Konica Minolta E223 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. To set the flash mode simply press the flash mode copy but ton on the back of the camera until the appropriate mode is indicated Autoflash the flash fires automatically in low light situations If the flash will fire the flash indicator will appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed partway down Fill flash the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light Fill flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine Red eye reduction multiple flashes are used before the Autoflash main flash burst to reduce red eye an effect caused by light reflected from the retina Use in low light conditions when tak Fill flash ing photographs of people or animals The pre flashes con tract the pupils of the subject s eyes Autoflash with red eye reduction Flash cancel the flash will not fire Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited natural light is desired to illu Flash cancel minate the subject or the subject is beyond the flash range 26 AUTO RECORDING MODE Flash range The camera will automatically control the flash output For well exposed images the subject must be within the flash range Flash range 0 6m 2 5m 2 0 ft 8 2 ft Display button recording mode The display button controls the LCD monitor display The display cycles to the next position each time the button is pressed full simple and mon2. Image selection frame 34 PLAYBACK MODE Enlarged playback ON OFF z a 1 _ T STARTSHUTTER Jl STOP gt SPUTTER In the playback mode a still image can be enlarged up to 4X in 0 5 increments for closer examination With the image to be magnified displayed press the right side T of the zoom lever 1 to activate the enlarged playback mode The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor Use the zoom lever 1 to increase or decrease the magnification To scroll the enlarged image up and down press scroll buttons 2 To scroll left and right use white balance delete and flash mode copy buttons 3 To play back movie clips use the scroll buttons to display the movie file Press the shutter release button 1 to play back the displayed movie file Press the shutter release button again to pause the movie press it again to resume the playback The movie repeats until the shutter release button is pressed or another image is selected with the scroll buttons Con Press the display button 2 to view the movie with or without the guidance bar 35 Image copy Images are stored either in the 8MB internal memory or in a memory card Stored images can be copied between the internal memory and a memory card The copy function makes exact copies of still image or movie files DPOF settings are not copied with image files Files are copied from the selected memory To switch between
3. device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Add New Hardware Wizard What do vou want Windows to do E ecommended i Search for the best driver for your device Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver Click Next C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location 0 you can select the driver you wart Cancel 49 Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search Choose to search for the driver in the CD ROM drive Click Next Floppy disk drives M Add New Hardware Wizard The add new hardware wizard will confirm the E E te location of the driver Click Next to install the driver in the system a la Eaa e The letter designating the CD ROM drive will vary between computers Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver G USBSTRG INF Add New Hardware Wizard MINOLTA DIMAGE CAMERA The last window will confirm the driver has AS been installed Click Finish to close the add new hardware wizard Restart the computer Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires N _ cce N 310 DATA TRANSFER MODE
4. For subjects closer than 0 6m use the macro function p 33 Press the shutter release button partway down 3 to lock onto the subject and fix the exposure e The indicator lamp shows the status of focus and flash See page 22 for the details e The focus frame turns red to confirm subject lock If it remains white the camera was unable to focus the subject Repeat the previous steps e The shutter speed and aperture will appear indicating the exposure is locked Press the shutter release button all the way down 4 to take the picture e The green indicator lamp may blink indicating image data is being written to the memory card Never turn the camera off or open the battery card chamber door while data is being transferred 21 Indicator lamp When the camera is on the indicator lamp shows the cam era status Green and steady Orange and steady Green and blinks Orange and blinks When shutter release button is not pressed Camera is on Image data is being transferred to the card Flash is charging LCD monitor is off While shutter release button is pressed partway down Focus is locked Flash will not fire The camera is ready to take the picture Focus is locked Flash will fire The camera is ready to take the picture Cannot focus Flash will not fire Cannot focus Flash will fire The shutter can be released when the camera cannot focus on the subject the sub
5. Sey Computer o 0 Ble Ea yew Favorites Tes Heb ae E eh CSPoders Hitoy a GE x fo Te Aines 2 Pry Computar ew My Computer Ge ASE E Set an ibeni bo v rna its ai description Control Pary C spisyg ihe Fikes and folders ori ur CoMmpuber ao Disk fH 1 My Computer When the my computer window is opened a new removable disk icon will be displayed Double click on the icon to access the camera s internal mem ory or memory card see page 48 QuickTime system requirements IBM PC AT Compatible Pentium based computer Windows 95 98 98SE NT Me 2000 Professional or XP 32MB or more of RAM Sound Blaster or compatible sound card DirectX 3 0 or later recommended To install QuickTime follow the instructions in the installer Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site http www apple com Auto power save data transfer mode If the camera does not receive a read or write command within 30 minutes it will shut down to save power When the camera shuts down an unsafe removal of device warning may appear on the com puter monitor Click OK Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation Turn off the camera Remake the USB connection by turning on the camera 51 Memory card folder organization Once the camera is connected to the computer image files can be accessed by
6. Once a setting has been selected the cursor will return to the menu options Setting can continue to be made DELETE ALL FORMAT QUALITY BUZZER DPOF DATE TIME MEMORY TYPE LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT NO YES NO YES 2048x1536 SUPER 1600x1200 FINE 1600x1200 NORMAL 800x600 FINE 800x600 NORMAL ON OFF SELECT IMAGES ALL IMAGES MONTH DAY DAY MONTH CLOCK CLOCK STYLE INTERNAL EXTERNAL ENGLISH ESPA OL DEUTSCH FRAN AIS NTSC PAL 39 Deleting all images A Deleting permanently erases the file Once deleted a file cannot be recovered Care should be taken when deleting images All the images in either the internal memory or a memory card can be deleted at once The internal memory or the memory card must be selected with the setup menu first See navigating the setup menu section on page 38 When the delete all option is selected choosing Yes and pressing the display enter button immedi ately deletes all the images Format all data is erased A When a memory card or internal memory is formatted The formatting function is used to erase all data in either a memory card or the internal memory Before formatting copy the data to a computer or storage device Always format the memory card using the camera never use a computer to format the camera or card The internal memory or the memory card must be selected with the setup menu first See navigating the setup menu sect
