Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 User Manual

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EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

9222-2720-11 SY-A312/0401

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Before you Begin

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

DiMAGE digital camera	AV cable AVC-400
Lithium-ion battery NP-400	USB cable USB-500
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400	Ferrite Core FRC-100
Neck strap NS-DG4000	DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
Lens shade DLS-2	DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM
Lens cap LF-1349	Quick Reference Guide
Accessory shoe cap SC-10	Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. 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. Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

For Proper and Safe Use

NP-400 Lithium-ion Batteries

This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.

Danger

•Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.

•Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

•Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

•Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

•Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

•Do not use the battery with any other products.

•Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

•Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

•Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.

Warning

•Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

•If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately.

4For proper and safe use

General Product Warnings and Cautions

Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories.

Warning

•Only use the battery specified in this manual.

•Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

•Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

•Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

•Immediately remove the battery 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.

•Keep the battery, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

•Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts.

•Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

•Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

•Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.

•Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

•Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

•When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet.

•Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

•If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

•Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.

Caution

•Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

•If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.

•The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.

•Burns may result if the memory card or battery is 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 AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

•The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached.

•Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the product.

•Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.

•Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.

•Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies.

•Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.

6For proper and safe use

Table of Contents
Before you begin....................................................................................................................................	3
For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................	4
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................	14
Camera body...........................................................................................................................	14
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................	17
Monitor display - recording mode...........................................................................................	18
Monitor display - Quick View & playback mode .....................................................................	19
Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................	20
Attaching the camera strap.....................................................................................................	20
Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................	20
Attaching the lens hood ..........................................................................................................	21
Charging the battery................................................................................................................	22
Installing and changing the battery.........................................................................................	23
Battery condition indicator ......................................................................................................	24
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................	24
External power supplies (sold separately) ..............................................................................	25
Inserting and changing a memory card ..................................................................................	26
Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................	28
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................	28
Adjusting the viewfinder and monitor .....................................................................................	29
Diopter adjustment..................................................................................................................	29
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................	30
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................	32
Setting the camera to record images automatically ...............................................................	32
EVF and LCD monitor display .................................................................................................	32
Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................	33
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................	34
Automatic monitor amplification .............................................................................................	34
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................	35
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................	35
Using the built-in flash ............................................................................................................	36
Flash range - automatic operation ..........................................................................................	36
Anti-shake system...................................................................................................................	37
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................	38
Display mode switch ...............................................................................................................	39
Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................	40
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................	40
Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................	41
Rotating images ......................................................................................................................	41
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................	41
Changing the Quick View & playback display ........................................................................	42
Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................	43
Viewing movies........................................................................................................................	44

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Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................	45
Display-information button......................................................................................................	45
Focus-mode switch.................................................................................................................	46
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................	47
Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................	48
Macro mode ............................................................................................................................	49
Exposure lock..........................................................................................................................	50
Exposure-mode dial ................................................................................................................	50
Program - P ................................................................................................................	51
Program shift - Pa/Ps .................................................................................................	51
Auto recording ............................................................................................................	52
Aperture priority - A ....................................................................................................	54
Shutter priority - S ......................................................................................................	55
Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................	55
Manual exposure - M .................................................................................................	56
Bulb exposures .......................................................................................................................	57
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................	57
Digital Subject Programs ........................................................................................................	58
Exposure and flash compensation..........................................................................................	59
Using the function dial ............................................................................................................	60
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................	61
Bracketing...................................................................................................................	62
Continuous advance...................................................................................................	64
Interval ........................................................................................................................	66
Self-timer ....................................................................................................................	68
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................	69
White balance..........................................................................................................................	70
Custom white balance calibration...........................................................................................	71
Memory - storing camera settings ..........................................................................................	72
Memory recall..........................................................................................................................	73
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................	74
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................	75
Attaching an accessory flash unit ...........................................................................................	75
Using the flash sync terminal ..................................................................................................	76
Depth-of-field preview.............................................................................................................	77
Digital Effects Control .............................................................................................................	78
Color-saturation compensation ..................................................................................	78
Contrast compensation ..............................................................................................	79
Filter ............................................................................................................................	79

