Konica Minolta DiMAGE G500 User Manual

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9224-27311-11 M-A306/KME 0312

Getting Started

Please be sure to read this manual before use.

• Test shooting

Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working properly.

• Results are not guaranteed

In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand that no compensation can be made.

• Be aware of Copyright

Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for personal use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without the permission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.

Caution for Extended Camera Use:

The camera body may become hot when used for a long period of time, but it doesn’t mean that the camera is broken. However, if the camera keeps touching the skin for a long time, this may cause a cryogenic burn. Please be careful with it.

About trademarks

•Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.

•Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

•Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and other countries.

•All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

*The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

*You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some labs) such as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed information, please contact your photo lab.

Contents

Important Safety Precautions ...........................................................	6
Preparation
Necessary Accessories ...................................................................	11
Names of Parts .................................................................................	14
Camera Body....................................................................................	14
Operation Buttons.............................................................................	16
Attaching the Strap ..........................................................................	17
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................	18
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................................	18
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack.................................................	19
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately)....................................	22
Inserting/Removing Cards...............................................................	24
Turning the Power ON/OFF .............................................................	26
Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time..................................	27
Basic Operation
Taking Pictures .................................................................................	29
Holding Your Camera........................................................................	29
Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs ..........................................................	29
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder .................................................	31
Shooting with Focus Lock.................................................................	34
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................................	35
Selecting the Shooting Mode..........................................................	38
AUTO (Auto Flash) ...............................................................	40
Red-Eye Reduction ...........................................................................	40
Fill-In .................................................................................................	41
Slow-Sync.........................................................................................	41
Off (Flash Override)............................................................................	41
Macro-photo Mode ...........................................................................	42
Distant View Mode............................................................................	42
Self-Timer Mode ...............................................................................	43
Fixed focus mode.............................................................................	43

Contents (Cont’d)

Advanced Shooting

Using the REC Menu........................................................................	44
Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu ..............................................	44
Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and
Compression Ratios..........................................................................	46
Shooting Movies ...............................................................................	49
Adjusting Exposure Compensation ...................................................	51
Adjusting White Balance ...................................................................	52
Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes ...............................................	54
Taking Monochrome Pictures ............................................................	55
Using the Digital Zoom......................................................................	56
Adjusting the Brightness and Color of the LCD Monitor ....................	57
Making Voice Memos........................................................................	58
Using After Recording .......................................................................	59
Changing slow shutter speed............................................................	61
Taking photographs in manual exposure mode .................................	62
Setting up image quality....................................................................	64
Selecting the Set-up Menu................................................................	66
Setting with the REC (BASIC) Menu..................................................	67
Selecting the Image Size...................................................................	68
Basic Playback/Erasing

	Playback ............................................................................................	70
	Playing Back Pre-recorded Images ...................................................	70
	Playing Back Movies .........................................................................	72
	Playing Back Voice Memos ...............................................................	73
	Playing back the sound of After Recording images ...........................	73
	Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)....................................	74
	Using the Quick-view Function..........................................................	75
	Erasing the Playback Image............................................................	76
	Advanced Playback/Erasing
	Using the PLAY Menu ......................................................................	77
	Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback)..............................	78
	Copying an Image.............................................................................	79
	Erasing Unwanted Images ................................................................	82
	Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness and Color ....................................	85
4	Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) ...................................	86
4	Reducing Image Size (Resizing)	90
	Reducing Image Size (Resizing)	90

