E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2734-11 P-A405/0406/109678
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 Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). • Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.
removing it from an outlet. • Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera, charger, and battery 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 USA 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 21 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.
Recording mode - basic operation ......................................................................................................21 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................21 Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................21 LCD monitor display.................................................................................................
Playback - advanced operation ...........................................................................................................54 Playing back voice memos and audio captions .....................................................................54 Playing back movies and audio recordings ............................................................................55 Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................
Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................79 System requirements ..............................................................................................................79 Connecting the camera to a computer ...................................................................................80 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ............................................................................
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. 102). Viewfinder window* Mode switch (p. 21) Self-timer lamp (p. 38) Shutter-release button USB-port / AV-out terminal Flash (p. 28) Microphone Lens* Lens cover / Main switch DC terminal (p. 17) 12 Names of parts Strap eyelet (p.
Viewfinder* Zoom lever (p. 23) Playback-mode button (p. 32) Indicator lamp Speaker LCD monitor* Controller Battery chamber door (p. 15) Menu button Display button (p. 29, 34) Card chamber door (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 103 for battery care and storage. 1 Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet.
INSERTING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off (p.19). 1 2 3 1. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch. Open the door. 2. Slide the battery into the battery chamber with the battery terminals first. 3.
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 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-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The battery cannot be charged using the AC adapter. 1 1.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit 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 appears on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released, but no image is captured. 1 1.
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 batteries, 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. 1 If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period.
RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 20. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or 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.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Recording mode Flash modes (p. 28) Automatic digital subject program display (p. 25) Image size (p. 42) Image quality (p. 42) Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) Focus frame Drive mode (p. 37) Frame counter (p. 43) Camera-shake warning Focus signal (p.
USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 6.1 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom lever at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor. To zoom in on the subject, push the the right side (T) of the zoom lever (1). 1 To zoom out, push the the left side (W) of the zoom lever.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or recording position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode. Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 26). If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the digital-subject-program mode. For information on individual subject programs, see page 30.
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 monitor focus frame or center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate 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, the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and steady. Focus is locked.
FLASH MODES 1 The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Press the shutter-release button to set the mode. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p. 45) is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash with red-eye reduction if this mode was last used, if not the mode will be reset to autoflash.
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. The flash range can be changed with camera sensitivity (ISO), see page 46. Wide-angle position Telephoto position 0.2m ~ 3.2m (0.6 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.) 0.1m ~ 1.8m (0.4 ft. ~ 5.9 ft.
DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Set the mode switch to the Digital subject Program position. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed at the top of the monitor. For more on Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 25.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is 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. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Text - To take pictures of black text or line art on white backgrounds. Super Macro - for close-up photographs down to 6cm (2.4 in.).
PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 54. The camera does not need to be turned on with the lens cover to play back images. To view recorded images, press the playback button (1). If the camera is off, continue to press the button until the monitor activates. 1 Use the left / right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the card (2).
ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller (1) to rotate the displayed image 90° left, 90° right, and horizontally. The image is displayed in the selected orientation until changed. 1 DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed file, press the up key of the controller (1). A confirmation screen appears. Use the left/right keys to select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation. Press the center button of the controller to delete the file.
DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE The display 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. Full display Image only Index playback In index playback, the left/right and up/down keys of the controller move the yellow border around the index thumbnails.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to increase the image magnification. Press the left side of the lever (W) to decrease the magnification. Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image.
RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION MOVIE RECORDING 1 This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position (1). Total recording time varies with the frame rate and the memory card capacity, see page 53. Some changes can be made with the movie menu (p. 40). 3 2 Place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (2).
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. If auto reset (p. 45) is active, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. 1 Press the down key of the controller to select the drive mode (1). Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.
Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). 2 1 Self-timer lamp With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1).
Continuous advance & UHS continuous advance These drive modes are selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). 1 Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press and hold the shutterrelease button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures.
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the mode switch. 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. 1 2 Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Still image recording Image size 2560x1920 Sensitivity* Auto Color mode* Color Quality Standard Metering mode* MultiSegment Voice memo Off White balance* Auto Exp. Comp. 0 Date imprint Off Off Auto reset Off Digital zoom Off Inst. playback Off Key func.* * White balance, custom key function, camera sensitivity, metering mode, and color mode options are not active when the mode switch is in the digital-subject-program position.
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. FINE STD. ECON. LCD monitor 2560 2048 1600 640 Number of pixels (hor. X vert.) 2560 2048 1600 640 X X X X 1920 1536 1200 480 Fine - high-quality JPEG image. Standard - the default setting.
