E 9222-2747-11 P-A409/10-2004/109678 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-800 Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion 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 product warnings and cautions Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING Using the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the remote-control battery specified in this manual. • Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Keep the batteries, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. • Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
CAUTION • Do not use or store 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................13 Getting up and running .........................
Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................42 Recording mode display .........................................................................................................42 Display-information button......................................................................................................43 Focus-mode button.......................................................................................
Recording menu...................................................................................................................................84 Navigating the recording-mode menu ....................................................................................84 Image size and image quality..................................................................................................86 About RAW image quality .........................................................................................
Advanced playback............................................................................................................................110 Viewing movies......................................................................................................................110 Capturing a movie frame.......................................................................................................111 Navigating the playback menu.........................................................................
Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................142 System requirements ............................................................................................................142 Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................143 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ..................................................................
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. 164). Microphone Movie mode (p. 106) Playback mode (p. 37, 110) Flash* (p. 34) Recording mode (p. 30, 42) Focusing ring (p. 45) Mode switch Focal-length index Main switch Zooming ring Control dial Card-slot door (p. 22) Lens* Shutter-release button Self-timer lamp (p. 77) Remote-control receiver (p.
Manual exposure Shutter priority Aperture priority Program exposure Auto recording (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) 56) 55) 54) 51) 52) Exposure-mode dial Drive-mode button (p. 76) Display information button (p. 40) AE lock button (p. 50) Digital-zoom lever (p. 40, 41, 102) Function button (p.
Accessory shoe Strap eyelet (p.16) Speaker Focus-mode button (p. 44) Shift button Terminal cover The USB port. AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the cover. (p.21, 128, 143) Macro release (p. 49) Battery-chamber (p. 19) Battery-chamber lock (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. Attaching the camera strap Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2). Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.
Attaching the lens hood 1 The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow. To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1).
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 page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 166 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the side of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet.
Installing and changing the battery This digital camera uses one NP-800 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber lock to the open position. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place.
Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. The monitor indicator 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. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low.
External power supplies (sold separately) The AC Adapter AC-11 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. The included adapter power cord is designed for the current requirements of the sales region. The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera.
Inserting and Changing a memory card Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 166.
1 2 3 4 To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2). Press the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4). If the “Unable to use card.
Turning on the camera Press the main switch to turn on the camera. An audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 140). If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 18 on how to charge the battery. Press the main switch to turn the camera off.
Diopter adjustment The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –5 to +2. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp. Konica Minolta History On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event.
LCD monitor set up This camera has a swiveling LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor from the right. The monitor unit can be opened up to 180° to the left (1). 1 2 There is a clickstop every 90°. When opened, the LCD monitor can be rotated 90° downward and 180° forward (2). Never force the monitor beyond this; the hinge will be damaged. When the monitor is rotated 180° forward, the image is rotated automatically so that it is oriented correctly.
When not in use, store the LCD monitor in its original position to protect the screen from damage. When the LCD monitor unit is closed with the screen facing the body, the EVF activates. Display mode button Images can be viewed either with the EVF or LCD monitor. Pressing the display mode button switches the active display between the EVF and monitor. Under bright light, the EVF allows easier viewing.
Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and 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. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without a battery for a long time. Use the left/right keys of the controller to select “Yes.
Setting the menu language LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language – None Data storage – NTSC English For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. While holding down the shift button (1) press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. 2 1 LCDbrightness Lens acc.
BASIC RECORDING Setting the camera to record images automatically 1 2 Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2). All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make photography effortless. The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 52 for more information.
2 Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the focus and exposure. 3 When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed in the live image to indicate the point of focus. The focus signals (p. 33) on the monitors will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
Focus lock The focus-lock function is used when the subject is 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. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. • The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
Focus signals This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 44. White focus indicator - focus confirmed. Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.
Using the built-in flash In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if mounted. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.
Camera-shake warning If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camerashake warning appears on the monitors regardless if Anti-shake is active. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wideangle. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released.
Anti-shake system The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake. Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking. The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned. When the system is active, the Anti-shake indicator appears. Anti-shake can be turned off and on by pressing the Anti-shake button (1).