Contents (Cont’d)
Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images	...................91
Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card .............................	94
Playing a Slide Show.........................................................................	97
Using the After Recording Function...................................................	97
Selecting the Set-up Menu................................................................	97
Advanced Operations
Using the Set-up Menu ....................................................................	98
Formatting a Memory Card ...............................................................	99
REC Menu Settings.........................................................................	100
Quick View Settings ........................................................................	100
Switching off the image information display.....................................	101
Setting the Operation Sounds .........................................................	102
Adjusting the Date and Time...........................................................	103
Setting the Self-timer Delay Time ....................................................	103
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time...................................................	104
Resetting the File Numbers .............................................................	104
Setting Memory Priority...................................................................	105
Changing Languages ......................................................................	105
Taking Still Images with Sound........................................................	106
Customizing the Camera.................................................................	107
Restoring the Default Settings.........................................................	110
Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC ..................................................................	111
Operating Environments..................................................................	111
Connecting with a USB cable .........................................................	112
Installing software and downloading images..............................	113
Installing USB Driver Software.........................................................	113
Downloading (transferring) Images ..................................................	115
Instruction Manuals .........................................................................	117
Adobe Acrobat Reader ...................................................................	117
Others
When Carrying the Camera Overseas..........................................	118
Care and Storage ...........................................................................	119
Troubleshooting..............................................................................	121
Main Specifications........................................................................	123

Important Safety Precautions

This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct usage.

The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to the user, other persons and property.

Definitions of the symbols

The following categories explain the degree of danger or damage that may occur if the displayed content is not followed or the product is misused.

Warning

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious injury and even death.

Caution

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury or physical damage.

The following categories explain the contents to be followed using symbols.

This symbol indicates that the content requires caution when performed.

This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.

This symbol indicates that the content must always be followed.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Warning

Should any of the following occur, stop using the product immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.

Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for further assistance.

Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical shock.

•If you notice any abnormality such as smoke or an abnormal smell, or if the camera becomes extremely hot.

•If liquid gets inside the camera.

•If any foreign object gets inside the camera.

Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself.

Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.

For repair or internal inspection, consult the dealer from whom you bought the product.

Do not allow the camera to get wet.

Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur if internal parts are exposed to water or other liquids.

Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items inside the camera.

Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur as a result of metal objects, etc. getting inside the camera.

Do not use the camera while driving.

May cause traffic accidents.

When using the camera while walking, pay attention to the road surface, surroundings, etc.

Do not use the camera on unstable ground.

Serious injury and even death may occur as a result especially when falling from high places.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Warning

Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.

Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.

Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder and lightning.

Death may occur if lightning strikes the camera.

Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.

Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those specified being used.

Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply heat, apply pressure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires, necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries.

Fluid leakage, heat, fire and damage may occur as a result.

Caution

Do not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light source.

Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause short circuits and breakdown of insulation, resulting in overheating and/or fire.

Take care not to get fingers caught in the battery/card cover.

Personal injury may occur as a result.

When using the camera inside an airplane, follow the directions of the airline company.

Electric waves emitted from the camera may affect airplane cockpit instruments.

Do not use the flash near eyes.

Eye injury may occur as a result.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Caution

When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be careful not to cover the flash.

If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to change, due to the high temperature of the flash.

Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries.

The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury as a result.

Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or sweat.

If soiled, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth before use.

When cleaning or carrying out non-photographic operations on the camera, disconnect the AC adapter for safety.

Do not leave the camera in locations such as:

•A location exposed to direct sunlight or inside a car, etc. where the temperature may become extremely high.

Fire and/or damage to the unit may occur.

•Within the reach of children.

The strap may wrap around the neck causing strangulation, or accessories such as batteries, Memory Card, etc. may be swallowed.

•Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an angled surface.

Camera dropping on the head or other body parts may not only cause personal injury but malfunction of the unit as well.

•A location exposed to lampblack, steam, high humidity, dust or vibration.

If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts are dam-

aged by strong vibration, overheating, fire or electrical shock may

occur as a result.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Caution

Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used for an extended period.

Do not use force when operating the camera.

The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result.

Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod.

About battery fluid leakage

•Should battery fluid leaks ever come into contact with hands or clothing, wash immediately with water.

•Loss of eyesight may occur if battery fluid enters the eye. In such case, do not rub the eye. Immediately flush the eye with water and seek medical attention.

About the LCD monitor

•Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc.

•The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality. Due to the nature of liquid crystals, however, there may be missing or constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

•If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to prevent personal injury from broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or mouth.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Preparation		Necessary Accessories

Checking the Packing Contents

The following accessories should be packed with your new camera; please make sure all are enclosed after opening the packaging. In the unlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales outlet.

