INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICK START CHECK LIST The following sections will get you started in enjoying your camera. Attach a lens (p. 18) and the camera strap (p. 19). Adjust the viewfinder diopter if necessary (p. 19). Charge the battery (p. 20) and insert it into the camera (p. 21). Insert a memory card into the camera (p. 24). Turn on the camera and set the date and time (p 26). To take a picture, see the basic recording operation section on page 28. To use the flash, see page 31. To playback recorded images, see page 34.
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-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). • Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture.
GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.
• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products.
CAUTION • Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. • 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick start check list ........................................................................................................2 Before you begin ..............................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use...................................................................................................4 Names of parts .................................................................................................
Histogram display................................................................................................35 Deleting single images ........................................................................................36 Changing the playback display ...........................................................................37 Enlarged playback...............................................................................................38 Advanced recording ........................................
White balance......................................................................................................64 Auto white balance ...................................................................................64 Preset white balance ................................................................................65 Custom white balance ..............................................................................66 Color temperature .................................................................
Custom menu .................................................................................................................92 AF / Shutter release priority setup ......................................................................93 Focus-hold button setup......................................................................................94 AEL button setup.................................................................................................94 Control-dial setup ............................
CCD plane ........................................................................................................110 Attaching the eyepiece cap................................................................................111 Viewfinder accessories ......................................................................................111 Attaching a remote cord.....................................................................................111 Attaching an accessory flash...............................
Kodak EasyShare software ...............................................................................132 DiMAGE Master Lite..........................................................................................134 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................136 Care and storage..........................................................................................................139 Camera care...........................
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * 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. 139). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14 Self-timer lamp (p. 51) Control dial Shutter-release button Exposure-mode dial (p. 39) Flash* (p. 31) White-balance dial (p. 64) White-balance button (p. 64) Strap eyelet (p. 19) Lens release (p. 18) NAMES OF PARTS 10. Remote-control terminal (p. 111) 11.
1. Main switch 2. Eyepiece sensors* 3. Viewfinder* (p. 17) 4. Eyepiece cup (p. 111) 5. Accessory shoe 6. Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 19) 7. Function button (p. 56) 8. Exposure-compensation button (p. 48) 9. Drive-mode button (p. 50) 10. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) button (p. 54) 11. Strap eyelet (p. 19) 12. AE lock button (p. 46) 13. Access lamp 14. Card-slot / USB port / Video-out terminal door (p. 24, 115, 101) 15. Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) 16. DC terminal (p. 22) 17. Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 47) 18.
RECORDING MODE DISPLAY The recording display shows information on camera operation in panels. The information displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot AF area (p. 47) Local focus areas (p. 57) Spot-metering area (p. 59) The spot AF area and local focus areas are illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus when the focus is locked. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Flash-compensation indicator (p. 60) Flash signal (p. 31) High-speed sync. indicator (p. 112) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 76) AE lock indicator (p. 46) Focus signal (p. 29) 7. Shutter-speed display 8. Aperture display 9. Ev scale 10.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING AND REMOVING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 110 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or dirt.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. 1. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below. Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. 2. Thread the tip of the strap through the holder ring and the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten. Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily. 3.
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 140 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the back 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-400 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. 1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber release toward the back of the camera. 2. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Push the battery into the chamber until the battery latch clicks into place. 3.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When the camera is initially turned on, the date and time should be set, see page 26. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power. Camera Notes Each time the camera is turned on, it automatically focuses the lens to the infinity position, even in manual focus. This operation is necessary to ensure proper exposures.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. Not all camera functions are available if battery power is low. If the monitor is blank, the battery may be exhausted. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery.
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, “----” is displayed in the frame counter. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. 1 2 3 1.
If the “Unable to use card, Format?” message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting “No” cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera’s clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 98 and 102. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings.
BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Turn the exposure dial to the auto or program (P) position. The camera controls are automatic. Auto acts like the program mode, except that many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 41 for more information. Not all function are available in auto recording such as the color mode and Digital Effects Control. The default camera sensitivity (p. 54) is auto for auto recording and ISO 100 for program.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject. 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure.
FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions. Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 58). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing.
FOCUS LOCK 1 The focus-lock function is used when the subject is offcenter 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 (1). The focus signals indicates that the focus is locked. When the focus is set, an AF area is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 18mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 18mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 110. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.
ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. Anti-Shake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, with shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances. Anti-shake is disabled with bulb exposures (p. 45). Anti-shake switch When the system is active, the Anti-Shake scale in the viewfinder glows.
DISPLAY BUTTON Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16. Basic 8. Frame counter (p. 73) Exposure mode (p. 39) 9. White-balance display (p. 64) Shutter speed display Aperture display 10. Release priority indicator (p. 93) Image-size display (p. 72) 11. AE lock indicator (p. 46) 12. Battery condition indicator (p. 23) Exposure/Flash compensation display (p. 48, 60) 13. Color-mode indicator (p. 61) 6. Image-quality display (p.
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. VIEWING IMAGES Press the playback button to activate the playback mode. To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dial display the recorded images. Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p.
HISTOGRAM DISPLAY To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p. 72) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode (p. 39) Camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 54) Histogram Focal length Exposure compensation (p. 48) 10. Flash compensation (p. 60) 11. White-balance mode (p. 64) 12. Metering mode (p. 59) 13. Anti-Shake 14. Folder name - file number (p. 120) 15. Date of recording 16.
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation. Delete this frame? Yes No Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera returns to playback mode. Camera Notes The camera can play back images on a television set.
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu. Full display Image only Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. The front control dial browses through the images. Press the enlarge button to activate enlarged playback. Enlarge button Reduce button The controller’s four-way keys scroll the magnified area. The controller’s four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. The locator (1) indicates the portion of the image displayed.
ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes. Simply turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. See the following sections for more information on these modes. The monitor displays the active exposure mode. Exposure mode Exposure control Auto recording (p. 41) Program exposure (p.
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 with telephoto lenses; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background.
AUTO RECORDING Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Use this exposure mode when wanting fully-automatic exposure control. Auto recording operates like the program exposure mode, except that when the exposure mode dial is turned to the auto-recording position, recording functions are reset to their default settings. Not all function are available in auto recording such as color mode and Digital Effects Control.
APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture in 1/3 Ev increments. The aperture range depends on the lens. The aperture is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down displays the corresponding shutter speed.
EXPOSURE CONTROL RANGE WARNINGS Auto recording, Program, Digital Subject Programs If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink. In bright conditions, use a neutral density filter on the lens, set a lower camera sensitivity (ISO), or, if using artificial lights, reduce the intensity of the illumination. In dark conditions, use the built-in flash or increase the camera sensitivity (ISO).
MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer control over the final exposure. Bulb exposures can be made, see below. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). 1. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed. 2. Press and hold the exposurecompensation button and turn the control dial to change the aperture.
By pressing and holding the AEL button (1), continuous meter readings are displayed on the Ev scales. Two indices can be displayed. The fixed index shows the meter reading made when the AEL button is pressed. The other index shows any changes in the metered area. The fixed index is in reference to the selected metering mode (p. 59). The other index uses the spot metering area to determine the reading.
EXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTON The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the auto recording, P, A, or digital subject program exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 47). The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94).
The metered area is 1.0Ev less (–) than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposure is 2.3Ev more (+) or less (–) than the locked exposure. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is ±2.7Ev or greater than the locked exposure. SLOW SYNC. When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. function; slow sync. is not available in S and M exposure modes. Slow sync.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When using auto recording, P, A, and S exposure modes or a digital subject program, the exposure can be compensated. To compensate the ambient exposure, press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial; the degree of compensation is displayed on the monitor and viewfinder Ev scales. The exposure is compensated by -1.0Ev. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure. Because exposure compensation uses 0.
DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW The aperture controls depth of field; the area in front of the camera that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field. Depth-of-field preview sets the lens aperture to the setting used in the exposure so the affect of depth of field can be seen in the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the aperture.
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method of image capture. Single-frame advance is the default drive mode and is described in the basic recording section on page 28. The drive mode is set with the drive-mode selection screen. Press the drive-mode button (1) to open the screen. Drive-mode indicator Single-frame and Continuous advance - to take single or multiple images at one time (p. 51). Drive modes Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 10 or 2 seconds (p. 51).