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic functions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 112. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position. To view images from the recording or movie recording modes, press the Quick View / delete button.
Single-frame playback and histogram display Mode indicator Magnification display (p. 41) Image size (p. 86) Image quality (p. 86) Battery-condition indicator (p.20) Folder number - image file number White-balance setting (p. 60) Degree of exposure compensation (p. 59) Date of capture Time of capture Aperture value Shutter speed Lock indicator (p. 117) Print indicator (p. 121) E-mail copy indicator (p. 123) Frame number / total number of images Histogram Image file name (p.
Viewing images and histogram When in the Quick View or playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. To view the histogram of a still image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button. Rotating images Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally.
Changing the Quick view & playback display The display information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes between full display and image only. Image only Full display Index playback To view the recorded images in a 9-frame index, press the left side of the digitalzoom lever. Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller moves the yellow border to the adjacent image.
Enlarged playback In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged up to 10X for closer examination. The starting magnification can be selected from 2X, 4X, and 10X in section 2 of the playback menu (p. 120). RAW images cannot be enlarged. 1 Press the right (+) side of the digital-zoom lever (1) to enlarge the image. The degree of magnification is displayed on the monitors. To reduce the magnification, press the left (-) side of the lever; magnification can be reduced to 1.1X.
ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. Recording mode display 10.Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 66) 11.White-balance indicator (p. 60) 12.Metering-mode indicator (p. 72) 13.Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50) 14.Shutter-speed display 15.Aperture display 16.Exposure-compensation display (p. 59) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Lens-accessory indicator (p.
Display information button The display information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Focus frame only Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram will not be accurate when the monitor image is amplified (p.
Focus-mode button Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode button. Press the button to select the appropriate focus mode. The continuous AF and manual focus-mode indicators will be displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects.
Manual focus and Flex Digital Magnifier The manual focus mode can be set with the focusmode button (p. 44). Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate object distance from the CCD is displayed near the frame counter. Approximate location of the CCD plane The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus. The live image within the magnification area is automatically magnified to judge sharpness as the focusing ring is turned.
Changing AF-area modes AF-area modes can be selected between the wide focus frame, spot AF area, and Flex Focus Point. The AF-area modes cannot be changed when using the digital zoom. Press the center button of the controller; the active focus frame turns blue. Turn the control dial to cycle through the AF-area modes. Wide focus area - a general purpose focus area. Its operation is described in the basic recording section (p. 30). Spot AF areas - eleven selectable focus areas (p. 47).
Spot AF Areas One of the eleven spot AF areas can be selected. Spot AF areas cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. Press the central button of the controller and select the spot AF area mode using the control dial as described on the previous page. When the spot AF area mode is selected, eleven spot AF areas are displayed. The active AF area is blue. Use the controller’s four-way keys (1) to select a new area.
Flex Focus Point The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. Press the central button of the controller and select the FFP mode using the control dial as described on page 46. When the FFP mode is selected, a blue crosshair is displayed. Use the controller’s four-way keys to move the Flex Focus Point in the live image.
Macro mode The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended. Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forward. The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the macro switch to engage. The zooming ring is locked at the wide-angle position.
Exposure lock The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 71). The operation of the AE lock button can be customized in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 92). Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture monitor displays turns black; releasing the button cancels the setting.
Program - P Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The program AE uses luminance and focal-length information to calculate exposures. This allows the photographer to shoot without worrying about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitors. If the brightness level of the scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera, the shutter-speed and aperture displays turn red on the monitors.
Auto recording Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Auto recording is the same as the program exposure mode (p. 51), except that when the camera is on, if the exposure mode dial is turned to or from the auto position, the auto exposure mode is reset. Turning the camera off will not reset the mode.
Date imprinting Instant playback Full-time AF Direct Manual Focus (DMF) Noise reduction Monitor amplification Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Digital zoom Off Off Off Off On Auto Exposure priority Interpolate p. 95 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 100 p. 101 p. 101 p. 102 Konica Minolta History Innovation and creativity has always been a driving force behind our products. The Electro-zoom X was purely an exercise in camera design. It was unveiled at Photokina in Germany in 1966.
