E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before you begin For proper and safe use Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. • Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 25. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. The other sections can be read as needed. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections.
NAMES OF PARTS Main switch Camera body White balance/ Delete button (p. 25, 30) Viewfinder* (p. 18, 24) * 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. 58). Flash-mode/ Copy button (p. 26, 36) Indicator lamp (p. 22) Zoom lever (p. 20) Shutter-release button The DC terminal (p. 13), video-out terminal (p. 37), and USB port (p. 47) are located behind the terminal cover.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Attaching the hand strap Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Installing batteries This digital camera uses two AA-size Ni-MH batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Although alkaline batteries can be used, their performance is very low and is not recommended for normal use. Do not use other types of AA batteries.
When replacing batteries, the date information will reset if there are no batteries in the camera for a few minutes. See page 14 if the date reset. Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) The AC Adapter AC-6 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator.
Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the date/time option. Press the display/enter button (4) to open the date/time screen. Setting the language Depending on the region, the menu language may have to be set. Four languages are available: English, French, Spanish, and German. Turn the mode dial to the setup position (1). 2 3 6 5 SET UP Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the style option. Press the display/enter button (4) to continue.
Image storage 3 4 This camera has an 8MB internal memory where the image can be stored without the need for a separate a memory card. To switch between the internal memory and a memory card, see pages 38 and 45. The LCD monitor shows where the images will be stored. “IN” indicates the internal memory and “EX” indicates an external memory card. To remove a memory card, hold the edge of the card and pull it out straight (3). Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Auto-recording mode display When the mode dial is turned to the autorecording mode position, the following display will appear in the LCD monitor. Indicators are displayed when camera settings are changed. White-balance indicator (p. 30) Digital-zoom display (p. 20) Memory-type indicator (p.
Using the zoom lens Basic recording operation Turn the camera on (1) and turn the mode dial to the auto-recording mode (2). This camera is equipped with a 6.2 to 18.6mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as telephoto and makes distant objects appear closer.
Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutterrelease button partway down to lock the focus. Indicator lamp When the camera is on, the indicator lamp shows the camera status. When shutter-release button is not pressed While shutter-release button is pressed partway down Green and steady Camera is on. Focus is locked. Flash will not fire. The camera is ready to take the picture. Orange and steady – Focus is locked.
Playback mode display Display button - playback mode Images can be viewed in the playback mode. To view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position. Pressing the display/enter button in the playback mode switches between the full display and the image-only display. Magnification display (p. 35) Frame number Quality (p. 41) Folder number image-file number * Battery condition indicator (p. 12) Date/ time* (p.
AUTO-RECORDING MODE This section covers the operation in auto-recording mode. The sophisticated technology employed in this mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings. Although automated, the camera’s operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences. Flash range The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Flash range 0.6m ~ 2.5m (2.0 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.
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. This function is only available in the auto-recording mode. Exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When making adjustments to exposure, the amount of compensation is shown at the bottom of the LCD monitor. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure.
White balance MOVIE-RECORDING MODE 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. An indicator will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen. White balance is set by pressing the white-balance/delete button.
PROGRAM-RECORDING MODE In the program-recording mode, various subject programs are available including a self-timer and macro mode. Except for exposure compensation, the function in the auto-recording mode are available in the program-recording mode. Turn the camera on and turn the mode dial to the program-recording mode. Use the scroll-down button to cycle through the program modes as shown. The scroll-up button will change the modes in reverse order.
Enlarged playback PLAYBACK MODE The basic functions in this mode are described on pages 24 and 25. This section covers the advanced functions of this mode. 1 Index playback 4 In the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged up to 4X in 0.5 increments for closer examination. 2 1 3 2 In the playback mode, pressing the left side (W) of the zoom lever (1) will change the LCD monitor display from single-frame playback to a nine-frame index playback display.
Image copy Viewing images on a television Images are stored either in the 8MB internal memory or in a memory card. Stored images can be copied between the internal memory and a memory card. The copy function makes exact copies of still image or movie files. DPOF settings are not copied with image files. Files are copied from the selected memory. To switch between the internal memory and a memory card, see pages 38 and 45. It is possible to view camera images on your television.