7. ject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing If the subject is too close the indicator lamp may glow but the subject will not be in focus Focus lock The focus lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the sub ject off center and outside the focus frame Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject This function is controlled with the shutter release button 22 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 7 Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or center the LN otp subject in the viewfinder Press and hold the shutter release button partway down to lock the focus e The indicator lamp glows steadily and the focus frame turns red when the focus is locked Without lifting your finger from the shutter release button recompose the subject within the image area Press the shut ter release button all the way down to take the picture The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject the indicator lamp blinks and the focus frame will not turn red In this situation focus lock can be used to focus on an object at the same dis tance as the main subject and then the image can be recomposed on the monitor p 22 The subject is too dark The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast The subject is near a Two subjects at diffe
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9. Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera With proper care your cam era will provide years of service Camera care e 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 Water sand dust or salt can damage the camera Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight Do not point the lens directly at the sun the CCD may be damaged Cleaning If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles Wiping may scratch the surface To clean the lens surface first blow away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Storage e 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 e Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods e Do not store the camera in an area wit
10. concerning interference causing equipment regulations CE stands for Conformit Europ enne European Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Digital Camera DIMAGE E223 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful C Tested To Comply interference and 2 this device must accept any With FCC Standards interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive Ramsey New Jersey 07446 U S A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 60 APPENDIX Technical specifications Number of effective pixels CCD Camera sensitivity Aspect ratio Lens construction Focal length Maximum aperture Focusing range Autofocus system Shutter Flash recycling time Viewfinder type Field of view Eye reliet A D conversion Recording media File formats Printing output control LCD monitor Menu languages Movie recording 2 0 million approx 1 2 7 type interline primary color CCD ISO 100 equivalent 4 3 9 elements in 6 groups 6 2 18 6mm 35mm equivalent 38 114mm f 2 9 3 0 Wide 0 6m to infinity from front of lens Telephoto 0 6m to infinity from front of lens Mac
11. 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 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 Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries 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 e
12. images that can be recorded at that setting Images with differing qualities can be saved in the same memory location The number of images that can be stored is determined by the size of the memory and the file size of the images The actual file size is determined by the scene some subjects can be compressed further than oth ers Approximate Ceti file sizes 2048x1536 SUPER 768KB 1600x1200 FINE 853KB 1600x1200 NORMAL 640KB 800x600 FINE 213KB 800x600 NORMAL 160KB Camera Notes Approximate number of images that can be stored 8MB SD 8MB internal mem memory card ory 7 7 6 7 14 16 25 21 55 60 The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in either the internal memory or the memory card at the camera s image quality setting If the settings are changed the frame counter adjusts accordingly Because the counter uses approximate file sizes the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one When the frame counter displays zero it indicates no more images at the image quality setting can be captured Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card Buzzer Every time a button is pressed an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation The audio signals can be turn off See navigating the setup menu section on page 38 to select the buzzer option About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF vers
13. lamp by the viewfinder turns red and blinks Change the batteries The shutter will not release Auto power off To conserve battery power the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three min utes To restore power press the main switch 12 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Connecting the AC adapter sold separately The AC Adapter AC 6 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies Lift the terminal cover from the top 1 The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC ter minal 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet When the AC adapter is used camera will shut down if an operation is not made within 30 minutes 13 P w g WIT Setting the language Depending on the region the menu language may have to be set Four languages are available English French Spanish and German Turn the mode dial to the setup position 1 Turn the camera on 2 MEMORY TYPE LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT A Use the scroll buttons 3 to select the language option Press the display enter SELECT OK IOl button 4 to open language screen Use the scroll buttons 3 to highlight the qae z ESPANOL appropriate language Pres
14. 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 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 About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 25 This section of the manu al covers the camera parts preparation of the camera for use and the basic camera operation for recording viewing and deleting images The other sections can be read as needed Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections Namas OPAS seriach eie e E santtandvonmeisanteincaian aitecatnnnsaacaghayessnaesantemmanis 8 CaTa DOY aa E ANER 8 ModE Il seei E E 9 Getting up and running sccdeevcsicccecdeas lt enecdshcwexsncs onde ussnesancucseseteewecedadeexeondsdavextenncnoes 10 Attaching the hand strap ccccc