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate is 3fps until the camera buffer memory is full. The frame rate after that depends on the writing speed of the memory card. Five RAW or three RAW + JPEG will fill the camera buffer memory. The number of JPEG images depend on the subject; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
EXPOSURE BRACKETING NOTES Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. Exposure and flash brackets can be made. Bracketing indicator Bracketing increment in Ev (p. 69) Single-frame advance bracketing Continuous-advance bracketing Select continuous-advance bracketing or single-frame advance bracketing and the bracketing increment with the drive-mode selection screen (p. 50).
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). As the bracket is made, the index marks disappear from the Ev scale to show the remaining frames. When making a continuous-advance bracket, if the shutter button is release before the bracket is completed, the bracket resets. If using continuous AF or Auto AF with moving subjects (p. 58), the camera focuses between each exposure. When exposure brackets are made in S exposure mode, the aperture controls the bracket.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY (ISO) AND ZONE MATCHING Camera sensitivity can be changed. Zone Matching for high-key or low-key subjects can be activated. The sensitivity setting is displayed on the monitor. Press the camera-sensitivity button (1) to open the setting screen. Camera sensitivity display Sensitivity / Zone Matching Use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the sensitivity option. The Hi 200 and Lo 80 options are for Zone Matching, see below.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY AND FLASH RANGE A change in camera sensitivity (ISO) affects the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used: ISO setting ƒ/2.8 ƒ/4.0 ƒ/5.6 Low80 1.0 ~ 3.8m / 3.3 ~ 12ft. 1.0 ~ 2.7m / 3.3 ~ 8.9ft. 1.0 ~ 1.9m / 3.3 ~ 6.2ft. 100 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 2.1m / 3.3 ~ 6.7ft. 200 / Hi200 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 400 / AUTO 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.
FUNCTION BUTTON AF area, focus mode, metering mode, flash compensation, color mode, and Digital Effects Control are set with the function button. Monitor indicators show active settings. Press the button (1) to open the setting screen. Function indicators AF area Functions Use the up/down keys of the controller to select the function. Wide AF area :func. :select Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the option or adjust the setting.
AF AREA AF-area modes control which AF areas are used for focus. The modes are selected with the function button (p. 56). The active AF area is indicated on the monitor. Wide AF area - to use the wide focus frames in the viewfinder to focus. See the basic operation section on page 28. Pressing and holding the fourway controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area. Spot AF can be used, see page 47. Spot AF area - the spot AF area is used for focus.
AF MODES Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and direct manual focus is set with the function button (p. 56). AF mode Automatic AF :func. :select The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down or with the controller (p. 57). Focus is confirmed with the viewfinder focus signals, see page 29. :enter Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Focus lock is available (p. 30).
METERING MODES The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. The metering mode is set with the function button (p. 56). Metering mode Multi-segment :func. :select :enter On the function-selection screen, use the up/down keys of the controller to select the metering modes and the left/right keys to select the specific mode. Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation. Multi-segment metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations.
FLASH COMPENSATION The relative output of the flash can be compensated by ±2.0 Ev with the function button (p. 56). Flash compensation ±0.0 Ev :func. :adjust On the function-selection screen, use the up/down keys of the controller to select exposure compensation and the left/right keys to adjust the degree of compensation. Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation. :enter When the camera flash is raised, the degree of flash compensation is indicated by the Ev scale.
COLOR MODE Natural Color / DEC :func. :select :enter The color mode controls what the image looks like as well as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p. 56). The color mode can only be selected in P, A, S, and M exposure modes. Except for the Abobe RGB and embed Adobe RGB, all color modes use sRGB color space. Some color modes use preset Digital Effects Control values (p. 63); the default positions are indicated by a thick index mark on the scale of the setting screen.
The active mode is displayed on the monitor. When using portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, or night portrait color mode, the use of auto white balance is recommended. About Adobe RGB 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.
DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL (DEC) Color / DEC :func. Saturation :adjust :enter Sharpness Color saturation Contrast The Digital Effects Control can make adjustments to the contrast, color saturation, and sharpness of specific color modes. Some color modes use preset Digital Effects Control values, the default positions are indicated by a thick index mark on the scale. Digital effects are set with the function button (p. 56).
WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. The active white-balance mode is displayed in the white-balance panel on the monitor. Turn the white-balance dial to the appropriate position. Auto white balance - white balance is set automatically. Preset white balance - to set the white balance to a specific light source. Custom white balance - to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting situation.
