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Konica Minolta E500 Digital Camera User Manual

1. No Indication 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated The photography is then taken after the preset time To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter or ON OFF button switch the mode dial to another mode or press amp to disrupt the sequence AY After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off If you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps The Burst and AEB features will be disabled in the self timer 10 2 mode If the remaining number of shots is 1 the self timer 10 2 mode will be disabled If the self timer 10 2 is selected the flash mode is automatically set to flash off AUN EN 27 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast different between light and dark between the subject and the background is extremely large The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 0A A or P ICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power EVI EXPOSURE 107 3 Press the MENU button then use amp to select the AE AWB menu 4 Use W to select EXPOSURE then use 4 or X to set the range of EV compensation value from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 5 T
2. KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE E 500 LE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CS EF Ht REF M 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 Conformit Europ enne European Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Digital Camera DIMAGE E500 Declaration on Conformity T Tested To Comply Responsible Party Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U S A Inc Wave oleate Address 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah NJ 07430 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will no
3. pa EN 57 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below m Microphone m Sound card E Speakers or headphones m Network or Internet connection VA m Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital camera m This mode is not supported for Mac m The following operation systems are compatible with the camera Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional and XP Home and Professional editions w Step Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click DRIVER For PC CAM Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SEUZE DRIVER installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer Software CD INSTALL Photo Express 5 0 ex EN 58 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button Press to select the CUSTOM menu then use to select USB Press the button Use A or Y to select PC
4. Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed 1 Rotate the mode dial to A P O A or and turn your PICTURE FUNCTION MEANG camera on by pressing the ON OFF button Focus AUTO 2 Press the MENU button then use x to select the FUNCTION ret CAPTURE MODE bh menu EE METERING 3 Use W to select CAPTURE MODE then press the button 4 Use A or to select BURST then press the button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button m The k indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 7 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot WV E In this mode the flash and the self timer 10 2 features will be disabled m f the remaining number of shots is less than 3 this mode will be disabled m After capturing subsequent images in the sequence if the remaining number of shots is less than 3 the camera will show memory full message EN 33 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range 1 Rotate the mode dial to A P amp A amp or B and turn your PICTURE FUNCTION Waits camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 1 Focus AUTO 2 Press the MENU
5. PRINT PAPER secr PRINT cancer ore Q Use A or W to access in the selection of paper setting then press the og button to confirm SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use or X to select the image you want to print then press W to proceed more detailed settings PRINT INFO a a Use A or to select by your preference then press the button BX Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 DATE If you select WITH images are printed with the date FILE NAME If you select WITH images are printed with the file name CANCEL To cancel the print settings use A or W to select CANCEL secr print i cancer wore O After the step 4 finished you can still use 4 or x to change the image by your preference then press the button to print EN 49 Procedure SET Use A or to select PRINT then press the ter button to confirm This starts printing and displays the message TRANSFERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the transferring is finished To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing E In PRINT ORDER Mode This function only lets you print the specified im
6. CAM then press the amp button Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 6 Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer eC or use a tripod m When using this digital camera as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera Ss Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference nV The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 m For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation EN 59 oak Ww P MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images FUNCTION ANB l MARERE fiz IMAGE Size SM Mi Focus AUTO onau ie fey capTURE mope Tals HARNESS COW pn n E METERING 5 fey CAPTURE Mooe EM PA co ore Bene EXIT 1 4 a EXIT T101 5 o H EXIT T1 3 1 Rotate
7. The battery has run out Turn the power back on or replace with new battery Image is not captured The camera is in the gt mode Rotate the mode dial to A P MW when the shutter A N or GS button is pressed Memory is full Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card Flash does not fire NO FLASH is selected in flash mode Select a different flash mode The camerais in BURST AEB Video mode Select SINGLE in the capture mode The self timer is set to self timer 10 2 mode Select a different self timer mode Continuous shooting The capacity of the built in memory or Insert a new SD memory card is not possible SD memory card is full Cannot transfer files USB cable is not connected securely Check all connections over a USB connection USB driver is not installed Install the USB driver on your computer Camera is turned off Turn on the camera The camera USB setting is not in PC mode Set the camera USB mode to PC EN 72 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 m Do not subject the camera to shock or impact m Turn off the camera when transporting m This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card or operating the cam