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options. Setting can continue to be made. SETUP MODE The setup mode 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.
Deleting all images Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. All the images in either the internal memory or a memory card can be deleted at once. The internal memory or the memory card must be selected with the setup menu first. See navigating the setup menu section on page 38. When the delete-all option is selected, choosing “Yes” and pressing the display/enter button immediately deletes all the images.
Approximate number of images Quality Approximate that can be stored 8MB SD 8MB internal file sizes memory card 2048x1536 SUPER 1600x1200 FINE 1600x1200 NORMAL 800x600 FINE 800x600 NORMAL 768KB 853KB 640KB 213KB 160KB 7 6 14 25 55 memory 7 7 16 27 60 Camera Notes The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in either the internal memory or the memory card at the camera’s image quality setting. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly.
Every time the copy button is pressed, the functions cycle among selecting images, the number of copies, and date imprinting. Continue until all the images to be printed are selected. Pressing the delete button will cancel the DPOF setting screen and any changes made. With all the images to be printed selected, press the display/enter button to enter the settings. When the all-images option is chosen on page 43, the print-order screen for all images appears.
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Connecting the camera to a computer Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions 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.
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. Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition The USB driver is required for Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition.
When the my-computer window is opened, a new removabledisk icon will be displayed. Double click on the icon to access the camera’s internal memory or memory card; see page 48. Choose to search for the driver in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. • The letter designating the CDROM drive will vary between computers.
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 Drive Icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders in the internal memory or memory card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the internal memory nor memory card from the computer; always use the camera to format the memory.
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Follow the instruction below when disconnecting the camera from the computer. This procedure is also necessary before changing the memory type while the camera is connected to the computer. The appearance of screens may differ with the operating system. Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is blinking - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the green indicator lamp is not blinking.
APPENDIX Problem Troubleshooting The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem The camera will not work. Memory-full message appears. Focus frame remains white and pictures are not sharp. Pictures are not sharp in low-light situations. 56 APPENDIX Cause Solution The battery is dead. Replace battery (p. 11).
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.
About Ni-MH batteries Technical specifications When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitor power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false low-battery warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
Computer interface: AV output: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: standard test method: 1850mAh Ni-MH battery, LCD monitor on, 1600x1200 Fine, flash used with 50% of the frames. USB 1.1 NTSC, PAL (selected on the camera) 106.0 (W) X 66.5 (H) X 34 (D) mm 4.2 (W) X 2.6 (H) X 1.3 (D) in. (without lens section) Approximately 200g / 7.1 oz.
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ご使用前にお読みください English SPECIAL NOTICE NOTE SPÉCIALE AVISO ESPECIAL WICHTIGER HINWEIS AVVERTENZE SPECIALI SPECIALINFORMATION BEMÆRK SPECIALE AANWIJZINGEN ERITYISMUISTUTUS ABOUT CAMERA BATTERIES Ni-MH or lithium batteries are recommended over alkaline for digital cameras. Battery performance with this camera is described in the technical specifications section of the instruction manual. The number of recordable frames can vary with battery and charger brands, and under differing operating conditions.
Italiano Nederlands AVVERTENZE SULLE PRESTAZIONI DELLE BATTERIE INFORMATIE OVER DE VOEDING VAN DE CAMERA Con fotocamere digitali è consigliato l'uso di batterie Ni-MH o al Litio. Le prestazioni delle batterie con questa fotocamera sono specificate nella sezione delle caratteristiche tecniche del libretto istruzioni della fotocamera stessa. Il numero dei fotogrammi memorizzabili può variare in relazione al tipo delle batterie, del charger ed alle diverse condizioni operative.
9229-2727-22 03.4.2 1:00 PM Page 1 Minolta DiMAGE E223 About the DiMAGE Viewer The flicker and image-correction functions on the correction menu in the Movie Enhancer cannot be used with Movie files captured with the DiMAGE E223. A computer system error will occur. Minolta Co., Ltd.