15. assigned a number one greater than the Still image a image with largest serial number in the folder audio 52 DATA TRANSFER MODE Camera Notes Image files contain exif tag data This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as well as the camera settings used This data can be viewed with the camera or the DIMAGE Viewer software If a camera image is opened in a photo retouching appli cation like Adobe Photoshop and then the image is saved overwriting the original data the exif tag information is erased When using software other than the DIMAGE Viewer always make a backup copy of the image files to protect the exif tag data Uninstalling the driver software Windows 1 Connect the camera 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 Windows 2000 and XP select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device manager button Windows 98 and Me click the device manager tab in the properties window 4 The driver file will be located in the universal serial bus controller or other devices location of the device manager Click on the locations to display the files The driver should b
16. card p 16 delete some images p 25 or change the image quality setting p 41 Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range p 21 or use the macro mode p 33 Cancel the macro mode setting p 33 Use the focus lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject p 22 Use a tripod or use the flash p 26 Problem Cause Solution Momor is en elmer Ant Wait until the monitor image is visible orange indicator lamp Flash is charging and the orange indicator lamp glows blinks UE e EIEN UN The subject is beyond the flash range p 27 Move closer to the subject pictures are too dark Exposure compensation Scene is too bright or dark and outside the Change the setting until the display display turns red exposure range of the camera is white Select the memory type internal ma ode Different memory type is selected memory or memory card where the pp pray images were saved p 45 Ea Os CORN a o Remove and reinsert the batteries or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter message appears If the camera does not function normally turn it off remove and reinsert the batteries or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter If the camera has become hot with extended use wait for it to cool before removing or disconnecting the power supply Always turn the camera off with the main switch other wise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset 57 Care and storage
17. double clicking on icons Image folders are located in the DCIM folder To copy images simply drag tere and drop the file icon into a location in the computer Files Drive Icon and folders in the internal memory or memory card can be an deleted using the computer Never format the internal memo ry nor memory card from the computer always use the cam era to format the memory Only files recorded by the camera A wW should be stored in the internal memory or memory card Image and movie file names begin with PICT followed by a Dcim Misc four digit file number and a jpg or avi extension The misc folder If the all images copy function p 36 is used a new folder is eoa print created When a folder is created the first three digits in the n PERA folder name will be one greater than the largest folder num ber on the card When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9 999 a new folder will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the 100MLT32 memory card e g from 100MLT32 to 101MLT32 n The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image As images are deleted in the camera the frame counter will adjust itself to show the num ber of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly The serial numbers used with image files will not change when an image is deleted When a new image is PICTOOOT JPG PIC T0002 AVI recorded it will be
18. number of prints for the displayed image IMAGES gt a v NEXT gt COPY SET Ol PRINT ORDER Press the copy button The date option is highlighted Choose Yes or No using the scroll buttons Yes will print the date and time of recording next to the image The date option cannot be set if the number of copies is 0 COPIES 02 gt DATE YES IMAGES gt a v NEXT gt COPY SET Ol Ab o QHD o 43 Every time the copy button is pressed the functions cycle among selecting images the number of copies and date imprinting Continue until all the images to be printed are selected Pressing the delete button will cancel the DPOF setting screen and any changes made With all the images to be printed selected press the display enter button to enter the settings When the all images option is chosen on page 43 the PRINT ORDER print order screen for all images appears Use the scroll buttons to select the number of copies for all the images me copics fi on the memory card DATE NTo Press the copy button to set the date and time as described above if required IMAGES gt a v 5 NEXT gt COPY SET gt IOl QO With all the images to be printed selected press the display enter button to enter the settings If the all frames setting was used to create a print order any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order lf a DPOF order has already been created the pr
19. the internal memory and a memory card see pages 38 and 45 To copy image files press the flash mode copy button 1 ON OFF wB ce w T Press the copy button 1 to select either the one image or all images option The one image option only copies the displayed image use the scroll buttons 2 to display the image to be copied SINS datae E If the all images option is selected all the image files in the inter ALL IMAGES nal memory or card will be copied IMAGES gt a v To execute the copy command press the display enter button 3 NEXT gt COPY SET gt Ol If the amount of data exceeds the memory capacity of the location it is being copied to the memory full message appears Decrease the number of the images to be copied or delete unnecessary images to create space 36 PLAYBACK MODE Viewing images on a television It is possible to view camera images on your television The camera has a video out terminal to make the connection using the supplied Video cable The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards The video output setting can be checked and set in the setup mode p 38 1 Turn off the television and the camera 2 Insert the mini plug end of the Video cable into the camera s video out terminal 3 Plug the yellow end of the Video cable into the video input terminals on the television 4 Turn the television on 5 Change the television to the video channel 6 Turn the camera
20. the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 62 APPENDIX 2003 Minolta Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention 0 43325 53194 1 9222 2727 11 PM A303 ME 0303 Printed in Germany
21. 18 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Viewfinder Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly Close framing guide separated the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other this is called parallax Parallax p can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths When the sub ject is closer than 0 4m 1 3ft in the macro mode the use of the LCD monitor is recommended because it does not suffer from parallax If the viewfinder is used point the camera slightly upwards so that the top of the image is aligned with the close framing guide Handling the camera While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder width apart to hold the cam era steadily When taking vertical pictures hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the top Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap Indicator lamp The indicator lamp glows green when the camera is f ae turned on When the shutter release button is pressed fi copy partway down it shows the focus and flash status See on Orne ay page 22 for the details J O Q 19 Using the zoom lens This camera is equipped with a 6 2 to 18 6mm optical zoom This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera In 35mm photography fo