•Lithium-ion Battery NP-500

•Battery Charger BC-500

•USB Cable USB-800

•Hand Strap HS-DG130

•SD Memory Card

•DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM

•DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM

•Quick Reference Guide

•International Warranty Certificate

Optional Accessories

•AC Adapter AC-8U/AC-8E/AC-8GB

(The AC Adapter unit varies with region. AC-8U is for use in North America, Taiwan, and Japan. AC-8E is for continental Europe, Oceania, and Asia (except Hong Kong). AC-8GB is for the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.)

•Lithium-ion Battery NP-500

This product can be used with the following power supplies:

1)Lithium-ion battery (the packaged item or purchased separately)

•Read the user’s guide on the battery and the charger thoroughly, and use them accordingly.

•You cannot charge the battery in the camera.

•When disposing of rechargeable batteries, please support recycling by participating in the recovering system of the store from which you bought the batteries.

•The number of pictures you can take varies with the conditions of use and the performance of the rechargeable batteries.

* Please refer to page 20 for information on battery life.

2)Plugging in at home

•Connect the optional AC adapter.

Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)

Compatible Recording Media

This camera comes with approximately 2 MB of memory installed, but if you would like to use additional memory, the following cards are compatible:

•SD Memory Card

•MultiMedia Card

•Memory Stick

About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick

Caution

SD Memory Cards, Multi-Media Cards and Memory Stick are manufactured using precision electronic components. Do not perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a result.

•Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects. Damage to the components may occur as a result of static electricity. Before handling an SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card or Memory Stick, discharge any static buildup from your body by touching grounded metal, etc.

•Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.

•Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.

•Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card/Memory Stick while data is being read or written.

•Do not dismantle or modify.

*The SD logo is a trademark.

*“Memory Stick” and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)

Important

•In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Minolta cannot accept responsibility in any way for such data loss.

•Always back-up important data.

•When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image data) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting images, etc.

•Do not change the file names or the directory name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick using a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera. Images that have been changed or added will not playback on the camera and may cause the camera to malfunction as well.

•Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly.

•The SD Memory Card and Memory Stick includes a write-protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the card and images, etc. saved on the card are protected.

Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on.

•When using a large-capacity card, card check and deletion may take some time.

•When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be longer during shooting and playback when compared with SD Memory Cards. However, this is due to the specification of the Multi-Media Card and is not a malfunction.

Names of Parts

Camera Body

Microphone

Shutter Button

Light Sensor

Flash

Viewfinder

Window

Lens Cover

(Main Switch)

Strap Holder

USB Terminal

Self-timer LED				Lens

Names of Parts (Cont’d)

Delete Button (P.16)

Display Button (P.16)

Play Button(P.16)

LCD Monitor

Battery Sub-cap

Battery/Card Cover

Viewfinder Eyepiece

Green LED

Red LED

Zoom Buttons (P.16)

Speaker

4-way Button

(P.16)

Tripod Socket

Menu/Set Button (P.16)

Names of Parts (Cont’d)

Operation Buttons

LCD Monitor

1	2	3
		4
		5
		6

1Play Button ( )

Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play

menu. This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ON or OFF (p.26).

2Display Button

For turning LCD monitor on and off, and switching the picture information display on and off. When the power is ON, the LCD monitor lights, so it should be turned OFF when you are shooting through the viewfinder.

3	Delete Button ( )	4-way Button	up
	For deleting unwanted photos.		up
	For deleting unwanted photos.
4	Zoom Buttons	left	right
	For operating the optical and digital	left	right
	For operating the optical and digital
	zoom functions.		down
5	4-way Button (up, down, right, left)		down

Use the different buttons up, down,

right, and left to select menu items, images, etc. This button is used for the following:

•Selecting shooting mode

•Selecting menus

•Selecting pictures

•Scrolling a picture in an enlarged display

•Customizing the camera

6 Menu/Set Button

For displaying the menu screen, selecting the contents and confirm- 16 ing choices.