Recording menu...................................................................................................................................	80
Navigating the recording-mode menu ....................................................................................	80
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................	82
About RAW image quality .......................................................................................................	84
Notes on image size and resolution........................................................................................	85
Flash modes ............................................................................................................................	86
Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................	88
Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges................................................................	90
Notes on wireless/remote flash ..................................................................................	91
Flash control............................................................................................................................	92
AEL button ..............................................................................................................................	94
Recording-mode reset ............................................................................................................	95
Interval setup...........................................................................................................................	96
Bracketing setup .....................................................................................................................	96
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................	97
Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................	98
Electronic keyboard.................................................................................................................	99
Instant playback ....................................................................................................................	100
Voice memo...........................................................................................................................	101
Color mode............................................................................................................................	102
About Adobe RGB....................................................................................................	103
Noise reduction .....................................................................................................................	103
Monitor amplification.............................................................................................................	104
Magnification button .............................................................................................................	105
Flex Digital Magnifier.............................................................................................................	105
DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup ....................................................................................	106
Tracking AF............................................................................................................................	106
AE lock ..................................................................................................................................	106
Spot AE area .........................................................................................................................	107
Direct Manual Focus .............................................................................................................	107
EVF mode ..............................................................................................................................	108
A short guide to photography............................................................................................................	109
About exposure and flash compensation .............................................................................	110
What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................	111
Light sources and color.........................................................................................................	111
Movie menu ..................................................................................................................................	112
Navigating the movie menu ..................................................................................................	112
Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................	113
Movie mode...........................................................................................................................	113
Movie reset ............................................................................................................................	114
Notes on movie recording .....................................................................................................	114

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Advanced playback............................................................................................................................	115
Playing back voice memos ...................................................................................................	115
Navigating the playback menu..............................................................................................	116
Frame-selection screen.........................................................................................................	118
Delete ..................................................................................................................................	119
Format ..................................................................................................................................	120
View folder.............................................................................................................................	120
Lock ..................................................................................................................................	121
Index playback format...........................................................................................................	121
Copy ..................................................................................................................................	122
Slide Show ............................................................................................................................	124
About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................	126
DPOF setup ...........................................................................................................................	126
Date imprint ...........................................................................................................................	127
Index print .............................................................................................................................	127
Cancel print ...........................................................................................................................	127
Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................	128
Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................	129
Opening the setup menu.......................................................................................................	129
Navigating the setup menu ...................................................................................................	130
LCD brightness......................................................................................................................	132
Shortcut help .........................................................................................................................	132
Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................	135
EVF auto switch ....................................................................................................................	135
Video output ..........................................................................................................................	135
Language...............................................................................................................................	135
Custom setup ........................................................................................................................	136
File number memory .............................................................................................................	136
Folder name ..................................................................................................................................	137
Select folder ..........................................................................................................................	137
New folder .............................................................................................................................	138
Date and time setup..............................................................................................................	138
Reset default .........................................................................................................................	139
Audio signals .........................................................................................................................	141
Focus signals ........................................................................................................................	141
Shutter FX..............................................................................................................................	142
Volume ..................................................................................................................................	142
Auto power save ...................................................................................................................	142
Anti-shake .............................................................................................................................	143
Full-time AF ...........................................................................................................................	143
Grip sensor ............................................................................................................................	143
Control dial setup ..................................................................................................................	144
Control dial setup - Manual exposure...................................................................................	145
Delete confirmation ...............................................................................................................	145
Lens accessory .....................................................................................................................	145

Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................................	146
System requirements ............................................................................................................	146
Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................	147
Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ..................................................................	148
Automatic installation ...............................................................................................	148
Manual installation....................................................................................................	149
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................	151
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................	151
Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................	152
Disconnecting the camera from the computer .....................................................................	154
Windows 98 / 98 second edition ............................................................................	154
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................	154
Macintosh .................................................................................................................	155
Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) ................................................................	156
Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................	157
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................	158
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................	159
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................	160
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................	164
When using filters..................................................................................................................	166
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ...........................................................................	167
Attaching the ferrite core FRC-100 .......................................................................................	167
Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................	168
Camera care ..........................................................................................................................	168
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................	168
Storage ..................................................................................................................................	168
Operating temperatures and conditions ...............................................................................	169
Memory card care and handling ...........................................................................................	169
Batteries ................................................................................................................................	170
LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................	170
Copyright...............................................................................................................................	170
Before important events or journeys.....................................................................................	171
Questions and service...........................................................................................................	171
Notes ..................................................................................................................................	172
Index ..................................................................................................................................	174
Technical specifications .....................................................................................................................	176
Battery Pack BP-400 .........................................................................................................................	178
Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................	179

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Names of Parts

Camera Body

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 168).

Data panel (p. 17)

Built-in flash (p. 36)

Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 20)

USB port/AV-out terminal (p. 128, 147)

Front control dial

Shutter-release button

Card-slot door (p. 26)

Focusing ring (p. 46)

Self-timer lamp (p. 68)

Grip sensor

Focal-length index Zooming ring

Lens*

Camera Notes

The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.

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Manual exposure (p. 56)

Shutter priority (p. 55) Aperture priority (p. 54)

Program exposure (p. 51) Auto recording (p. 52)

Exposure-mode dial

Memory recall (p. 73)

Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58)

Sunset subject program (p. 58)

Night portrait subject program (p. 58)

Display information button (p. 45) Magnification button

Rear control dial

AE lock button (p. 50)

Main switch and mode switch

Exposure-compensation button (p. 59)

Controller

Access lamp

Anti-shake button (p. 37)

DC/Remote-control terminal cover (p. 25, 57)

Menu button

QV/ Delete button (p. 40)

Display mode switch (p. 39)

Eyepiece sensors*

Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 29)

LCD monitor* (p. 18, 19, 29)

	Recording mode (p. 32, 45)
Main switch	Playback mode (p. 40, 115)
	Movie mode (p. 38, 112)

Function button
Metering modes (p. 69)	Drive modes (p. 61)
Custom function (p. 136)	White balance (p. 70)
Memory set (p. 72)	Camera sensitivity (p. 74)
Function dial (p. 60)
Accessory shoe
Speaker
	Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 29)

Flash sync terminal (p. 76)

Digital-Effects Controller (p. 78)

Focus-mode switch (p. 46)

Custom white-balance button (p. 71)

Macro release (p. 49)

Battery-chamber (p. 23)

Battery-chamber lock (p. 23)

Tripod socket

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Data Panel

Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity. The single-frame advance and continuous advance indicators are displayed in the same area of the data panel.

Digital-effects indicator (p. 78)

Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 59)

Flash-compensation indicator (p. 59)

Single-frame advance (p. 33)

Continuous advance (p. 64)

Bracketing (p. 62)

Self-timer (p. 68)

Image-quality display (p. 82)

Image-size display (p. 82)

Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 74)

White-balance indicator (p. 70)

Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)

Shutter-speed and aperture display & exposure/flash compensation display

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.

Monitor Display - Recording Mode

		10.	Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 74)








		11.	White-balance indicator (p. 70)
		11.	White-balance indicator (p. 70)
		12.	Metering-mode indicator (p. 69)


		13.	Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50)
		13.	Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50)
		14.	Anti-shake indicator (p. 37)
		14.	Anti-shake indicator (p. 37)
		15.	Shutter-speed display


		16.	Aperture display



		17.	Exposure-compensation display (p. 59)
		18.	Macro-mode indicator (p. 49)


		19.	Focus signal (p. 35)
1.	Microphone indicator	20.	Data-imprinting indicator (p. 98)
2.	Flash-mode indicator (p. 61)	21.	Frame counter (p. 83)
3.	Flash signal (p. 36)	22.	Drive-mode indicator (p. 61)
4.	Mode indicator	23.	Manual-focus indicator (p. 46)
5.	Flash-compensation display (p. 59)	24.	Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)
6.	Filter display (p. 78)	25.	Image-quality indicator (p. 82)
7.	Sharpness display (p. 97)	26.	Image-size display (p. 82)
8.	Color-saturation-compensation dis-	27.	Magnification display (p. 47, 105)
	play (p. 78)	28.	Flex Digital Magnifier indicator (p. 105)
9.	Contrast-compensation display (p. 78)	29.	Color-mode indicator (p. 102)