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23. MINS LIA The essentials of imaging E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222 2727 11 PM A303 ME 0303 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera Check the packing list before using this product If any items are missing immediately contact your camera dealer Minolta DIMAGE E223 digital camera AA alkaline batteries set of two Hand strap HS DG223 Video cable VIC 100 USB cable USB 700 DIMAGE Viewer CD ROM DIMAGE Instruction Manuals CD ROM Quick Reference Guide printed Minolta International Warranty Certificate Because the performance of alkaline batteries with digital cameras is low the use of Ni MH batteries or a CR V3 lithium battery is recommended Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation QuickTime is a trademark used under license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN For proper and safe use Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product Z WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions overheat or explode which may
24. ard may need to be formatted or may not be compatible with this camera To format the memory card see pages 38 and 40 A card used in another camera may have to be for matted before being used See the card s manual for details on card use Images are not transferred automatically to the memory card from internal memory when a memory card is inserted To copy the data see page 36 17 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK This section covers the basic operation of this camera Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the opera tions in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual Auto recording mode display When the mode dial is turned to the auto recording mode position the following display will appear in the LCD moni tor Indicators are displayed when camera settings are changed eee 5 QD White balance indicator p 30 Digital zoom display p 20 Memory type indicator p 45 Frame counter p 18 Flash mode indicator p 26 Image quality display p 41 Zoom scale p 20 Focus frame p 21 Date time p 14 Date time appears briefly when the mode is changed Battery condition indicator p 12 Exposure compensation display p 28 Frame counter The frame counter cannot exceed 999 When the number of recordable images exceeds this 999 will be displayed The frame counter will continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand
25. battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment Although alkaline batteries can be used their performance is very low and is not recommended for normal use Do not use other types of AA batteries When replacing the batteries the camera should be turned off Open the battery chamber door on the bottom of the camera by 2 sliding the door toward the side of the camera 1 to release the T 7 safety catch the door can then be opened 2 AA size batteries Insert the batteries as shown Never force the battery CR V3 lithium battery Close the battery chamber door 3 and slide it toward the body 4 to engage the safety catch 4 11 When replacing batteries the date information will reset if there are no batteries in the camera for a few minutes See page 14 if the date reset Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery condition indicator When the camera is on the bat tery condition indicator appears on the LCD monitor If it does not appear the battery may be exhausted or installed incorrectly EZI Full battery indicator the battery is fully charged Low battery indicator battery power is low The battery should be replaced soon Low battery warning battery power is very low The icon is red The battery should be replaced as soon as possible Replace battery message power is insufficient for camera operation Indicator
26. cal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide angle the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye Above 50mm is referred to as tele photo and makes distant objects appear closer The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor Zoom lever The zoom lens is operated by the zoom lever Pressing the right side T will Zoom in to the telephoto position of ae the lens Pressing the left side W will Zoom out to the a wide angle position The optical zoom position is indicat onor we COAN ed by the lower white section of the zoom scale in the LCD monitor If the zoom lever is pressed toward the telephoto Digital zoom magnification position at the telephoto position of the optical zoom the digital zoom will activate this is indicated by the upper red section of the zoom scale The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 3X in 0 2X increments When the digital zoom is active the image magnification is displayed on the monitor Digital zoom images are interpolated to the set image size There can be some loss of quality with images taken with the digital zoom Zoom scale 20 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Basic recording operation Turn the camera on 1 and turn the mode dial to the auto recording mode 2 Place the subject within the focus frame e Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens 0 6m 2 0ft
27. e To use the flash set the flash mode to fill flash If the LCD monitor is off it will turn on automatically when exposure compensation is active but can be turned off if necessary 28 AUTO RECORDING MODE Sometimes the camera s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions Exposure compensation can be used in these situations For example a very bright scene such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach can appear too dark in the captured image Before taking the picture adjusting the exposure by 1 or 2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values ted camera 10Ev 2 OEy exposure In the example above the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed out By compensating the exposure detail is brought out in the leaves and the stones and water appear richer What is an Ev What is a stop Ev stands for exposure value The term stop comes from the name of aperture plates used in early lenses A change of one Ev or one stop will adjust the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two Change in Ev Change in stops Adjustment to exposure 2 0 Ev 2 stops 4X as much light 1 0 Ev 1 stop 2X as much light 0 0 Ev Calculated exposure 10E 1 0 Ev E 2 White balance White balance is the camera s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film or using color compen