Attaching the Strap

1.Push the loop on the small end of the strap through the strap holder.

2.Pass the other end of the strap through the loop that is sticking out from the strap holder.

Warning:

When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that it does not wrap around the neck. On no account hang the camera round the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation may occur as a result if the strap wraps around the neck.

When carrying the camera hanging from the strap, take care so that it does not accidentally hit nearby objects.

•Place the camera on a stable surface before installing the strap, to avoid the possibility of it being dropped and damaged.

Preparing the Power Supply

Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack

-Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when the LCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER”.

Charging display LED

2 1

to an outlet

1.Connect the power cord to the charger.

2.Plug the cord into an outlet.

3.Put the battery pack in the charger.

•While the battery pack is being charged, the charging display LED will be red; when the battery pack is fully charged, the light will turn green.

4.After charging, remove the battery pack from the charger and then the power cord from the outlet and the charger.

•Normal charging time is about 2.5 hours. Please charge your battery pack in an area with a temperature between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).

•Charging time will vary with the surrounding temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

•Before using new battery packs or battery packs that have not been used for some time, be absolutely sure to charge them.

•When a battery pack reaches the end of its useful life, it can be used only for a short time, even when fully charged. When that happens, replace with a new battery pack (sold separately, Lithium-ion Battery NP-500).

•During charging both the charger and the battery pack get hot; this is normal.

•If dirt gets on the battery contact points, the battery pack will not be fully charged or charging time will get longer. Please wipe them off with a soft, dry cloth.

Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)

Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack

Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF (p.26), check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all switches.

1.Open the battery/card cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

Do not change the battery with wet hands, as there is a danger of electric shock.

2.Install the battery with the terminals facing inside the camera. After making sure the battery pack is properly installed, close the battery/card cover securely.

Make sure that the battery pack is facing the right way. If the battery pack is installed incorrectly, there is a danger of injury or contamination, or the camera may be damaged due to leakage and/or heat.

Battery level indicator

As the battery runs out of power, the battery level indicator displays the power remaining as follows:

(Remaining power is shown on the LCD monitor in two levels)

1. Fully charged

2. Power is running out; change (charge) the battery.

Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)

Battery life guide (reference)

Number of Pictures		Continuous Playback Time
With LCD Monitor On	With LCD Monitor Off	(in Minutes)

About 100	About 200	About 90

*Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash usage 50%, shot every 30 sec. Zoomed one direction, once, 2592 x 1944 pixels.

*The Battery life will vary depending on the environment, shooting mode, and shooting conditions.

*The above values are for reference only and are not guaranteed.

*Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded.

•Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway.

•Repeated zoom operations.

•Extensive use of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode.

•Communication with a PC.

Warning

•When you continue using the camera for a long time, the batteries become hot. Contact with the batteries can lead to burns.

•Never open the battery/card cover while the camera is accessing the card or processing images (p.36).

•To recharge the battery (NP-500), do not use any charger other than the supplied charger (BC-500). Also, do not use the supplied charger (BC-500) to recharge batteries other than our special battery (NP-500)

•Do not leave the battery anywhere where the temperature may reach 60Cº (140°F), such as inside a car, in the sun, near a heater, etc.

•Do not get the battery wet, drop it or subject it to violent shocks.

• Battery Charger BC-500				55(W) x 30(H) x 90(D) mm
	Main Specifications			21/4"(W) x 11/4"(H) x 35/8"(D)
· Input voltage		: AC100–240V	· Weight		: Approx. 70g (2oz)
		(50/60Hz)	• Lithium-ion Battery NP-500
·	Rated Input	: 8VA (100V) 12		Main Specifications
		VA (240V)	·	Nominal voltage		: 3.7 V
· Rated Output		: DC4.2V/600mA	· Nominal capacity			: 820mAh
·	Recharge time	: Approx. 2.5hr	·	Temperature for use: 0°–40°C
·	Temperature for use: 0°–40°C					(32°–104°F)
		(32°–104°F)	·	External dimensions :
· Storage temperature:				31.8(W) x 9(H) x 49.8(D) mm
20 ·	20°–60°C (-4°–76°F)			1.25"(W) x 3/8"(H) x 2"(D)
	External dimensions:		·	Weight	: Approx. 25g (1oz)

Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)

Please co-operate in recycling the lithium-ion battery.