Aperture Priority - A Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When A mode is selected, the aperture display on the monitors turns blue. Turn the control dial to change the aperture. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed is displayed. The aperture values can be changed by 0.
Shutter Priority - S Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When S mode is selected, the shutter speed display on the monitors turns blue. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed. Press the shutterrelease button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed.
Manual Exposure - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in 1/3 stop increments. The shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 30 to 1/1600 second including bulb (p. 57). With auto ISO, the camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100.
When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to prevent underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when using the built-in flash and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit. The camera-shake warning does not appear in M mode. Bulb exposures Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The maximum exposure time depends on the camera sensitivity setting, see page 55.
Digital-subject-programs Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program. Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background.
Exposure and flash compensation The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 105). The exposure and flash compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset. For more on exposure and flash compensation, see page 59. Adjustments to exposure must be set before the image is captured.
White balance White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. Any changes are immediately visible on the monitors. 1 Press the down key of the controller (1) to display the white-balance selection screen. Auto 2 3 :move :enter Use the up/down keys of the controller (2) to select between auto, preset, or custom white balance. The left/right keys (3) change the preset and custom white balance settings.
Auto Auto Auto White Balance Preset white balance To automatically detect the type of light and adjust the white balance accordingly. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash. Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 1, 2 Flash To set the white balance to a specific light source. Fluorescent 1 is for standard fluorescent lighting, and fluorescent 2 is for daylight fluorescent lighting. For information on light sources, see page 105.
Custom White-Balance calibration Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. Two settings can be stored in the camera and used repeatedly. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed. Select the custom set option on the whitebalance selection screen, see previous page. 1 The measuring area is displayed on the calibration screen.
On the register-selection screen use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to select the custom white-balance register in which to store the setting; any previous setting is replaced. Press the central button of the controller (3) to complete the operation. The menu button cancels the operation without saving the setting. Select register 2 3 :select :enter If an error occurs during calibration, a message appears on the monitors.
Using the function button The camera sensitivity, color mode, flash mode, metering mode, filter, color saturation, and contrast settings are controlled by the function button. Only filter, color saturation, and contrast can be set in the movie recording mode. 1 Press the function button (1); the function setting screen appears. ISO Auto 3 2 :move :sel. :enter Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the function (2), and the left/right keys to change the setting (3).
:move ISO Changes camera sensitivity (p. 66). Color mode To select color or B&W images, color space, or portrait (p. 68). Flash mode To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 70). Metering mode Changes the metering pattern (p. 72). Filter Changes the overall color of an image (p. 73). Color Saturation Changes the color saturation of an image (p. 74). Contrast Compensati on Changes the contrast of an image (p. 74).
Camera Sensitivity - ISO ISO Auto Five settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. :move :sel. Camera sensitivity is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). :enter The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and 200.
Flash range and camera sensitivity For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity. When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set between ISO 50 and 200. The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. ISO setting 50 Flash range (wide angle) Flash range (telephoto) 0.5m ~ 1.
Color mode Nat. (sRGB) :move :sel. :enter The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. This must be set before the image is recorded. Color mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). The live image on the monitors reflect the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size. When a color mode other than the natural color is set, an indicator is displayed on the monitors.
About Adobe RGB Embedded Adobe RGB employs the Adobe RGB color space. Adobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the more common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the colors that can be reproduced; the larger the gamut, the more colors. If the image will be printed out with a high-quality printer, the use of the Adobe RGB color mode is recommended over the sRGB color modes of Natural Color, Vivid Color, or Portrait. Adobe RGB embeds an ICC profile in JPEG image data.
Flash modes Fill-flash Flash mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually lifted. The flash fires in the selected mode regardless of the amount of ambient light. The auto-white-balance setting gives priority to the flash’s color temperature. If preset or custom white-balance settings are used, priority is given to the active setting’s color temperature. :move :sel.
Slow shutter sync. with red-eye reduction With slow shutter sync, the flash and ambient light exposures are balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow shutter sync. to reveal background details in dark locations. Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because exposures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Metering modes Metering modes changes the metering pattern. If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering range, the metering indicator turns red. MultiSegment Metering mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). :move :sel. :enter Multi-segment - uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure.