8. and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image NSX 2 W T 2004 09 17 EN 30 Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus 1 Rotate the mode dial to amp and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image L 1 3 W 2004 09 17 Landscape Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 1 Rotate the mode dial to WA and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image L 15x W T 2004 09 17 EN 31 Sport Mode This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects 1 Rotate the mode dial to amp N and turn your camera on by pressing aia the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image ie 15x W T 2004 09 17 Night Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 1 Rotate the mode dial to Ea and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image EN 32 ADVANCED SHOOTING
9. card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 512MB capacity by using an additional memory card EN 8 USB connection USB 2 0 Full Speed compliant Still images or video clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls Provided editing software Photo Explorer Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components a Konica Minolta DIMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera a Hand Strap a USB Cable a AV Cable a Batteries a Camera Case a CD ROM wif m Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area EN 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 Mode dial 6 ON OFF Power button 2 Flash 7 Self timer LED 3 Microphone 8 PC USB AV Out term
10. image 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip 320 x 240 Still image Fine Normal Economy Movie image Economy 12MB internal memory SD memory card up to 512MB Motion JPEG AVI PictBridge support PC CAM support QVGA around 20f s F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 8 Focal length 5 4mm 16 2mm Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32 96mm Normal 50cm infinity Macro 6cm infinity Wide 35cm infinity Tele 2 0 LTPS color LCD High resolution 130K pixels display 10 sec delay 2 sec delay 10 2 sec delay 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 3EV increments Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent Auto 50 100 200 DC IN jack USB connector A V terminal 2 x AA Alkaline or Ni MH batteries AC DC Adapter 3V 1 7A Approx 91 x 61 x 27 mm Approx 130g without batteries and the SD memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EN 71 APPENDIX a Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Actions Power does not The battery has run out Load new or fully charged battery turn on The battery is not oriented correctly Load the battery in the correct direction The battery cover is not closed properly Close the battery cover correctly The AC power adapter optional Properly connect the AC power is disconnected adapter Camera suddenly The function of POWER OFF in the mode Set the option of POWER OFF to OFF powers down has been activated
11. is not a malfunction m To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed m To conserve battery power the camera turns off the LCD monitor if an operation is not made within a minute To restore power operate the camera EN 22 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics 1 Rotate the mode dial to A P O W camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image EN or and turn your m When you press the shutter button down half way the 2004 09 17 camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image VA Be m The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured m Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the button the display changes in the following order Focus Frame On gt Indicators Off m When you press the shutter button down half way focus area turns green if the focus is confirmed It turns red if the subject is out of focus EN 23 Setting Ima
12. settings to be used when recording video clips Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on Press the MENU button Press the button to access the COLOR menu Ron To exit from the menu press the MENU button Item Functional Description Refer to the Camera Menu In the P i amp or Mode of menu options EN 64 Playback Menu In the gt menu set which settings are to be used for playback PLAYBACK m D 32 SLIDE SHOW m PROTECT iM QUALITYICHANGE 1 Press the gt button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor SET 2 Press the MENU button then use A or YW to select the desired setting and press the 7 button 3 To exit from the playback menu press the MENU button Item Functional Description DELETE Delete one or all images you captured T Refer to section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips for further details SLIDE SHOW You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details 3 SEC 5 SEC 10 SEC PROTECT Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Ca Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting images Video clips for further details EN 65 QUALITY CHANGE Functional Descr
13. the TV set Turn the TV and digital camera on 4 Playback the images video clips The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the digital camera w A A m The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on TV or computers EN 43 Deleting Images Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file To delete the latest single image video clip 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power DELETE 2 Press the W button When the delete message appears use A or V to select YES then press the button to delete the last image or video clip f you wish to cancel the deletion select NO m To delete image video clip by preference 1 Press the amp button PLAYBACK eT E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor which T DELETE can also be deleted directly by pressing the button ON 2 Use 4 or amp to select the image you want to delete 3 Press the MENU button then use A or W to select DELETE and press the button 4 Use A or to select THIS IMAGE or ALL IMAGES by your DELETE preference then press the button 5 When the delete message appears use A or YW to select YES then press the button to confirm the deletion E f you wish to ca
14. the button the display changes in the following order Focus Frame On gt Indicators Off EN 41 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback 1 Press the BJ button Een 2 Use 4 or amp to go through the images until the video clip you eu want to play back is displayed ene 320x240 m To view the previous image press 4 EV ea 01 04 04 05 22 m To view the next image press X 3 Press the button to start playing back the video clips SET E To pause or resume video playback press the ao button again A m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time m The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back m To playback the video clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com EN 42 PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera then turn all connected devices off 1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the AV input socket of