28. e indicated with the camera name Under certain conditions the driver name may not contain the camera name However the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point 5 Click on the driver to select it 6 Windows 2000 and XP click on the action button to display the drop down menu Select uninstall A confirmation screen will appear Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system Windows 98 and Me click the remove button A confirmation screen will appear Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system 7 Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera Restart the computer 53 Disconnecting the camera from the computer Follow the instruction below when disconnecting the camera from the computer This procedure is also necessary before changing the memory type while the camera is connected to the computer The appearance of screens may differ with the operating system YN Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is blinking the data or memory card may permanently be damaged Windows 98 98 Second Edition Confirm that the green indicator lamp is not blinking Turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable Windows Me 2000 Professional and XP To disconnect the camera click once on the unplug or eject hardware icon located on the task bar A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped Stop USB Mass Storage Device Drive
29. edition will need to install the driver software on the included DIMAGE Viewer CD ROM p 49 No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems Customers who have bought a previous DIMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DIMAGE Viewer CD ROM is required for the operation of the DIMAGE E223 with a computer The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DIMAGE cameras 46 DATA TRANSFER MODE Connecting the camera to a computer Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer the full battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor The auto power off function is disabled when the cam era Is connected to a computer The use of the AC adapter sold separately is recommended over the use of the battery For users with Windows 98 or 98SE read the section on how to install the required USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer p 49 ON OFF WB COPY w i 1 1 The memory type option in the setup mode must be set to the storage location of the images p 38 and 45 Turn the mode dial to the data transfer position 2 Start up the computer The computer must be on before connecting the camera 3 Open the terminal cover Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable t
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31. emory type before taking pictures n Language The language used in the menus can be changed See page 14 Video output Camera images can be displayed on a television p 37 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 n E DATA TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer Instructions on using and installing the DIMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual The DIMAGE man uals do 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 Both 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 IBM PC AT Compatible Macintosh i Mac OS 9 0 9 2 2 Windows 98 98SE Me i 2000 Professional and XP Mac OS X v10 1 3 10 1 5 and v10 2 1 10 2 3 Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information North America http www minoltausa com Europe http www minoltasupport com Users with Windows 98 or 98 second
32. fely dis connected from the computer Close G The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed From the system the window turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable Macintosh A Confirm that the green indicator lamp is not blinking and then drag the mass stor untitled age device icon and drop it into the trash N Turn the camera off and then disconnect am the USB cable NO_LNAME 55 APPENDIX Troubleshooting The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation For major problems or damage or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual Problem Cause The battery is dead The camera will not work AA Ni MH batteries are exhausted Selected memory is full and unable to store an image at the image quality setting on the camera Memory full message appears Subject is too close Focus frame remains white and pictures are not sharp The camera is in macro mode A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing p 23 Pictures are taken indoors or in low light situations without flash Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand held Pictures are not sharp in low light situations 56 APPENDIX Solution Replace battery p 11 Ni MH batteries must be charged before use Change the memory type p 45 insert a new memory
33. ging 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 injuries or fire Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE A CAUTION e 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
34. h naphthalene or mothballs e 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 58 APPENDIX Operating temperatures and conditions e This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F e Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun or to extreme humidity e 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 Batteries e 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 e 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 Copyright e 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 with
35. in the copyright laws LCD monitor care e Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology there may occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the monitor e Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor it may be permanently damaged e In cold temperatures the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the display will function normally e If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface gently wipe with a soft clean dry cloth 59 About Ni MH batteries When using Ni MH batteries clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue Because of the sophisticated computer system the camera critically monitor power levels If the battery terminals are dirty the camera may give a false low battery warning If battery perform ance is unusually low wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Ni MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been fully discharged Completely exhaust the Ni MH batteries using the camera before charging About the DIMAGE Viewer The flicker and image correction functions on the correction menu in the Movie Enhancer cannot be used with Movie files captured with the DIMAGE E223 A computer system error will occur 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
36. inal p 13 video out terminal p 37 and USB Flash p 26 port p 47 are located behind Self timer lamp p 32 the terminal cover Viewfinder window Strap eyelet p 10 h Battery Card chamber door p 11 16 Microphone Lens The tripod socket is located on the bot tom of the body 8 NAMES OF PARTS Main switch White balance Delete button p 25 30 Flash mode Copy button p 26 36 Viewfinder p 18 24 Indicator lamp p 22 Tey Zoom lever p 20 en oN oue of Scroll up button Scroll down button 5 Display Enter button p 25 27 Mode dial Speaker LCD monitor Mode dial This dial gives direct and easy access to the camera s major modes Movie recording mode p 31 Program recording mode p 32 Auto recording mode p 18 26 Playback mode p 24 34 h O C SETUP Setup mode p 38 N7 Data transfer mode p 46 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Attaching the hand strap Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body 1 Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten 2 10 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Installing batteries This digital camera uses two AA size Ni MH batteries or one CR V3 lithium battery When using Ni MH batteries fully recharge them with a