Filter The overall color of a scene can be adjusted. The Filter effects differ between the color mode in use, see the color examples on page 171. The Filter effects are set with the function button and the controller (p. 64). When changing the setting, an icon and numeral will indicate the filter in effect. Filter - 3 If the Filter is set to any other setting than zero, an indicator and value will remain on the displays as a warning. :move :sel.
Color-saturation compensation Saturation +1 The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels (±5). Colors can be accented, positive value, or subdued, negative value. Color saturation is set with the function button and the controller (p. 64). When set to any value other than zero, an indicator and value will be displayed on the monitors as a warning. :move :sel. :enter Contrast compensation Contrast +2 The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels (±5).
Camera Notes Multiple settings can be made on the function-setting screen or exposure/flash compensation screen. Simply use the up/down keys to move to other functions before pressing the central button to complete the operation. MultiSegment Portrait(sRGB) :move :sel. :enter :move :sel. :enter Spot :move :sel.
Using the drive-mode button The drive mode is set with the drivemode button. The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the monitors. Press the drive-mode button (1); the drivemode setting screen appears. 1 Single 2 Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the the new drive mode (2). Use the left/right keys to select the drive mode options (3).
Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter after the shutter button is pressed. A ten second and two second self-timer is available. 10s self-timer Self-timer is set with the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76). Two-second self-timer :move :sel. :enter Ten-second self-timer When the self-timer is set, the indicator appears on the monitors. 1 2 With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30).
Recording with remote control The camera can be operated up to approximately 4m (13.1 ft.) away with the Wireless Remote Control RC-D1 supplied with the camera. This section covers how to setup the camera for remote control and recording operation for still and movie images. See page 126 for playback operation, and page 127 on how to replace the battery. Setting up the camera for remote control The remote control should be operated within the range shown.
Using the remote control Emitter window With the camera on a tripod, position the subject within the focus frame. Release button Point the remote control’s emitter window toward the camera’s self-timer lamp/remote-control receiver. Controller Pressing the information display button changes the display format, see page 43. Digital-zoom buttons Digital zoom (p. 102) is activated by the digital-zoom buttons.
Bracketing This drive mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure or white balance. 0.3EV bracket Bracketing mode is set with the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76). :move :sel. :enter Exposure bracket - the order of the exposure bracket series is normal exposure (as indicated by the camera), underexposure, and overexposure.
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30). 1 To make an exposure bracket, press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (1); three consecutive images are captured. Normal Normal Under Under Over 0.3 Ev bracket Over 0.5 Ev bracket To make a white-balance bracket, press and release the shutter button. Three consecutive images are made from a single exposure. Frame counter Bracketing mode The bracketing drive mode indicator is displayed when set.
Continuous Advance Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutterrelease button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. RAW & JPEG image quality cannot be used. RAW cannot be used with UHS continuous advance. Continuous Continuous-advance mode is set using the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76). :move :sel. :enter Continuous advance - captures a maximum of five images at 2fps.
1 Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (1) to begin taking pictures. The camera continues to record images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. The built-in flash can be used with standard and high-speed continuous advance, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames.
RECORDING MENU In recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Navigating the recording menu Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
To set image resolution (p. 86). Image size Quality Spot AE area Flash control AEL button Reset 3264x2448 Fine Center spot Auto AE hold – To set file type and compression (p. 86). To select the spot metering area location with FFP (p. 90). To set automatic or manual flash control (p. 90). To customize the operation of the AEL button (p. 92). To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 93). To increase or decrease image sharpness (p. 94). Sharpness Date imprint Inst.
Image size and image quality Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). Changes are displayed in the top right corner of the monitors. 3264 3264 2560 2080 1600 640 3264 X 2448 3264 X 2176 3:2 2560 X 1920 2080 X 1560 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 RAW RAW+ X.FIN FINE STD. RAW image RAW & JPEG image Extra fine JPEG image Fine JPEG image Standard JPEG image Image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size.