15. the mode dial to A P 0A or and turn your camera on 2 Press the MENU button then use or amp to select the PICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB menu m In EX Auto Mode press the MENU button to access in menu directly 3 Press A or V to select the desired setting then press the button 4 To exit from the menu press the MENU button E In the EX Auto Mode Item Functional Description IMAGE SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured gM 2560x1920 K BM 2048x1536 if 1280x960 640x480 Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured FINE amp NORMAL kX ECONOMY EN 60 Item Functional Description You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus macro or infinity s AUTO MACRO co INFINITY Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures G4 SINGLE x Th BURST 7 Ah AEB MintheP A A W or Mode PICTURE Item Functional Description IMAGE SIZE Refer to the Camera Menu In the EY Auto Mode in list of menu options QUALITY Refer to the Camera Menu In the EY Auto Mode in list of menu 8 options SHARPNESS Sets the level of image sharpness me Low gt MEDIUM B HIGH EN 61 Functional Description FUNCTION Sets the color of the image that will be captured A FULL COLOR AY BLACK amp WHITE Al SEPIA SATURATION It
16. AC adapter insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged Do not cover the AC adapter A fire may result Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use EN 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ccc cecccesesteeesteeneseenesseeneseeenee 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Package Contents e eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 9 Front OW coc acssancencitiaas nei eseniciermnnnmnncabeaninas Rear View 2 2nc area it aae tg Mode Dial inikan acter ceeepernd ae 12 LCD Monitor Information 0 c eects 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA ccccseseeeeseeeee 15 Installing the Batteries 0000 ee 15 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional ACCeSSOTY cecceeeeseeeeenteeeeeneees 16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional AcCeSSOFY ceccceeerteeeenteeeeeneees 17 GETTING STARTED 19 Turning the Power On Off cceeeeeseeeeenees 19 Choosing the Screen Language 19 Setting the Date and Time eens 20 EN 6 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics Setting Image Resolution and Quality 24 Using the Zoom Function ee 25 Using the Flash sema te es 26 Using the Self Timer ee eeceseeeesseeeneeeeees 27 Adjusting the Expos
17. XpreSS sseesneesesrnnessneeeeen USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 58 Step 1 Install the PC camera driver 58 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your COMPUTE eie n iE eE 59 Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting 59 MENU OPTIONG cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 60 Camere Menuero reene aia 60 Video Menu victeecie ed cece sciesedecntennecinedentheentecnees 64 Playback Men cscs sesvasnetiscniverciea soteng 65 Setup Menu CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICEG 0 cccscsstseessseeeesseeeeseenees 70 SPECIFICATIONG cccccssssssssseeseesseeeeseeeeenes 71 APPENDIX 0ccccccscsteescteesscteeesseeeesseeenseeaenes 72 CARE AND STORAGE ccccssssstsssteeseeeeee 73 EN 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera Equipped with a 5 0 Megapixels CCD sensor your camera delivers good quality 2560 x 1920 resolution images Other features provided by the camera include the following m 5 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 5 0 megapixels for good quality of images m Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 0 LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom 1x 3x Digital zoom 1x 4x 12MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using a memory card Support for SD memory
18. age based on the previous Figure DPOF settings Procedure EN 50 PRINT MODE SELECT SET Use A or to select the PRINT ORDER mode then press the a button Procedure PRINT PAPER Use A or to access in the selection of paper setting then press the f button to print SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use A or Y to select PRINT then press the button to confirm This starts printing and displays the message TRANSFERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the transferring is finished To cancel printing Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing EN 51 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web In order to do this you must install the USB driver onto your computer first Note that before you begin to install the software you need to check your system according to the table as shown below System Requirements For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage dev
19. ard indicator if present Battery power indicator Playback indicator Playback information Onnon E EN 14 00 33 0 wae 400 0001 SIZE 1280X960 EV lT a awu 05 22 gt C wae SET jo P 100 0001 SIZE 320X240 EV 00 wau 05 22 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover m To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the battery cover VA m Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover Z EN 15 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional Accessory Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC 1 Make sure your camera is turned off 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled DC IN 3 0V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet VA m Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty m To prevent unexpected aut
20. ase make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in Administrator mode Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended EN 56 Installing Photo Express Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images The step by step workflow visual program interface and in program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode Use hundreds of ready to use templates such as albums cards posters slideshows and more Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print options 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click INSTALL Photo Express 5 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation INSTALL USB DRIVER DRIVER For PC CAM Software CD INSTALL Photo Explorer 80 VA E For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help m For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account m Photo Express is not supported on the Mac
21. button then use amp to select the FUNCTION let CAPTURE MODE lah menu EE METERING lt 7 3 Use W to select CAPTURE MODE then press the amp button 4 Use A or Y to select AEB then press the button 5 To exit from the menu press the MENU button m The TA indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button to shoot EXIT C 273 VA Em In this mode the flash and the self timer 10 2 features will be disabled m f the remaining number of shots is less than 3 this mode will be disabled m After capturing subsequent images in the sequence if the remaining number of shots is less than 3 the camera will show memory full message w EN 34 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 1 o Rotate the mode dial to P A or and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button menu Press the MENU button then use amp to select the FUNCTION Use W to select METERING then press the button Use A or to select the desired metering mode then press the button se AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center m SPOT Meters the area within the spot automatic exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor To exit from the menu pr