37. int set ting screen will open The reset option cancels all print MAKING settings and allows new settings to be made The edit PRINT SETTINGS option allows the current settings to be changed RESET EDIT SELECT OK IOl DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled After the pictures have been printed the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually Some printer may not recognize the date setting and not print the information 44 SETUP MODE Setting the date and time See page 14 to set the date and time Memory type This camera stores images in either the 8MB internal memory or a separate SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard Memory type affects all the camera operations If Internal internal memory is selected the images will be stored in the internal memory in the recording modes and playback format and delete all functions will be executed only for the images in the internal memory If External memory card is selected all the images will be stored in the card and all the functions will be executed for the card only Aln the recording mode the LCD monitor shows the current 7 memory in use IN indicates the internal memory and EX 1600x1200F indicates the external memory card r n a f 1 7 When a memory card is inserted the setting changes to 1600x1200F External automatically but can be changed if necessary ae 2 Always confirm the m
38. ion 1 1 The DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras After the DPOF file is created on a memory card the card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory card slot of DPOF compatible printers When a DPOF file is created a misc folder is automatically created p 52 Only a DPOF file created on a memory card can be used for printing 42 SETUP MODE Creating a DPOF Print Order The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from still images on the memory card Single multiple or all images can be printed Date imprinting can also be set See navigating the setup menu section on page 38 When the DPOF setting screen appears use the scroll buttons to choose the select images option to create a DPOF file for single or multiple images or the all images option to create a DPOF file for all images on the memo ry card Press the display enter button to enter the set ting SELECT IMAGES ALL IMAGES SELECT OK Ol When the select images option is chosen the print order screen appears Use the scroll buttons to select the image to be printed PRINT ORDER COPIES 00 DATE NO ab A AB IMAGES gt a v NEXT gt COPY SET Ol Q O U lt When the image is displayed press the copy button The PRINT ORDER ee ee ee copies option is highlighted Pm copies A DATE NTe Use the scroll buttons to select the
39. ion on page 38 When the format option is selected choosing Yes and pressing the display enter button immediately formats the card or internal memory and erases all images If the memory card error message appears the inserted card in the camera may need to be format ted A memory card used in another camera may also have to be formatted before being used 40 SETUP MODE Image quality Image quality is based on two factors image size and compression rate Image size is the pixel dimensions of the image such as 1600 x 1200 pixels The greater the image size the larger the file size Choose image size based on the final use of the image smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints All images are compressed and saved as JPEG files The compression rate is indicated by FINE NORMAL and SUPER FINE images have the lowest compression rate and the largest file size NORMAL is sufficient for standard use 2048x1536 SUPER quality creates the largest images for prints but because the image size is interpolated and the compression rate is high some loss of image quality may be noticed Image quality Image quality must be set before the picture is taken Changes are oa 7 displayed on the LCD monitor See navigating the setup menu sec 1600x1200F tion on page 38 to select the quality option If quality is changed the frame counter will display the approximate number of
40. itor off Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures When the digital zoom is active the monitor will automatically turn on and cannot be turned off 7 IN 1600x1200F Display button Exposure compensation The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as 2Ev in 1 3 increments This function is only available in the auto recording mode Exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured 7 When making adjustments to exposure the amount of compensa 1600x1200F tion is shown at the bottom of the LCD monitor After the setting is 7 made the shutter speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure Because the exposure can be adjusted in fine steps the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change When set to any value other than 0 0 the exposure com pensation indicator and the degree of compensation will remain on the LCD monitor as a warning Compose the picture on the monitor and press one of the scroll buttons to activate exposure compensation the camera eee a exposure is locked Changing zoom or mode dial position will cancel exposure compensation Set the degree of exposure compensation using the scroll but tons Changes to exposure are visible in the live image The exposure is locked until picture is taken If the flash mode is set to autoflash the flash will not fir
41. lH WE 3145 PM Click on the small window to stop the x device The safe to remove hardware pag window will open Close the window i The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system turn the camera off and then discon nect the USB cable When more than one external device are connected to the computer repeat the procedure above except right click on the unplug or eject hardware icon This will open the unplug or eject hardware window after clicking on the small window indicating the unplug or eject hardware routine Unplug or eject hardware 54 DATA TRANSFER MODE The hardware devices to be stopped will be ax ispl Highlight th i licking on i ap ea 9 g nine Bevlce By acs g om Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When th en cl ick Stop Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices USB Mass Storage Device A confirmation screen will appear to ax indicate the devices to be stopped Clicking OK will stop the device Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely USB Mass Storage Device E Generic volume H MINOLTA DIMAGE CAMERA USB Device A third and final screen will appear to Safe To Remove Hardware x indicate the camera can be sa