Quality Approximate file sizes. 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Fine 2.4MB 1.6MB 1.0MB 200KB Standard 1.2MB 820KB 520KB 130KB Economy 650KB 440KB 290KB 90KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Fine 5 8 14 68 Standard 11 17 27 99 Economy 21 31 47 148 Size 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.
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 color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording; white balance cannot be changed with digital subject programs. White balance is set in section 1 of the recording menu or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p. 40).
CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION In the recording mode, a function can be assigned to the left/right keys of the controller. This function is specified in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 40). This function cannot be used with the movie/audio mode or digital subject programs. Refer to the following sections for information on exposure compensation (p. 48), white balance (p. 44), camera sensitivity (p. 46), and color mode (p. 43). Image size Exp. Comp. Quality White balance White balance Sensitivity Key func.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensitivity can be assigned to the controller (p. 45).
METERING MODES The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). Metering cannot be changed with the movie recording or digital subject programs. 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. Sensitivity Auto Metering mode MultiSegment Exp. Comp.
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; exposure compensation cannot be used with digital subject programs. When auto reset (p. 45) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off. Exposure compensation can be assigned to the controller (p. 45). Select the exposure compensation option in section 2 of the recording menu.
VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). When the function is active, the microphone indicator (1) is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It remains in effect until reset. 1 After an image is captured, a screen appears indicating the audio recording has started.
DATE IMPRINTING The date and time of recording can be printed directly on a still 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 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). Date imprinting has two menu options.
DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4.3X in 0.1X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality.
RECORDING MODE The recording-mode menu options switches between movie and audio recording. This option is located in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 40). AUDIO RECORDING Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings. Slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position.
FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40). If image size or 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.
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 and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS Play When a voice memo (p. 49) or audio caption (p. 59) is attached to a still image, the play guidance bar is displayed at the top of the monitor.
PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Play Play Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file. Audio file Movie file Press the controller to pause and restart the movie or audio playback. To cancel the playback, press the menu button. Pause Rwd Fwd Vol. Pause Rwd Fwd Vol.
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off (1). The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. 1 2 Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Delete – Audio caption On Lock – – Image pasting – Slide show Dissolve Crop frame Frame capture Edit movie DPOF set – On Date print Off – – – Index print – – E-mail copy Index to menu functions Audio caption, 59 Crop frame, 63 Date print, 69 Delete, 58 Dissolve, 62 DPOF setup, 68 Edit movie, 66 E-mail copy, 64 Frame capture, 65 Image pasting, 60 Index print, 69 Lock, 60 Slide show, 62 Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen a
DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, 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. 56). Files must be unlocked before they can be deleted (p. 60). The delete option has four settings: This frame The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode is deleted.
AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function replaces a voicememo audio track recorded with an image. Files must be unlocked to use this function (p. 60). Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached. Delete Audio caption On the playback menu, highlight the Enter setting in the audio-caption option. Press the central button of the controller (1) to start recording.
LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However, the formatting function (p. 72) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 56). The lock option has four settings: This frame All frames Marked frames Unlock all The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode is locked. All files on the memory card are locked. To lock or unlock multiple files.
Nine frame choices are shown on the LCD monitor. Select the frame with the controller. Press the center button to continue. Pressing the menu button at any time during the operation cancels the routine. The camera memorizes any settings entered. Sel. Enter The frame is displayed on the background image. Change the frame size using the up and down keys; three sizes are available. Press the center button to continue.
SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays and plays all image, audio, and movie files in order. To start the slide-show presentation, highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller. Slide show Enter Dissolve Crop frame Frame capture Edit movie During the slide show, pressing the central button of the controller pauses and restarts the presentation.
CROP FRAME A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. Slide show Dissolve Display the image to be cropped on the LCD monitor. Highlight “Enter” in the crop-frame option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center button to start the cropping process. Crop frame Enter Frame capture Edit movie The image displayed on the monitor is the cropped area. 1 3 Press the right side of the zoom lever (T) (1) to enlarge the image.
E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change. The copy function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu (p. 56). DPOF set – Date print Off Index print – – E-mail copy When the copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 84); copy folder name ends in EM.
FRAME CAPTURE The frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu allows a single frame from a movie clip can be copied and save as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. – Slide show On Dissolve – – – Crop frame The movie from which the frame is to be captured must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu.