22. camera has four flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash and No Flash The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode 4a AUTO FLASH Description The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions a RED EYE REDUCTION Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to take natural looking photographs of people and animals in low light conditions When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible 4 FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows NO FLASH EN 26 Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat level surface Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface Rotate the mode dial to A P O A BN or Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power Toggle until your desired self timer mode appears on the LCD monitor rsa endl Sead g
23. ct 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 Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects Using the card beyond its life Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data Before important events and journeys Check the camera s operation take test pictures and purchase spare batteries Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction Copyright TV program films video tapes photographs and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws Taking pictures or images of performances exhibitions etc is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws Questions and service If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area Before shipping your camera for repair please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility EN 75
24. de show press the button VA m You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 SEC 5 SEC 10 SEC ee EN 39 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2560 x 1920 pixel 2048 x 1536 pixel 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel 1 Press the button SU E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 In the gt mode use 4 or to select the desired images m To view the previous image press 4 m To view the next image press 3 Press the MENU button to access in the PLAYBACK menu then use A or W to select RESIZE and press the button RESIZE 4 Use A or to select the desired setting then press the button Em 2560 x 1920 to confirm EM 2048 X 1536 wi m Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to the smaller size is available EN 40 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Press the shutter button to start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again 14 01 2005 nV m The zoom function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start to record video clips SET SET 5 Pressing the amp button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press
25. e Q Portrait Mode Bi Night Mode 2 Image quality a FINE amp NORMAL ECONOMY 3 Image size sm 2560 x 1920 am 2048 x 1536 7 1280 x 960 88 640 x 480 4 Possible number of shots 5 Internal memory SD memory card indicator oe 8 D 15 brn 14 01 2005 O G l Status of internal memory Gp Status of SD memory card Remaining battery status Full battery power a Medium battery power lt a Low battery power Virtually no battery power blinking icon Self timer mode 2 sec delay 8 10 sec delay 10 2 sec delay White balance AUTO 3 lt DAYLIGHT y CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT 9 Capture mode indicator Gi SINGLE ay BURST Ta AEB 10 Date 11 Zoom state 12 Flash charging Image processing indicator blinking red 13 Focus area 14 Focus indicator AUTO amp MACRO co INFINITY 15 Flash mode 44 Auto Flash 54 Red Eye Reduction 4 Forced Flash No Flash EN 13 m Video Mode Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Date Focus area Flash mode NOOPWND Image Playback Playback mode SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Playback information BOND Video Playback Playback mode Video mode SD memory c
26. e internal memory to an SD memory card first The amp print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies EN 47 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Optional Function Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Rotate the mode dial to y and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Press amp to select the CUSTOM menu then use W to select PICTBRIDGE USB 3 Press the button 4 Use A or to select PICTBRIDGE then press the a button 5 Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable m The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will appear on the monitor after seconds of time USB Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor Use A or W to select the print mode In PRINT Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge Procedure PRINT MODE SELECT Use A or V to select the PRINT mode then press the button SELECT G EN 48 Figure Procedure
27. echarge short or disassemble batteries Do not store batteries near or in metallic products Do not mix batteries of different types brands ages or charge levels When recharging rechargeable batteries only use the recommended charger Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries enters your eye immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water Tape over battery contacts to avoid short circuiting during disposal always follow local regulations for battery disposal Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock Do not disassemble this product Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior especially the flash unit is exposed The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire EN 3 EN 4 Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Store this product out of reach of ch
28. em To capture an image your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation LOW MEDIUM HIGH Functional Description EN 62 FOCUS I Refer to the Camera Menu In the AA Auto Mode in List of menu options CAPTURE MODE Teh Refer to the Camera Menu In the EN Auto Mode in List of menu options METERING oO Refer to section in this manual titled Selecting the Metering Mode for further details Item Functional Description EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV W BALANCE E WB Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye i AUTO 3 DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET vee TUNGSTEN lt FLUORESCENT Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure isincreased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixilated grainer the image will appear AUTO 50 100 200 EN 63 Video Menu This menu is for the basic