42. o the camera Make sure the plug is firmly attached 4 Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer s USB port Make sure the plug is firmly attached The camera should be connected directly to the computer s USB port Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent the camera from operating properly When the camera is connected to a computer the LCD monitor is off 47 FemovableDiskths When the camera is properly connected to the computer a drive icon or volume will appear When using Windows XP Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file or Mac OS X a window will open requesting instructions on Pictures what to do with the image data follow the directions in the what do you want Windows to do window If the computer does not recognize the camera m disconnect the camera and restart the computer Repeat opy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizare the connection procedure above using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer TW View a slideshow of the images p Print the pictures using Photo Printing Wizard a Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer A C Always do the selected action E FEE DIMAGE CAMERA Windows XP Download To Pictures Movies and Music folders gt Automatic Task None B Occurs after downloading Hot Plug Action f Image Capture Application B Ap
43. or the background exposure The flash mode is set to fill flash automatically to take pictures of landscapes at night set the flash mode to flash cancel p 26 The use of a tripod is recommended For pictures of people Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting longer focal lengths do not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background The flash mode is set to autoflash automatically but can be changed For pictures of scenery The flash mode is set to flash cancel and white balance tm S set to daylight automatically but can be changed 33 PLAYBACK MODE The basic functions in this mode are described on pages 24 and 25 This section covers the advanced functions of this mode Index playback In the playback mode pressing the left side W of the zoom lever 1 will change the LCD monitor display from single frame playback to a nine frame index playback display The monitor will return to single frame playback if either side of the zoom lever is pressed again In index playback pressing the display enter button 2 will turn the image selection frame on or off When frame is not displayed pressing the scroll buttons 3 shows the next or previous nine images When frame is displayed specific images can be select ed To move the frame up and down press the scroll but tons 3 Use the white balance delete button and flash mode copy button to move the frame left and right 4
44. plication to open when a camera is connected bsk se E Aseh Cafes GBHetoy AS OG wx wy El Items to download 3 Download Some Download All Address LEI by Computer Ge L Mac OS X My Computer At Sahect an ibam bo vary its pride WINDE Displays the Fikes and folders on Fi yii compuber See alec ft Crp ments fly Heiek Places halvar k aft p Gii Removable Thu 02 28 35 PM _ untitled Windows NO_NAME abta Mac OS Mac OS X The volume name varies between memory cards 48 DATA TRANSFER MODE Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition The USB driver is required for Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems During installation if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD ROM insert it into the CD ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen To install the Windows 98 driver follow the instructions in the connecting the camera to a computer section on page 47 When the camera is plugged into the computer Add New Hardware Wizard the operating system will detect the new device and the add new hardware wizard window will open Place the DIMAGE Viewer CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Click Next This wizard searches for new drivers for DIMAGE CAMERA
45. rent distances overlap inthe very bright object or focus frame area 23 Playback mode display Images can be viewed in the playback mode To view images turn the mode dial to the playback position Magnification display p 35 3 Frame number 1600x1200F Quality p 41 Folder number image file number Battery condition STE yr Date time p 14 indicator p 12 14 35 Folder number image file number and date time appear briefly when the mode is changed Viewing images In the playback mode use the scroll buttons to scroll through the images 24 BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Display button playback mode Pressing the display enter button in the playback mode switches between the full display and the image only display SS Ee 3 tf copy 1600x1200F ON OFF WB 5 w T s To delete the displayed image press the white balance delete but ton 1 A confirmation screen will appear DELETE DELETE gt lOl Press the display enter button 2 to delete the image or press any other button to cancel the delete operation e x AUTO RECORDING MODE This section covers the operation in auto recording mode The sophisticated tech nology employed in this mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings Although automated the camera s operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences
46. ress the display enter button 4 to set the clock and calendar 15 Image storage This camera has an 8MB internal memory where the image can be stored without the need for a separate a memory card To switch between the internal memory and a memory card see pages 38 and 45 The LCD monitor shows where the images will be stored IN indicates the internal memory and EX indicates an external memory card An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard sold separately can be inserted in the camera for image storage Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit before removing a memory card damage and data loss may result Open the card slot door 1 Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot until it stops 2 Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera Always push the card in straight Never force the card If the card does not fit check that it is oriented correctly 16 GETTING UP AND RUNNING To remove a memory card hold the edge of the card and pull it out straight 3 Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use Close the card chamber door and slide it toward the body 4 to engage the safety catch If the card protect message appears the inserted card in the camera is locked The card s write pro tect switch must be in the unlock position to use the card If the memory card error message appears the inserted c
47. ro focus range Wide 8 60cm from front of lens Telephoto 40 60cm from front of lens Video AF CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter Shutter speed range 1 1 1000s 10s or less Optical real image zoom viewfinder 80 approx 15mm from eyepiece 10 bits SD Secure Digital Memory Cards MultiMediaCards JPEG Motion JPEG AVI with audio DCF1 0 compliant DPOF compliant Supported by printing functions in ver 1 1 Exif 2 2 PRINT Image Matching II 3 8cm 1 5 inch TFT color Total pixels 62 000 approx Field of view 100 approx English German French Spanish File format Motion JPEG AVI Number of recorded pixels 320 x 240 60s max at 15 fos with audio monaural 61 Batteries Two AA Ni MH or alkaline batteries use of Ni MH batteries is recommended Or one CR V3 lithium battery External power source 3V DC with specified AC adapter Battery performance Recording Approximately 150 frames based on Minolta s stan dard test method 1850mAh Ni MH battery LCD monitor on 1600x1200 Fine flash used with 50 of the frames Computer interface USB 1 1 AV output NTSC PAL selected on the camera Dimensions 106 0 W X 66 5 H X 34 D mm 4 2 W X 2 6 H X 1 3 D in without lens section Weight Approximately 200g 7 1 oz without batteries or recording media Operating temperature 0 40T 32 104 F Specifications are based on the latest information available at