The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. Approximate file sizes. 640x480 3264x2448 3264x2176 2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200 – – RAW 11.4MB – – – 3.8MB 5.5MB 6.1MB Extra fine 1.5MB 300KB 2.5MB 2.4MB 3.4MB Fine 3.9MB 1.6MB 1.0MB 210KB 1.2MB 1.
About RAW image quality In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image size will not be displayed on the monitors. The digital zoom, enlarged playback, data imprinting, and print functions cannot be used. Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image processing before it can be used. To view the RAW data, the DiMAGE Viewer software is required.
Notes on Image size and resolution Image size changes the number of pixels in the image. When displayed at the same resolution, images appear to have the same amount of detail, but the dimensions of the image increases with the number of pixels; except for the 640 X 480 image, the other pictures are too large to be displayed on this page. When the images are enlarged to the same dimensions, the difference in the recorded image size affects the resolution of details.
Spot AE area When using spot metering (p. 72) with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the position of the spot metering area can be specified at the center of the live image or linked to the Flex Focus Point; the spot moves after the position of the FFP is moved. This is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). Center spot With Flex Focus Point Flash control Automatic and manual flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84).
The power ratio and the manual flash indicator is displayed on the monitors when the flash is raised. Power ratio The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are useful in determining the guide number (GN), aperture (ƒn), or flash-to-subject distance required for exposures. Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet) Camera sensitivity (ISO) Manual flash 100 200 400 64 11 / 36 16 / 52 8 / 26 1/1 (Full) 5.5 / 18 4 / 13 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 11 / 36 1/2 8 / 26 5.
AEL button When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked. The exposure remains locked after an image has been captured until the AEL button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting). How the button operates can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). Image size Quality Spot AE area Flash control AEL button Reset 92 AE hold - The default setting. Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure.
Recording mode reset The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
Sharpness The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpness is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84). If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness indicator is displayed on the monitors. Hard (+) - Increases the sharpness of the image, accentuating details. Normal - No filter applied. Soft (–) - Softens the details of the image. Sharpness Date imprint Inst.
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 monitors to indicate the function is active. Date imprinting cannot be used with RAW and RAW & JPEG image quality. Imprinting indicator Date imprinting is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84).
Instant playback After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for one, two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. Instant playback is activated and the length of the playback period is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84). Sharpness Date imprint Inst.playback Full-time AF Direct MF Normal Off Off Off Off If the central button of the controller is pressed during the instant playback period, the displayed image(s) are saved immediately and the playback canceled.
Full-time AF Full-time AF continually focuses the camera when using spot AF areas and the FFP so the monitor image is always sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full time AF is set in section 2 of the recording menu. The full-time AF can be turned off to conserve power. Direct manual focus Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the subject. Direct manual focus is activated in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84).
Memory - storing camera settings Five sets of camera settings can be saved in section 3 of the recording menu. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. Except for functions like subject programs, date imprinting and instant playback, most recording-mode camera settings will be saved including the position of the Flex Focus Point, the selected spot AF area, the display format and changes made with the function button or drive-mode button.
Memory recall Camera settings saved with the menu are recalled with the exposuremode dial. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to the memory recall (MR) position (1); the register-selection screen opens. 2 1 Memory recall 3 :select :enter On the register-selection screen use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to select the memory register in which the settings are stored; as the registers are selected the camera settings are displayed on the screen.
DSP (digital subject program) setup The memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned to the Digital Subject Program positions on the exposure-mode dial. This is set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 84). Two options are available: DSP - the Digital Subject Programs are active on the exposuremode dial. Memory DSP set Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Digital zoom – DSP On Auto Exp.
Monitor amplification The monitor amplification options control the display of the live image. Monitor amplification has two settings: Auto - in low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will intensify the monitor image. If the real-time histogram (p. 43) is used, it will reflect the amplified image and not the final values of the exposure. Memory DSP set Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Digital zoom – DSP On Auto Exp.
Digital zoom Memory DSP set Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Digital zoom – DSP On Auto Exp. priority Interpolate The digital zoom extends the power of the optical zoom. The maximum magnification depends on the digital zoom setting and the position of the optical zoom. The digital zoom cannot be used with RAW or RAW&JPEG image quality, UHS continuous advance, or the Flex Digital Magnifier. The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 84). On: 2X digital magnification.