29. emory for further details YES NO QUICK VIEW VIEW EN 68 Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot ON OFF m CUSTOM settings Item Functional Description DATE amp TIME YIWD AL This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Y M D D M Y M D Y Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC LANGUAGE QOG Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language for further details LCD BRIGHTNESS This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Select to choose one of the following modes for further settings PC PICTBRIDGE PC CAM EN 69 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES SD Card Reader A 7 Computer USB Cable USB Cable Printer AV Cable lA PictBridge SD Memory Card o eN PCMCIA Adapter Notebook EN 70 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image Sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media File format Lens Focus range LCD monitor Self timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO Interface Power Dimension Weight Description CCD 5 0 Megapixels Still
30. era with wet hands may damage the camera m When at the beach or near water take care not to expose the camera to water or sand Water sand dust or salt can damage the camera m Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight Do not point the lens directly at the sun the CCD may be damaged Storage m Store in a cool dry well ventilated area away from dust and chemicals For long periods of disuse store the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent m Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs m During long periods of storage operate the camera occasionally When taking the camera out of storage check that the camera is functioning properly before using Cleaning m 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 m 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 m Never use organic solvents to clean the camera m Never touch the lens surface with your fingers EN 73 LCD monitor care The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology and more than 99 99 of the pixels operate properly Less than 0 01 of t
31. es or fire Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling N CAUTION Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat fire explosion or leaking battery fluid If batteries are leaking discontinue use of the product The lens retracts when the camera is turned off Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use Care should be taken to avoid burns Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor A damaged monitor may cause injury and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin wash the area with fresh water If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor When using the
32. ess the MENU button Compose your subject within the focus frame Press the shutter button to capture the image PICTURE FUNCTION ABIAWB Focus AUTO MI CAPTURE mone M METERING a EXIT E 3 3 EN 35 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the camera 2 Press the button E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 3 Use or x to select the desired images EV AI m To view the previous image press 4 gio E m To view the next image press x 100 0001 SIZE 1280X960 eZ m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time m f there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card NO IMAGE message will appear on the monitor EN 36 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio 1 Press the button The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor To view the previous image press 4 m To view the next image press 2 Adjust the zoom ration by using the Zoom W T button To enlarge the selected image press the T button To return to the normal image press the W button The magnification factor is displayed on
33. g means preparing an SD Memory Card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data ile Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button The BASIC menu is displayed Use to select FORMAT then press the button Use A or Y to select YES then press the button to confirm FORMAT VA w m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card m Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time m An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted EN 21 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2 0 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings Rotate the mode dial to A P O A 0 or Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power Compose your scene on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button BOND wi m The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This
34. ge Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera you can set the image resolution number of vertical and horizontal pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or on a memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial tof P GA G amp S or Ba and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Press the MENU button m The PICTURE menu is displayed 3 Use W to select IMAGE SIZE then press the button 4 Use A or to select the desired setting then press the 4 button to confirm 5 Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the QUALITY WV m The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured m You can resize the images later Please refer to the section in this manual titled Resizing an Image for further detail EN 24 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By using the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the T button or
35. he 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 cold temperatures the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the display will function normally If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface gently wipe with a soft clean dry cloth Batteries Battery performance decreases with temperature In cold environments we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place such as the inside of a coat Batteries can recover their power when they warm up In cold environments the use of Ni MH batteries is recommended over alkaline batteries for better performance If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation Operating temperatures and conditions EN 74 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 Memory cards The following may cause data loss or damage Improper use of the card Bending dropping or subjecting the card to impa
36. ice the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface The computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface The following operating systems are compatible with the camera Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional and XP Home and Professional editions Mac OS 9 0 9 2 2 and Mac OS X 10 1 3 10 1 5 10 2 1 10 2 8 10 3 10 3 8 EN 52 Step I Install the USB driver m Installation on Windows 98 amp 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users need not install the USB driver 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click INSTALL USB DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation A Software CD 3 After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer 222 C cINSTALL USB DRIVER DRIVER For PC CAM INSTALL Photo Explorer 8 0 INSTALL Photo Express 5 0 CD m Installation on MAC OS 9 0 For Mac OS 9 0 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers EN 53 Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button Press amp to select the CUSTOM menu then use W to select USB Press the amp button Use to select PC then press the button Connect o