•This product uses a lithium-ion battery.

•This battery is recyclable and a valuable resource.

•For recycling exhausted batteries or batteries removed from a used product, as a precaution against a short circuit, that could result in smoke or fire, please tape the terminals to insulate them or put them in a plastic bag and take them to a retailer participating in a recycling program, where you can deposit them in a recycling box for rechargeable batteries.

Warnings about recycling

Do not short circuit the battery. This may cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not peel off the outer cover (insulation cover, tube, etc.) This may cause the battery to leak, get hot, catch fire, or explode.

Do not dismantle the battery. This may cause it to leak, get hot, catch fire, or explode.

Digital Camera:		FCC Compliance Statement:
Digital Camera:		This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

Tested To Comply		is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
With FCC Standards		not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
		any interference received, including interference that may

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)

Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately)

-If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend using the specified AC adapter (sold separately, AC-8U/AC-8E/AC-8GB; see P.11 for details) when shooting pictures, during playback, or when transferring data (USB connection).

-Only use the AC adapter (sold separately) specified for your camera as use of any other device may result in a breakdown, fire or electrical shock.

-Make sure the camera is OFF, check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all power.

-After reading the “Important Safety Precautions” (pp.7-10) in this manual and the warnings supplied with the AC adapter, connect the adapter as instructed.

1.Connect the AC adapter to the power supply cord, and plug in the power supply plug.

2.Insert the connecting plug of the battery type adapter to the AC adapter plug.

Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)

3.After opening the battery/card cover, remove the battery sub-cap. Insert the battery adapter in the battery compartment, and close the battery/card

cover.

•When finished using the camera, turn OFF the power supply to the camera, and then disconnect the connecting plug of the battery-type plug from the AC adapter.

Never handle the adapter with wet hands. It may result in electric shock.

Inserting/Removing Cards

-About 2 MB of memory are built into this camera as recording media for image data, and other information, such as date and time, so even without a card inserted, the camera can record in an emergency. If you wish to use an aftermarket card, any of the following are appropriate: SD Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick. (All three will be called “card” hereafter.)

-First, turn OFF the main switch (lens cover closed), make sure the LCD monitor is OFF and turn OFF all power. If power is ON, damage may occur to the card or to the camera itself.

Inserting a Card

1. Open the battery/card cover.

Memory Stick slot

SD Memory

Card/MultiMedia Card slot

2.With the camera and the label of the card facing up, insert the card with the knocked out part first into the slot and push in until a click is heard.

•Take care that the card is inserted facing the right way. If the card is forcefully inserted facing the wrong way, it will damage the connector.

•There are two card slots. When a SD Memory card or MultiMedia Card are used, insert them in the slot at the back of the camera, and if a Memory Stick is used, insert it in the slot toward the front.

3.Close the battery/card cover.

Inserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d)

Card Removal

1. Open the battery/card cover.

2. If you gently push in on the card, the lock will release and the card will come out a little. Then carefully draw the card out.

3. Again, close the battery/card cover.

Warning

Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely all power is OFF as indicated by the viewfinder LED being off.

While the card is being accessed, or an image is being processed, the LCD monitor will show “Now COPY…”, etc., and the red LED will come on.

If you open the battery/card cover while the red LED is flashing, image processing may be interrupted or hindered.

While the red LED is still lit, make sure that you DO NOT open the battery/card cover.

•When a card is inserted, it is recorded on first. (When a card is not inserted, internal memory is used for recording. However, in this case the recording image size is limited to only 640 x 480 pixels.)