48. roximately 23 seconds can be recorded in the internal memory On a memory card a maximum of 60 seconds can be taken depending on the card capacity Autofocus is not used in movie recording Before recording the maximum recording time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip is shown Shooting digital video is simple Set the mode dial to movie recording 1 Frame the picture and press the shut ter release button 2 all the way down and release to start recording During recording the digital zoom is available the optical zoom can only be adjusted before recording starts The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter release button is pressed again When recording the frame counter will count down the remain ing time 31 PROGRAM RECORDING MODE In the program recording mode various subject programs are available includ ing a self timer and macro mode Except for exposure compensation the func tion in the auto recording mode are available in the program recording mode Turn the camera on and turn the mode dial to the program recording mode Use the scroll down button to cycle through the ti program modes as shown The scroll up button Self timer will change the modes in reverse order y Macro AS SSS ox Night portrait E A Portrait A A S Self timer Used for self portraits the self timer will delay the release of the shutter for appro
49. s mode dial to the playback position and turn the camera on The camera s monitor will not activate when the camera is attached to a television The playback mode display will be visible on the television screen 7 View images as described in the playback section e The movie clip s audio track will be played back on the camera 3 SETUP MODE The setup mode is used to control the camera s functions and operation The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu The sec tion is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings Navigating the setup menu To access the menu simply turn the mode dial to the setup position The scroll buttons are used to move the cursor in the menu Pressing the display enter button will select a highlighted option With the setup mode is selected in the mode dial use the scroll buttons 1 to scroll through the menu options The second half of the menu will appear after scroll past the last option displayed Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed f copy ON OFF WB 4 With the menu option to be changed highlighted press the display enter button 2 the settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted To return to the menu options press the white balance delete button 3 Use the scroll buttons 1 to highlight the new setting Press the display enter button 2 to select the highlighted setting 38 SETUP MODE
50. s the dis DEUTSCH play enter button 4 to select the lan FRAN AIS guage SELECT OK Ol Setting the date and time The camera s clock and calendar must be set When images are recorded the image data is saved with the date and time of recording The date and time display blinks if the clock and calender are not set 14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Use the scroll buttons 3 to select the date time option Press the display enter button 4 to open the date time screen DELETE ALL FORMAT QUALITY BUZZER DPOF Vv SELECT OK Ol SET UP Use the scroll buttons 3 to select the style option Press the display enter button 4 to continue SELECT OK IOl Use the scroll buttons 3 to select the date format Press the dis play enter button 4 to select the format The main setup menu is displayed Highlight the date time option with the scroll buttons and press the display enter button to contin DAY MONTH ue Use the scroll buttons 3 to select the clock option Press the dis play enter button 4 to display the date time setting screen SELECT OK IOl Use the flash mode copy button 5 to select the item to be changed Use the scroll buttons 3 to adjust the item Q 00 E Pressing the white balance delete button 6 will close the g screen and cancel any changes made 2003 1 1 WB ADJUST gt a v QO NEXT gt COPY SET gt Ol When the correct date and time is displayed p
51. sating filters in conventional photography An indicator will be displayed on the monitor if a set ting other than auto white balance is chosen White balance is set by pressing the white balance delete button Each time the button is pressed the white balance mode cycles in the following order Automatic Daylight Cloudy Tungsten and Fluorescent Automatic white balance The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene In most cases the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images even under mixed lighting conditions When the built in flash is used the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash No indicator is displayed for automatic white balance Preset white balance Preset white balance settings must be set before the image is taken Once set the effect is immedi ately visible on the LCD monitor If the flash is used white balance is automatically set to the color temperature of the flash Use flash cancel to prevent the flash from firing WL ex 71 Daylight for outdoor and sunlit subjects ee nal Cloudy for overcast outdoor scenes Tungsten for incandescent lighting household filament light bulbs Fluorescent for fluorescent lighting office ceiling lights 30 AUTO RECORDING MODE MOVIE RECORDING MODE MOVIE RECORDING MODE Countdown in seconds This camera can record digital video with sound App
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53. specially 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 Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes It may damage eyesight Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking It may result in injury or an accident Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness 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 unplug
54. ximately ten seconds after the shutter release but ton is pressed With the camera on a tripod compose the picture so the subject is within the focus frames Press the shutter release but ton partway down to lock the exposure and focus 1 Press the shutter release button all the way down to begin the countdown 2 Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter release button is pressed do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self timer image Always confirm the focus with the red focus frame before beginning the countdown p 21 UOY APENN fo f X fs 32 PROGRAM RECORDING MODE During the countdown the self timer lamp on the front of the camera 3 will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal if on A few seconds before the exposure the self timer lamp will blink rapidly Changing the position of the mode dial or pressing the shutter release button will stop the countdown W Macro yl a Used for close up photography between 8 60 cm 3 2 24 in at the wide angle zoom position and 40 60 cm 16 24 in at the telephoto zoom position from the camera lens Because of parallax the LCD monitor or close framing guide should be used to compose the picture Use of flash is not recommended The flash and ambient exposures are balanced to reveal the subject and back ground in low light Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst the shutter may still be open f
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