PRESET WHITE BALANCE With the white balance dial in the preset white balance position, press the white-balance button to open the setting screen. Preset white balance Use the left/right controller keys or control dial to select the white-balance setting. Daylight The up/down controller keys shift the whitebalance, see below. :select :adjust :enter Press the central controller button to complete the operation.
CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. With the white balance dial in the custom position, press the whitebalance button to open the setting screen. Custom white balance Use spot metering area. Press shutter to calibrate. A guidance message appears. If the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the monitor display returns. The red custom set indicator is displayed in the white-balance panel.
A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units. If an error occurs, a message appears on the monitor and the white-balance indicator is yellow. Repeat the procedure by recalibrating using a gray card as a reference target to reduce the intensity of the illumination. COLOR TEMPERATURE White balance can be set to a known color temperature of a light source or set to the color temperature determined by a color meter.
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.
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. As the light source changes, so does the overall color of a scene - fluorescent office ceiling lights create a green cast to pictures, regular household tungsten light bulbs make everything red.
RECORDING MENU In recording mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu is highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted.
To set image resolution (p. 72). Image size Quality Inst.Playback Noise reductn L: 3008x2000 Fine 2 sec. On Flash mode Flash control Bracket order Reset Fill-flash ADI flash To set ADI or pre-flash flash control (p. 79). – To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 80). To set file type and compression (p. 72). To play back images after they are recorded (p. 74). To apply noise reduction to long exposures (p. 74). To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 75).
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 70). Changes are displayed on the monitor. L M S RAW RAW+ X.FIN FINE STD. L: 3008 X 2000 (Large) M: 2256 X 1496 (Medium) S: 1504 X 1000 (Small) 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 of differing sizes and quality. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. Approximate file sizes. S: 1504 X 1000 L: 3008 x 2000 M: 2256 X 1496 RAW 8.8MB – – Extra fine 1.6MB 3.3MB 5.9MB Fine 850KB 1.7MB 3.0MB Standard 540KB 1.0MB 1.
INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. The last image of a continuous-advance or continousadvance bracketing series is displayed. Instant playback is activated and the length of the playback period is set with the instant-playback option in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 70). Image size Quality Inst.Playback Noise reductn L: 3008x2000 Fine 2 sec.
FLASH MODES The flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually raised; lower the flash to prevent it from firing. The auto-white-balance setting gives priority to the flash’s color temperature. If another type of white balance is used, priority is given to the active setting’s color temperature. Fill-flash - used as the main or supplementary light.
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH On-camera flash Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to create different lighting effects. The camera’s built-in flash fires to control the offcamera flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. Wireless/ Remote flash Flash mode Flash control Bracket order Reset Fill-flash Red eye Rear sync. Wireless 1.
Raise the built-in flash on the camera and position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for operating ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. The flash units can be test fired by pressing the AEL button on the camera. AEL button setup in section 1 of the custom menu should be set to one of the hold options. If the flash does not fire, change the camera, flash, or subject position.
WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES Flash-to-subject distance Camera-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject. Specifications with Maxxum / Camera-to-subject Aperture distance ƒ/2.8 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/4.0 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/5.6 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft Specifications with Maxxum / 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/2.8 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/4.0 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/5.
FLASH CONTROL ADI and pre-flash TTL flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). The flash control used depends on the lens and flash combination. Flash mode Flash control Bracket order Reset Fill-flash ADI flash – ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering combines distance information from D-series lenses with information from a pre-flash exposure. ADI metering is less influenced by subject reflectance.
BRACKETING ORDER The order in which exposure bracketing frames is captured is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). For information on exposure bracketing, see page 52. Normal Under Over Under Normal Over Flash mode Flash control Bracket order Reset Fill-flash ADI flash – RECORDING MODE RESET The recording mode functions can be reset in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70).
ABOUT DiMAGE MASTER The full version of DiMAGE Master gives you all the tools to organize, examine, and process your images. The Organizer window allows you to sort images quickly into four user-defined classifications. Outtakes can easily be hidden from view without the need to delete or remove them from the folder.
PLAYBACK MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu is highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted.
To delete images on the memory card (p. 84). Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format – – All folders 100KM028 – 9 frames To format the memory card (p. 85). To select one or all folders to view in playback (p. 85). To select the folder to view in playback (p. 85). To protect images from deletion (p. 86). To specify the index playback format (p. 87). To play back images automatically (p.