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus.
About exposure and flash compensation Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values. Calculated camera exposure –1.0Ev –2.
What is aN EV? +2.0 Ev 4X as much light Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. +1.0 Ev 2X as much light 0.0 Ev Calculated exposure –1.0 Ev 1/2 as much light –2.0 Ev 1/4 as much light Light sources and color The human eye adapts itself extremely well under different conditions. The paper of this manual you are reading looks white regardless of the type of lighting. Photographic systems are much less flexible.
MOVIE MODE 1 Movie recording This camera can record digital video with sound. Set the mode switch to the movie-recording position (1). Before recording, the monitor frame counter shows the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded. The length of the movie clip depends on the image size and frame rate, and the space available on the memory card. The maximum recording time is 15 minutes; low light levels can shorten this time. Image size and frame rate is selected with the movie menu (p. 108).
Navigating the movie menu In movie mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
Image size and frame rate Movies can be recorded at three sizes: 800x600, 640x480, and 320x240. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in the movie menu. Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps; 800x600 movies can only be recorded at 15 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu.
Night Movie - to record under low light levels. While Night Movies can be recorded under normal conditions, bright outdoor lighting may be beyond the exposure control range. Standard movie - to record a movie under normal lighting conditions. Movie reset This menu function resets the movie mode. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
ADVANCED PLAYBACK This section covers how to play back movies as well as playback mode’s menu functions. The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of the menu settings. Viewing movies Movies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator at the bottom of the display. Play Press the center of the controller to play back the file.
Capturing a movie frame A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. This function is not available during Slide Show playback. During playback, press the central button of the controller to pause the movie at the point to capture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right keys can be used to jog the clip to display the correct frame.
Navigating the playback Menu In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Activate the playback menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
To delete images on the memory card (p. 115). Delete Format Lock View folder Folder name Edit movie – – – Single folder 101KM020 – To format the memory card (p. 116). To protect images from deletion (p. 117). To select the folders to view in playback mode (p. 116). To specify the folders viewed during playback (p. 116). To make a cut from a movie clip (p. 118). To play back images automatically (p. 120) Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print – – Off – – Copy E-mail copy Mag.
Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple files to be selected. Use the left/right keys of the controller to move the yellow border to select the image. The control dial can also be used to display the next nine frames. :move :sel. :enter The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the thumbnail. The down key deselects the image removing the indicator.
Delete Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when using the delete function. Single, multiple, or all images in a folder or on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Format When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the playback menu, a confirmation screen will appear.
Lock Single, multiple, or all images in a folder or on the memory card can be locked in section 1 of the playback menu. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the Quick View/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock images in a specific folder, select single folder from the view-folder option and display the folder name containing the images below it (p. 116). The folder can also be selected in the select-folder option in section 2 of the setup menu (p.
Movie editing The edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the central button of the controller to open the editing screen. Movie editing is not possible when the red low-battery warning is displayed.
Preview edit. Press the center controller button to preview the edit. The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame. :function :play Pause Rew Fwd Vol 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.
Slide show Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips in a folder or on the memory card in order. Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print – – Off – – Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation. Use the left/right keys of the controller to advance to the next still image or return to the previous one. During a movie, the keys forward or rewind the clip.
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 made on the memory card to store it (p. 148).
When the this-frame, all-in-folder, or all-on-card setting is chosen, a screen will appear 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 number of copies desired. If the all-in-folder or all-on-card setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another cameras will be canceled.
Cancel print After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually. The cancel-print option in section 2 of the playback menu deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing and entering “Yes” will execute the operation and cancel the print and index-print order.
The copy and E-mail copy functions have two menu options: This frame - To copy the image currently displayed or highlighted in playback mode. Copy E-mail Copy Mag.Setup – – X2.0 Marked frames - To copy single or multiple images in the selected folder or on the memory card. When selected, the frame-selection screen (p. 114) will appear; highlight the images to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator.
