals are available. SHUTTER SIGNAL When the shutter is released, a shutter signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78).
DATE AND TIME It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. See page 81 for how the set the date and time. DATE FORMAT The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year).
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has the sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 90 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera. 2. Insert the memory card into the camera.
When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above. Windows XP Mac OS X Windows Mac OS Mac OS X The volume name varies between memory cards.
CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.
Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-toa-computer section on page 88. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will open. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon will be displayed.
QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium-based or compatible computer Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP. 128MB or more of RAM To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer. Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site: http://www.apple.com. AUTO POWER OFF - DATA-TRANSFER MODE If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power.
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. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. 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.
Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg or mov extension. The jpg extension indicates a still image, and the mov extension, a movie clip. E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card.
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the indicator lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows 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 will open indicating the device to be stopped.
The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when the indicator lamp is red and blinking 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. Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 96). Turn off the camera. Change the memory card.
Connect the camera to the printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the USB-port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on. The PictBridge screen will be displayed. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section. Number of prints in the print run. Number of copies of the displayed image. Move the controller left and right to display the image to be printed.
NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the 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. NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Navigating the menu is simple.
The options that can be changed vary with the printer. 3 1 Batch print All frames Reset Index print Start DPOF print Start 2 Paper size Printer setup 2” X 3” card 100mm X 150mm 2L A4 Sizes Japanese European N.
Batch print Batch print in section 1 of the menu selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Batch print cannot be made if the number of still images on the card exceeds 50. Use the PictBridge screen (p. 99). When the all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. Up to twenty copies can be printed. The reset option cancels all changes made to the print selection screen.
PRINTING DPOF FILES The DPOF-print option in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in the playback menu to be printed from a PictBridge compatible printer. There is no limit to the number of images that can be printed. See page 74 on how to create a DPOF file. Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the printer manual. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to the printer.
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 The camera will not work. Symptom Nothing displayed on the monitor. “0000” is displayed on the frame counter. Cause The battery is dead. Replace battery (p. 14). The auto-power-off function has turned the camera off. Press the main switch to restore power.
Problem Shutter will not release. Symptom Card-locked warning appears on the monitor. Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. While using flash, the pictures are too dark. Cause Solution Memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card using the write-protect switch (p. 19). Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 26). A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p.
REMOVING 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.
CARE AND STORAGE Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. • When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.
Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card. • Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
Operating temperatures and conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. • When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: 2.0 million 1/3.2-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total of 2.1 million pixels. Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic (between ISO 50 - 200 equivalent) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 10 elements in 9 groups. Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/3.7 Focal length: 4.8 - 14.4 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 111 mm) Focusing range: 0.10 m / 0.3 ft.
1600 X 1200 Standard image quality, no instant playback, flash used with 50% of the frames. Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 80 min with alkaline batteries. Based on Konica Minolta’s standard test method. Approximate continuous playback time: 170 min with Ni-MH batteries. Based on Konica Minolta’s standard test method. External power source: AC adapter (AC-12U, 12E, or 12GB) Dimensions: 86 (W) X 67 (H) X 24.5 (D) mm 3.39 (W) x 2.64(H) x 0.96 (D) in. Weight: 115g / 4.
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