MOVIE EDITING The edit-movie option in section 2 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. Function menu Slide show Dissolve Crop frame Frame capture Edit movie – On – – – The function menu indicates the active step in the editing procedure.
Preview edit. Press the center controller button to preview the edit. The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame. :function Pause Rwd Fwd Vol :play 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. Save edit.
ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™. 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. 84).
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 are not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another camera is canceled.
SETUP MODE 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. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or playback menus. Use the right key to highlight the setup tab at the top of the menu.
Navigating the menu is simple. The four-way keys of the controller (1) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. 2 1 Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 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. 70). Set LCD brightness Low High Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the brightness level. :adjust :enter FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.
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 1 of the setup menu (p. 70).
LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70). LCDbrightness Format Highlight the current menu language in the setup menu and press the center button of the controller to open the language screen. File # memory Folder name Language English Enter Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the new menu language.
SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The sound effect can be turn off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 70). Two shutter effects are available; signal 1 is mechanical and signal 2 is electrical. The mechanical shutter sound was taken from the legendary Minolta CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents the pinnacle of the development of the LeitzMinolta CL.
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.
Setup menu LCD Brightness File number (#) memory Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Auto-power-save period Transfer mode Normal Off Standard 1 1 1 2 3 minute Data storage p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 75 77 DATE AND TIME The date/time setup screen is opened from section 3 of the setup menu (p. 70). See page 20 for how the set the date and time. TRANSFER MODE The transfer mode must be specified depending on how the camera is to be used with a computer or printer.
VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 3 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set. VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION The supplied AV cable is used to view camera images on your television. 1. Turn off the television and the camera. 2 2. Slide the terminal cover open.
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 A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 81 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. 3 2. Insert the memory card into the camera.
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-to-a-computer section on page 80. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-newhardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
The add new hardware wizard will confirm 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 removable-disk icon is displayed.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon Dcim 100KM007 PICT0001.JPG Fine, standard, or economy image Misc The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 68). 1010801 PICT0001.
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. When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100KM007 to 101KM007. The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image.
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the viewfinder lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me 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.
The hardware devices to be stopped is displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” stops the device. A third and final screen appears to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then 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.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when the viewfinder lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 86). 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Change the memory card. 4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. 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.
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.
PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 3 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.
No. of prints: 7 Print size: Printer setup Layout: Printer setup Print quality: Printer setup Data print: Printer setup The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 92). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen. :start Printing finished.
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. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. 1 2 Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options.
Batch print Index print – – Paper size Printer setup Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup DPOF print – Index to menu functions Batch print, 93 Data print, 95 DPOF print, 95 Index print, 93 Layout, 94 Paper size, 94 Print quality, 95 Batch print 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.
Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer setup option uses the size set with the printer. Paper size Printer setup Layout Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the center button of the controller to open the paper-size screen. Print quality Data print :enter Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the new paper size.
Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. 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.
REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a remote imaging device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. See chart for system requirements. Minimum system requirements Pentium II 300MHz or later Windows XP, 2000 Professional, Me, and 98 Second Edition 128MB of RAM. 256MB with Windows XP.
The InstallSheild Wizard window is displayed. Click the “Next >” button to continue. The license agreement is displayed. if you accept the agreement, click the “Yes” button to continue. Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click the “No” button to exit the installation program. An installation confirmation screen appears. To install the remote camera driver, click “Yes.’ The “No” button cancels the operation without installing the driver.
CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 96. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 81). 1. Select Remote Camera from the transfer mode option in section 3 of the setup menu.
NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set to auto. The optical and 4.3X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The monitor cannot be turned off. The flash is disabled. There is no audio. The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the shutterrelease button partway down.
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 our service facility. Problem The camera will not work. Symptom Nothing displayed on the monitors. Cause Solution The batteries are dead. Recharge batteries (p. 14). The AC adapter is not connected properly. Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 17).
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. Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 26) or use the macro mode (p. 30). A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 27). Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 26).
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.
WHAT IS AN EV? Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. +2.0 Ev 4X as much light +1.0 Ev 2X as much light 0.0 Ev Calculated exposure –1.0 Ev 1/2 as much light –2.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Print Image Matching II: Menu languages: 106 Appendix 5.0 million 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 5.4 million pixels.
Battery: Konica Minolta NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Battery performance (recording): Approximately 150 frames: based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard: NP-700 lithium-ion battery, SD memory card included in the product package, LCD monitor on, 2560x1920 image size, standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.
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