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 can be deleted with the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” executes the operation, “No” cancels it. Only the images in the viewfolder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 85) can be viewed and deleted with the marked frames and all-infolder options.
FORMAT When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu 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, a confirmation screen appears.
LOCK Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the delete button. Important images should be locked. Images are locked in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82). Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format – – All folders 100KM028 – 9 frames The lock has five options: Marked frames - to lock or unlock multiple images.
INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT The index-format option in section 1 of the playback menu can specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for index playback (p. 37) and frame-selection screens (p. 83). A file browser can also be used in place of the index playback display mode; a 9-frame display is used for the selection screens. 9-frame index After selecting the file-browser option in the menu, press the display button in the playback mode to display the file browser.
SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-show function. This function automatically displays images every five seconds on the card or in the folder specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the menu. Highlight “Enter” in the slide-show option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center of the controller to begin the slide-show playback.
DPOF SETUP The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standard prints from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be printed (p. 85). Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print – – Off – – DPOF setup has three options: Marked frames - to choose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies for each image varies. When selected, the frame-selection screen appears (p. 83).
DATE IMPRINT To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date is printed varies with the printer. Not all printers support this function. Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print – – Off – – INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images in the folder, set the option on. To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to off.
OPENING THE CUSTOM & SETUP MENUS The custom and setup menus can be accessed from both the recording and playback modes. The buttons in the top right corner of the menus are links to the other camera menus. See page 92 for information on the custom menu and page 98 for the setup menu. Open the menu and use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the custom or setup buttons. Press the central button to display the menu.
CUSTOM MENU The custom menu controls operation preferences. See page 91 on how to open the custom menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an arrow.
To set AF or shutter-release priority (p. 93). Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AEL button Ctrl dial set Exp. comp. set AF illuminator AF Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient&flash On To set the operation of a lens’ focus-hold button (p. 94). To set the operation of the AEL button (p. 94). To specify exposure control with the control dial (p. 95). To specify flash output with exposure comp. (p. 95). To turn the AF illuminator on and off (p. 96). To lock the shutter when no card is inserted (p. 96).
FOCUS-HOLD BUTTON SETUP Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with a focushold button. The operation of this button can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Focus hold - pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the focus. Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AEL button Ctrl dial set Exp. comp. set AF illuminator AF Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient&flash On D.O.F. preview - pressing the focus-hold button previews the depth of field (p. 49).
CONTROL-DIAL SETUP The operation of the control dial in the auto recording, program, and manual exposure modes (p. 39) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Shutter speed - this is the default setting. Descriptions in the manual are based on this. When using program shift (p. 41), PS is displayed as the exposure mode and the exposure is shifted based on the displayed shutter speed.
AF ILLUMINATOR The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus, raise the built-in flash. It fires a few short bursts to provide light for the camera to focus. When an accessory flash is attached, the flash unit is used as the AF illuminator. The AF illuminator can be turned on and off in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m ( 3.3 to 16.4 ft.).
AF AREA SETUP The spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when the camera focuses. The illumination period is selected in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92) between 0.3 seconds and 0.6 seconds. AF area illuminator activation can also be turned off. AF area illuminator MONITOR DISPLAY SETUP Automatic and manual monitor display is selected in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92). The automatic option uses the viewfinder eye sensors to turn the monitor off when using the viewfinder.
SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an arrow.
To set monitor brightness (p. 100). LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video output Audio signals Language Date/Time set – Data storage NTSC On English – To specify camera operation with a computer (p. 100). To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 101). To change or turn off audio signals (p. 102). To set the menu language (p. 102). To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 103). To activate file number memory (p. 103). File # memory Folder name Select folder New folder Off Std.
LCD BRIGHTNESS Monitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup menu. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller to open the LCD brightness setup screen. Brightness is controlled in eleven levels. Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the brightness, the monitor adjusts accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the level and complete the operation. Press the menu button to close the screen without applying any changes.
VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set. VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION 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 video cable. 1.
AUDIO SIGNALS When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation the AF system has focused. This signals can be turned off in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 98). LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video output Audio signals Language Date/Time set – Data storage NTSC On English – LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. Highlight the current language and press the center of the controller to open the language setup screen.