Copy Copying to camera memory. Change card. Copying to card. Copying completed. When the change-card message is highlighted, remove the camera’s memory card and insert the card to which the image should be copied. Press the central button of the controller to continue. Enter Wait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new screen will appear to indicate the name of the new folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the playback menu.
Viewing images using the remote control The remote control can be used in the playback mode. Most playback operations can be made with the remote control. See page 78 for the remote control working range. The emitter window must be pointed toward the camera’s self-timer lamp/remote-control receiver. Emitter window Controller - right/left keys scroll through image files in single-frame and index playback (p. 39, 40). The up key displays the histogram (p. 39) and the down key rotates images (p. 39).
Changing the battery The remote control battery should be replaced if the self-timer lamp does not blink to indicate the camera has received a signal from the remote control unit. The remote control uses a 3V CR2025 lithium battery. Slide and hold the release in the direction shown (1) and slide the chamber (2) out of the remote control unit. Take care not to drop the battery. 1 2 Replace the battery as shown with the positive pole down.
Viewing images on a television It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal which can be used to connect the camera to a television using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 132). 1. Turn off the television and the camera. 2. Insert the single plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out terminal. 3.
SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operations. The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of the menu settings. LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language – None Data storage – NTSC English Opening the setup menu The setup menu can be opened two ways. To access the menu directly, hold down the shift button (1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. 2 1 Memory DSP set Noise reductn Monitor amp.
Navigating the setup menu See page 129 on how to open the setup menu. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
To display button shortcut information (p. 134). Shortcut help File # memory Folder Name Select folder New folder – Off Std. form 101KM020 – Reset default Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Power save – 1 1 1 2 3 min. To activate file number memory (p. 136). To select the folder name format (p. 136). To select the destination folder for recorded images (p. 137). To create a new folder (p. 137). To reset camera functions (p. 138). To change or turn off audio signals (p. 140).
LCD Brightness The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other. Select the display to adjust using section 1 of the setup menu; the corresponding monitor activates automatically and the brightness screen is displayed. LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language Monitor EVF Set LCD brightness Brightness is controlled in eleven levels. Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the brightness, the monitor will adjust accordingly.
Transfer mode The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether the camera is used to transfer data to a computer or print images with a PictBridge compatible printer. The transfer mode option can be selected in section 1 of the setup menu. Select the appropriate option: Data storage - to transfer data between the camera and a computer. This option must be selected when moving image files to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software.
Language The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu. See page 29 on how to set the language. Shortcut help The shortcut help in section 2 of the setup menu shows button commands to open the LCD brightness screen, change the focusing screens, open the setup menu, reset the camera, or open the custom white-balance calibration screen. To close the help screen, press the menu button.
LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language – None Data storage – NTSC English Hold down the shift button (1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. 2 1 Hold down the shift button (1) and press the Quick View/Delete button (2) to reset the camera. This shortcut only resets the recording mode or movie mode depending on the position of the mode switch. Refer to page 93 to see which functions reset in the recording mode, and page 109 for the movie mode.
File Number (#) Memory When file number memory is selected, if 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 name will have a number one greater than the last image saved in the folder.
Select Folder This option in section 2 of the setup menu allows the selection of existing folders. In quick view or playback mode, the images in the selected folder can be viewed or edited unless all-folder option is selected in the view-folder option in the playback menu (p. 116). In recording mode, the folder-name option in section 2 of the setup menu must be set to standard form in order to select the folder in which to place the subsequent recorded images. Copy or E-mail Copy folders cannot be selected.
Reset Default This option in section 3 of the setup menu resets all camera modes: recording, movie, playback, and setup. To reset the recording or movie modes, see pages 93 and 109. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Monitor display Display mode LCD montor p.
Recording menu Image size Image quality Spot AE area Flash control AEL button Sharpness Date imprinting Instant playback Full-time AF Direct manual Focus (DMF) Memory DSP setup Noise reduction Monitor amplification Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Digital zoom 3264 x 2448 Fine Center spot Auto AE hold Normal Off Off Off Off Reset to default settings DSP (Digital Subject Programs) On Auto Exposure priority Interpolate p. 86 p. 86 p. 90 p. 90 p. 92 p. 94 p. 95 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 100 p. 100 p.