37. ildren 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 Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking It may result in injury or an accident Do not use this product in a humid environment or operate this product with wet hands If liquid enters the product immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner to clean the product The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire When unplugging the AC adapter do not pull on the power cord Hold the adapter unit when removing it from an outlet Do not damage twist modify heat or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock If the product emits a strange odor heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuri
38. inal 4 Lens 9 DC in 3V terminal 5 Shutter button EN 10 Rear View OVO DO OBO QVO 1 B Playback button 8 A Arrow button Up 2 MENU Menu button 9 Self timer button 3 Delete button Arrow button Right 4 Tripod socket 10 OK button 5 W Zoom out wide angle button Display button 6 T Zoom in telephoto button 11 V Arrow button Down 7 LCD monitor 12 9 Flash button Arrow button Left 13 Battery SD card cover EN 11 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect fe 79 gt 8 T Mode Description 1 P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically 2 A Auto Select this mode to adjust point and shoot action 3 x Video Select this mode to record video clips 4 ig Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings 5 ex Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background A Sport Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects rA Landscape Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 8 a Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out of focus EN 12 LCD Monitor Information m Camera Mode 1 Mode indication m Auto Mode 7 Setup Mode Video Mode WA Landscape Mode P Program Mode FX Sport Mod
39. iption Change to set the desired quality compression rate at which the image is captured Compresses images down to half of their size or more overwrites an old size image with a newly compressed image k FINE NORMAL ECONOMY RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image Only resizing to the smaller size is available GM 2560x1920 BM 2048x1536 fil 1280x960 i 640x480 DPOF m DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date displayed in DPOF format You can print images easily just by inserting the memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or a print shop Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF for further details COPY TO CARD Cy ie EN 66 Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera s internal memory to a memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory YES NO Setup Men This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera CUSTOM iy wise JAGE ENGISHI CD BRIGHTNESS Press 4 or amp ROoOND Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on to select the BASIC CUSTOM menu Use A or to select the desired option item then press the amp button To exit from the
40. ncel the deletion select NO ev E Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function EN 44 Protecting Images Video Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 Press the button E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor In the gt mode use 4 or x to select the desired images m To view the previous image press 4 m To view the next image press g Press the MENU button then use W to select PROTECT and press the amp button Use A or W to choose the desired setting then press the SET button PROTECT ONE Protect one image movie PROTECT ALL Protect all images movies at once SET Use A or W to select LOCK then press the button to confirm Press the MENU button to return to the gt mode The a indicator appears on the selected image f you wish to cancel the protect function select UNLOCK PLAYBACK EN 45 Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To configure pri
41. ne end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 6 There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer in which contains your recorded images or video clips For Mac users double click untitled or NO_NAME disk drive icon on our desktop ako N EN 54 Step 3 Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk to your computer hard drive The self timer LED blinks blue during data transfer in progress m Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location Macintosh Open the NO_NAME disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination VA Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended m Video playback application is not included with the package Make sure that video playback application has been installed in y
42. nt settings for a single image all images Procedure Press the gt button then use 4 or x to select the desired image you want siz to mark B P EV gia The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time a ii Press the MENU button Use A or W to select DPOF then press the amp button Use A or to select by your preference then press the button ONE IMAGE To configure print settings for a single image ALL IMAGES To configure print settings for all images RESET ALL Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings EN 46 Figure Procedure ONE IMAGE Use A or to select by your preference then press the button GUAT QUANTITY Allows you to select image quantity 0 10 Use 4 or x to set the image quantity Ei amw DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on the images ONE IMAGE Select YES or NO with or CANCEL To cancel the current settings use A or W to select CANCEL Perma then press the button 5 aun Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode The amp is marked on the displayed image To unmark the amp mark go back to step 3 to select RESET ALL with A or v WV Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from th
43. o exit from the menu press the MENU button EN 28 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to P A or f Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power Press the MENU button then toggle to select the AE AWB menu Use V to select W BALANCE then press the button Use A or V to select the desired setting then press the button to confirm To exit from the menu press the MENU button EN 29 USING THE MODE DIAL Auto Mode r Auto mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Compose your subject within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image m When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image 2004 09 17 and exposure 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image Program Mode In P Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images You can adjust other functions such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P