DATE AND TIME SETUP It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image is recorded, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the DiMAGE Master Lite software. When the Date/Time-set option is selected and entered in section 1 of the setup menu, the date/time screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller or rear control dial to select the item to be changed. Date/Time set 2005 . 10 .
FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM028. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which increases by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 028 indicates a Maxxum/Dynax 5D.
NEW FOLDER This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name option in section 2 of the setup menu specifies the foldername format. If multiple date-format folders are created, only the last folder can be used for storing images. File # memory Folder name Select folder New folder Enter Highlight “Enter” and press the center of the controller to create a new folder. The new folder name is displayed briefly.
MENU SECTION MEMORY The camera can remember which menu section was last opened. If the menu section memory function is on, when the menu button is pressed, the last menu section that was last displayed is opened. When menu section memory is off, section 1 of the recording or playback menu is displayed when the menu button is pressed. LCD backlight Power save MenuSec.Memory Delete conf. Clean CCD Reset default 5 sec. 3 min.
The battery should be fully charged before cleaning the CCD. If battery power is low, this function cannot be used. The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended over the use of the battery. Cleaning the CCD without sufficient power will cause permanent damage. Highlight “Enter” and press the center of the controller to begin the cleaning routine. LCD backlight Power save MenuSec.Memory Delete conf.
RESET DEFAULT This option resets all camera modes and menus. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording and Playback mode Recording display Playback display Drive mode Exposure compensation Flash compensation Camera sensitivity AF area AF mode Metering mode Color mode Digital Effects Control Preset white balance Custom white balance Color temperature Full display Single frame Single-frame advance ±0.0 ±0.
Playback menu View folder Index format Date imprint All folders 9 frame Off p. 85 p. 87 p. 90 Custom menu AF/Shutter-release priority setup Focus-hold button setup AEL button setup Control-dial setup Exposure compensation setup AF illuminator Card shutter lock Lens shutter lock AF area setup Monitor display setup Recording display setup Playback display setup AF priority Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient & flash On On On 0.3 second display Automatic Auto rotate Auto rotate p. p. p. p. p. p. p.
ACCESSORY NOTES This section contains operation and compatibility information with camera accessories. Please read it in its entirety to achieve the best results with your camera. LENS COMPATIBILITY All Konica Minolta AF lenses are compatible with this camera. MD and MC series lenses cannot be used. For our current line of lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. The AF Macro Zoom 3X - 1X f/1.7-2.8 cannot be used with Anti-Shake (p. 32); turn AntiShake off.
ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the image when using the self-timer or during long exposures. Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from around the viewfinder frame by pushing on each side of the cup. Slide the eyepiece cap over the viewfinder. The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. Replace the eyepiece cup after the exposure.
ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts. Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.
PC FLASH ADAPTER PCT-100 The PC Flash Adapter PCT-100 allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera with a standard PC cord. The adapter is compatible with both center positive (normal polarity) and center negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower. The software upgrade included with the PCT-100 should not be used. To ensure correct exposures, use the manual exposure mode.
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manual does not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface.
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. Confirm the data-transfer option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to “Data storage” (p. 98). Turn the camera off. 2. Start up the computer.
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 115. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the Digital Camera Software 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 confirms 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 varies between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. The last window confirms the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon is displayed.
AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE) If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it shuts 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 copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon Dcim Misc The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 88). 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 a mrw, jpg, jpe, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Master Lite operation. If a RAW or JPEG image uses the Adobe RGB color mode without an embedded profile, the file name begins with “_ICT.” When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name is one greater than the largest folder number on the card.
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 the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. If Kodak EasyShare is open, quit the application before disconnecting the camera. WINDOWS XP, 2000 PROFESSIONAL, AND ME To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar.
When more than one external device is connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon to open the unplug-oreject-hardware window. The hardware devices connected to the system are displayed. Click the display-device-components check box. Highlight the device to be stopped by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” stops the device.
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. If Kodak EasyShare is open, quit the application before turning off the camera.
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. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. Insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically.
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. 128). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen. No.
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button opens and closes the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials 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. Tab 1 at the top of the menu is highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted.
Batch print Index print – – Index to menu functions Batch print, 129 Data print, 131 DPOF print, 131 Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Index print, 129 Layout, 130 Paper size, 130 DPOF print – Print quality, 131 Batch print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card.
Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer. Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the central button of the controller to open the paper-size screen. Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup :enter Paper size Use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the paper size. Press the central button of the controller to set the paper size.
Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Data print Data can be printed with the image in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. 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.
Kodak EasyShare software The all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way to organize, print, and share your pictures. Organize your pictures Kodak EasyShare software automatically organizes your pictures so you can find and view them quickly. Or create custom albums and sort pictures your own way. Create beautiful prints Turn your digital pictures into great prints with no hassles – at home, online, or from your local retailer.
1.Close all software applications that are open on you computer (including antivirus software). 2.Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3.Install the software: Windows OS-based computer – The launcher appears. Click the install Kodak EasyShare software button to begin the installation routine. If the install window does not appear, see software notes below. Mac OS X – Double-click the CD icon on the desktop and open the Kodak EasyShare folder.
DiMAGE Master Lite DiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. Image-processing tools Color, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be optimized to bring out the best in your images. Advanced RAW image processing for specific model DiMAGE cameras ensures high-quality results. Image information Detailed information on how and when the image was recorded as well as file specifications can be viewed. Picture editing Download and sort your images quickly and efficiently on your computer.
For a complete description of DiMAGE Master Lite, refer to the pdf manual on the supplied DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The manual is located in the manual folder on the CD-ROM and organized in language folders. Copy the file to your computer for reference. Adobe Reader is required to open the pdf manual. A copy of this software is included on the DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM and organized in language folders.
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 Nothing displayed on monitor. The camera will not work. Cause Solution The battery is dead. Recharge battery (p. 20). The AC adapter is not connected properly. Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 22).
Problem Symptom Focus signal is blinking. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. While using flash, the pictures are too dark. Cause Solution Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens. Use the focus-lock function to A special situation is focus on an object at the preventing the autofocus same distance as the subject system from (p. 30) or use manual focus focusing (p. 29) (p. 49).
Problem Symptom Cause Solution Shutter speed and/or aperture display blink. Subject or scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera. Adjust the exposure until the display stops blinking or change camera sensitivity (p. 54). Subject or scene is outside the metering range of the camera. In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels. CCD setup error. Turn the camera off and on.
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.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. • When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
• After initially inserting the battery, do not remove it for twelve hours; the camera can be off during this period. The main battery is used to charge an internal battery, which protects settings when the main battery is removed. • Keep battery and camera charger contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging. If the contacts become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab. LCD MONITOR CARE • The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.
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.
For EU member states only This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste. Please refer to the information of your local community or contact our dealers regarding the proper handling of end-of-life electric and electronic equipment. Recycling of this product will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health caused by inappropriate waste handling.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: A/D conversion: Autofocusing system: AF sensitivity range: Meter: Metering range: Shutter: Flash guide number: Flash sync.: Flash coverage: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Field of view: Eye relief: Viewfinder magnification: Monitor LCD: Recording media: File formats: PRINT Image Matching III: Menu languages: Video output: 144 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 million APS-C size (23.5 X 15.
Battery: One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Optional power source: AC adapter (AC-11) Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 550 frames. Based on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithium-ion battery, 512MB CompactFlash card. Dimensions: 130.5 (W) X 92.5 (H) X 66.5 (D) mm 5.14 (W) X 3.64 (H) X 2.
INDEX Access lamp, 22, 24, 122, 124 Accessories AC adapter, 22 Flash, 79, 112, 113 Remote cord, 111 Viewfinder, 59 ADI metering, 79 Adobe RGB, 62, 88, 120, 126 AF areas, 17, 56, 57 AE lock button, 46, 94 AF illuminator, 96 AF / MF switch, 49 AF modes, 56, 58 AF / Shutter release priority, 93 Audio signals, 102 Autofocus, 48, 57, 58, Special focusing situations, 29 Spot AF, 47 Auto recording, 27, 41 Anti-Shake, 32, 110 Aperture, 55 Aperture priority, 42 Auto power save, 23, 105, 119 Battery, Care and storage
ƒ-number, 55 Focus-area selection, 57 Focus-hold button, 94 Focus lock, 30 Focus signal, 27, 28, 29 Folder Delete, 87 Organization, 120 Name, 85, 104 New, 105 Select, 104 View, 85 Formatting, 25, 85 Frame counter, 16, 73 Frame-selection screen, 83 Frames-remaining counter, 17 High speed sync.
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