A.Focus frame

B.Spot metering area (p. 69)

C.Flex Focus Point (p. 48)

D.AF sensors

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Monitor Display - Quick View & Playback Mode

		1.			Mode indicator



			2.		Time of capture


			3.		Date of capture
			3.		Date of capture
				4.	Voice-memo indicator (p. 115)
				4.	Voice-memo indicator (p. 115)
				5.	Lock indicator (p. 121)
				5.	Lock indicator (p. 121)
		6.			Print indicator (p. 126)
		7.			Frame number / total number of images
		8.			Scroll arrows (p. 43)
		9.			Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)
		9.			Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)
		10.			Image-quality indicator (p. 82)
		10.			Image-quality indicator (p. 82)
	11.				Image-size display (p. 82)
	11.				Image-size display (p. 82)
	12.				Magnification display (p. 43)
	12.				Magnification display (p. 43)
		13.			Folder number - image file number
		13.			Folder number - image file number
				14.	Folder name (p. 137)
				14.	Folder name (p. 137)
				15.	Sensitivity setting (p. 74)


				16.	White-balance setting (p. 70)


			17.		Degree of exposure compensation (p.
			17.		Degree of exposure compensation (p.
Histogram					59)
Histogram					59)
			18.		Aperture value
			18.		Aperture value
			19.		Shutter-speed
			19.		Shutter-speed

The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information.

Getting Up and Running

This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2).

Always keep the camera

strap around your neck in case you drop the camera.

Removing the Lens Cap

Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap.

20 Getting up and running

Attaching the Lens Hood

The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood

1is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.

To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1).

2	Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it
	90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is

aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is not is use.

With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place.

The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

Charging the Battery

Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 170 for battery care and storage.

Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 167.

With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit.

The indicator lamp (2) will glow to show the battery is charging. The lamp will go out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes.

Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord

from the outlet.

22 Getting up and running

Installing and Changing the Battery

This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off.

Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber lock to the open position.

Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place.

To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide the battery-chamber lock to the closed position.

Battery Condition Indicator

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the battery may be exhausted.

Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The indicator remains on the data panel.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the display until the batteries are changed.

Blinking low-battery warning - displayed on the data panel with no other icons. Power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace or recharge the battery immediately.

Auto Power Save

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes. The data panel remains on. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 129).

If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down. Press the main switch to restore power.

24 Getting up and running

External Power Supplies (sold separately)

The AC Adapter 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. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies.

1	Remove the DC terminal cover from the right (1).
	The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal (2).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Inserting and Changing a Memory Card

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.

A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and IBM Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 169.

Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated.

Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. 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.

Close the card-slot door.

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To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it

(2).

Press (3) the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera.

Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4).

A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable- to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 120). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/

Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

Turning on the Camera

Access lamp

Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly and an audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 141).

If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 22 on how to charge the battery.

Press and hold the main switch to turn the camera off.

Handling the Camera

While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder and Monitor

The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° and 90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move it to the position desired.

The LCD monitor can be tilted between –20° and +90°. Grip the top of the monitor and pull to tilt it down. The bottom of the monitor can then be swung up.

Always store the camera with finder and monitor against the body.

Diopter adjustment

The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –3.5 to +1.5. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopteradjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.

Setting the Date and Time

After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.

LCDbrightness	–
Shortcut help	–
Transfer mode	Data storage
EVF auto swtch	Auto EVF/LCD
Video output	NTSC
Language	English

Turn on the camera.

While holding down the function button (1), press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu.

Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu.

The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.

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