44. o power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC power adapter as a power supply m The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera w EN 16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera Moreover you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 2 Open the SD memory card cover 3 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the SD memory card cover m To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject VA m Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it Refer to the section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details m To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK m To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card X LOCK 4 LOCK Write pr
45. otect tab Write protection state EN 17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration EN 18 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off Press the ON OFF button until the digital camera turns on To turn the power off press the ON OFF button again Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language 1 ak WwW PY Press amp to select the CUSTOM menu Use W to select LANGUAGE then press the button Use A or to select the language you want Press the amp button to confirm Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON OFF button CUSTOM SET EN 19 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style current date and time 1 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing ASI aura the ON OFF button OP Dares TIME COANE 2 Press lt to select the CUSTOM menu N we 3 Use W to select DATE amp TIME then press the amp button anc UCE E m You may press 4 or to switch the date types A Wepenichiness 4 Press 4 or X to select Year Month Day and Time fields m To increase a value press A BATERMIME m To decrease a value press V m The time is displayed in 24 hours format 5 Press the button after all fields are set EN 20 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formattin
46. our computer m When the camera is connected to your computer the LCD monitor is automatically turned off and the self timer LED will blink during the data transfer in progress ee CAUTION Windows 98 98SE To disconnect the camera from a computer confirm the self timer LED is not lit and then unplug the USB cable Do not use the eject routine in My Computer the computer may freeze EN 55 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media Acquire photos video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions make timely modifications or distribute the media through the medium of your choice E mail Print Slideshow Presentations It is an indispensable all in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click INSTALL Photo Explorer 8 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 23 B DRIVER Software CD INSTALL Photo Explorer 8 0 INSTALL Photo Express 5 0 Ca eY For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software refer to its respective help documentation m For Windows 2000 XP users ple
47. roduct The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product A Warnings Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore the following warnings Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not use batteries which show wear or damage Do not expose batteries to fire high temperatures water or moisture Do not attempt to r
48. setup menu rotate the mode dial to other desired mode again m BASIC settings Item Functional Description BEEP 4 This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you press the camera button LOUD SOFT OFF POWER OFF OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 2 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN OFF DIGITAL ZOOM CoO ZOOM This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography ON OFF EN 67 Item Functional Description SET TO DEFAULT GB Returns all basic settings to the digital camera s default settings The time language setting will not be reset YES NO RESET NUMBER Ay Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs This creates a new folder The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001 YES NO DATE IMPRINT DATE s The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured ON OFF FORMAT a Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera Protected images are also erased SD card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to the section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal M
49. smaller away by pressing the W button Moreover you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is magnified the grainer the image may become To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power 2 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T W button w A 4 Gf To access the optical zoom function press the T button as W far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom Sm To exit the zoom photography press continuously the W ew Cu button i l The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD Co jL monitor V 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button gt V m The digital magnification ranges from 1 0x to 4 0x m As you record video clips the zoom function cannot be activated EN 25 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Rotate the mode dial to A P Q A Wo SG 2 Press the ON OFF button to turn on the power 3 Toggle until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The
50. t occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 EN 1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings Inc DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Inc Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc SD is a trademark Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information EN 2 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the p
51. the LCD monitor 3 To view different portion of the images press A W 4 to adjust the display area VA The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x within 7 stages 1 0x 1 5x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x and 4 0x eS EN 37 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the P gt button 5 E The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor rA 2 Press the W button once de Bs E Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously For recorded video clips the video mode icon will be displayed 3 Use A W 4 to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size 4 Press the button to display the selected image on full screen 2 pi is bald fo E EN 38 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the button The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button then use W to select SLIDE SHOW and press the amp button 3 Use A or V to set the playback interval then press the button The slide show starts The video clips are displayed the first frame image and not SLIDE SHOW played back To stop sli
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