Playback mode Display format View folder Magnification setup Date imprint Full display All folders X2.0 Off p. 40 p. 116 p. 120 p. 122 Setup menu LCD brightness Lens accessory Transfer mode File number memory Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Auto power save Anti-shake Delete confirmation Monitor and EVF reset None Data storage Off Standard 1 1 1 2 3 minutes Display + exposure “No” p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p.
Shutter FX A shutter sound effect gives positive audio confirmation when the shutter is released. The sound effects can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130). Two shutter effects are available. Signal 1 uses the shutter sound from the Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR. Signal 2 uses a mechanical shutter sound taken from the legendary Minolta CLE. Volume The volume of the audio signals and sound effects can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130).
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 AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera. 2. Open the terminal cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition 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, inset 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-acomputer section on page 143. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the addnew-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.
Auto power save (data-transfer mode) If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation. Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera on.
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 copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon Dcim 100KM020 PICT0001.MRW Misc 10141223 102KM_CP PICT0002.JPG Extra fine, fine, or standard image PICT0001.THM RAW image 148 Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and an mrw, jpg, jpe, mov, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer operation. 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 file number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g.
Disconnecting the camera from the computer Never disconnect the camera when the access 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 off the camera 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; click OK. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.
Changing the Memory card (Data-transfer mode) Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card. Windows 98 / 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.
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 1 of the setup menu is set to PTP. 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 terminal 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: Print size: Layout: Print quality: Data print: 7 Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup 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. 156). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.
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. 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 – – 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. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen. Index print An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made.
Paper size Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Paper size Printer setup L Postcard 2L A4 :sel. Printer setup 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. Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the central button of the controller to open the paper-size screen. Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the new paper size. The options available depend on the printer.
Print quality The print quality can be set. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be disabled with the menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem Symptom Cause Solution The battery is dead. Recharge battery (p. 18). The AC adapter is not connected properly. Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 21). The camera automatically shuts down without auto power save.
Problem Symptom Cause Solution Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (0,5m - inf. / 1,6 ft inf.) or use the macro mode (p. 49). A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 33). Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 32) or use manual focus (p. 45). Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held.
Problem Shooting data is displayed, but live image is entirely black or white. Symptom Camera set to manualexposure mode (M). Inaccurate exposures with very bright or dark scenes. Metering-mode indicator is red. Occasionally the camera will not turn off immediately. The sandglass indicator appears on the blank LCD monitor. Cause Solution Shutter speed and aperture combination is extremely under or overexposing the live image.
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord The AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased.
WIDE-ANGLE CONVERTER ACW-100 TELEPHOTO CONVERTER ACT-100 CLOSEUP LENS CL49-200 The Wide-angle Converter ACW-100 reduces the focal length of the camera lens by 0.8X, whilte the Telephoto Converter ACT-100 increases the focal length by 1.5X. The update CD-ROMs supplied with the ACW-100 and ACT-100 should NOT be used with the DiMAGE A200. The Closeup Lens CL49-200 reduces the minimum focus distance of the lens to approximately 8cm (3.1 in.).
Cleaning • If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface. • To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary. • Never use organic solvents to clean the camera. • Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Memory card care and handling Memory Cards 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.).
LCD monitor care • The LCD monitor and EVF are manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged. • In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range (from the CCD): Filter diameter: Autofocus system: Shutter: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder LCD: Monitor LCD: Field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: PRINT Image Matching III: Menu languages: AV output: Battery: External power source: 168 Technical specifications 8.
Battery performance (recording): Battery performance (playback): Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-900 Input voltage: Weight: Dimensions: Lithium-ion Battery NP-800 Voltage: Weight: Dimensions: Wireless Remote Control RC-D1 Type: Weight: Dimensions: Approx. number of recorded images: 260 frames. Conforming to the CIPA standard test method with an NP800 lithium-ion battery. Approx. continuous playback time:330 min.
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). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
FILTER EXAMPLES Filter levels with color images +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 ±0 Filter settings with black and white images. For more on Filter effects, see page 73.
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