•Also, it is possible to insert and use two cards simultaneously, such as an SD memory card (or multi-media card) and a Memory Stick.

In this case the card being used will be recorded on first. By using the Set-up menu, you can select which to record to first (p.105).

Turning the Power ON/OFF

1.Gently slide the lens cover (main switch) in the direction indicated by the arrow until it stops.

2.Once the lens extends to the shooting position (wide-angle side), the power will come on.

•With the power ON it is possible to shoot pictures. Also, the LCD display will be lit.

3.When you wish to turn the power OFF, slide the lens cover just a little in the direction indicated by the arrow. The power will turn OFF and the lens will retract. After you are sure the lens has fully retracted, you can close the lens cover to its fully closed position.

Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time

-The first time that you use your camera, a screen will automatically appear and prompt you to set the time, date and language. To make those settings, please follow the steps below.

-You can select from among four languages, Japanese, English, French, and German.

-Make sure that either the AC adapter is connected or that there is enough battery power.

1.Turn the power on by either opening the lens cover or pressing the PLAY button. The language selection screen will automatically appear on the LCD monitor. By pressing down or up, select the desired language and push the MENU/SET button.

2.You will be prompted to confirm your language selection; confirm the selected “YES” by pressing the MENU/SET button.

•If you select “NO” by pressing the right button and press the MENU/SET button, the current setting is invalidated and you will return to the first screen.

* Once you have finished language selection, the next screen “DATE SET” will appear.

3.With “YEAR” selected, use left or right to adjust to the appropriate year.

The date may be adjusted up to Dec. 31, 2050.

Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time (Cont’d)

	4	4. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been adjust-
	4	ed, press down to move to the
		ed, press down to move to the
		“MONTH” setting mode.
		(2) Use the left or right keys to adjust
		the month in the same way as Step 3
		on page 27.

		• By repeating procedures (1) and (2) above,
		adjust the date-and-time setting, and set
		the date format.
		• The date format can be selected from
		among three patterns: yy/mm/dd,
		dd/mm/yy, and mm/dd/yy.
		• By pressing the up, you can return to the
		previous screen and make corrections.
	5	5. Once you have finished making all of
	5	the settings, press the MENU/SET
		the settings, press the MENU/SET
		button.

6.After finishing the settings…

•If you turned the power ON with the main switch (by opening the lens cover), you can take pictures once the lens has reached its extended position.

•If you made the settings after pressing the PLAY button, the LCD monitor will display playback images.

*The internal clock is maintained by a back-up battery. Without a battery in the camera, the information will be maintained for about 24 hours. If the battery is removed for some time, you may have to reset the information (p.103).

*Do not remove the battery from the camera for at least three hours after making new date-and-time settings. They will be lost if the back-up battery is not fully charged.

Basic Operation		Taking Pictures

Holding Your Camera

-Hold the camera securely with both hands and your elbows against your body for a stable position.

- To take a vertical picture, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top.

Please be careful that your fingers, hair, or the strap do not cover the lens, flash, or the light sensor.

Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs

•In the macro-photo mode (p.42), we recommend that you use the LCD monitor for composing your pictures (p.35). If you use the viewfinder, what you can see and what the camera records may be different.

Viewfinder LEDs (p.30)

Green LED

Red LED

Auto-focus Mark

Align the crosshairs on the subject of your picture.

Taking Pictures (Cont’d)

Viewfinder LED Indicators

When the LED Indicators light, they mean the following:

• Green LED:

(On)

Camera ready to shoot (Flash does not fire)

(Flashing)

Warning that the camera cannot autofocus (AF)

• Red LED:

(On)

Flash charging, Formatting the card

(Flashing)

Warning that your hands are shaking

• Both Red and Green LEDs:

(On)

Camera ready to shoot (Flash fires). USB cable is being connected

(Flashing)

System error; Card has insufficient memory, is faulty, not formatted; Insufficient battery warning

(Green LED flashing/Red LED on)

Card being accessed, images being processed, compressed/expanded, other processing.

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